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Est. 1998
Promoting natural horsemanship
& holistic horse care.
& holistic horse care.
AEPA(UK) Launched
In response to a growing interest in keeping horses barefoot, the Applied Equine Podiatry Association (UK) was launched at the beginning of May as an independent, self-regulating professional body promoting shoeless hoofcare techniques as pioneered by US-based farrier, KC La Pierre. The Association aims to regulate and support Equine Podiatrists (EPs) and their clients, promoting responsible shoeless hoofcare and providing information to anybody wishing to find out more about Applied Equine Podiatry.
EPs are highly trained specialists in shoeless hoofcare who work closely with owners to achieve the healthiest hooves possible for their horses. Their work is based on a detailed scientific model of how the hoof functions. The service provided by EPs includes a specialist trim which is non-invasive and places the comfort of the horse as the first priority. EPs also aim to educate owners so that they can understand the different factors that influence the health of the hoof and provide close support and guidance as the horse’s hooves change.
The AEPA(UK) will ensure that all registered EPs continue to develop their knowledge, promoting good practice, maintaining high standards of professional competence and providing a means of redress to any client who feels that he or she has a grievance with a member of the Association. It will also encourage further evidence-based research on the equine hoof, dissemination of the results of that research and act as a consultative body in the science of Equine Podiatry.
You can log onto the website http://www.aepauk.org for more information or to find a registered Equine Podiatrist in your area.
The Applied Equine Podiatry Association (UK)