Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to Intermediate Trim, Online

  • 2

    Make a Flight Plan

    • 1) What's your process?

    • 2) Tipping the Nippers is Allowed Now
  • 3

    Let's get started!

    • 3) Meet and Greet

    • 4) Approved Positions

    • 5) Modified Positions for Intermediate Trim

    • 6) Important note on getting sloppy with biomechanics

    • 7) Remember our bodies will always have the last word:)

    • 8) Tall person biomechanics and postural workarounds
  • 4

    Moving and Supporting the Horse

    • 9) Bringing the Front Legs Forward

    • 10) What to do with the Hind Legs

    • 11) Safety Holds

    • Required Quiz 1 for Intermediate Trimming
  • 5

    Trimming Demonstrations

    • 12) Ida's Explanation for Cadaver Trim

    • 13) Cadaver Trim

    • 14) Ida's Trim and Explanation for Artificial Limb
  • 6

    In Conclusion

    • 15) In Conclusion, Thank You, and See You Soon!
  • 7

    Post your before and after sheets under the month you'd like to present your trims.

    • August

    • September

    • October

    • November

    • December

Learning Objectives

This is part class, part simulation, and part experimentation.

  • Explore the learning process of trimming and create your own protocol.

  • Understand the standard trimming poses and a few safe modifications for human and horse.

  • Focus on safety first and how to stay safe thru the trimming process.

  • Practice communication and documentation.

  • Explore how trimming poses feel and what you need to do to strengthen, stretch, and support YOUR body.

Options for completing this class:

You may use a live horse, we will ship you a cadaver lower leg - dependent on availability AND individual state laws, or you may use an artificial leg. Any questions, let us know!

Class Availability

This class will be available 365days from purchase and then will expire from your student dashboard. The library is free and will not expire. The combo classes are available for two years. If you are a Hoof Nerd Member, all of your classes will have an expiration date set to 5yrs from purchase OR Dec 2027, depending on when you grab the deal.