Pay What You Can – Accessible Learning for Every Horse Owner

I believe that every horse and owner deserves access to knowledge that supports better health, care, and partnership. That’s why this masterclass is offered on a Pay-What-You-Can basis. While the class is valued at $33.79, you are free to choose the amount that feels right for you. If you’re able to contribute more, your support helps me continue creating valuable equestrian resources and ensures that other horse owners in the community can benefit too. By choosing your price, you’re not only investing in your horse’s wellbeing, you’re also helping share the gift of knowledge more widely. Please note: some products may display a minimum price to help cover costs. This will be shown as the lowest price option on the page.

Do you face these struggles with your horse?

  • Kicks at the farrier/trimmer

  • Refuses to pick up his hooves even though he has been trained to do so

  • Doesn't want to stand still for hoof trimming

  • You have to lean against to pick up his hooves

  • Has to be held or tied before picking up hooves can be attempted

Masterclass: Calm, Willing Hoof Handling Made Simple

Imagine standing beside your horse while they calmly pick up each hoof with just the touch of your hand—no halter pulling, no resistance, no stress for you or your farrier. Picture your horse standing quietly and willingly during hoof cleaning or trimming, creating safer, more positive experiences for everyone. This masterclass is designed to help you understand why horses resist hoof handling and give you the practical knowledge to prevent or overcome these challenges. By learning to see hoof care through the eyes of a trainer, trimmer, and massage therapist, you’ll discover how to create a cooperative, relaxed, and ethical approach to hoof handling—without force.

What you'll learn:

  • Why many horses resist picking up their hooves—even when they know how

  • The role of positive motivation during corrective trimming

  • How to encourage willingness even when hooves or bodies are sore, while staying ethical

  • Methods to help your horse accept the farrier and create positive associations with trimming

  • Practical training strategies to overcome hoof handling obstacles

  • How to adjust training early to prevent problems before they start

This masterclass is packed with insights that will help you transform hoof handling from a stressful battle into a calm, cooperative experience. Whether you’re working with a young horse, a horse with past trauma, or simply want to make farrier visits easier, you’ll gain tools to improve safety, trust, and overall hoof health.
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Class created by...

Louisa Marais

Louisa always had a love for horses from a young age and later discovered a passion for rescue horses and equine rehabilitation after she adopted two rescue horses who struggled with behavioural and physiological problems. After helping her own horses heal emotionally and physically she set out on a mission to help others who were facing the same struggles. She gained qualifications in equine psychology, myofunctional therapy and equine nutrition, and studied under professionals and researchers to expand her knowledge further. Afterwards, she founded TrulyTrust Equine where she now specialises in holistic care and rehabilitation, including barefoot hoof rehabilitation and behavioural rehabilitation. She shares that her goal is to help create a vibrant and pain-free life for horses by approaching healing holistically, and through the process helping owners and horses build a true connection and partnership with each other.