2026 Educational Clinic Series - NEXT CLINIC:
Previous Clinics: March 2024: Horse Psychology and Behavior by Marjorie McCoy April and May 2024: Equine Acupressure for Emergencies by Dawa Fitzpatrick July 2024: Horse & Hoof Health 101 – Presented by Melody O’Brien Learn the Fundamental Components for Healthy Horses with Healthy Hooves as they relate to:
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Nutrition and Diet
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Lifestyle and Movement
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Hoof Care and Hoof Anatomy
Do you want to learn more about hooves but are overwhelmed by the amount of information on the internet? Do you prefer in-person learning? This clinic will leave you inspired and empowered to advocate for your horse’s health and soundness! We are thrilled and honored to have Melody here to present her Holistic Horse and Hoof Care Clinic. Melody has an immense amount of knowledge in hoof trimming/balancing, hoof health, and how diet and nutritional health and the overall well-being of your horse can relate to happy, healthy horses and hooves for their whole lives.
Horse & Hoof Health 101
Date: Saturday, July 13, 2024
Time: 9:00-1:00
Location: Sundance Horse Rescue, 19828 Valley Vista Way, Penn Valley, CA 95946
Limited class size, so let us know asap if you would like to attend.
**Light lunch will be served following clinic.
Cost: $50 - Purchase your seat here.
Melody O’Brien has been a Hoof Care Practitioner since 2011 and is a certified Practitioner, Mentor, and Clinician with the Progressive Hoof Care Practitioners (progressivehoofcare.org). Since Melody began this journey, she has gained a depth of experience in the field, combined with ongoing education in hoof care, nutrition, biomechanics, bodywork, and holistic horse health through mentorships, webinars, clinics, and conferences. Melody’s intention is to advocate for horses by educating and empowering horse owners in Whole Health Hoof Care: An approach to trimming that emphasizes that healthy hooves are a result of proper nutrition, an active lifestyle, and frequent, non-invasive trimming. Melody is also an herbalist and gardener, and co-founder of the Wild Mountain Herbal Collective. The Naturopathy program at Southern Cross University in Australia introduced her to medicinal herbs, and she now grows herbs to use in her own medicine and for horse health. Read more about Melody and her various clinics here: https://www.wholehealthhorsehoof.com/
How to Prevent and Alleviate Neck and Back Pain for your Equine Partner
Sunday, June 14, 2026 9:00-11:00
Sundance Horse Rescue
19828 Valley Vista Way
Penn Valley, CA 95946
$45 per person
Join here:
Join us for this fun, hands-on class and discover how to:
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Quickly dissolve muscle tension and soreness with acupressure and massage
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Lengthen your horse's performance life and help them achieve their athletic potential
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Increase your horses flexibility, prevent injury and quicken recovery with five simple stretches for their neck and back
Demo Horses will be provided for you to practice with.
What People are saying . . .
"I learned an incredible amount and it was offered in a way that I can really digest. I feel more prepared to care for my horses." - Gita Matlock, Herd Spirit ~ Healing Equine Reflection and Discovery
"Very informative and Amazing! I learned so much" - Kelly Porte
"It was great- so much information and all questions thoroughly answered." -Linda Stine
About the instructor:
Dawa Fitzmaurice is a holistic equine bodyworker who integrates a variety of highly effective, proven modalities to resolve the core causes of lameness and emotional imbalance. She is passionate about helping horses reach their athletic potential and stay vibrantly healthy and happy into their old age. Dawa is a certified Equinology Equine Bodyworker as well as a Masterson Method Certified Practitioner. She is skilled in the use of equine sports massage therapy, acupressure, and CranioSacral therapy. To find out more about Dawa and her work visit www.blissfulequine.com
