Must be an Equine Professional with liability insurance (depends on country of residence). An equine professional could be a Trainer, Veterinarian, Farrier, Bodyworker, etc.
Step 1 - Apply
- Must be an Equine Professional with liability insurance (depends on country of residence). An equine professional could be a Trainer, Veterinarian, Farrier, Bodyworker, etc.
- Fill out the 2 HOOF SURE FOOT Practitioner application
- Pay applicable 2 HOOF Practitioner fees
Step 2 - Learn
- Complete the 2 HOOF Pre-workshop online training (log in information available once the application fees have been paid)
- Attend at least two SURE FOOT Professional Workshops (1 HOOF or 2 HOOF Workshop depending on availability and location)
- Shadow at least one SURE FOOT Demonstration
- Complete the 2 HOOF Post-workshop online training
Step 3 – Prepare
- Agree to only use the Murdoch Method SURE FOOT Products when conducting a SURE FOOT session
- Acquire one pair of each density SURE FOOT Equine Balance Pads and a Physiopad for Case Studies
- Complete the 2 HOOF “How to do Case Studies” online learning module
Step 4 – Practice
- Applicant must be able to demonstrate the following
- Selection of an environment for a small group
- Explanation of the benefits of SURE FOOT for a horse with a rider
- Ability to describe basic horse anatomy and physiology re: fascia and skeleton
- Ability to describe how SURE FOOT improves the human connectio
- Selection of the appropriate Pad for the condition or situation
- Modification of halter/lead if necessary
- Presentation of the Pad to horse with rider to determine if the horse is ok with it
- Building of a presentation/plan for small group that will be effective
- Organization of the Pads for the Balance Trail
- Submit a minimum of six video Case Studies
- Only demonstrate SURE FOOT Equine Stability Program® techniques
- At least two Case Studies must show a horse with a rider PRACTITIONER ROADMAP
- One Case Study should show the Applicant presenting SURE FOOT to a small group
- One Case Study should include stacking the Pads
- One Case Study should include a two-minute speech on the benefits of SURE FOOT
Step 5 – Evaluate
- Receive feedback from each Case Study evaluation (one at a time)
- Improve practice based on feedback
- Demonstrate those improvements in following Case Studies
- Resubmit Case Study if necessary
- Applicant must be able to demonstrate the following:
- Safe practices for people and horses
- An understanding of the SURE FOOT Equine Stability Program®
- Allowing the horse to choose
- The ability to discuss SURE FOOT with others
- The ability to observe and describe changes seen in the horse
- Working with a horse under saddle
- Engaging with a group
- Demonstrating Balance Trail with people
Step 6 – Authorized
- SURE FOOT Office approves applicant
- Practitioner submits biography and photograph for the SURE FOOT website
- Office lists Practitioner on the SURE FOOT Equine website Practitioners page
- Practitioner receives certificate
- Practitioner uses the SURE FOOT logo and 2 HOOF logo in marketing
2 HOOF Practitioners are authorized to:
- Give private lessons:
- Use marketing materials:
- Give SURE FOOT Pad Parties:
- One to three hours in length depending upon the number of participants
- Horse owners bring their own horses to learn about the SURE FOOT Program and experience how their horse responds to SURE FOOT. This is a low-key event with only owners and their horses.
- Pad Parties are not a demonstration, although people may observe. This event is focused on the owner and their horse, not the audience.
- Only 1-2 horses in the arena at a time, so that the Practitioner can work with and observe how the horses are responding as well as show the owners how to use SURE FOOT.