Learn to see the hoof differently.
Small-group, avocational horse-owner clinics and continuing-education experiences for already-qualified farriers, built around observation, discussion, sound hoof-care principles, and decades of real-world experience.
Experience passed down, not watered down.
Allen Horseshoeing Clinics brings together the practical experience of Rob, Danette, and Dustyn Allen. Their combined perspective connects hoof care, horsemanship, horse behavior, and the communication that helps horse owners and farriers work together more effectively.
This is not a large classroom or a rushed demonstration. Each clinic is intentionally limited so attendees can observe closely, ask meaningful questions, and better understand real horses and real hoof-care situations. Horse-owner clinics are avocational and do not prepare attendees for employment as farriers.
Rob brings more than five decades of professional farrier experience, real-world problem solving, and a long family tradition of working with horses and horse owners.
Danette plays a key role in helping attendees understand safe, thoughtful horsemanship and the partnership between horse owner and farrier. Her perspective also helps experienced farriers better understand communication, expectations, and relationship-building with their existing clients.
Dustyn contributes nearly two decades of professional farrier experience, guiding observation and discussion around hoof balance, movement, trimming and shoeing decisions, and practical horse-owner education.
Understanding the Hoof
Three evening clinics and one hands-on Saturday in Molalla, Oregon. Explore the current series, pricing, and registration request form.
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The Allen approach is practical, direct, and grounded in years spent working under horses—not just talking about them.
Practical knowledge. Honest teaching. Respect for the horse.
Observe carefully
Understand the whole horse, not only the hoof in front of you.
Think critically
Learn why decisions are made and what factors influence the outcome.
Work responsibly
Respect safety, horsemanship, professional limits, and horse welfare.
Working around horses and hoof-care activity involves inherent risk. Owners remain responsible for accurately disclosing each horse’s health, handling history, behavior, and known safety concerns. Allen Horseshoeing Clinics may decline or stop a horse’s participation whenever conditions are unsafe or unsuitable. Participation terms, releases, appropriate clothing, and compliance with all on-site safety directions may be required before attendance.
Allen Horseshoeing Clinics offers clinics solely as avocational education for horse owners or, where specifically identified, continuing education for already-qualified or currently working farriers. The clinics are not designed to prepare beginners for farrier employment and do not confer a degree, diploma, occupational credential, certification, licensure eligibility, job placement, or any promise of employment or income. Attendance and horse participation are subject to advance screening and approval.
Interested in attending a clinic?
Tell us about your horse-owning background or, for continuing education, your existing farrier qualifications and work experience. For the current Understanding the Hoof series, submit your registration request online. We review requests before sending manual payment instructions.
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