Institute for the Study of Natural Horse Care Practices

Application for Admission to the ISNHCP Natural Hoof Care Practitioner Training & Certification Program

Please answer all questions. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

We recommend opening a second window on your computer and writing your answers to the questions in a word processing program. This will allow you to save your answers on your computer, in case you are interrupted while completing this form. You will then be able to cut and paste all answers in one sitting. Closing this page before submission will result in all data being lost, and you will have to start over.

After your completed application form and fee have been received and your application has been reviewed, you should receive a welcome email with further instructions with 24 to 48 hours.

All information provided in this application is confidential, and only board authorized ISNHCP and/or AANHCP Clinicians are privy to its content.

Name *

Gender *

Male

Female

Date of Birth *

Mailing Address House Number and Street *

Please attach a photo of yourself. Make sure to push "upload" when done.

City *

State or Province *

Country *

Postal Code *

Daytime Telephone *

Evening Telephone *

Cell Phone

e-mail address *

What language(s) do you speak and how comfortably? For example, English fluent, French conversational. *

1. How did you learn about the ISNHCP Training and Certification Program? (If you were you referred by one of our students or practitioners, please include their name.) *

2. What are your reasons for applying? *

3. Tell us about your background with horses (owner, breeder, trainer, competitor, etc.) *

4. Describe your general philosophy about horses (feeding, riding, healthcare, etc.) *

5. Describe your hoof care experience (previous training, clincs, books, apprentice, self-taught). Please be specific. *

6. Describe your hoof care philosophy (natural v. shoeing, barefoot, wild horse hooves, hoof boots, lameness, role of vet, etc.) *

7. Describe your experience with wild horses (first hand, books, study, none). *

8. In addition to your training with the ISNHCP and ultimate certification and membership with the AANHCP, do you have skills or experience that you would like to contribute to advancing the vital mission of the AANHCP? *

9. What skills/talents do you possess other than horse/hoof related? *

10. What is your current occupation? *

11. List other associations/organizations with whom you are or have been affiliated. *

12. Do you have any known health problems that might impair your ability as a hoof care practitioner? *

Please indicate the location and date of the training camp for which you are applying. You may also leave any additional comments here.

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Nonrefundable Application Fee:
$200.00 for All Students

Payment must be in U.S. currency. Your nonrefundable application fee, made out to ISNHCP, may be paid by credit card, through paypal or by sending a check or money order to:

ISNHCP
PO Box 1765
Harrison, AR 72602-1765

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