Although we are happy to see that our training & certification program is recognized by other hoof care organizations to the degree that our certified practitioners are automatically qualified to be considered "certified," in their program(s), we are, unfortunately, not able to reciprocate in turn.  

Earlier this year, we moved the new Natural Hoof Care Training Program to Jaime Jackson's newly created "Institute for the Study of Natural Horse Care Practices" (ISNHCP).  The AANHCP will continue to be the certifying body for students completing their training and education with the ISNHCP and, at this time, it is the only training program recognized for certification through the AANHCP. Students of the ISNHCP / AANHCP will continue to use only authorized AANHCP Field Instructors to conduct their mentorships for completing their NHC training.

AANHCP Membership is unaffected by this change. All AANHCP authorized CPs, TCLs, Field Instructors and other Clinicians will continue in the same manner as they have in the past with all students. Because the AANHCP will continue as the certifying body of the 'certification program,' all students in the ISNHCP NHC Training Program will continue to be required to be members in good standing with the AANHCP which includes paying annual dues, signing an Oath of Adherence and being subject to the Disciplinary Policy of the AANHCP should they be found in violation of that oath.

It is very important that the field of natural hoof care grow and expand its reach to horses and horseowners around the world and we are dedicated to making this happen! 

Finally, we have special pricing for Equine Veterinarians and graduates of Farrier Schools who would like to come into our NHC Training Program.  Please contact Jill Willis ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ) to find out more. 

For additional information, please go to www.isnhcp.net