Performance Hoof Care Practitioners is hosting a two-part webinar series, WTF – What the Founder. Part 2 is July 8, 2025. The clinician is Jeannean Mercuri.

This webinar series is for new and experienced professionals who would like to feel more confident taking on laminitis and founder cases. In this webinar, Jeannean Mercuri breaks down the process of how to approach laminitis and founder, from potential causes to how to prioritize each step, ways to make the horse more comfortable, professionalism, and how to work with the owner and veterinarian from a team approach.

Part 1 – Prioritizing the Trim

This session focuses on the possible causes of laminitis and founder, how to evaluate radiographs and venograms and discuss the interpretations with the owner and veterinarian. Jeannean also dives into how to prioritize trimming for the laminitic horse.

Part 2 – Comfort and Aftercare

The main emphasis when working on horses suffering from laminitis and founder is comfort and soundness. This session continues with more slides on trimming techniques for laminitic hooves. Once the trim goals are achieved, the hoof-care provider should be prepared to help the horse remain comfortable during the healing process. Jeannean discusses the use of boots for healing and rehab, and how to support the horse for years to come. Jeannean’s goal is to help you build the confidence needed to show up prepared for the appointment, successfully move through the visit, and finish with a happy horse and owner.

Jeannean Mercuri, PHCP mentor, clinician, and practitioner, lives on Long Island, N.Y., where she operates her hoof-care business. She began her journey into barefoot trimming in 2001 and joined PHCP in 2009. Teaching and continuing her own education are passions for Jeannean. Years of working with Gerda’s Equine Rescue in Vermont, and referrals from local veterinarians on the tough founder cases, have given her extensive experience in founder rehab.

Sign up Parts 1 and 2 of this webinar are included in the total price. Sign up at https://progressivehoofcare.org/2025/05/wtf-what-the-founder-part-1. *Member pricing is for PHCP members only.