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.