The practical INITIATION course is the necessary step before getting the profesional CERTIFICATION course.
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The Practical INITIATION course is for anyone who is interested in getting started in hoof trimming.
This course allows you to put into practice your theoretical knowledge of the F-Balance® concept with the guidance of a teacher.
Afterwards, you can continue at this level or enter the training and refresher system with the support of Daniel Anz and the official F-Balance® Academy.
Before the practical INITIATION you must have passed the online THEORETICAL course.
📆 Upcoming courses 2025
You can purchase the reservation now and attend the course on any scheduled date. The reservation has no expiration date. When you send the registration form, you will receive the complete information and location of the academy or school.
🇬🇧 English language
🇮🇹 Daniel Anz – (Mezzanetti Horse Club, 10010, Italy): September 12–13. ✅ Places still available.
🇩🇪 Yvonne Adam & Steffen Otto – (04463 Störmthal bei Leipzig, Germany): September 20–21. ✅ Places still available.
🇪🇸 PORRÚA Academy by Alejandro Asensio – (Patria, Vejer de la Frontera, Cádiz, Spain): September 27–28. ✅ Places still available.
🇪🇸 Daniel Anz, in collaboration with Constantino Sánchez and Fernando Aznar – (Sierra Norte, Soto del Real, Madrid, Spain): October 11–12. ✅ Places still available.
🇦🇹 Daniel Anz – (Hauptstraße 98, 3012 Wolfsgraben, Austria): October 31 – November 1. ✅ Places still available.
🇩🇪 Yvonne Adam – (Eulenmühle, 55218 Ingelheim, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany): November 14–15. ❌ Fully booked.
🇪🇸 PORRÚA Academy by Alejandro Asensio – (Asturias, Spain): December 13–14. ✅ Places still available.
📆 Upcoming courses 2026
You can purchase the reservation now and attend the course on any scheduled date. The reservation has no expiration date. When you send the registration form, you will receive the complete information and location of the academy or school.
🇬🇧 English language
🇩🇪 Yvonne Adam – (Altes Ziegeleigut, 29562 Suhlendorf, Germany): 20–21 March. ✅ Places still available.
🇩🇪 Yvonne Adam – (19306 Neu Brenz, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany): 10–12 April. ✅ Places still available.
🇱🇻 Yvonne Adam – (LV-424 Kauguru Parish, Valmiera Region, Lettland): 24–25 April. ✅ Places still available
Total course fee
🇨🇦 Canada - TPT STERNER academy: 137 USD theoretical online course + 77 USD online reservation + 630 CAD amount to be paid at the academy, for two days of intensive practical course. Includes snacks, soft drinks and lunch.
🇩🇪 Germany - Meet Daniel Anz: 137 USD theoretical online course + 77 USD online reservation + 489 € amount to be paid at the academy, for two days of intensive practical course. Includes snacks, soft drinks and lunch.
🇩🇪 Germany - NORTH academy: 137 USD theoretical online course + 77 USD online reservation + 459 € amount to be paid at the academy, for two days of intensive practical course. Includes snacks, soft drinks and lunch.
🇪🇸 Spain - PORRÚA academy: 137 USD theoretical online course + 77 USD online reservation + 375 € amount to be paid at the academy, for two days of intensive practical course. Includes snacks, soft drinks and lunch.
🇮🇹 Italy - Meet Daniel Anz: 137 USD theoretical online course + 77 USD online reservation + 489 € amount to be paid at the academy, for two days of intensive practical course. Includes snacks, soft drinks and lunch.
Practical
INITIATION
certificate
This certificate is issued by the official F-Balance® Academy or school when you have completed the corresponding practical work.
Here is how it goes...
Step 1: Click the ‘Yes, I want to book my place now!’ button.
Step 2: Once your reservation is complete, choose your desired course. Go to ‘MY COURSES,’ fill out the registration form, and submit it. Within 24 hours, you’ll receive a confirmation email with all the details from our administration team.
Step 3: Participate in the practical course and pay the remaining balance to the organizer.
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You will receive the discount if you book now the profesional CERTIFICATION course. You can add it to your shopping cart on the next page.
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FAQs and important information
Yes, this course is for beginners in equine podiatry. You can be an owner, veterinarian or beginner in the profession.
Yes, you can take the INITIATION course either at an official F-Balance® Academy or at an authorized school that teaches the concept.
It allows you to get started in equine podiatry with advanced knowledge. The F-Balance® concept considers functions of the foot that other schools do not take into account. This allows you to build experience on a solid foundation.
No. If you only want to learn about hoof trimming without selling your service, you can do one or more practical INITIATION courses without moving on to other levels.
Yes. This is a new standard that was established on June 20, 2023, to raise the level of work before to PRO certification and for professionals who become certified to make a real commitment to working as F-Balance® podiatrists.
You can take the PRO certification in the next available course after taking the practical INITIATION course.
The practical INITIATION certificate is valid for life and cannot be annulled.
Reservations can only be refunded within 10 days of purchase. Please contact [email protected].
The reservation is valid indefinitely. You can book now and attend the course in the future. There is no time limit.
Yes, you receive a certificate of participation in paper format at the end of the course.
No. The certificate is private. Daniel Anz certifies that you have participated in the practical INTRODUCTION to the F-Balance® concept.
You will receive the discount if you book now the Professional CERTIFICATION course. You can add it to your shopping cart on the next page.
Yes, you can request a refund as long as it is made within 10 days hind purchase. If the refund request is made after 10 days, it will not be possible to issue a refund.
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Yes. The academies or schools usually have tools to lend, but try to bring your own for your convenience.
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