The practical INITIATION course is the necessary step before getting the profesional CERTIFICATION course.
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.
Practical
INITIATION
certificate
This certificate is issued by the official F-Balance® Academy or school when you have completed the corresponding practical work.
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.
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🇩🇪 AKADEMIE NORD- Meet Yvonne Adam and Reiner Martz (22946 Trittau, Hamnurg, DE): 23. - 24 May. 🚫Complete.
🇪🇸 PORRÚA Academy from Alejandro Asensio (Asturias, Spain): 14. - 15 June. ✅ Still places free.
🇩🇪 Daniel Anz & Christian Speck (83071 Stephanskirchen, DE): 24. - 25. July. ✅ Still places free.
🇩🇪 Yvonne Adam - (08297 Zwönitz, Sachsen, DE): 11. - 12. July. 🚫Complete.
🇨🇦 Yvonne Adam - (TPT Sterner, Ontario, CA): 06.- 07. September. ✅ Still places free.
🇮🇹 Daniel Anz (Mezzanetti Horse Club, 10010, IT): 12. - 13. September. ✅ Still places free.
🇪🇸 PORRÚA Academy from Alejandro Asensio (Patria, Vejer de la frontera, Cádiz - Spain): 27.- 28 September. ✅ Still places free.
🇩🇪 Yvonne Adam - (Eulenmühle - 55218 Ingelheim, Rheinland-Pfalz, DE): 14. - 15. November. ✅ Still places free.
Total course fee
🇨🇦 Canada - TPT STERNER academy: 137,00 US$ theoretical online course + 77,00 US$ online reservation + 630,00 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: 137,00 US$ theoretical online course + 77,00 US$ online reservation + 489,00 € amount to be paid at the academy, for two days of intensive practical course. Includes snacks, soft drinks and lunch.
🇩🇪 Germany - NORTH academy: 137,00 US$ theoretical online course + 77,00 US$ online reservation + 459,00 € amount to be paid at the academy, for two days of intensive practical course. Includes snacks, soft drinks and lunch.
🇪🇸 Spain - PORRÚA academy: 137,00 US$ theoretical online course + 77,00 US$ online reservation + 375,00 € amount to be paid at the academy, for two days of intensive practical course. Includes snacks, soft drinks and lunch.
🇮🇹 Italy - Meet Daniel Anz: 137,00 US$ theoretical online course + 77,00 US$ online reservation + 489,00 € amount to be paid at the academy, for two days of intensive practical course. Includes snacks, soft drinks and lunch.
🎁🎉 Get a 15 US$ discount!
You receive a 15 US$ discount coupon for the practical INITIATION course if you previously purchase the booking of the profesional CERTIFICATION course. Once you have purchased the booking of the PROFESSIONAL certification course, open the course and go to "Discount coupon CODE”, then copy and paste the code in the "Add coupon code" box on the checkout page of this practical INITIATION course.
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 receive a 15 US$ discount coupon for the practical INITIATION course if you previously purchase the booking of the PROFESSIONAL certification course. Once you have purchased the booking of the PROFESSIONAL certification course, open the course and go to "Discount coupon CODE”, then copy and paste the code in the "Add coupon code" box on the checkout page of this practical INITIATION course.
Yes. The academies or schools usually have tools to lend, but try to bring your own for your convenience.
137,00 US$ Theory online course + 47,00 US$ booking fee + the price you have to pay at the beginning of the practical course (you can find the price you have to pay at the school or academy of your choice at the bottom of this page).
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🎁 🎉 Get a 15 US$ discount!
You receive a 15 US$ discount coupon for the practical INITIATION course if you previously purchase the booking of the profesional CERTIFICATION course. Once you have purchased the booking of the PROFESSIONAL certification course, open the course and go to "Discount coupon CODE”, then copy and paste the code in the "Add coupon code" box on the checkout page of this practical INITIATION course.
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