Join us for a milestone event as the Australian Certified Equine Hoof Care Practitioners (ACEHP) celebrates 20 years of dedication, training, and transformation in equine hoof care.
The Alchemy of Hoof Trimmers
May 29th - 31st 2026
Kenilworth Showgrounds, Queensland
This three day, two night event comprising inspirational speakers, educative field based horsemanship experiences with Queensland’s coastal brumbies and of course, plenty of networking opportunities and reunions with fellow hoof care practitioners nationally and internationally.
what’s included?
Inclusions: three days of hoof immersion!
International Guest lecturers including NZ’s Lindsey Field of The Study of the Equine Hoof, America’s Ashley Wingate of Renegade Hoof Boots and German hoof practitioner, Jasmin Pekrul
Australian Guest speakers, including our very own Professor Chris Pollitt, Brian Hampson on his findings of the feral horse hoof, Brumby researcher, Dave Berman, Lisa Gilbert of the Glorious Hoof, Equine Nutritionist, Carol Layton, Annette Kaitinis – Director Scoot Boots
ACEHP trainers
ACEHP Leadership Team
Round table discussions with ACEHP allumi
Evening Entertainment and Enlightenment
Breakout observation sessions: wild horse handling with The Brumby Project
Meals included: Morning tea daily, Lunch daily, Dinner x2 nights
what’s not included:
Camping fees ($30 per night – 2 person -powered sites)
Or alternative accommodation in Kenilworth or surrounds
Alcohol – it’s a BYO event
Details about Kenilworth: www.kenilworthshowgrounds.org.au/camping-grounds
Kenilworth is a small rural community around 40 minutes from Noosa, 45 minutes from Maroochydore Airport and one and a half hours from Brisbane. The town is on the Mary River which offers opportunities to swim, kayak and fish all year round. A few minutes drive and you can be in some of the prettiest national parks in Queensland which offer great walksand camping.
The Kenilworth Hall, Recreation Grounds , Swimming Pool and Oval are owned by the community. The facilities include powered camp sites for campers , ample toilet and shower facilities price per night $30 - 2 person, Extra person per night $6, Children under 14 FREE
ACEHP VIP rate early bird booking
$1250 by September 30th
Acehp special rate $1550 by Christmas 2025
ACEHP 2026 rate and Non ACEHP $1850
Guest Speakers
Coming soon