ACEHP 20th Anniversary Conference

The Alchemy of Hoof Care

Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence in Equine Hoof Care

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.

Conference name: The Alchemy of Hoof Trimmers

Date: May 2026 29th – 31st

Location: Kenilworth Showgrounds, Queensland

The 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.

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 & the ACEHP leadership team

Round table discussions with ACEHP allumi

Evening Entertainment and enlightenment

Hands on trimming demos

Networking with hoof care pros and enthusiasts

Breakout observation sessions: wild horse handling with The Brumby Project

Meals included:

Morning tea daily

Lunch daily

Dinner 2 nights

What’s not included:

Camping fees ($30 per night – 2 person -powered sites)

Or alternative accommodation in Kenilworth or surrounds

Alcohal – it's a BYO event