AANHCP NHCP Certification Program

Required Trimming Tools/Equipment

Below are the minimum tools/equipment AANHCP students are required to own during their training. Clinicians and Field Instructors will check students to make sure they are compliant with this list. A complete list of required learning materials, tools and equipment is provided in the AANHCP Training Handbook (available at www.jaimejackson.com).

There are many suppliers worldwide where you can obtain trimmer's tools and equipment. Star Ridge Company (www.star-ridge.com) has worked closely with the AANHCP to provide our students and graduates with what they need. See Star Ridge's recommended "Basic Trimmer's Kit".

Trimmer's Apparel 

Trimmer's apron
Gloves
Suitable foot protection (e.g., leather boots)

Hand Tools


Hoof pick
Hoof knife
Trimmer's Rasp
Round (sole) rasp -- new, see Star Ridge (www.star-ridge.com)
Hoof nipper
Shoe puller
Nail puller
Clinch cutter

Equipment


Hoof Stand
Hoof Meter Reader
Hoof knife sharpeners