10-12 april 2026  |  from $900

The Hoof Retreat | Kyogle NSW

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What to Expect

Step away from the noise of everyday life and immerse yourself in a weekend dedicated to horses, education and community.
The Hoof Retreat is a two-day, two-night experience where you’ll slow down, spend meaningful time with horses, and gain practical skills in hoof care in a supportive and relaxed environment.


Guided by a Qualified Farrier Blacksmith, you’ll learn how to understand, maintain and trim your horse’s hooves through demonstrations and supervised hands-on practice. Whether you bring your own horse or work with one of ours, you’ll spend the weekend building confidence, knowledge and a deeper connection with the horse you care for.


Alongside the learning, enjoy comfortable accommodation, nourishing meals and time with like-minded horse lovers who share a passion for better horse care.

❋ hands-on hoof care education & experience

Watch live demonstrations from a Qualified Farrier before practicing under guidance so you can build confidence trimming and maintaining hooves safely.

❋ bring your own horse - or learn w one of ours

Guests can bring their own horse or work with one of our horses and truly experience what it’s like to “have a horse for the weekend.”

❋ deepen your knowledge w Expert Facilitation

Learn how hoof balance, environment and management affect the whole horse, and how to maintain healthy hooves between farrier visits.

❋ A Supportive Space

Enjoy shared meals, relaxed evenings and meaningful conversations with a small group of horse lovers in a welcoming rural setting.

A hands-on retreat for horse lovers who want to understand the hoof on a deeper level.

Day One

Arrive & Meet

As everyone arrives, we take time to settle in, get comfortable, and begin connecting with those around us, including the horses.

Arrival & meeting the horses

12:00 midday - 2:30pm

sunset session

3:00 - 5:30pm

tend to the horses

5:30 - 6:00pm

dinner, hoof chats & UNWINd

7:00pm

supper & Bed

9:00pm

Day Two

Gaining Confidence in Hoof Care

Day two is where the learning really begins. Our Qualified Farrier will guide the group through demonstrations explaining hoof anatomy, balance and what to look for when assessing a hoof.

You’ll then begin practicing under supervision, learning how to safely trim and maintain a horse’s hooves while gaining confidence handling tools and understanding what you’re seeing. Whether you're working with your own horse or one of ours, this hands-on learning is the heart of the retreat.


In the afternoon we’ll slow the pace with a relaxed activity with the horses — giving you time to enjoy them outside of the learning environment and connect with the group.
* There will also be an option to make something creative.

tend to the horses

7:00 – 7:30am

breakfast

8:00am

hands on hoof care

9:00 - 11:30am 

Lunch  ♡

12:00pm

hands of hoof care

1:00 - 2:30pm

Creative Workshop

2:30 - 4:30pm

tend to the horses
Dinner ♡

4:30 - 5:00pm

6:30pm

supper & bed

9:00pm

Day Three

Taking the Knowledge Home

Our final morning is guided by the group, allowing time for extra trimming practice, questions, or revisiting techniques you’d like more support with.

If you’d prefer a slower morning, you’re also welcome to simply spend time with your horse — grooming, connecting, or enjoying a quiet moment together before the retreat concludes. We’ll finish by reflecting on what you’ve learned so you head home feeling confident caring for your horse’s hooves.

tend to the horses

7:00 - 7:30am

breakfast

8:00am

sunday session

9:00 - 11:00am

farewell

12:00pm midday

How It Works | FAQ

  • This retreat is designed for horse owners, riders and horse lovers who want to better understand hoof care.

    No trimming experience is necessary, beginners are welcome.

  • No. You’re welcome to bring your own horse if you’d like to learn directly with them, or you can work with one of our horses during the retreat.

  • If you’re bringing your own horse, please ensure it is well-handled, safe, and comfortable around people and other horses.

    You will need to bring sufficient feed, hay, and any supplements, along with any other care items your horse requires over the weekend.

    Yarding will be provided, and we are available to assist if needed, but guests are responsible for bringing everything their horse needs to stay happy and healthy during the retreat and tending to them.

  • Yes. Our Qualified Farrier will demonstrate proper techniques and then guide you through hands-on practice so you can learn safely and confidently.

  • Hoof trimming does involve some bending, lifting and working around horses. It can be very physically demanding.

    Guests are welcome to participate at their own comfort level and take breaks or observe whenever desired.

  • No. This retreat is designed as an educational and experiential learning weekend rather than a formal certification.

  • Your retreat includes two nights accommodation, all meals during the retreat, farrier demonstrations, hands-on learning sessions, an exciting The Hoof Retreat Curated Gift Pack and access to a horse for the weekend if you do not bring your own.

  • The member price is available to current clients of Hannah Darcy & David Kennedy Farrier and members of the Trendy Pony app community.

    The non-member price applies to guests who are not current clients or part of the Trendy Pony app community.

  • Twin share means two guests sharing one queen bed in the same room. This option is designed for couples, friends or family members who are comfortable sharing a bed.

    It is not two separate single beds.

  • Yes. Members are welcome to bring a friend or partner who is not currently a member.

    The twin share member pricing can still be used as long as one of the guests is a current member or client.

  • No. Only one guest needs to be a current member or client to access the member twin share pricing when booking together.

  • Now all that's left to do is pack your bags and get excited!

    We recommend bringing comfortable outdoor clothing, closed-toe sturdy boots(compulsory) suitable for working around horses, and weather-appropriate layers.

    If you have your own hoof tools you’re welcome to bring them, but tools will also be available during the retreat.

    All the information you need is on this page, including an overview of the retreat, intinerary and what to expect. We will email you before the event with any final details, including the exact address(location Kyogle NSW) and arrival instructions, so you can relax and enjoy your weekend.

    See you soon! ♡

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