COBIT Clinic with Ross Smith

Sundre, Alberta

September 4th & 5th, 2026

Limited to 6 participants both days.

Early Bird Pricing Until July 30th, 2026 - Register to confirm your spot!

Sundre Clinic 09/4th/26
Sundre Clinic 09/5th/26
Sundre Two Day Clinic
Sundre Audit One Day
Sundre Audit Both Days

What will be covered?

Basic anatomy

Common lameness ex. Navicular

Conformation

Posture

Biomechanics

Development of, theory behind, and how the COBIT works

Driving Directions:

From Olds, head west toward Sundre. Go south on Range Rd 45 - it’s the first driveway on the west side of the road. Look for the BIG CACTUS

6 minutes to Sundre | 20 minutes to Olds

Address: 32570 Range Road 45

Other Important Information

Please bring your horse & your tools! If you are taking the clinic both days, please bring 2 horses.

Bring a chair

No dogs allowed

Contact Kim Boyd 403-559-8881 to arrange pen(s) if you need overnight accommodations for your horse(s)

Possible overnight camping - please talk to Kim and make arrangements to settle up directly with her for camping & pens

Registration is non-refundable, but is transferrable. In the case you need to cancel we will work together to fill your spot, as we often have a waiting list.

If you wish to send a deposit (e-transfer or cheque) to hold a spot please contact Gail Sapergia at 403-654-3119

Please contact Gail or Kim if you have any other questions!

Clinic Schedule - subject to change

9:00 - 10:00 am Theory (both days)

10:30 - 12:00 Session 1 (everyone welcome)

1:00 - 2:30 Session 2

3:00 - 4:30 Session 3

*Two participants will trim a horse with Ross during each session. Everyone is encouraged to stay all day, but this ensures each person gets a designated amount of quality time.

Clinic Schedule

12:00 to 1:00 Lunch (light lunch will be provided)

10:00 - 10:30 Coffee Break

2:30 - 3:00 Coffee Break

5:00 pm Barn Closes (so operations stay on schedule)

Coffee & water will be available throughout the day

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  • "The COBIT has been incredibly valuable! It takes the "guesswork" out & provides practical real world knowledge that directly translates to better outcomes for the horse. I've seen it help our own horses drastically. Without question, Ross is an excellent teacher - patient, thorough, and very willing to explain things in a way that actually make sense. He takes the time to answer questions, encourages learning, and genuinely cares about improving both the horse and the horse owner's understanding. His willingness to help & share knowledge has made a huge difference for me."

    ~ Britt Allestad

    Montana

  • "I attended a demonstration a couple of years ago. I have one particular horse I still use the COBIT on all the time, so he's not stumbling or dragging his toe. Everyone thought he had navicular. He just needed to be trimmed differently."

    ~ Dave

    South Dakota

  • "This clinic needed to be two days!"

    Said every farrier at the last clinic :)