TOUCHING WILD with Bonny Mealand
TOUCHING WILD
EQUID CARE WORKSHOPS
Highland Wildlife Park
FOR ZOO, SANCTUARY & CONSERVATION EQUIDS
Presented by Touching Wild with Bonny Mealand
In collaboration with RZSS Highland Wildlife Park
Join Touching Wild with Bonny Mealand at the Highland Wildlife Park to explore award-winning approaches to equid care.
These immersive, hands-on workshops blend practical skill-building with the latest science and are designed specifically for professionals caring for unhandled, minimally handled, or free-living equids in zoo, sanctuary, or conservation environments.
I’m delighted to offer these two unique and complementary training opportunities. Grounded in welfare science and developed through years of real-world experience, these workshops will equip you to deliver safe and effective care to the equids you work with.
Build Trust. Deliver Welfare-First Care.
With a focus on real-world application, these workshops offer practical,
science-informed strategies for supporting the well-being of equids in diverse settings.
You'll leave with new skills, fresh ideas, and a clearer path forward in your work.
Practical Hoofcare for
Zoo, Sanctuary & Conservation Equids
TRIMMING
Wild
COURSE 1
Day 1-2
A Hands-On Workshop for Vets, Zoo Keepers, Welfare and Sanctuary Staff & Conservation Grazing Wardens
HIGHLAND WILDLIFE PARK
16 - 17 July 2025 | Course fee: £220
The health and soundness of an equid are reflected in their feet. As a vet, zoo keeper, sanctuary carer, or conservation grazing warden, you are in a unique position to support hoof health through a “little and often” approach, helping the animals in your care stay comfortable, resilient, and well-adapted to their environment.
This practical, research-based workshop equips you with the core knowledge and hands-on skills to understand and maintain hoof health in non-domestic equids. By linking science with applied hoofcare, you’ll gain a holistic and welfare-focused approach that fits naturally into routine management.
What You’ll Learn:
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Anatomy & function of the equid foot: structure and adaptations
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Recognising healthy hooves: spotting early signs of dysfunction
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Laminitis & metabolic disorders: causes, prevention, and risk management
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Diet, environment, and movement: strategies to support hoof health naturally
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Cadaver hoof trimming & dissection: internal anatomy, tools, and trimming techniques
This course focuses on what you need to know to keep healthy hooves healthy, equipping you to prevent problems and promote long-term soundness.
Join me for a friendly online meet-up before the workshop.
We’ll cover practical details, introduce key ideas, and give you a chance to ask questions and connect with others attending. A warm, informal way to feel prepared and welcomed.
HIGHLAND WILDLIFE PARK
16 - 17 July 2025 | Course fee: £400
ACCOMMODATION
A limited number of accommodation
options are available. Early booking is advised.