Equine Lameness Prevention Organization

ELPO Member Guidelines for Conduct

A primary goal of the Equine Lameness Prevention Organization, is to not only offer education and certification opportunities to barefoot trimmers and farriers, but to also help bring the professionalism of each group to a higher level. We hope that the efforts of each individual member, as well as the ELPO directors and advisors, will make special efforts to conduct themselves in the manner suggested below. Through the commitment of each individual, the Equine Lameness Prevention Organization will be able to achieve these goals, as well as become an organization that the equine community will look to for support and leadership. Becoming a member of the ELPO is certainly a challenge. Being a member has many benefits, but it comes with responsibilities as well. We hope that each ELPO Member finds value and personal satisfaction by always striving to operate their business with these guidelines for conduct in mind.

As an ELPO Member & Professional Hoof Care Provider, my clients can expect that I will:

¨ Make horse health, comfort and welfare my primary concerns.

¨ Treat all horses under my care humanely and with respect.

¨ Maintain & continue to develop my professional skills & knowledge.

¨ Be honest, trustworthy and will recognize the limits of my professional competency.

¨ Always strive to maintain good relationships with my clients, earning their trust, respecting their views, and protecting client confidentiality.

¨ Always strive to maintain good relationships with my professional colleagues of all levels.

¨ Always strive to respond in a professional & courteous manner to any complaints or criticisms against my work or the work of others.

¨ Strive to offer assistance and/or professional consultations for clients & colleagues whenever it is requested of me.

¨ Abide by the legal obligations and limitations of my profession.

¨ Do my best to represent the ELPO and my fellow Members with ethical conduct & professionalism of the highest degree.

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