APPLIED EQUINE PODIATRY

INTRODUCTORY COURSE

Day One

Theory

Day Two

Wet Lab

Would you like to:

  • Transition your horse wisely to unshod?
  • Recognize what makes a good foot and what you can do to improve your own horse’s feet?
  • Have the knowledge needed to ask good questions?
  • Learn how to maintain your horse’s feet between visits from your professional?
  • Have fun learning with like-minded people

Overview

Day 1 – The horse’s foot is much more than a hoof!

  • Foot structures – what do they do?
  • The internal foot and internal arch apparatus
  • What is Physiological Sequencing and how can I use it?

Day 2 – Hands on use of what you have learned

  • Functional dissection of an equine foot to examine internal structures
  • Analyzing equine feet using our Spectrum of Usability
  • Simple things you can do to maintain your horse’s feet between the visits from your professional
  • How can I improve my horse’s feet?
  • Emergencies : Abscesses and Acute Laminitis

Meet your licensed Instructors

 

 

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