Equine Foot Symposium

First Annual Promoting Excellence Equine Foot Symposium

The Veterinarian/Farrier Relationship in

Managing the Performance Horse

16 CE Hours

August 8-9, 2008

Providing 16 hours of continuing education, individual presentations by nationally known farriers and veterinarians will be complemented by discussion-based panel presentations. Held at the World Center Marriott in Orlando on August 8-9, 2008, the focus of this symposium will be the veterinarian-farrier relationship. Maintaining optimal performance for elite equine athletes requires open communication and the knowledge base of both the farrier and the veterinarian. The First Annual Promoting Excellence Equine Foot Symposium will provide a wealth of information designed to engage both farriers and veterinarians.

Equine Foot Symposium Speakers & Topics

Doug Butler PhD.

· Building Effective Farrier/Veterinarian Teams

· Principles of Sound Trimming and Shoeing of Performance Horses

· Recognizing Optimum Geometric Balance (Angles) and Imbalance

· Factors Affecting Hoof Break Over

· The Origin and Effect of Abnormalities on Hoof Shape and Foot Structure

· Shoeing Solutions for Obscure Foot Lamenesses of Performance Horses such as Abscesses, Navicular and White Line Disease

· Stimulating Hoof Growth

· Review of Various Products, their use and misuse (different glue on shoe techniques, sole support materials)

Dr. Rich Redding

· Anatomy of the foot; a clinical perspective including radiology, ultrasound, nuclear scintigraphy and MRI

· Diagnostic anesthesia of the distal limb; getting the most out of your workup and limit confusing results

Dr. Scott Morrison

· Hoof capsule distortions and how they affect internal structures

· Shoeing Solutions for Obscure Foot Lamenesses of Performance Horses such as Abscesses, Navicular and White Line Disease

· Short vs. long term management of various foot conditions (quarter cracks, sore soles, white line disease etc.)

· Review of Various Products, their use and misuse (different glue on shoe techniques, sole support materials)

Dr. Robin Dabareiner

· A Diagnostic approach to lameness of the lower limb when MRI is not readily available

· Practical treatment options for horses with sore feet?

· Management of coffin and pastern joint problems

· Shoeing strategies to enhance performance in the equine athlete?

Location:

Orlando World Center Marriott

Orlando World Center Marriott

Resort & Convention Center
8701 World Center Drive
Orlando, Florida 32821

800.380.7931 - N. America Reservations
407.239.4200 - Hotel Direct / Contact a Guest

For your convenience the Orlando World Marriott

has rooms available for $149.00 a night

On Line Registration

PDF Registration Form & Schedule

Name Practitioner/Farrier

Address

City State Zip Code

Phone # E-mail

Registration includes morning coffee, box lunch & cocktail reception. Will you attend

Fri - Sat Morning Coffee

Fri -Sat Box Lunch

Fri -Sat Night Cocktail Reception

Veterinary Student Rate $100

Farriers $345

Practitioners $ 345

Farrier Meeting and One Day Symposium (August 10th) $445 * One Day Symposium for practitioners only please.

For more information on our One Day Symposium please click here!

Exhibitors $450 8’ x 10’ draped space with a clothed and skirted 6’ table, 2 chairs, wastebasket, and booth identification sign. Exhibitor set-up will take place August 7th, 2008

Exhibitors Company Name

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Exhibitors Booth Layout Room

The Sanctuary

Equicast

Palm Beach Farrier Supply

Nordic Forge Inc.

Nanric Inc

Easywalker Horse Shoes

American Farrier's Association

Equine Corral

Premier Health Equine Products

Christian Icons & X-Ray, LLC

Wunder Hoof

Equine Technologies, Inc.

Focus-IT, LLC

Grand Circuit Products, LLC

Ontrack

Diagnostic Imaging System

Equine Innovation

Terbol, Inc

Equipment Innovators

Great American Insurance

VETTEC

3M Animal Care Products

Seminole Feed

MFC Horseshoeing Tools

American Fabrication System

Farriers Depot, Inc.

Loomix/Good Apple Equine

4 Wings for Horses

Land O'Lakes Purina Feed

Life Data Labs

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A Vacation of a Life Time

Call and you will receive the lowest fares available at the time of booking. As with most travel agencies, a service charge of $25 will apply to each ticket booked and utilized. Please note that A Vacation of a Life Time will e-mail or fax to its clients all reservations for review. Clients must verify with A Vacation of a Life Time within 24 hours that the information is correct or the reservations will not be ticketed. A Vacation of a Life Time can be reached at: 561-798-4787.

FAEP Travel Disclaimer:

Any packages or travel arrangements presented by Vacation of a Life Time are solely those of said company and do not necessarily represent those of the Florida Association of Equine Practitioners. The FAEP will not accept any liability for travel arrangements made by Vacation of A Life Time and will not be held liable for any cancellations, or other travel issues arising.

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