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Events in the month of September 2024
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September 4, 2024
September 7, 2024
 -September 11, 2024
https://www.professionalfarriers.com/docs/ISIH-Workshop-Wagga-Sept-7-12_1.pdf

https://www.professionalfarriers.com/docs/Wagga_Clinic_1.pdf
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September 10, 2024
Clinician: Carol Layton

APPROVED FOR 1 IAPF CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT.

Sponsor: Progressive Hoof Care Practitioners
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September 13, 2024
 -September 15, 2024
Clinician: Melody O'Brien

APPROVED FOR 21 IAPF CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS (7 PER DAY)

Sponsor: Progressive Hoof Care
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September 13, 2024
 -September 14, 2024
Clinician: Dusty Franklin

APPROVED FOR 12 IAPF CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS ( 6 PER DAY).

Host: Kauffman Farrier Supply
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September 13, 2024
This clinic is intended to educate and familiarize the attendee with how to gain all the benefits of a barefoot hoof while still achieving the protection, installation ease, and low cost of traditional nail-on steel horseshoes. The importance of providing the horse with as much natural hoof mechanism flexibility as possible will be accomplished through highlighting five critical factors driving healthy hooves (Hoof Mechanism, Blood Circulation, Hoof Growth/Quality/Shape, Shock Absorption, and Biomechanics). The unfavorable impacts on hoof and horse soundness that is caused by one-piece shoes and their constraining effect on hoof flexibility will be compared against the favorable developments occurring from un-constraining the hoof using a split-shoe approach to hoof care. Extensive academic and long-term field trial data will be referenced. A case study involving “Chewy”, an 11-year-old Appendix gelding, experiencing long term, chronic lameness with recurring quarter cracks, thin soles, contracted heels, overall discomfort, and poor strides will be reviewed. Twin Shoe usage outcomes will demonstrate that horses being unresponsive to a variety of traditional treatment programs and packages can quickly return to full work and begin to have more fun with their owners. Proper application of Twin Shoes will be reviewed with a focus on the recommended trimming, fitting, and nailing approaches when using split shoes. Points of commonality with traditional one-piece shoe installation technique and use of tools will be reviewed. At the same time, important differences in how to think about hoof growth and movement when using split shoes (compared to one-piece shoes) will be highlighted. The clinic will conclude with an open discussion about specific therapeutic situations where the split-shoe approach can be successfully used (hoof capsule distortions, ligament and tendon damage, joint osteoarthritis, and mutli-structural discomfort). Use of split-shoes in transitioning to/from barefoot as well as during lay-up/rehab time periods will also be covered.
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September 14, 2024

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September 15, 2024
This clinic is intended to educate and familiarize the attendee with how to gain all the benefits of a barefoot hoof while still achieving the protection, installation ease, and low cost of traditional nail-on steel horseshoes. The importance of providing the horse with as much natural hoof mechanism flexibility as possible will be accomplished through highlighting five critical factors driving healthy hooves (Hoof Mechanism, Blood Circulation, Hoof Growth/Quality/Shape, Shock Absorption, and Biomechanics). The unfavorable impacts on hoof and horse soundness that is caused by one-piece shoes and their constraining effect on hoof flexibility will be compared against the favorable developments occurring from un-constraining the hoof using a split-shoe approach to hoof care. Extensive academic and long-term field trial data will be referenced. Points of commonality with traditional one-piece shoe installation technique and use of common tools will be reviewed. At the same time, important differences in how to think about hoof growth and movement when using split shoes (compared to one-piece shoes) will be highlighted. A Twin Shoes case study involving a typical horse with existing soreness, lameness, or hoof capsule distortion issues will be reviewed. The horse’s pathology history, past treatment programs, split-shoe usage starting point, improvement timeline, and current status will be covered. It will be demonstrated that split-shoe usage on horses with long-term, chronic pathologies that are unresponsive to a variety of traditional treatment programs/packages can return to full work, often within a short period time. It will be shown that the noticeable and sustainable improvements in underlying conditions can happen as soon as Day 1 (foot tenderness) or over the course of the first one to three shoeing cycles (other hoof capsule distortions or lameness issues). The clinic will cover common pathologies and specific therapeutic situations where the splitshoe approach can be successfully used (hoof capsule distortions, ligament and tendon damage, joint osteoarthritis, and mutli-structural discomfort). The use of split-shoes in transitioning to/from barefoot as well as during lay-up/rehab time periods will also be covered. The clinic will conclude with a live horse demonstration of the proper application of Twin Shoes with a focus on the recommended trimming, fitting, and nailing approaches when using split shoes. There will be additional Q&A time after demonstration.
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September 18, 2024
Clinicians: Drs. Dick Mansmann & Megan Radkin

APPROVED FOR 3 IAPF CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS.

Sponsor: Foxglove Farm

Flyer Details: 
A DVM/Farrier/Owner Team provids an equine case in need of podiatry-related ideas. The examinations, radiography and dinner are gratis; the owner makes their own financial arrangement with their farrier. The meeting is from 6 PM to 9PM. While everyone is settling in & getting some food and drink there is a general topic of discussion for farriers and veterinarians’ joint interest. For example, on 10/19 the presentation and discussion was on considerations for shoeing for landing versus loading., Then, the horse’s owner, veterinarian and farrier provide a medical history. The group will observe the horse in motion in the aisle, arena and/or driveway. Next the group does a podiatry examination followed by Dr. Radkin doing podiatry radiographs for the group to discuss. Then a trimming and possible shoeing plan is discussed. The consensus plan approved by the owner and the owner’s farrier is then accomplished by the owner’s farrier. Follow-up radiographs will be discussed. There will be one case each evening. The end time is no later than 9PM. The goal is to see how farriers and equine practitioners work together on a particular case that can then translate to other cases.
 
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September 20, 2024
 -September 21, 2024
Land of Lincoln Horseshoer's Association Inaugural Horseshoeing Contest - September 20-21, 2024
Sponsored by: Anvil Brand & Camp Run Forge
Name of Primary Judge: Joe Nygren (Judge)

APPROVED FOR 14 IAPF CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS (7 CE'S PER DAY).
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September 20, 2024
 -September 21, 2024
Clinician: Ryan Stoops 

APPROVED FOR A TOTAL OF 15 IAPF CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS.
7.5 CE CREDITS PER DAY.

Sponsor: Mid Eastern Farriers Association
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September 20, 2024
Clinician: Ryan Stoops (Judge)

APPROVED FOR 2 IAPF CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS.

Sponsor: MEFA
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September 21, 2024
Clinicians: Ryan Stoops (Judge) 

APPROVED FOR 3 IAPF CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS.

Sponsor: MEFA
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September 21, 2024
9-12 will be classroom hours
12-1 Lunch
1-5 Hands on Demos with horses (to include shoeing)

We have asked the AAETT, Easy Care, and Equi-Analytical about being sponsors and will add those to the flyer if approved.

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September 25, 2024
 -September 28, 2024

Saratoga Equine Practitioners Conference 2024

Saturday, September 28, 2024 – Wet Lab Day

Wet Labs will be held on Saturday, September 28th, 2024. Stations will be two hours in length available during the following time slots: 8:00am-10:00am, 10:00am-12:00pm, and 1:00pm-3:00pm. The total number of Wet Lab CE hours available is 6 hours.

Lameness Wet Labs

Jean-Marie Denoix, DVM, Ph.D., Ass. LA-ECVDI, DECVSMR (Equine), DACVSMR (Equine)
Ultrasounographic examination of the equine thoracic limb: hot topics. Ultrasonography has gained a prominent importance for the diagnosis of tendon, joint and muscle problems in horses. The objective of this wet lab is to demonstrate how to diagnose foot problems (involving the deep digital flexor tendon, the collateral ligaments…), pastern injuries, proximal suspensory desmopathies and enthesopathies (on the flexed limb), carpal canal conditions and shoulder joint as well as bicipital apparatus injuries. The technique will be demonstrated and attendees will practice on live horses. The key aspects of the management of each condition will be discussed.
Kate Wulster, DVM, DACVR
Improving diagnostic capabilities with improved field radiography techniques. This wet lab session will focus on the optimization of cervical vertebral lateral and oblique projections and high-yield specialized projections to improve the diagnosis of commonly occult disease processes (e.g. central tarsal bone fracture, dorsomedial metacarpal condyle and P1 sagittal groove subchondral bone injury, medial femoral condyle pathology).
Travis Tull, DVM, DACVs
Clinical examination for neck pain. This lab will focus on physical examination and common findings during lameness and neurological examination that indicate cervical pain.  It will also demonstrate findings associated with cervical spinal nerve impingement and medical treatment options.

Podiatry Wet Labs

Jenny Hagen, DVM, PhD, CF
Gait analysis and management of uneven feet. In this demonstration different reasons for the development of uneven feet shall be explained. In addition, objective motion analysis will be used to demonstrate the influence of uneven feet on the timing parameters of the different motion events. In particular, it shall be shown how the breakover duration differs between the steep and acute hoof and how different reasons for the development of uneven feet affect the difference in breakover duration. This information shall be used to discuss different shoeing concepts for horses with uneven feet.
Mike Wildenstein, CJF, FWCF (Honors)
TBA
Mike Savoldi, APF
Complexities of hoof health from the inside out. This workshop will focus exclusively on the internal and external parts of the horse’s foot, identifying various landmarks and their significance. Traditionally, farrier science has concentrated on the exterior portions of the foot. Our aim is to delve into the internal pathologies that can develop based on natural wear patterns or the application of specific trimming techniques.
Just as the condition of the human foot affects our overall body comfort, the condition of a horse’s foot similarly impacts its body comfort. Pathology, the study of disease, is crucial when it comes to hoof health and body comfort. The plane of the hoof capsule and the plane of the distal phalanx (P3) are independent of each other. The plane of the hoof capsule is set by the trim, while the plane of the P3 is determined by the arch combined with the trim. Understanding these two planes aids in decision-making regarding pathologies, as pathology can be influenced by the plane of the P3 bone.
Our key takeaway is to grasp the complexities of hoof health and body comfort in horses.

Internal Medicine Wet Labs

Ben Sykes, BSc, BVMS, MSc, MBA, DipACVIM, PhD, FHEA
Gastroscopy in the horse. Gastroscopy of the horse is a tricky but readily master-able skill.  This wet lab will cover techniques for ensuring a complete (and quick) examination of the horses stomach.  It will also include discussion on the interpretation of the significance of different lesion types. 
Joe Bertone, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS
Equine Neurologic physical examination, and manual and ultrasonographic spinal column examination. The laboratory will be used to compare, and contrast neurological and spinal physical examinations, as well as ultrasonographic spinal examination. Senior horses can often present with signs that appear neurologic in origin, but are musculoskeletal.
John Madigan, DVM, DACAW, DACVIM
Approach to the down horse: Learn how to perform basic rescue procedures using the Loops Rescue Sling. Forward and rear assist, horizontal drag, rolling a down horse, and vertical lift will be demonstrated on a manikin. Why? Sometimes, we need to move a down horse from a trailer, a horse stuck in the mud, assist a weak horse to stand, and help a horse out of a jam that only a horse can get into.
How to use the Madigan squeeze technique for neonatal foal maladjustment and restraint. Here, we use a rope to induce recumbency and sleep in foals aged 1-5 days for treatment of maladjustment or to perform non-chemical restraint for procedures such as plasma administration, glue on the shoe, ultrasound, etc.

Ultrasound Wet Labs

Ultrasound Essentials (AM)

Distal limb ultrasound: the metacarpus and metatarsus.
This station will be divided into two subgroups which will rotate on the hour, one focusing on the metacarpal region and the other on the metatarsal region with emphasis on the hind suspensory ligament and plantar metatarsal variations. A brief power point of the salient anatomy and ultrasound tips will be provided the week prior to the lab and should be reviewed by attendees prior to the start of the lab. A live demonstration will be performed followed by ample hands-on time for attendees to practice technique. Emphasis will be placed on the instructor’s approach to performing a thorough ultrasound exam of the region, proper image settings, recognition of normal appearances, and discussion of variations of normal including commonly encountered artifacts in the region. Time permitting, off weighted views and ancillary techniques such as power doppler can be undertaken.
Metacarpus Presenter: Matt Durham, DVM, DACSVMR
Metatarsus Presenter: Suzan Oakley, DVM, DACVSMR, DABVp (Equine)
Distal limb ultrasound: in depth pastern (pastern over P1, pastern over P2: podotrochlear region, PIP and DIP collaterals).
This station will be divided into two subgroups which will rotate on the hour, one focusing on evaluation of the soft tissues structures commonly evaluated over palmar P1 and the other on the podotrochlear region, PIP and DIP collaterals and secondary ligaments. A brief power point of the salient anatomy and ultrasound tips will be provided the week prior to the lab and should be reviewed by attendees prior to the start of the lab. A live demonstration will be performed followed by ample hands- on time for attendees to practice technique. Emphasis will be placed on the instructor’s approach to performing a thorough ultrasound exam of the region, proper image settings, recognition of normal appear-ances, and discussion of variations of normal including commonly encountered artifacts in the region.
Pastern over P1 Presenter: Wade Tenney, DVM, DACSVMR
Pastern over P2 Presenter: Kate Chope, BA, VMD, DACVSMR

Ultrasound Advanced (PM)

Hind end: stifle and hock.
This station will be divided into two subgroups which will rotate on the hour, one focusing on the stifle and the other on the most commonly evaluated regions of the hock. A brief power point of the salient anatomy and ultrasound tips will be provided the week prior to the lab and should be reviewed by attendees prior to the start of the lab. A live demonstration will be performed followed by ample hands-on time for attendees to practice technique. Emphasis will be placed on the instructor’s approach to performing a thorough ultra-sound exam of the region, proper image settings, recognition of normal appearances, and discussion of variations of normal including commonly encountered artifacts in the region.
Stifle Presenter: Matt Durham, DVM, DACSVMR
Hock Presenter: Kate Chope, BA, VMD, DACVSMR
Front end: nuchal region, cervical region, shoulder and elbow.
This station will be divided into two subgroups which will rotate on the hour, one focusing on evaluation of the poll, cervical facet joints and cervical nerve roots and the other on evaluation of the shoulder and elbow regions (including scapula, bicipital bursa and scapulo humeral joint). A brief power point of the salient anatomy and ultrasound tips will be provided the week prior to the lab and should be reviewed by attendees prior to the start of the lab. A live demonstration will be performed followed by ample hands- on time for attendees to practice technique. Emphasis will be placed on the instructor’s approach to performing a thorough ultra-sound exam of the region, proper image settings, recognition of normal appearances, and discussion of variations of normal including commonly encountered artifacts in the region.
Nuchal & Cervical Region Presenter: Suzan Oakley, DVM, DACVSMR, DABVp (Equine)
Shoulder & Elbow Presenter: Wade Tenney, DVM, DACSVMR
 
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