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Saturday August 14th, Brian Hampson all day seminar
(Australian Brumby Research Unit, School of Veterinary Science, The University of Queensland)
See seminar flyer
SEMINAR COST:
$75 for PHCP Members, includes lunch
$100 for non members, includes lunch
Prices above if paid by August 13th. $10 additional fee if paid after that date.
Topics/Agenda:
· Wild horses worldwide
· Background on brumbies in Australia
· Domestic and wild horse movement through GPS studies
· The brumby foot- morphology and radiography
· The brumby footprint though pressure plate loading studies
· Foot pathology in feral horses
· Sole depth and its relation to weight bearing
· Brumby nutrition in wilderness environments
· Hoof moisture content in wet and dry habitats
· The effect of environment on horses feet
· Hoof wall architecture- the lamellae and outer hoof wall
· What it all means for equine husbandry and foot care
Optional dinner to follow for additional fee – at hotel, banquet style BBQ
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
* Please contact Jennifer Reinke at jjreinke@hotmail.com to make your hotel reservations, reserve your spot at the Brian Hampson Seminar, the mini clinics, and let us know which dinners you will be attending
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