Pacific Hoof Care Practitioners
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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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