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[RC] BOGHS Hoof Clinic - Karen StandeferI HIGHLY recommend
this clinic for anyone who wants to lear more about hooves. Dr. Bowker
will be presenting his latest research (even more than what he presented at this
past AAEP) As well, you will receive instruction on how to read and
interpret hoof x-rays and how to evaluate your farrier's work. BOGHS is a
newly formed non-profit organization that is working toward figuring out
Founder/Laminitis.
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Karen
BOGHS Corporation is proud to announce a three day
Horse Owner Clinic
on November 5, 6, 7th 2004 in Perry, GA. The Clinic will be held at Comfort Inn Perry, which is located at 1602 Sam Dunn BLVD and at East Coast Farrier Supply, just 5 minutes North of Perry. Everyone can make a room reservation, by calling 478-987-7710. You will receive a discount by telling them you are attending the BOGHS Clinic. Fly in to Atlanta Hartsfield - Jackson International Airport. All major car rental companies are represented on site. Atlanta is the home and main hub for Delta Airlines and AirTran Airways, and is a hub for Northwest Airlines. Driving Directions-
Perry is an easy 1.5 hour drive South of the Atlanta airport on I-75. From the airport, follow the signs to I-75 for Macon, Valdosta and Tampa. (I-75 is less than 10 minutes from the airport terminal.) A few miles south of Forsyth, I-475 splits off from I-75.
Take I-475. (It's a three lane bypass around Macon and saves about 10
to 15 minutes.)
Once back on I-75 South, take Exit 136 in Perry for the Comfort
Inn, it's about another 20 minutes south.
For further directions or information concerning the location, you may
contact Keith Seeley at 770-312-6909.
The Cost for the Clinic is $325.00 per person, which should be paid no later than October 18th, 2004. Mail check or money order to: BOGHS Corporation 13470 Washington Blvd. Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 After October 18th, 2004, cost will be $375.00 at the door. The BOGHS Speakers are listed below: Robert Bowker VMD, PhD, Research scientist and educator with multiple contributions to the dynamic and functional architecture of internal foot and hoof wall. Mike Harry DVM, Resident veterinarian in Shelbyville, Tennessee for 26 years as an equine reproductive special, as well as lamenesses in the young horse. Keith Seeley, a Certified Journeyman II Farrier. Keith ha! s written articles for several local and regional publications and has been seen on both regional and national television stations helping to educate horse owners. His experience as a foot care specialist has been featured in several national magazines including Fortune and Anvil. Tommy Lee Osha, Innovator and entrepreneur of new processes and products related to the equine industries. Schedule for the Clinic: Day 1: -Morning: Introductions and orientation. (Tommy Lee Osha)
1. What we don't understand can hurt us and our horses! (Dr. Bowker) a. Understanding the growth and structure of hoof wall in fetuses and newborns and yearlings. How the foot grows in circumference. (Dr. Bowker) b. How bars and sole are interconnected to function and grow. Hoof wall adaptability. (Dr. Bowker) c. How do we read radiographs? The horse owner needs to know. (Dr. Bowker) -Afternoon a. Newborn foals with lamenesses. Radiographic and clinical evaluation.
(Dr. Harry) b. Radiographs (Dr. Harry or Dr. Bowker) c. Hoof and Horse Balance. What it means and how to see it. (Keith Seeley) d. Hands on radiograph lab (BOGHS Staff) Day 2: -Morning a. Anatomy of the internal foot -"good" and "bad" footed horses. (Dr.
Bowker) b. Anatomy of wild horse feet- Are they the gold standard? (Dr. Bowker) c. Navicular syndrome as an entire foot problem and effects of environment. How to improve the condition. (Dr. Bowker) d. What Horse Owners should look for in a Vet Exam. (Dr. Harry) - Afternoon (To be held at East Coast Farrier Supply) a. Communication with a Vet and Farrier on Feed and lameness.
(Dr.Harry) b. Safe horse handling for you and your farrier. (Keith Seeley) c. What is the importance of a proper trim? (Keith Seeley) d. Hands on laboratory on hoof trimming and pad usages for laminitic foot. (Keith Seeley and BOGHS Staff) e. Photography 101 for the horse owner. How to take usable pictures. (Keith Seeley) f. Equine therapy. Getting the basics for a healthier recovery. (Keith Seeley) g. Barbeque, questions, answers and new stuff. Day 3: - Morning a. Overview for questions and answers. How can we help the horse owner?
(BOGHS Staff)
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