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[RC] News Release re. Founder; BOGHS Corporation Announces New England Affiliation to Help Horses - Linda Cowles

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
CONTACT: Nancy Collins
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 BOGHS Corporation Announces New England Affiliation to Help Horses
 
PLYMOUTH, NH - BOGHS Corporation, a non-profit entity based in California dedicated to researching the cause of all forms of equine lameness, announced today the opening of an equine center for the rehabilitation of horses suffering from the condition known as founder. An association between BOGHS, Sue Wood of Plymouth and farrier Butch Thompson of Chocorua, the clinic will be located at Wakewood Farm in Plymouth and named Equine Methods of New England. (EMNE)
 
BOGHS Corporation was formed in July 2004 by Robert M. Bowker, VMD, PhD and TommyLee Osha. Dr. Bowker is a research scientist and educator with multiple contributions to the dynamic and functional architecture of the equine internal foot and hoof wall. Osha is an entrepreneur and developer of new processes and products related to the equine industries. A collaboration between Bowker, Osha, Drs. Giddeon, and Harry, and Lameness farrier Keith Seeley, BOGHS is an acronym of the founders last names.
 
Founder is a condition in which the connective tissue in the hoof disintegrates; weight and gravity cause the bone to sink or rotate to the bottom of the hoof. The horse is so compromised that he cannot function and spends most of his time lying down. Often these horses are euthanized.
 
"We are very excited that the BOGHS group has chosen to locate here in New Hampshire." stated Wood. "It's a great opportunity for horse owners and equine professionals alike. BOGHS has conducted some very exciting research and we will be able to help animals throughout the New England region."
 
 "One of the elements Dr. Bowker requires for successful founder rehabilitation is the addition of natural pea stone as a footing for the animal." continued Wood. "EMNE has recently been set up to use natural pea stone here and offer it to clients who wish to bring some home for their animals."
 
"New Hampshire offers a very interesting environment for lameness rehabilitation." commented Dr. Bowker. "The geography provides the opportunity to enhance muscle development.
The varied footing, grassy knolls, dirt roads, tarmac, rocky terrain will help in correcting hoof pathology. And we enjoy all the seasons, but most especially mud season."
 
Additionally the group announced that Bridge Gap Farrier School, dedicated to teaching equine hoof professionals, will open in early 2006. Students will learn practices and techniques based on BOGHS research, which includes all forms of equine lameness including navicular, laminitis and founder and the study of environmental, metabolic and mechanical elements and how they affect horses.
 
A comprehensive three-day Horse Owner Clinic will be presented by BOGHS Corporation at Wakewood Farm in Plymouth on June 10-12. A partial list of the topics are: Good and Bad Footed Horses; New Concepts in Hoot Growth; Trimming and Whole Horse Balance; How to Read Radiographs; Hoof Adaptive Capability; Wild Horse Feet; Basic Equine Therapy; Common Sense Approaches for Keeping Your Horse Healthy. The cost for the clinic is $325.00.
 
More information may be obtained at Wakewood Farm (603) 536-4614 or via email at wakewoodfarm@xxxxxxxxxxx
 
Regards, Linda

 

 

Linda Cowles
Certified Hoof Care Provider
HealthyHoof@xxxxxxxxxxx