Applied Equine Podiatrist

Siobhan Dillon
DAEP, MIAEP, BHSAI & Int. SM

Shoeless foot care for horses

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3 Day course for Equine Professionals and Horseowners
in the theories of Applied Equine Podiatry

and how they are applied to the management of the shoeless horse

• Develop your understanding of the functional anatomy of the horse’s foot
• Understand how to manage the environment to promote effective foot health
• Interactive theory and practical hands-on sessions

Venues

Aug 20 - 22
The Natural Equestrian Center, The Hayloft, Hayford, Buckfastleigh, UK, TQ11 0JQ.

A course is being scheduled in Leics / Derby / Notts area for the early Autumn. If you are interested please contact me.

For further details and booking contact:  Siobhan Dillon siobhan_dillon@hotmail.com or phone on +44 (0)1530 440000 or +44 (0)78180 63222

Foot before Foot after

Learn how the foot can change and how you can support it

Course Programme outline:

DAY ONE

Morning - Introductions; Begin interactive lecture on The Suspension  Theory of Hoof Dynamics, the Science of Applied Equine Podiatry, and  Functional Anatomy of the Equine Foot.

Afternoon - Continuation of  interactive lecture, including coverage of The HPT Model, The HPT  Method, and the Spectrum of Usability.

DAY TWO

Morning - Functional anatomy  of the Equine Distal Limb explained and demonstrated through dissection.

Afternoon - Preparation of  cadaver feet for trimming; Student application of the Spectrum of  Usability to evaluate cadaver feet; Tool distribution and initial  discussion of tool safety and correct tool use.

DAY THREE

Morning - Step-by-step  explanation and interactive demonstration of correct tool use in  preparation for applying the HPT Method.

Afternoon - Student  application of the HPT Method to cadaver feet, with explanation and  discussion of environmental influences on the equine foot.