2010 lectures & clinics


JUNE AND JULY  DATES

hoof balance clinics & more!
1.  The Guild of Professional      Farriers   June 27-28, 2010 Details
June 27-28 Farrier Testing and Certification
Vets, Horse Owners , Trimmers:
 Hoof Health Education, lecture, demo and Q&A.

Tookie’s  Blog

June 8, 2010

We are pleased to announce that the staff and large animal veterinarians of Deepwood Veterinary Clinic are excited to present our first Equine Facility Event and would like any and all to attend. Of course, a little different for a veterinary clinic, as this Event is recognizing farriery as a very important aspect of equine veterinary medicine. We all know and utilize our personal farrier, but do we really know what farriers are all about. What is your farrier’s knowledge base, their boundaries of care and what should owners, riders and trainers expect from their farrier. As well as, what are the owner’s and trainer’s responsibilities to the farrier.

At the same time, we also all utilize our veterinarians, local and when needed, those remote and/or specialists. What is your veterinarian’s interest and knowledge of the equine digit, you need to know. “No hoof – No horse” we have all heard this statement; some of us have learned this statement’s truth.

 My intent is to offer some insight to the needs of teamwork in raising the bar for the equine digit, from the viewpoint of the veterinarian, the farrier and the owners and trainers. I hope in the months to follow, this blog will approach and offer some thoughts on the subject of the equine digit. I look forward to your assistance with my blog by submitting your questions and comments to

thebalancedequation@hoovesandhorses.com  

M.W. (Tookie) Myers D.V.M

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2.     HOOVESANDHORSES     
           TELINAR/WEBINAR       
              July  25, 2010      
Sunday July 25, 2010: 10:00am-12:00  
For horseowners, riders, trainers, barn managers, groomers
Webinar: $50 USD
Telinar:    $60 USD
Register here 

NO HOOF NO HORSE Lecture- which includes the following highlights and much much more:

- how NUTRITION effects hoof integrity- teaching you how to feed a balanced nutritional diet- the inside scoop that formulators use.

- HOOF MAPPING- a visual way to measure and assess- that everyone can learn- instruction to teach you how to know if your horse is about to go lame.

- IMPORTANT INFO about BARS

- NEW METHOD of XRAYS specifically for hoof trimming- the important info it provides you and your farrier.

- Showing easy METHODS TO DETECT LAMENESS and COMPENSATION stance and movement. Front or hind end? You'll be surprised.

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Sunday July 25, 2010: 10:00am-3:00pm
For vets, farriers, trimmers, trainiers, alternate modalities
Webinar: $130 USD
Telinar:    $140 USD  Hot Lunch Included

Register here 

TOPICS INCLUDE:
Hoof balance/Mapping Techniques-expanded
Balance Radiograph soft and hard tissue interpretation
Understanding Metron Soft Tissue Parameters
***NEW*** Demonstration of Metron software  
Nutrition for hoof health, expanded
Pathological  hoof changes
How to initiate corrections in:
 - Migrated Hoof Capsules,
 - Long Toe Underrun Heel
 - Lamintic Hooves
 - Club Feet
Understanding the Roller Shoe, PLR, Centerfit and more
***New***Navicular bone angles,
Wall pinching and shoe set,
Stabilization techniques for hoof wall support,
***NEW***Buttress support versus wedge pads
***NEW*** Important INFO about BAR Trimming

DEMO   FOLLOWING THE  CLINIC  for on-site studio participants only

***Roller shoe demonstration***

WEBINAR $130 USD: Link up via your PC to our Live Classroom environment, instruction and theory with diagrams and hoof cases, plus Q&A and discussions with our equine hoof specialist from Virginia, Vet/Farrier:  Dr. Myers  in real time.

TELINAR  $140 USD:  Up to 25 participants may  attend at our local lecture studio site in Almonte, Ontario, Canada- same presentation as Webinar, with real time audio streaming, classroom teaching and interaction with Dr. Myers.  Lunch and demo provided on-site.

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REGISTRATION  
Classroom setting, Powerpoint presentation with Dr. Myers presenting  live, via audio stream, Real Time Q&A and classroom instruction with team aids on-site.
Available on-site classroom instruction via Telinar, or
internationally via webcast/internet-Webinar
Tto find out more and register  CONTACT US

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READ ABOUT OUR 2009 SOLD OUT SEPT. CLINIC HIGHLIGHTS

    KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

     Melvin W. Myers  D.V.M  Virginia, USA                       renowned equine veterinarian and farrier                specializing in hoof mechanics and                              rehabillitation, total hoof and body                              soundness.   Barefoot, shod, therapeutic.

    emplower yourself with knowlege

    Hoof Mapping

      no hoof no horse
      stop hoof problems in their tracks

      • NEW - leading edge -correcting Migrated Hoof Capsules
      • NEW - certification in Nolan Hoof Plate application  for  severe hoof cracks, laminitis and fractured coffin bone stability.
      • understand form and function of the hoof
      • learn how to recognize red alerts in your horses feet
      • latest research and techniques in balancing hooves for trimming and shoeing
      • what you should know about your horses trim
      • feeding for improved hoof health
      • understand feed programs,  how rations are formulated
      • understand hay analysis, latest nutrition updates
      • important information on Uveitis 
      • important training exercises for  soundness and agility
      • pros and cons of each trimming style. WHAT WORKS and WHY
      • indepth trimming techniques for professional  trimmers,  farriers and vets and expanded training on balance radiograph technique, interpretation and farrier prescription
      • save $$ on vet bills, increase quality of life and longevity for your equine companions.
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      REGISTER BY November 1, 2009
         to register  CONTACT US

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      DO YOU HAVE A HORSE THAT NEEDS HOOF HELP?  

      Contact us for an appointment- We do international referrals.  We  will totally assess your horse's hoof balance, evaluate, and coach your vet and farrier/trimmer to understand the hoof imbalances and how to trim to correct the hooves.

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