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| Author | Topic: Pennsylvania State University Clinic for September 13, 2008 |
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Dr Ann Swinker (Moderator) |
posted 8/21/08 0:01 AM
Farrier and Founder Clinic You Want to be … at PSU for the Workshop On Saturday September 13, 2008 With Dr Esco Buff Nationally Know Farrier Plan to spend Saturday, September 13, 2008 at the PA Dept of Ag /Penn State University, Animal Evaluation Center, with Dr Esco Buff a nationally known farrier and clinician. Dr Esco Buff is a well known for his work with shoeing and work with foundered horses. Dr. Buff is the owner of Esco Buff’s Equine Educational Enterprises located in Webster, New York. He is a leader in the field of foundered and limb length disparity horseshoeing. Dr. Esco Buff is an American Farriers Association Certified Farrier with 34 years experience trimming and shoeing horses and the creator and author of Founder Data Collection and Analysis Form©, and the books, Limb Length Disparity - Equine Anisomelia, Founder Data Collection and Analysis, How to Take, Read and Interpret Radiographs for the Prognosis and Treatment of the Foundered Horse. He has also had articles published in Farrier magazines and papers submitted to the AAEP, American Assoc. of Equine Practitioners. (Registration at 8:30 am, program begins 9:00 am – ending at 4:30pm). The Animal Evaluation Center is located 8 mile southwest of State College on Rte 45, Rock Springs, Pa. This Conference is for the: Farrier who believes in continuing education and you want to stay informed of the latest farriery developments. Veterinarian who has an interest in farriery and hoof care, and you want to successfully work in partnership with your clients farriers. Horse owner who is truly concerned about the care of your horses hooves. Every farrier will tell you, "An educated horse owner is a better customer." The purpose of this workshop/ live demonstrations is to provide individuals access to information regarding the horse's foot and holistic balance. 8:30 Registration 9:00– 10:30 Founder the theory, emergency first aid, and radiographic data collection, 10:30 – 10:45 Break 10:45 – 12:00 Interpretation of the radiographs and mechanical treatment of founder 12:00 – 1:30 Lunch- National Equine Identification Up-Date, Dr Ann Swinker & Helene McKernan 1:30 – 2:00 Live - Demonstration case study, history, radiograph review, etc 2:00 –4:00 Live - Shoeing of the case study Program is hosted and sponsored by: Pennsylvania Professional Farriers Association and Penn State University, Equine Science Program The cost is $25 to cover the costs of the refreshments, lunch and materials payable to PPFA. Please RSVP: Dr Ann Swinker, Dairy and Animal Science, Penn State University, 324 Henning Building, University Park, Pa 16802 Registration is due by Sept 9, 2008 Phone: 814-865-7810 Fax: 814-865-7442 Cut Yes! I want to attend the “Farrier and Founder Clinic” on Sept 13, 2008 ______Check enclosed for ___ @ $25 (payable to PPFA) per person. Enclosed is my $ ________________. Name(s) ____________________________________ Address_______________________________________ City_______________________________ State ________ Zip __________ Phone ( ) _______________ E-mail __________________________________ List if you are a farrier, vet, stable manager, owner_________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ (If more than one family member is attending, please give name) |
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