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Kim Spencer. BHSAI (reg'd). PCAT. FdSc. SHMT & BSc (Hons) ESS.
Last updated - 25/02/10
Friday 26/03/10
Paul Varnam DWFC. A farriers talk and demo of basic anatomy of the lower limb; this lecture will be held at Huncote Sports and Social Club, Thurlaston lane, Thurlaston, LE9 7TF (opposite the show ground). It's £3 per person or if you came on the D &H feed talk then its only £2. It will start at 7pm and will last around an hour. There will be a part 2!! In the middle of the summer or end of the show season that will be on a live horse!! This will be £2 if you came on part 1!! Please pre-book asap as limited spaces will be available for both. Call, tx or email kim 07950213691 or kim17@uwclub.net or darren.newling@ntlworld.com
Part 1 will cover;
Covering tendons, bones and blood circulation. Parts of the hoof and their function.
What should a healthy foot looks like, conformation and way of going being affected by feet / trimming / shoeing
What should you look for in a good farrier!
Diseases of the hoof and prevention, hoof hygiene and ailments.
Understanding laminitis and any other common diseases that affect the hoof.
Feeding for a healthy hoof – supplements?
Hoof preparations – disinfectants / oils / moisturisers etc – when to use, what to look for in ingredients etc
Part 2 will cover;
How to take a shoe off which has been partly pulled off and you cant wait until the farrier gets there.
What sort of tools its handy to have at the yard and how to use them
Remedial shoeing – examples of different types of shoeing and how they help certain conditions or imperfections
How to recognise when a horse needs shoeing and different types of shoes.
Barefoot trimming?
What a farrier expects of you and your horse!! - on day of visit, young horses ect.
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