The Horse’s Hoof is going DownUnder in Fall for a major international conference on natural hoofcare. It’s The Functional Hoof Conference Australia 2014, to be held in Daylesford, Victoria, from Nov 6th thru Nov 9th. The organisers are casting the net wide, to entice delegates from around the world. Such is the caliber of the offerings that they have already attracted international bookings. James has been invited to participate in a Trim Table* and panel discussion. Three name trimmers and farriers (James has been invited as one of the trimmers) will trim cadaver legs which will be sagittally dissected and freeze dried, to go on display at the conference. There will also be a panel discussion involving the participants allowing them to elaborate on the reasons behind their particular trim. The conference, organized by trimmers Rebecca Jacaranda Scott (of GoBarefoot – The Hoof Trim Network) and Zoe Messina (of My Healthy Horse) – will bring together an inspiring collection of equine researchers and practitioners from around the world. Headlining the program is Dr Hilary Clayton (Mary Anne McPhail Chair of Dressage at Michigan State University). She will be talking about biomechanics and her research with Professor Robert Bowker, on horses trimmed barefoot. From Sweden comes Professor Lars Roepstorff (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences). He will be presenting on hoof ground interaction and varying footings & how they affect performance. Dr Debra Taylor (Auburn University, Alabama) has confirmed her availability. And Professor Chris Pollitt (Queensland University Australia) will be back in his homeland after speaking at the International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot in Florida. Other speakers include Dr Cindy Nielsen (Founder Warriors, Nevada), Dr Neal Valk (“Should we Really Ignore All Pathology?), Georgina Pankhurst on her brand new thesis on heel angles and hoof health, Jane Myers on sustainable horse keeping, and Carol Layton on the science of nutrition. This is the second Functional Hoof Conference Australia has hosted. It’s a long way to go, but knowledge can be priceless. Besides it’s a great excuse for a holiday in Australia afterwards! And professional development is tax deductible…. For further information go to the conference website: thefunctionalhoofconference Ends/RJS * This is based on Allie Hayes’ original freeze dried cadaver selection of comparative trims by leading farriers and trimmers which was showcased by the American Farriers Association some years back.
Posted on: Sat, 03 May 2014 02:52:52 +0000
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