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Shoeing for Support:

Discussion and Dissection of the Equine Lower Limb

Dr. Jenny Hagen PhD, DVM

Our featured speaker Dr. Jenny Hagen PhD, DVM, upholds an extensive background in equine veterinarian and farrier fields. As an equine veterinarian and certified farrier, Hagen leads her own private practice for equine orthopedics, farriery, and chiropractic. Hagen holds substantial roles as an educator, and researcher. Hagen freelances as a professional speaker, consultant, and farrier. Her knowledge and expertise have made considerable contributions to the veterinarian and farrier at an international level. To see Dr. Hagen’s full CV click here.

Click the links below to view published articles by Dr. Hagen

Effects of Eggbar, Heartbar, Open Toe, and Wide Toe Shoes on the Phalangeal Alignment, Pressure Distribution, and the Footing Pattern

Effects of Side Wedge, Wide Branch, and Unilateral Roller Shoes on the Phalangeal Alignment, Pressure Forces, and the Footing Pattern.

Modifying the height of horseshoes: effects of wedge shoes, studs and rocker shoes on the phalangeal alignment, pressure distribution and hoof-ground contact during motion.

Immediate effects of an artificial change in hoof angulation on the dorsal metacarpophalangeal joint angle and cross-sectional areas of both flexor tendons.

Correlations between the equine metacarpophalangeal joint angulation and toe conformation in statics

Agenda

Topics of focus will include:

Functional anatomy of the distal limb
Orthopedic shoeing - use and adaptation during rehabilitation process
Motion analysis and impact of trimming and shoeing on equine locomotion

Participants will work in small groups for dissection portion of lecture.

This event has been approved for 7 American Association of Professional Farriers (AAPF) Continuing Education Credits.

For more information visit their website www.ProfessionalFarriers.com