Dec29 2011

We hosted our first Farrier Clinic with 20 participating farriers

By  Dr. Mark T. Meddleton, DVM  | Category(s): Announcements 
Lameness and Performance 

Meddleton Equine hosted our first Farrier Clinic on Saturday Dec 3rd with 20 participating farriers. We addressed a horse with Navicular Disease using the principles of the Equine Lameness Prevention Organization (E.L.P.O.). We evaluated conformation, hoof balance, hoof distortion, and then mapped out the foot using E.L.P.O. guidelines and Leverage Testing using the Cross-Check System to determine shoeing protocol.

Click on image to view photo gallery December 3rd Farrier Clinic [ Click image to open then hover over image for navigation buttons ]

Radiographs were taken before and after trimming and shoeing to evaluate bone alignment, and hoof-pastern axis. We plan to do this regularly and primarily with horses with lameness, significant hoof imbalance or distortions.

If you have a horse that you think meets this description and are interested in volunteering your horse, please contact us at 505-867-5567 or drmeddleton@meddletonequine.com

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