Friday February 17, Farrier Day with Mike Gallagher
Saturday February 18, The biomechanics of Sacroiliac (SI) strain with Jean Luc Cornille
Sunday February 19. The Pathology of Navicular Syndrome With Betsy Uhl D.V.M., Ph.D. Dip ACVP
Farrier Day.Friday February 17. Mike Gallagher is one of the miracle makers who allow a horse to enter the show ring sound when he exited the previous class questionable. Mike will explain and demonstrate the techniques applied. Jean Luc will explain how the shoeing technique influences the horse's kinematics. A very simple example is the brake over phenomenon. Mike will explain the different techniques. Jean Luc will explain at which instant of the stance the brake over occurs. (The stance is the sequence of the stride where the hoof is on the ground.) The discussion will underline the positive effects when the shoeing technique is properly done, but also the negative effects when the shoeing technique is exaggerated or incorrect.
Sacroiliac Strain.Saturday February 18. In the class room, Jean Luc will manipulate the horse's vertebral column explaining the biomechanics of SI strain. In the training ring, Jean Luc will explain and demonstrate in hand as well as riding different horses, the training misconceptions that can lead to SI issues. Sacroiliac Strain can be the result of a single and dramatic event. However, quite often, SI problems result from repetitive abnormal stresses. Understanding the kinematics abnormality causing the stresses allows preventing the problem. SI mild strains can be resolved, but the problem is dangerous as it can be the end of the horse career. The timing for this Sacroiliac session is opportune since there is currently a resurgence of SI problems and in most instances the problem can be prevented.
Navicular Syndrome. Sunday Feb 19th The highlight of Immersion 4 was Betsy Uhl's brilliant presentation on the pathology of cartilage issues. With Immersion 5 Betsy is furthering her discussion concentrating on the development of navicular syndrome. The disease is primarily a remodeling disease which can be reversed if addressed early enough and through the right approach. Working together, Betsy and Jean Luc provide a comprehensive view of the problem. How the disease develops, which kinematics abnormalities cause excessive pressure between the distal sesamoid bone and the deep digital flexor tendon, how to rehabilitate the affected horse and above all, how to prevent the problem.
We have limited capacities in terms of participants. Reserve your place by January 6th and benefit from our early reservation special price.
How shoeing techniques influence limbs kinematics, how Sacroiliac Strain occurs, how Navicular Syndrome develops. Three specialists. Betsy Uhl DVM. PhD. Mike Gallagher Shoeing and Jean Luc Cornille science of motion, who appreciate each other's competence and can discuss openly in a friendly atmosphere.
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