Farrier
Symposium Topics & Speakers - 13 CE Hours
September 24th - 25th, 2009
Groton,
Connecticut
Welcome to
the Farrier Program portion of the NEAEP’s 2010 An Invitation To Excellence
Annual Symposium. The NEAEP understands the importance of developing and
maintaining a strong working relationship between veterinarians and farriers
as one of the key components to a successful equine practice. In our
continuing efforts to foster and promote this relationship, the NEAEP is
proud to announce the program for the Farrier portion of our Annual
Symposium. Last year’s program was a resounding success and we look forward
to continuing to improve on that experience with this year’s new list of
speakers and topics. The NEAEP Board of Directors includes several farriers
- Dave Birdsall, Bob Pethick, Dew Golden and George Fitzgerald - making us unique among
current equine organizations. We are excited about the unique perspective
we gain from the direct input from our farrier Board Members, such as the
development of this year’s farrier program. We look forward to seeing you
in Connecticut
this year!
Scientific presentations may be subject to change.

Farrier Schedule
Speakers & Topics
Friday 24th, 2010
7-8 am - Symposium Registration
Marriott Ballroom D
8-8:50am -
An evidence based discussion of shoeing
variables and the effect on hoof balance Part 1-
Bob Pethick, CJF
9-9:50am -
An evidence based discussion of shoeing
variables and the effect on hoof balance Part 2-
Bob Pethick, CJF
10-10:50am -
Quantative
hoof trimming protocol for research purposes -
Mark Caldwell, FWCF
11-11:55 -
Break in Exhibitors Room
(Mystic Ballroom A-D)
12-12:50pm -
An evidence based discussion of shoeing
variables and the effect on hoof balance Part 3 -
Bob Pethick, CJF
1-2:30pm -
Lunch
(Mystic Ballroom A-D)
2:30-3:20pm -
Trimming and
Shoeing Today's Equine Athlete with Special Emphasis on Front Feet
- Meike van
Heel, Phd
3:30-4:20pm -
Effects of Trimming and
Shoeing on Limb Movement and Loading in Hind Feet -
Meike van
Heel, Phd
4:30-5:20pm -
Geometric proportions of the equine fore foot
and Assessment of hoof size to body weight -
Mark Caldwell, FWCF
5:30-7pm -
Welcome Cocktail Reception
(Mystic Ballroom A-D)
7:30pm - Transportation to Downtown Mystic
Saturday 25th, 2010
Marriott Ballroom D
8-8:50am -
A comparison of internal anatomical structures
to external reference points - Mark Caldwell, FWCF
Therapeutic Horseshoeing
9-9:50am -
Glue-On Technologies. . .Techniques for
Veterinarians and Farriers - Dr.
Bryan Fraley
10-10:50am -
How to read feet X-rays
- Dr. Philippe Benoit
11-11:55 -
Break in Exhibitors Room (Mystic
Ballroom A-D)
12-12:50pm -
Examples of abnormal images
- Dr. Philippe Benoit
1-2:30pm -
Lunch
(Mystic Ballroom A-D)
2:30-3:20pm -
Practical Management of Foot Infections
- Dr. Bryan Fraley
3:30-4:20pm -
Development and Influence
of Uneven Feet on Limb Loading and Performance of Warmblood Horses -
Meike van Heel, PhD
4:30-5:20pm - Open
5:30-7pm -
Cocktail Reception
(Mystic Ballroom A-D)
7:20pm -
Transportation to Downtown
Mystic
*Speakers and Topics are Subject to Change*
PLEASE NOTE:
If you are a
veterinarian who is also attending the Annual Symposium, please click
below.

All others interested in attending
the Farrier only session, please register
below.
The Ultrasound
and Reproduction Wet-Labs will be held at the Mystic Valley Hunt Club on
September 22nd.
The Annual Symposium will
run from September 23rd through the 25th.
The Farrier sessions will
run from September 24th & 25th.
The Horseman's Day
activities will be held on September 26th.
Course materials will be provided to participants in CD format.
Printed course materials may be requested for an additional fee.