Source:  Whole Horse LLC News Release

World renowned researcher Dr. Robert Bowker conducts in depth clinic on his latest findings in hoof research at The Whole Horse Symposium

October 15 -17, 2011
The National Equestrian Center at Lake St. Louis, Missouri

Horse owners, professional trimmers, vets, farriers, body workers and all those who are seriously interested in the horse's hoof are invited to attend the full day clinic by internationally recognized researcher, Prof. Robert Bowker.

Professor Bowker has changed the way we will view the hoof forever and has bought hoof care into the 21st century. Those in attendance will be exposed to the latest research into the natural hoof and how it relates to serious hoof conditions. He will lead you through a journey into the anatomy of the hoof, much of which is only now being understood, and he will explain its functions as they relate to total equine health.

Specifics will include discussions of:

- The structure and function of the palmar foot in the horse and how it changes if the frog is on the ground. New evidence supports the notion that the blood perfusion of the palmar foot and rostral frog are critical for support while standing and for energy dissipation.

- Radiographic examination of the foot and where to examine foot and bones for potential problems.

- Is the feral horse the "gold" standard? Examination of the adaptability of the foot of the horse demonstrating that the foot changes with its environment.

- How the foal foot grows from fetus to first few years of life, challenging current concepts and function of hoof wall.

- Navicular syndrome: an entire foot problem? Examination of traditional and current views of navicular syndrome and the mechanism of its occurrence, and how to treat it. Demonstration that other regions of the foot have significant pathology in causing clinical signs which indicates a new method of treatment and rehabilitation.

- How does the adult foot adapt to environmental stresses and coffin bone loss? Discussion of changes in coffin bone architecture and bone loss as factors in contributing to foot problems.

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