PRESS RELEASE 1/29/2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 2009 - The Ontario Farrier's Association is proud to present:
“UNDERSTANDING EQUINE LAMENESS”

Ian McKinlay
Renowned equine lameness specialist, of Tenderhoof Solutions (www.tenderhoof.com)
and
Dr. Jeff Thomason (BA, MSc, PhD)
of the Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Guelph

as guest speakers for the 29th OFA annual convention to be held at Woodbine Racetrack, Toronto, Ontario on Friday March 27th and Saturday March 28th, 2009 respectively.
Ian McKinley has over 30 years in the equine industry and is known for his innovative techniques and products to successfully treat and prevent hoof lameness. Ian is one of the foremost specialists on hoof care in North American racing and is the man who cares for the valuable feet of racing superstar "Big Brown" the famous Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner. When it comes to Quarter Cracks and other hoof crack ailments - Ian is considered one of the very best.
Dr. Jeff Thomason (BA, MSc, PhD Toronto Professor) is a leader in the study of equine biomechanics and equine locomotion. For us to fully understand lameness issues it is important to understand the science of the equine hoof and Dr. Jeff Thomason is our personal guide.

The Ontario Farrier's Association is opening it's doors and welcoming YOU, the public, to join them as we learn from the best in the business.

To learn more about these seminars and other important farrier related information - please visit the Ontario Farrier's Association website at www.ontariofarriers.com