Brumby Horse Seminar by Brian Hampson
Australian Brumby Research Unit
School of Veterinary Science, The University of Queensland
www.wildhorseresearch.com
Sponsored by Pacific Hoof Care Practitioners
Location:
Embassy Suites – LAX
1440 E. Imperial Ave, El Segundo, California, 90245
August 14th, 2010 | 9:00am-5:00pm
Topics:
- Wild horses worldwide
- Background on brumbies in Australia
- Domestic and wild horse movement through GPS studies
- The brumby foot – morphology and radiography
- The brumby footprint though pressure plate loading studies
- Foot pathology in feral horses
- Sole depth and its relation to weight bearing
- Brumby nutrition in wilderness environments
- Hoof moisture content in wet and dry habitats
- The effect of environment on horses feet
- Hoof wall architecture- the lamellae and outer hoof wall
- What it all means for equine husbandry and foot care
Costs & Attendance Info
$100 includes lunch ($75 for PHCP members)
$10.00 additional fee after August 1st
Optional dinner with Brian Hampson to follow ($40 per person)
Reservations and Payment can be made at: www.pacifichoofcare.org/news.html
