Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital will host the second Rood and Riddle International Podiatry Conference, an educational seminar for veterinarians and farriers, April 15-16 at the Spy Coast Equine Educational Center on Newtown Pike in Lexington, Ky.
The conference aims to create a collaborative experience for veterinarians and farriers to work together, increasing and sharing their knowledge of biomechanics, laminitis, and innovations within equine podiatry. The conference will feature lectures and demonstrations by some of the equine industry's most notable members. Guest speakers include Dr. Renate Weller of the University of Calgary, Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. She is joined by Dr. Thilo Pfau, University of Calgary, Professor Faculty of Kinesiology, and Yogi Sharp, DipWCF BSc (Hons) First Class, best known for his platform "The Equine Documentalist," which brings research to the wider equine community.
Podiatrist Dr. Scott Morrison, the Rood and Riddle Podiatry Center founder, stated, "We wanted to hold a conference that incorporated both veterinarians and farriers in a collaborative environment that will inspire all who attend," said Dr. Scott Morrison. Dr. Raul Bras, International Equine Veterinarian Hall of Fame inductee, added, "We hope this will be an opportunity to exchange ideas, learn new techniques, meet each other and facilitate future collaborations for everyone."
For more information or to register for the course, please go to Rood and Riddle Podiatry Conference.
The conference will be limited to 85 participants.
