No Feet, No Horse 2009 - A Weekend of Osteopathic Trimming
November 14 - November 15, 2009 | The Whole Horse Clinic | Map and Driving Directions
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All veterinarians, equine osteopaths, farriers and equine enthusiasts are invited to participate in the third annual osteopathic trimming clinic presented by The Vluggen Institute for Equine Osteopathy and Education. Participants will learn advanced techniques of proper hoof balance based on osteopathic theory from Janek Vluggen, DO, MRO, EDO, founder and principal instructor of the Vluggen Institute, and Don MacKenzie, Master Farrier from Alberta, Canada. Some basic hoof anatomy and trimming techniques will be covered; however participants are encouraged to have a working knowledge of the equine hoof and its care.
What exactly is Osteopathic Trimming?
Proper hoof trimming techniques which incorporate osteopathic principles to provide structural balance based on the individual characteristics of the entire horse. The slightest adjustments can make the most dramatic difference. With an unbalanced foot, you have an unbalanced horse.
Saturday and Sunday, Open to all Professional Farriers, EDOs and Students of The Vluggen Institute
Saturday morning will be spent in the classroom discussing theory and the practical application of osteopathic principles to trimming and balancing the equine foot. Don will also discuss his research findings of his study of the wild horses in Alberta, Canada.
Lunch break: 12:00 to 12:45pm (Participants are encouraged to bring a sack lunch. Lunch will NOT be provided.)
Saturday afternoon will be hands-on learning in the barn. Clinic participants are encouraged to BYOH (Bring Your Own Horse). Clinic participants that do not have their own horses may work on the horses provided.
Cost:
Farriers (Saturday & Sunday) Cost includes two days of board for one horse, coastal hay only. - $325
EDOs and current Vluggen Institute students (Saturday & Sunday) - $150 ($100 with farrier sponsorship)
Sunday, Open to all Equine Enthusiasts - $100 to audit clinic (free with farrier sponsorship or osteopathic trimming appointment)
Sunday morning will be a continuation of hands-on learning and practice for professional farriers, EDOs, and students of the Vluggen Institute.
All equine enthusiasts are invited to audit Sunday, and are encouraged to sponsor their farrier or bring a horse for a trimming/adjustment appointment, and audit Sunday for free!
Lunch Break: 12:00 to 12:45pm
Limited appointments available for osteopathic trimming and adjustments Sunday, between 11am and 5pm. Treatment cost is $350 which includes a full osteopathic trim AND adjustment. To schedule an appointment, please contact the Vluggen Institute at the Austin office at info@vluggeninstitute.com or at 512-448-3152.
