Description
Liz Eaton FBHS, and remedial farrier Richard Chard, take a look inside the hoof capsule. They will discuss the anatomy of the hoof and how it works, proprioception, what it needs to be healthy and, what happens when it all goes wrong.
How does trimming, shoeing and the work we ask of the horse affect the hoof, and therefore, the horse above it. Without solid foundations can the horse move naturally and fluidly and without compromise or pain? Does hoof conformation and shape influence boney changes such as arthritis, or soft tissue damage to the lower limb? Are there early warning signs – what might the trainer see and as horse owners, what can we do ensure our horse’s feet are in the best possible condition?
Join us for another in depth discussion relating how our actions and what we do to the outside of the horse, affect the inside of the horse and its ability to function.
Your pre-event questions and comments are invited, and we will do our best to cover them. Contact us
Speakers
LIZ EATON FBHS
Liz has over 35 years’ experience in training riders from grass roots to international competition, in all three disciplines.
She has an innovative approach based on biomechanics and psychology of both horse and rider, which enables her to create positive and lasting changes to their partnership and performance.
In 2023 Liz became the 90th Fellow of The British Horse Society since its inception in 1949, she is now one of only 60 BHS Fellows world-wide.
RICHARD CHARD AWCF
Richard started his farriery apprenticeship when he was 16 years old. Qualifying for the Dip WCF in 1985 he gained his Associateship in 1988. In 2013 he attained the CNBF from the Equine Lameness Prevention Organisation. The passion for life long learning took him all over the country attending courses, seminars and lectures.
His practice has a broad and diverse client base. Concentrating on helping horses with complex and often long standing hoof pathology he works alongside the local veterinary practices in helping their clients resolve hoof problems and manage lameness issues.