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| ~~Thursday A.M.~~ Introduction to Orthopedic Mobilization Technique (OMT) - Basic neurophysiology - Two horses in one body - Referral pain and subluxation patterns - Equine terminology - Spinal anatomy - Spinal Subluxation indicators/reads - OMT protocols and applications - Performance indicators/problems - Behavioral consequences - Differential diagnosis: "One Less Excuse" Basic Equine Dentistry - Basic dental anatomy - Equine dental terminolgy - Caps - Permanent Teeth - Constant Eruption - Periodontal disease - Maximum mastication - Nutritional availability - Floating teeth - Poor dentation - Hooks, edges, wolf teeth - Equine dentist floats vs. Veterinary floats - Hand floats vs. machine floats - Behavioral consequences - Direct line of communication - Differential diagnosis Equine Nutrition & Supplementation - Equine digestive tract Anatomy & Function - Fuel utilization Carbs, Fats & Proteins Forage - Hay choices - Alfalfa, Grass & Oat - What are the differences? Grains - Oat, barley, rice, wheat, milo & corn - Amorphorus starch vs. crystalline starches - Cecum digestion complications of grain - Equine diabetes and adult onset type 2 diabetes - Processed vs. unprocessed food - Sweet feeds - Soy myths Supplementation - Grazing behavior - Soil, sunlight & water considerations - Bioavailibility & synergy - Mineral chelation, sulfates, hydrochlorides and oxides - Vitamins, probiotics & enzymes - Supplementation specificity - Metabolic consequences Ca: Phos ratio - Tying up and electrolyte considerations - Hot vs. edgey behavior Lunch 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - OMT demonstration and review of OMT protocols - Hands on OMT lab 6:00 p.m. - Address one on one concerns and questions with presenters ~~Friday A.M.~~ 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Natural Footcare - Barefoot Trimming - Basic hoof anatomy and physiology - Equine terminology - Equine hoof mechanics - Blood and lymph flow - Hoof nutritional building blocks - Form following function issues - Shod vs. barefoot - Pasture trim vs. barefoot trim...farrier vs. barefoot specialist - Easy Care Hoof Boots Barefoot Trimming Demonstration Boot Fitting Demonstration & Application 11:00 - 12:00p.m. Saddle Fitting - Saddle terminology - Equine ergonomic and conformation considerations - Saddle placement - Saddle tree types - Rigging issues - Blanket & Pad issues - Saddle configurations to fit performance needs (reining, cutting, roping, trail, etc...) - Behavioral considerations Lunch 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Hands on Saddle Fitting Lab 1:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Hands on OMT Lab 6:00 p.m. - BBQ dinner hosted by Dave & Cheri Fitton and Mackie & Kathy Hartwig ~~Saturday A.M.~~ 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Practice Building - Establishing equine credibility - Establishing DVM/Vet affiliations - Working within the state Chiro & Vet practice acts - Appearance - Look the part - Do not interfere with the Vet/client relationship - Do not denegrate, malign or disparage others (Vets, Chiros, dentists, farriers, etc...) - Know when to walk away - Avoid the trainer/owner sandwich 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Open Forum - The review and analysis of seminar content with attendees and presenters Lunch 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Hands on OMT lab - More Horses!! 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Critical analysis and overview of OMT application by attendees - Seminar Evaluations 4:00 p.m. - Social Interaction |
| Seminar times: Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Seminar Fees: $795.00 for three day seminar. All major credit cards accepted through Pay Pal. Seminar must be paid in full 2 weeks in advance of chosen seminar date. All OMT instruments will be available for purchase at the seminars Seminar is Veterinarians, Chiropractors, Equine Accupuncturists & open to: Equine Paraprofessionals (Equine Massage Therapists, Vet Techs) endorsed or sponsored by Veterinarians Seminar Dates: 2008 It's About The Horse Seminars.... Continental breakfast and buffet lunch hosted by Cheri Fitton all three days, BBQ dinner provided on Friday night... Thank you Cheri!! |
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| For more information regarding It's About The Horse Seminars please call (559) 287-6337 or email [email protected] Airports Fresno Air Terminal 63.66 miles Kern County Airport 63 miles Fresno, Ca. 93727 Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 Visalia City Airport 27.36 miles Visalia, Ca. 93277 Hotels Best Western Inn & Suites 805 S Kaweah Avenue 11.5 miles Exeter, CA 93221-9361 1-877-477-5817 |
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