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| Dr. Mackie K. Hartwig is a highly accomplished licensed Doctor of Chiropractic and an Equine OMT Practitioner. Dr. Hartwig, practiced for 19 years as a human Chiropractor and was a Q.M.E. and an I.D.E. in the areas of Workers Compensation. While in private practice, he worked with various companies evaluating ergonomic work stations to more effectively minimize work related injuries. Dr. Hartwig became involved in horses and has earned certification as a VOM Practitioner. Dr. Hartwig brings years of experience evaluating equine orthopedic problems in conjunction with qualified Veterinarians, using a broad spectrum of treatment techniques. Dr. Hartwig conducts seminars teaching other professionals how to comoprehensivley evaluate horses which integrates advanced levels of equine treatment procedures to include equine nutrition, equine stewardship,barefoot trimming and saddle fitting. Dr. Hartwig is the CEO of "Equine Challenge Supplements�" which is a popular line of specially formulated forage specific nutritional supplements for horses. He works in conjunction with many noted large animal Veterinarians and other renowned horse paraprofessionals. He makes his home with his wife Kathy, their 2 Morgan horses, and their 2 Akitas, in Fresno, California. (559) 287-6337 http://www.gotmorgans.com [email protected] |
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| Dave Fitton was raised on the Louis Gill and Sons Cattle Ranch located in the rolling oak studded hills at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California. Horses have always been a part of Dave's life. On the ranch Dave was very blessed to have been mentored by some excellent horsemen. The ranch Farrier, Bob Noble, began teaching him the importance of proper hoof care and natural hoof balance when he was only ten years old. Dave's favorite horse Booger Red that led him on his barefoot odyssey. At the age of eighteen Red was diagnosed with navicular syndrome. He had been well cared for his entire life with traditional regular shoeing. Three Farriers and two Veterinarians later Dave began searching the Internet for answers. He was determined to allow his horse to heal not just manage his pain. Dave had the great fortune to attend two workshops with Martha Olivio and James Welz both of whom had just returned from Germany after completing their studies with Dr. Hiltrud Strasser. A little over a year later Dave too was certified by Dr. Hiltrud Strasser after completing a year long technical and practical international course. Dave has continued to network and study with Martha Olivo and is a certified Hoof Groom Mentor. Dave recently had the wonderful opportunity to study with Pete Ramey and Dr. Robert Bowker. What was just a few years ago considered off-beat and grasping at straws when trying to heal a lame horse is now becoming mainstream as more Veterinarians, Farriers, horse owners and performance trainers educate themselves. Dave has a very large barefoot clientele in northern and central Calif. as well as an equine lameness and rehabilitation facility for horses located in Strathmore CA. Mr. Fitton resides with his wife Cheri in Strathmore, Ca. (559) 359-7239 http://www.gothoof.com [email protected] |
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| Learn to evaluate horses in a comprehensive, no nonsense way. Equine Stewardship demands an intimate knowledge of the whole horse, not just it's spine. This includes Barefoot Trimming, Equine Dentistry, Equine Nutrition & Supplementation and Saddle Fitting in a safe yet realistic learning environment. Horses are one of God's most magnificent creatures. We invite you to join us helping horses thrive....not just live. Syllabus included. **Depending on the state in which one practices, the Practice Act within that State will dictate the parameters in which a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) and other paraprofessionals are allowed to treat animals. Dr. Hartwig, DC, CVCP, is quite clear and in fact adamant that Doctors of Chiropractic and all other paraprofessionals work through Veterinarian affiliates. . Meet our Presenters: |
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