A look at Evidence based practice and Equine Podiatry as a team!
Equine podiatry is a blend of the two highly respected professions each contributing to the task at hand, but neither formally educated and trained as collaborative team members with a common thread of podiatry principles. Therefore, learning the art of podiatry from the perspective of each profession requires each individual to develop working knowledge of the combination of farrier science and veterinary medicine as it relates to the foot. A thorough knowledge of traditional horseshoeing enables the veterinarian to better interact with the farrier, ultimately enhancing communication and promoting better quality hoof care. The farrier that develops an eye for radiographic information and learns to recognize the value of utilizing it to assist strategic mechanical decisions greatly enhances the collaborative efforts as well as success. During the lecture and demonstration, we will be discussing Case Reports with the collaborative team efforts of each highly respected profession required for best results when foot issues become evident.
Dr. Raul Bras DVM, CJF, APF presents : The Proof is in the Pudding" - a review of evidence based practice and a review of podiatry best practices in regard to communication, collaboration and diagnostics.
Mr. Dusty Franklin CJF, ASF,AWCF presents: "Using Anatomy to achieve proper trim and fit" - no two horses are the same. In this lecture Dusty will show how to achieve the best trim and fit for the individual animal through the understanding of the anatomy instead of theory.
Locations:
270 N. EQUITY DRIVE, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
919-209-2360
Swift Creek Riding Academy LLC,
3905 SWIFT CREEK ROAD, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
8.00 am registration and breakfast social - Sleep Inn & Suites Meeting Room
8.30am 10.30am - Dusty Franklin
10.30am - 12.30am - Raul Bras
12:30 Lunch provided by C JARVIS INSURANCE
1pm - 5pm Afternoon wet labs and hands on practicals - Swift Creek Riding Academy LLC, 3905 Swift Creek Rd,
Meet the Speakers:
Dusty Franklin, CJF, ASF, AWCF
Dusty has been shoeing horses full-time since 1992 after working for his father, who is also a Certified Journeyman Farrier, for several years. He has been involved in the horse industry for over 36 years as a youth competitor, amateur competitor, and now as a father of a youth competitor in both riding and farriery.
In 1995, Dusty began working towards his Certified Farrier certification. Soon after, he earned his certification as a Certified Journeyman Farrier. In 1996, Dusty began competing in horseshoeing competitions around the United States and Canada, advancing from a Division I competitor to the Open Division within one year. Dusty was asked to become an American Farrier's Association Certification Tester in 1997 and traveled to certifications working with Examiners. He was then asked to become an American Farrier's Association Provisional Examiner in 1997 and traveled to certifications working with Examiners and became an Examiner in 2003. He is currently one of twenty Examiners within the AFA that certify farriers under its current guidelines. Dusty competed at the Convention Competition earning a spot on the American Farriers Association Team in February of 2009. He was also nominated by members of the American Farrier's Association as "Outstanding Educator", "Outstanding Clinician" and "Edward Martin Humanitarian Award" in 2009 and was awarded the 2010 "Outstanding Educator". He has been featured on Stan Mullin's podcast giving his life story and advice on navigating the world as a farrier.
Dusty has been given the opportunity to attend and give clinics in Brazil, Canada, England, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and throughout the United States. He has been a Mustad Clinician and traveled giving clinics for Mustad/Delta and now works for Kahn as a clinician and product developer
Dusty has competed as a competitor on the American Farrier's Association Team and the World Championship Blacksmith Team. He also won the hard-earned Stonewell Striker of the Year for 2011. He has completed the F.I.T.S. Exam (Farrier International Testing System) which is an international farrier testing system and is now an Examiner with that organization and believes in further education through competition, certification, and clinics. In addition, Dusty has earned the recognition of AWCF through the Worshipful Company of Farriers.
He brings all these experiences back with him to his students. Dusty has been lucky to find a trade that he loves to do and his passion is teaching others to love their career and not just settle for a JOB.
Raul Bras, DVM, CJF
Dr. Raul Bras grew up in Puerto Rico where he showed and bred Paso Fino horses. He finished his undergraduate at Louisiana State University with a Bachelor in Animal Science. He graduated from Ross University Veterinary School in 2005 and completed his clinical year at Auburn University. In 2005, Dr. Bras completed a surgery internship at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, the following year Dr. Bras stayed on as an Associate Veterinarian in the Podiatry Department of Rood & Riddle.
Dr. Bras completed the farrier program at Cornell University in 2007 and in 2010 became a Certified Journeyman Farrier of the American Farriers Association. In 2012, he became a shareholder at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital. In addition to providing his expertise in equine podiatry in Lexington, Kentucky, Dr. Bras currently travels all over the states such as Ohio, Minnesota, South Carolina, Florida, New York on a monthly basis, and also internationally such as South America and Europe. He is devoted for the better of the vet-farrier relationship and an active participant within all associations in the industry such as the AAEP, NAEP, AAPF, AFA, and many others.
In 2015, Dr. Bras was inducted into the International Equine Veterinarian Hall of Fame.
Hotel Accommodations:
270 N. EQUITY DRIVE
SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
919-209-2360