Category 4 - E.L.P.O. Lameness Treatment Course

If you are considering trying for your Lameness Specialist Certification some day, or just want to learn more about treating and troubleshooting lameness, this is a great educational opportunity. We will spend three and half days learning about various pathologies and working on a multitude of lameness issues. Through the use of many methods and tools available to us today, we will evaluate, treat and fine tune each case until the best possible results are achieved. You will learn how to leverage test horses, evaluate distortions using the E.L.P.O. Hoof Evaluation Protocol, as well as fill out all the forms applicable in a full case study workup. You will receive lots of personal instruction and hands-on experience from some excellent E.L.P.O. Lameness Specialists, so don’t pass up this opportunity to expand your hoof care toolbox.

This course is for professional hoof care providers that wish to learn more about equine lameness & treatment options.  Topics of discussion will include:

  • Laminitis

  • Navicular Syndrome

  • Ring Bone

  • Collateral Ligament Lesions

  • Leverage Testing

  • E.L.P.O. Distortion Evaluation System

  • Case Study Workup

*Certain Hands-On tasks during this course are only open to farriers that have recieved an E.L.P.O. Farrier Level certification or higher.  Other attendees may have some limited hands-on due to training and experience with cases like those presented at the lameness course.

Schedule of Events

Thursday, Friday & Saturday (Day 1-3): 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Day 1: (9:00 AM Start)

            Morning:

           Lectures:

  • Introductions
  • Anatomy/Physiology Lecture

                       OR

  • Pathology Lecture & Discussion
  • Demo & Hands-On Lameness Course

            Afternoon:

  • Hands-On Lameness Treatment Package/Tool Construction (*Exercise Varies)

                       OR

  • Lecture & Dissections

Day 3: (9:00 AM Start)

            Morning:

  • Demo & Hands-On Lameness Course

            Afternoon:

  • Hands-On Lameness Treatment Package/Tool Construction (*Exercise Varies)

Day 4: (9:00 AM Start)

            Morning:

  • Demo & Hands-On Lameness Course

            Afternoon:

  • Hands-On Lameness Treatment Package/Tool Construction (*Exercise Varies)

*Final Schedule & Times Subject to Change Slightly

 

 

Course Costs & *Options

  • 3 Day Lameness Treatment Couse Tuition - EARLYBIRD (ELPO Member):  $600
  • 3 Day Lameness Treatment Couse Tuition - (ELPO Member):  $675
  • 3 Day Lameness Treatment Couse Tuition - EARLYBIRD (Non-Member):  $675
  • 3 Day Lameness Treatment  Couse Tuition - (Non-Member):  $750
  • ***Check out E.L.P.O. Membership Options to SAVE $75 Off Course Tuition
  • ****EARLYBIRD Discount usually ENDS 4 Weeks Prior to the Start of the Course

 

 

Check the UPCOMING EVENTS page for scheduled course dates

For more information:

Contact: Cody Ovnicek
Phone: 719-372-7299
Email:  tech@lamenessprevention.org