Dr Jen Lugton graduated from the University of Sydney in 2007 and has been working purely as an Equine veterinarian since in both Australia and overseas. She has worked in the Hawkesbury Area of Sydney for the last 8 years and her passions are Equine Podiatry and more recently Equine Acupuncture. She travels to the USA regularly to expand her skills and knowledge and has completed several advanced farrier workshops under world renowned Dr Ric Redden. Her main interest areas are rehabilitation of laminitis cases and shoeing performance horses.
WORKSHOP TITLE:
X-ray Masterclass
SUMMARY:
This class will endeavour to give farriers all the tools they need when it comes to working with vets and interpreting X-rays. Topics include:
– What can X-rays tell us.
– When are x-rays indicated.
– The difference between foot X-rays for vets and foot X-rays for farriers.
– How to take the perfect farrier friendly X-ray.
– Hoof Measurements – which ones do we actually need.
– What external landmarks can we use when x-rays just aren’t an option.
