The Balanced Hoof

with Cheryl Gibson and James Simpson

Saturday November 6, 2010 TBC- (10 am to 5:30 pm)

There is much conflicting information and many new fads out there today related to hoof care. This workshop does not address the barefoot/shod discussion but instead will give you information that will help you decide what is best for your horse.

James Simpson (farrier, international judge) and Cheryl Gibson (equine therapist) have worked together for over 25 years formulating a common sense, successful approach for producing balance for the horse's body.

This intense full day workshop will introduce you to one of the most important factors for your horse's success and well being: how to recognize and achieve hooves balanced properly in relation to the entire horse's body. You will learn how the foot can be measured and trimmed to provide a balanced base for the musculo/skeletal structure of the horse , which also helps provide better joint function and support.

Lecture, video, slides and demonstration will address various aspects of what a balanced foot is and how to achieve it. This information will also assist veterinarians with X-ray diagnosis of such syndromes as navicular, laminitis and founder by giving them a "norm" from which to assess the abnormal. You will also learn how to apply laminitis "first aid".

Hands-on participation for attendees.

This workshop also constitutes part of the Equi-Bow Canada program.

This workshop does not qualify participants to act as consultants for, or to do hoof balancing as a profession.

For information or registration please contact Cheryl Gibson at (905) 659-7223 or by e -mail at info@cedarlanefarm.ca.

Cheryl Gibson is a past member of the International Alliance of Healthcare Practitioners and has practised as an Equine Behaviour Specialist for over thirty years. She practised and taught equine Feldenkrais for more than twenty-five years, and developed and practised myofascial release and CranioSacral techniques for horses and companion animals during the last sixteen years.

Interest in the physical and mental well-being of the horse and a holistic approach to problem-solving has led to extensive research, development, continuing education and teaching in various therapy modalities including acupuncture, acupressure, acu-ssage, structural anatomy and sports therapy, movement analysis, anatomical kinesiology, proper foot balancing, Touch For Health, Bowen therapy (human and animal), EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), energy medicine, homeopathics, herbal remedies, flower essence therapy, Therapeutic Touch, magnetic therapy, T.E.N.S. Quantum Touch, balanced riding techniques, tack fitting and saddle design (producing the SUPREMO custom saddle - designed to work with the moving horse).

This body of work plus close consultation with holistic veterinarians and doctors has provided the foundation of Cedar Lane Farm's Equine Sports Therapy and education program.