IF YOU OWN A HORSE THIS IS RESEARCH YOU SHOULD BE AWARE OF!
I have chosen to highlight the work of Professor Robert Bowker because I have organised and attended his seminars and worked with him in Australia. His commitment to advancing our knowledge of the hoof is outstanding. I believe his published research to be the very best available to do date.
The problem with metal shoes
Hoof anatomy with Professor Robert Bowker, part 7:
Courtesy of EponaTV Sept28, 2020
Peripheral Loading - Possible but Not Ideal!
Professor Robert Bowker
Part3 Sept 28, 2020 Courtesy EponaTV
Navicular Syndrome
Hoof Anatomy with Prof. Robert Bowker, part 2:
Courtesy of EponaTV 28th Sept, 2020
Effects of Terrain Surface on Blood Vessels within the hoof.
Stimulating the foot -
Hoof Anatomy with Professor Robert Bowker, part 4:
Sept 28, 2020 Courtesy of EponaTV
Trimming the Feet.
A researchers view of barefoot trimming, transitioning and basic rules of good trimming.
Hoof Anatomy with Professor Robert Bowker, part 5
Sept 28,2020 Courtesy of EponaTV
Osteoporosis of the Coffin Bone.
Hoof Anatomy with Professor Robert Bowker, part 6:
Courtesy of EponaTV Sept 28, 2020
More great videos from Professor Bowker available at the Laminitis Site.
Professor Robert Bowker Bio:
PhD, Neurobiology, University of Pennsylvania, 1979
VMD, Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 1973
BS, Biolgoy/chemistry, Springfield College, 1969
Professor Bowker has spent the last decade and a half as Head of the Equine Hoof Laboratory Research Team based at Michigan State University in the US. At the universtiy he teaches veterinary students and his specialty is hoof research through the study of the functions of the equine foot at cellular level.
Dr. Bowker is one of the top researchers in the world on hoof form and function. He has changed the way we will view the hoof forever and bought hoof care into the 21st century.
His research interests in horses began in the early 90's when he began focusing upon understanding how nerves aid and improve foot function, how horses use the many sensations present in the foot to negotiate within its environment and how the foot dissipates energy and supports the horse during health and disease conditions.
He has presented his results to numerous international and national audiences over the past ten plus years, and believes that a healthy foot translates to a healthy horse.
Dr. Bowker presently continues his studies in understanding hoof function and how we can better improve the health and condition of the foot during such disease conditions as laminitis and navicular syndrome. Combining his research with his duties as Professor of Anatomy, Bob also consults online and in person with horse owners, hoof practitioners and vets from around the globe. I thank him for generously making his research freely available and explaining it for horse owners in the videos below.
Feeling inspired to work with rehabilitative hoof care? Like a brand new career?
Working in the industry already and like at add to your hoof knowledge?
Consider a degree in Equine Podiotherapy taught through a fully GOVERNMENT ACCREDITED course in Australia.
The course is also attended by Equine Veterinarians who want to incorporate this type of rehab into their equine practices.
