February, 2004
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President's Letter
The Buckeye Ranch sponsored Dr. Olin Balch DVM, and Mr. Randy Luikart CJF the 24-25 of January. Those who braved the weather and were able to attend had a very intense weekend. Olin shared with us the information he gathered for his thesis as well as studies he has done with other great minds in the field of equine locomotion like Dr. Hilary Clayton. From run under heels and length of toe grab being a possible risk factor for catastrophic musculoskeletal injuries in racehorses. To the slow motion vidieos and computer analysis done on hoof length, angle changes, shoe weight and their effect on the flight pattern of the foot. Mr. Luikarts Center of mass lectures tied in perfectly with Dr. Balchs studies. Mr. Luikart also spent time on the four lengths of feet; too short, supportive, mechanical length to balance with fetlock, and too long. Plus a compilation of video including sound and unsound horses of many different disciplines and breeds that he has gathered over his thirty five plus years of practice.
- Steve
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