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Equine Veterinary Medical Centre Farrier Training At Al Shaqab

Equine Veterinary Medical Centre Farrier Training At Al Shaqab

Doha – Qatar:  The Equine Veterinary Medical Centre (EVMC) in Al Shaqab will be organizing a Farrier Training Course from 21/ October/2018 to 24/ October/2018 and from 28/October/2018 to 31/October/2018. The course is specially targeted at participants with prior farrier experience and will be held from 2:00 – 6:00 pm during the above dates.

The course will comprise both academic and practical elements to give participants a full understanding of the job of a farrier.   The academic segment of the course will cover basic surface anatomy of the foot, internal and external anatomy of the hoof, hoof function, principles of conformation and horse movement. The practical segment of the course will teach basic equestrian as it relates to the farrier, the correct use of farrier trimming and shoeing tools, the correct assessment of how to trim a foot to receive shoes and to go bare-foot. In addition, the course will cover the principles of shoe types, common shoe modifications used to treat shoes and lameness and the most efficient methods of correctly fitting and applying them to the horses’ feet. At the end of the course, participants will learn how to evaluate healthy and unhealthy feet and will learn how to develop a foot treatment game-plan for common lameness situations.

The course’s chief instructor will be Mitch Taylor, CJF, AWCF, Chief of Orthopedic Podiatry, EVMC AL Shaqab
 

The course fee is QAR1,800 per person. A registration fee of QAR500 QR is required but this will be deducted from the overall course fee. Seats are limited. For registration, please contact faamohamed@qf.org.qa or call +974 4454 1254.

About Al Shaqab

Since its establishment in 1992, AL SHAQAB’s vision was to build on Qatar’s Arabian horse heritage and be a leading global center for equine professionals while providing an engaging experience for the community. Global leadership has not only meant preserving, improving and promoting the Arabian horse breed, but also encouraging the community in this unique, traditional cultural sport. 

In 2004, AL SHAQAB became a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development to continue its mission to promote the breeding and showing of Arabian horses, and to provide educational and competitive opportunities in the equestrian arts.

Today, AL SHAQAB’s impressive facilities, which are distinctively designed in the shape of a horseshoe, cover 980, 000 square meters. With a state-of-the-art Main Arena comprising both an indoor and outdoor venue capable of holding over 5000 spectators, AL SHAQAB is part of Qatar’s growing reputation on the world stage that showcases its ability to host major international sports event at the highest level.