CSU Vet/Farrier Podiatry Conference -

“The foot in motion” - A mechanical approach to the foot

Lectures

1st Lecture: Mechanical principles of the foot (to reduce the pull of the DDFT and leverage at the toe.) How to reduce the pull of the DDFT and leverage at the toe, optimizing the mechanics of the foot. – Dr. Carlos Carvajal

2nd Lecture: Rocker shoes and beyond: Thinking outside the box for different pathologies. A practical approach from a farrier’s perspective on the different types and uses of rocker shoes. - Brian Buckner

3rd Lecture: Understanding the pathophysiology of navicular disease and related medical and mechanical management. How to diagnose and treat the different problems that involve the navicular area. - Dr. Sammy Pittman

4th Lecture: Venogram Interpretation. This contrast study provides a powerful stall side view of the foot’s vascular structures, enhancing our ability to diagnose and monitor a wide range of hood pathologies. This will be a practical deep dive into technique, pitfalls, and real-world interpretation. - Dr. Jaret Pullen

Wet Labs

1st Session: Podiatry X-rays and Parameters – Learn how to acquire and interpret podiatry radiographs

2nd Session: Venograms (live horses)

3rd Session: X-ray Guided Shoeing on Live Horses

Schedule

Friday February 6th, 2026

5:30PM - Catered Dinner

5:45PM - Welcome

6:00PM - Lecture #1

7:00PM - Break

7:15PM - Lecture #2

8:15PM - End of Day

Saturday February 7th, 2026

7:30AM - Coffee and Donuts

8:00AM - Lecture #3

9:00AM - Break

9:15AM - Lecture #4

10:15AM - Break/Move to lab space

10:30AM - Lab #1

12:00PM - Catered Lunch

1:00PM - Lab #2

2:30PM - Break

2:45PM - Lab #3

4:15PM - Break

4:30PM - Round Table Discussion/Questions

5:00PM - End

Hotel

Registration

Availibility is based on first come, first serve (max 10 DVM’s & 10 Farriers)

Price: $350, upon arrival, you will receive a 90% refund (Total cost is $35)

Equine Hoof Biomechanics Wet Lab

Lectures

1st Lecture: Foundations of Distal Limb Biomechanics. - Dr. Ramon Batalla

2nd Lecture: Managing the negative palmar angle / long toe/ low bone angle foot. - Dr. Scott Morrison

3rd Lecture: Navicular disease - Diagnosis and management. - Dr. Scott Morrison

4th Lecture: Management of the club foot. - Dr. Ramon Batalla

Wet Labs

Station #1: Navicular & long toe biomechanics - Dr. Scott Morrison

Station #2: Club foot management. - Dr. Ramon Batalla

Station #3: Podiatry Essentials

Schedule

Friday March 6th, 2026

5:30pm - Welcome Social

6:00pm - 1st Lecture

7:00pm - 2nd Lecture

8:00pm - Conclusion

Saturday March 7th, 2026

7:30am - Breakfast

8:00am - 3rd Lecture

9:00am - 4th Lecture

10:00am - Coffee Break

10:15am - Rapid-Fire Case Presentations - Session 1 (Three 10-minute case presentation followed by 15-minute attendee and panel discussion)

11:00am - Rapid-Fire Case Presentations - Session 2 (Three 10-minute case presentations followed by 15-minute attendee and panel discussion)

12:00pm - Lunch

1:00pm - Three rotating one-hour hands-on stations

4:00pm - Team Based Podiatry Challenge (Teams are presented with a cadaver limb and foot, 45-minutes to evaluate the limb, identify mechanical and protection needs, design and build a shoeing package, random and unconventional materials provided)

5:00pm - Conclusion

Panel

Hotel

Sponsors

Registration

NAEP Member: $250

Non-Member: $350

Student: $125