Equine Cervical Pain: Clinical Evaluation and Hoof Balance Considerations
Dr. Monica Aleman
DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM
Mr. Austin Edens
CJF
Event Details
Equine Cervical Pain: Clinical Evaluations and Hoof Balance Considerations brings together veterinary diagnostics and practical farriery principles to help equine practitioners better understand the connection between cervical disease and hoof balance. This session focuses on effective clinical evaluation of neck pain, evidence-based assessment strategies, and real-world hoof balance applications that support soundness and performance. Attendees will gain actionable tools to improve diagnosis, treatment planning, and collaborative care.
Schedule
Friday May 1st
5:00pm - Welcome Reception in the Rehab Barn
5:50pm - Welcome & Introduction to The NAEP
6:00pm - Dr. Monica Aleman Lecture #1
7:00pm - Mr. Austin Edens Lecture #1
8:00pm - End of Day
Saturday May 2nd
7:30am - Breakfast in the Rehab Barn
8:00am - Dr. Matt Durham with Platinum Performance
8:30am - Mr. Austin Edens Lecture #2
9:30am - Dr. Monica Aleman Lecture #2
10:30am - Coffee Break
10:45am - Case Discussions
12:00pm - Lunch
1:00pm - 2:00pm - Start of Wet Labs (Training Barn/Arena) Entire Group in Main Arena for Movement Assessment with Dr. Aleman
2:00pm - 5:00pm 3 stations with group rotations
Station #1: Cervical Radiographs with Dr. Aleman
Station #2: Cervical Ultrasound with Dr. Durham
Station #3: Farrier Groups with Mr. Edens
Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible
Hotel
Hyatt House Seattle/Redmond