The correlation between function of the proximal locomotor system with gait quality and hoof conformation with Dr Jenny Hagen
Thursday 3rd December @ 19:00 HRS GMT
The correlation between function of the proximal locomotor system with gait quality and hoof conformation with Dr Jenny Hagen
The lecture explains how dysfunctions of the neck, back or pelvis influence the gait quality of horses and how a specific body posture affect the load at the hooves and their conformation. It is the aim to give a basis for a more comprehensive evaluation of the horse. This is the basis for a better understanding of the development of specific hoof conformations and their management. In addition, it is explained how individual motion pattern are related to the (dys-)function of the proximal locomotor system. This shall improve the orthopeadic management the horse as well as the communication between farrier, veterinarian, manual therapist and owner to improve the performance of each individual horse.
For all attendees, CPD certificates are available, as well as a “view only” recording of the session with a year access pass. There will also be a Q and A session with ample opportunity to post questions via our interactive Q&A panel.
Dr. habil. Jenny Hagen
Dr. habil. Jenny Hagen is a veterinarian, scientist and certified farrier. She is specialized in equine orthopedics, manual therapy, rehabilitation, equine behavior and training and is still in the position as an associated professor at the Leipzig University. After her study of veterinary medicine, she did her doctoral thesis and post-doc thesis at the Leipzig University, where she established the research group “Equine biomechanics and orthopedics”. From 2011 to these days, she and her group examined several practical relevant topics about the effect of trimming, shoeing and training on the biomechanics of the distal limb, the whole locomotor system and the equine gait quality. 2003 to 2018 Jenny also did her farrier education and was employed at the horse clinic and farrier school at the Leipzig University. The last years, she did several certified specializations in different manual therapy techniques (osteopathy, chiropractic, myofascial release, tensegral treatment), gait analysis and rehabilitation training of horses. Since 2020, Jenny is self-employed in her practice for equine orthopedics and rehabilitation in the middle of Germany. In addition, she is a professional speaker at national and international congresses, symposiums and workshops.
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