Biographies 2018 Bowker Lectures

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1 Biographies 2018 Bowker Lectures Professor Robert Bowker PhD, Neurobiology, University of Pennsylvania, 1979 VMD, Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 1973 BS, Biology/Chemistry, Springfield College, 1969 Professor Bowker is head of the Hoof Laboratory Research Team based at Michigan State University and a principle lecturer at the Australian College of Equine Podiotherapy. Professor Bowker concentrates on equine foot function at a cellular level, demonstrating the relationship between internal and external hoof structures in both health and disease. He also discusses the effects of diet, exercise and dental hygiene. In his lectures he relates musculoskeletal and fascial systems of the entire horse. His research interests focus on navicular syndrome, laminitis and upper body changes in the anatomy in terms of how our husbandry practices and their contributions affect these issues. Sharon May-Davis PhD c/s, M. App. Sc., B. App. Sc., ACHM., EBW., EMR. Affiliation: University of New England; Keith and Dorothy MacKay Scholarship; RTS Australian Government Scholarship. Sharon has been around horses in one form or another since she was 3, now some 55 years later she has travelled the World reporting on anatomic anomalies, primitive traits and rehabilitation. Initially starting from a Thoroughbred and riding background, Sharon has worked with horses at a competitive level since she was 14. Now she lectures worldwide on controversial topics such as the Congenital Malformations of C6, C7 and the 1 st Sternal Rib, The Dilemma of the Absent Lamellae and Primitive Preservation. Her drive and passion has seen many scientific papers published in recognised journals as either the sole author, lead author or 2 nd author. At present, Sharon has been collecting and publishing data on Primitive Horses in an effort to understand modern equine anatomy and how best to manage its structures for performance and longevity.

2 Dr Helen M S Davies BAgSci(hons). MAgrSc. BVSc. PhD. Associate Professor in Veterinary Anatomy, The University of Melbourne. Leader of the Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics research group in the Department of Veterinary Biosciences. Helen is a veterinarian, teacher, research scientist and rider who has been teaching riding, training and re-training horses since She is the author and co-author of several book chapters (in Equine Podiatry 2007, and Equine Laminitis 2017), many research papers concerning the anatomy and function of the equine hoof, and most recently co- author of a text book on the fascial anatomy of the equine forelimb (2018). The primary aim of her research is to improve our understanding of functional anatomy by developing practical and simple non-invasive methods of measuring or assessing responses to specific exercise or other management procedures. These measurement methods may then be used to assist in developing and directing interventions to optimise function and help to avoid the accumulation of damage as well as promoting healing of pre-existing damage. Kirsty Swinton Dip HBM EEBW EDO student Kirsty Swinton is an equine musculoskeletal therapist based in Gisborne in the Macedon Ranges of Victoria Australia. Kirsty has been running her business Equine Dynamics since the beginning of 2010, and this has evolved over the years into a business offering a very unique range of modalities. As Kirsty often says, it s not just massage! Kirsty started her educational journey in 2008, when an injury to her own horse led her to study with Equinology. This awakened a passion that has almost become an obsession, and has led Kirsty to study from many different industry leaders, most recently in the USA studying Equine Osteopathy at the Vluggen Institute. Kirsty s training and experience includes Equine Osteopathy, Advanced Sports Massage, Myofascial Release, Saddle Fitting and Shoeing Dynamics, Kinesiology and Biomechanical taping techniques, Biomechanics, Conformation, Lameness and Gait Abnormalities, Anatomy and Dissections, Rehabilitation, Photonic (cold laser) and Microcurrent Therapy, and Vet Nursing.

3 Dr Nerida Richards B Rur. Sc (Hon1) PhD RAnNutr Nerida graduated from the University of New England with a degree in Rural Science in 1999 and a PhD in Equine Nutrition in Nerida is a registered animal nutritionist (equine) with the Nutrition Society of Australia. Nerida founded Equilize Horse Nutrition in 2003 and has been working as a consulting equine nutritionist ever since, providing high level technical support to feed and supplement companies in Australia and abroad. The last 15 years has seen Nerida work with more than 30 companies, focussing on product development, education, research and on-farm support. Nerida also developed and commercialised the FeedXL ration balancing software that is used extensively by horse owners here in Australia as well as the USA, Canada, the UK, New Zealand, the Middle East and South-East Asia. A true country girl at heart, Nerida has always had a love of horses, a passion for agriculture and a zeal for and natural understanding of nutrition. In her typical style of combining credible science with practical knowledge and a bunch of props she stole from her kids, Nerida shares her knowledge in a way that is easy to understand and simple to put into practice to improve the health and performance of your own horses. Jane Clothier Jane Clothier first started learning equine bodywork some 16 years ago in the UK, before moving to Australia in With a growing bodywork practice on the north coast of NSW, she soon began creating, presenting and coordinating workshops. In 2012, she created a blog website, with the intention of using articles on topics such as neck threadworms and saddle fit issues as a resource for her local clients. Surprisingly, this took off, and today thehorsesback.com enjoys a wide international audience of over 500k readers in 200 territories. Always driven by curiosity, Jane then commenced postgraduate study to explore something she had noticed in her work, namely that there seemed to be something a bit different about some horses that had been born prematurely. She is now in her final year of a PhD at the University of New England, based at CSIRO in Armidale, NSW, and has recently started to publish results. Meanwhile, she continues to practice bodywork, benefitting from the unique interplay between the clinical presentations of her equine clients and her current research outcomes.

4 David Leigh Aka The Barefoot Bloke Diploma Equine Podiotherapy, Cert IV in Training and Assessment Learning about horses is not definitive; there is no destination, only the journey. David has been involved with horses in some shape, manner or form for roughly 45 years, completed various natural horsemanship courses with Buck Brannaman, Franklin Levinson amongst others. He has also attended courses offered by Farriers and Barefoot Hoof Care Practitioners, Body workers, and bio-mechanics experts. He is a qualified Equine Podiotherapist, and currently in his final year of a BSc Equine Science degree, where he won the Deans award for academic excellence. David also has a certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment. He runs his own hoof care practice, and owns an Equine rehabilitation centre outside Goulburn, NSW. Amongst other things he offers courses for horse owners on managing their horses health and hooves. David is also a lecturer at the Australian College of Equine Podiotherapy. Dr Paul Owens BSc, BVSc, PhD, MRCVS, MANCVS Paul graduated from the University of Liverpool Veterinary School, UK in 2001, after completing a degree and PhD in Animal Science and Nutrition. Paul worked in mixed veterinary practice in Yorkshire, UK and developed an interest in Equine and Small Animal Dentistry during that time. After moving to Australia in 2007 and working in a thriving Equine and Small Animal Veterinary Clinic in SE Melbourne region, Paul has continued to train in Equine Dentistry completing his Memberships of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in Equine Dentistry in In 2011 Paul set up the HorseVetDentist practice - a 100% dedicated service for Equine Dentistry. The practice now offers first opinion services and also referral services from other veterinary clinics in Victoria. Education has always been a passion and the HorseVetDentist has carried out many demonstrations, including at Equitana, The Man From Snowy River Bush Festival and local Pony Clubs. Paul is also a tutor on the EVDS dentistry course for veterinarians and lectures in equine dentistry to veterinary students at the University of Melbourne Veterinary School. In his spare time Paul enjoys trail riding and travelling and has a keen interest in the environment.

5 Sarah Kuyken. Bachelor of Animal Science, Master of Animal Science, Diploma of Equine Podiotherapy, Certificate II in Myofascial Release, Current PhD Candidate. Sarah specialises in composite and adhesive shoe use for rehabilitation and performance purposes. Her company, Innovative Hoof Care Australia, focuses on imports and sales of these products as well as teaching successful application techniques. After working as a barefoot trimmer for several years Sarah returned to study completing a Masters in Animal Science, and is presently undertaking a research project looking at the relationship between hoof care and horse welfare. Maja Stoker Diploma of Equine Podiotherapy Maja is a full-time barefoot trimmer with a Diploma from the Australian college of Equine Podiotherapy. Her background is Linda Tellington-Jones equine TTEAM technique, and she has trained as a Centred Riding Instructor and Pony Club coach, in addition to studying art and working as a teacher. Maja grew up in Switzerland and moved to Melbourne 17 years ago. She now lives in South East Queensland with her family and six horses. Maja is passionate about professional bare hoof care and improving horses wellbeing.

6 Dr Doug English B.V.Sc Veterinarian Dr Doug English is currently working as a mobile large animal veterinary surgeon. He has been practicing for 55 years and has a broad range of experience in the industry from managing large horse studs to caring for zoo animals. In the mid-90s, Doug was involved in Export Meat Inspection, examining livestock for welfare and disease issues at export abattoirs, writing manual updates for wild pig and kangaroo processing. Doug was a member of the Australian Veterinary Association contingent involved in diagnosing, testing and eradicating Foot and Mouth Disease in Lancashire and Yorkshire in Britain in An Australian Vet who has become a world leader in the use of Turmeric powder to treat ailments in animals. Growing up on a farm in the hinterlands of Cairns, Australia, he still remembers planting his first seedling and watching it grow. He left the farm to study Agriculture in Southern Queensland and combined it with a degree in Veterinary science. Doug operates a veterinary practice on the Gold Coast and researches, collates and disseminates information relating to the benefits of feeding turmeric. Dr Ian Bidstrup BVSc(Hons) MANZCVS (Equine Medicine) MCSc(Animal Chiropractic) CVA (IVAS) Master Saddle Fitter (ASFA) Treating spinal pain and dysfunction of horses has been Dr Ian Bidstrup s obsession for the last 20 years of his 37 years as a veterinarian. Qualifications from both Australia and America include a Masters Degree in Chiropractic Science for animals and Certification in Acupuncture from the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society. Therapeutic approaches also include Regenerative Injection Therapy (Prolotherapy), Neural Therapy and Homotoxicology. Particular interests include birth trauma, girth pain, kissing spines, stifle lock, sacroiliac joint complex dysfunction and saddle related spinal pain. Between 2002 and 2009 Ian was one of the principal lecturers in Animal Chiropractic at RMIT University Graduate Diploma in Animal Chiropractic. Also from 2000 to present he has been one of the principal lecturers at the ASFA Saddle Fit Accreditation and Advanced Accreditation courses, and is the Editor of the course manuals. He is rated as a Master Saddle Fitter by ASFA with his specialty being saddle design and suitability. Ian is a Board Member of the Animal Biomechanical Professionals Australia, formerly known as the Australian Veterinary Chiropractic Association. Also a member of veterinary professional associations AVA, EVA, AVAG, and IVAS.

7 Liz Inder LL.B (QUT) Liz is a commercial lawyer currently engaged as In-house Counsel for Freedom Fuels Australia; an Independent Petroleum Company with an annual turnover of approx. $1 billion, based in Brisbane, Queensland, where she has worked since She is also a member of the Company s Executive Team. She joined Freedom Fuels after leaving her position as a partner in private practice to establish the Company s first in-house legal team. She has worked in the legal industry since 1995, having studied her law degree externally whilst undertaking 5 year Articles of Clerkship; the old fashioned way to becoming a lawyer. She was also previously engaged, whilst in private practice, as the Head Lecturer developing, and delivering, the Diploma of Paralegal Studies in Queensland. An obsessed horse owner, who did law instead of vet science due to a fear of needles, she was an EPT student in 2011 undertaking her equine podiotherapy studies to fix her beloved warmblood when it became apparent corrective shoeing wouldn t! She has recently taken her love of all things biomechanics further by qualifying as a Pilates Instructor and has just opened her first Pilates studio in Brisbane together with her husband. Andrew Bowe B.Sc, Diploma of Equine Podiotherapy; Cert IV in Training and Assessment Andrew is a career professional farrier and equine podiotherapist with a business centred around Greater Melbourne. He works across a wide range of equestrian disciplines, in demanding situations ranging from high level performance to horses with chronic lameness. To facilitate long term soundness his business is focussed on finding sustainable hoof protection solutions; paradoxically blending traditional shoeing with parameters of bare hoof care. Andrew is also a principal lecturer at the Australian College of Equine Podiotherapy which trains aspiring hoofcare professionals and in his spare time conducts trimming workshops for horse owners.

8 Dr. Janeen Kleine, Osteopath B.Clin.Sci., B.Ost.Sci., M.Ost.Sci(Paed), Grad.Dip ABM Janeen has been in private practice as on osteopath for twenty years, specialising in paediatrics. Janeen s passion for osteopathy, combined with a love of animals, led her to further study, and in 2017 she completed her Grad. Dip. in Animal Biomechanical Medicine, enabling her to apply her osteopathic skills to animals. She has performed and attended numerous equine dissections over the past nine years to gain a deeper understanding of the interrelationship between the structure and function of the horse. Heidi Richardson B.App Sci (MIT) Heidi has competed in Pony Club, Show Jumping, Eventing, Barrel Racing and Endurance, and now enjoys helping her father with his small but successful harness racing team. Eventually Heidi s love of horses well-being led her to search out a career in Equine Rehabilitation. Along the way she completed a Bachelor of Applied Science in Medical Imaging Technology, and she s somewhat obsessed with X-rays and Ultrasounds of horses and, in particular, tendon injuries and treatments. A certificate in Equine Shiatsu massage and attendances at various veterinary conferences add to her growing knowledge base. Heidi is open minded and practical, and loves to get involved in the science and research of Laser Phototherapy. An Equine Laser Therapist first and foremost, her advice is based on 20 years of using Laser Phototherapy with horses and dogs, having worked in the UK, Australia and NZ. After first working with two other types of lasers, Heidi tried a SpectraVET system in 2001 and quickly realised how very effective a well-designed laser system can be. Sold on the benefits of SpectraVET, Heidi joined SpectraMedics in 2002 and has proudly represented the product and brand ever since! Heidi is now providing a series of educational seminars on Laser Phototherapy, based on her knowledge and years of experience, throughout Australia and NZ.

9 Carol Layton B.Sc, M.Ed Carol is an independent Equine Nutritionist and educator with a science background and a passion for the optimal feeding of horses. In 2008, she enrolled in equine nutrition courses provided by Dr Eleanor Kellon VMD and has been a tutor for students in NRCPlus from Carol is a lecturer for the Certificate of Equine Hoof Care Practitioner course (ACEHP) and has been invited to speak at numerous conferences in Australia (Functional Hoof) and overseas including the 2012 World Hoof Care Conference in Prague, the 2016 Pacific Hoof Care Practitioners Conference in San Diego and more recently at the NO Laminitis Conference in Tucson, Arizona USA. As an advocate for simple, holistic and cost-effective feeding of horses, Carol also provides feeding recommendations for veterinary diagnosed issues including tying up, EPSM/PSSM, ulcers, diarrhoea, Cushings/PPID, EMS/insulin resistance and laminitis. A particular focus is on the myths, fads and marketing ploys that confuse horse owners. Carol enjoys endurance, her endurance horse, Omani Mr Sqiggle was an Australian National Points and Distance horse in 2009 and achieved the Big 3 Award, one horse/one rider in 2010 (400 km marathon Shahzada, Tom Quilty and State Championship 160 km).