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AAEP Convention Blacksmith Buddy by Wes Champagne
The blacksmith buddy debuts at 58th AAEP Convention in Anaheim today introducing spectators, farriers, vets and horse care practitions to this innovative farrier training device. The AAEP is one of the most prestigious conventions in the United States.
From its beginnings in the basement of the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, 11 veterinarians chartered the American Association of Equine Practitioners with determination to demand excellence among its practitioners, and meticulous concern for the health and welfare of the horse. Since that day in 1954, the AAEP membership has expanded to nearly 10,000 veterinarians and veterinary students representing 64 countries who dedicate their life’s work to caring for the horse. The AAEP provides the opportunity for veterinarians in all types of practices, from all parts of the world, to join together in a common pursuit: to protect the health and welfare of the horse.
To the Horse
From a child’s pony to a stakes winning Thoroughbred, horses are top priority for the AAEP. As a result of tremendous advancements in equine sports medicine within the last decade, horses from the barnyard to the winner’s circle are proving to be heartier, healthier animals. The AAEP has called special attention to finding cures and treatments for particular problems. The AAEP is an active participant in equine research and development programs.
To the Owner
The practice of veterinary medicine embraces all animal species and is focused into many disciplines including surgery, internal medicine, and diagnostics. The equine practitioner, and every AAEP member, includes or even limits their practice to the horse assuring the most individualized and specialized medical care available today. AAEP members have interest in the care of horses well beyond their professional practice. Many veterinarians not only practice equine medicine, but also own their own and enjoy horses for business and pleasure. As horse owners and enthusiasts themselves, AAEP members have a unique perspective on the concerns of their clients and the people responsible for the well-being of their horses. In an effort to encourage regular health maintenance and preventive medicine programs, the AAEP is actively involved in public education programs regarding prevention and treatment of injury and disease as well as programs on nutrition and parasite control.
To the Industry
Ranging from animal welfare to uniform medication rules for racing, the AAEP stands as a solid source of information for the entire equine industry. As a liaison to such organizations as The American Horse Council and other industry associations, the AAEP dedicates time and resources to provide a consistent veterinary perspective to contemporary equine issues. With its commitment to research and development, the AAEP also maintains its presence with schools of veterinary medicine and equine research institutions and organizations throughout the world.
To the Veterinarian
Today, AAEP veterinarians carry the AAEP charter to maintain and improve the health and welfare of the horse. Renowned as the most prestigious and comprehensive equine veterinary meeting, the AAEP annual convention and the published proceedings of its professional sessions are in demand throughout the equine and veterinary industries. As a result of its commitment to excellence in continuing education for members, the AAEP is expanding its communications base. With great advancement in diagnostics, surgery, preventative medicine, and reproduction, the AAEP is aggressively addressing equine welfare, medication, and injury issues. The AAEP is concerned with the public image of the equine veterinary profession. Improvements in ethics and standards, practice management and owner education continue to be important issues for AAEP members. The equine practitioner commands a strong position and an authoritative voice within the equine industry today, and the AAEP strives to enhance this position
The Blacksmith Buddy is a ground breaking, revolutionary, new way to train farriers, veterinarians, and horseshoers in the art of shoeing horses. From the maker of the Glue on Shoe, world renown farrier Wes Champagne brings this anatomically correct prosthestic horse leg with removable, recyclable and reusable horse hooves allowing everyone to learn, train and practice horseshoeing in a safe, humane and eco-friendly environment.
The horse’s hoof is composed of five major regions: the wall, the sole, the frog, the periople and the white line. The hoof grows as a result of cell division in the outer horn-producing cell layer of the sensitive structures of the hoof, namely the perioplic ring, the coronary band and the sensitive laminae. This process may be affected by many factors such as diet, stresses, injuries and diseases. In such cases, a distorted hoof is often produced. The hoof wall is of primary concern. It bears most of the horse’s weight, is the most subject to wear and trauma and is the point of attachment of horseshoes, an invention designed to protect the hoof wall from rough terrain. Horseshoes have been employed for hundreds of years to help alleviate trauma to the horse’s hoofs, improve traction and to help heal damaged hooves.
The design and application of horse shoes requires the hands-on, personal attention of the farrier, previously known as a blacksmith. The farrier’s job entails studying the hooves of a horse to be shod and selecting, adapting and even manufacturing horse shoes suitable to the individual horse. While there is substantial similarity in horse hooves, there are also many variations due to the factors mentioned above and simply due to genetic factors. After selecting and/or manufacturing suitable horse shoes, the farrier must safely install the horse shoes on the hooves of the horse. As horses tend to weigh 1000 lbs. or more and may have difficult personalities, the attachment of a horseshoe to the hoof of a horse without injury to the horse or the farrier is a task requiring considerable skill. Further complicating the work is the fact that the hoof must usually be trimmed to mate properly with the horseshoe and the shoe is typically attached with nails. If the nails are driven too deeply into the hoof, delicate capillaries may be injured and bleeding, discomfort and even infection may result.
Until recently, farriers were often trained using legs cut from cadavers. Recent legislation has severely limited such practices. The present invention addresses all of these problems in the training of farriers. The Blacksmith Buddy serves to alleviate the current training issues with veterinarians, farriers and hoof care specialists.
This is an outstanding addition to any farrier school, veterinarian school, horseshoeing class, blacksmith school or farrier courses.
To learn more about the Blacksmith Buddy head to www.blacksmithbuddy.com.
Farrier Darby HFarrier Darby Holden, certified AFA, demonstrates the Blacksmith Buddy at the 58th Annual AAEP Convention in Anaheim this weekend.
This farriers training device allows the training and practice on a prosthetic horseleg that articulates like a real horse but has removeable and reusable hoofs. The booth was popular as representatives of the Champagne Horseshoe Company answered questions. ”This farrier trianing device will make such a difference for anyone wanting to learn, demonstrate or practice the shoeing of horses,” says creator and company owner Wes Champagne. “It has the ability to be used in farrier schools, farrier training courses, vet programs in the classroom and on the hitch of a truck.” To learn more about the Blacksmith Buddy check out www.blacksmithbuddy.com.olden demonstrates Blacksmith Buddy by Champagne Horseshoe Company
