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Why Your Lameness Workups Might Be Missing the Mark

Discover what most equine vets overlook in the podiatry exam – and how to fix it.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

Foundational Approach to Podiatry Exams: Understand the four key components of every sound podiatry assessment – and why skipping any of them compromises your case.
Start with the Sound Limb First: Learn why beginning your exam on the sound limb improves your chances of spotting subtle compensations, shifting, and gait irregularities.
Effective Use of Hoof Testers: Get clear on how and when to apply hoof testers—and what misreadings to avoid—to improve your confidence in interpreting pain responses.
Radiograph Views that Matter: Identify the critical imaging angles Dr. Jen Lugton recommends for every foot lameness case, and what you’re missing if you don’t take them.
Case Efficiency & Communication Tips: Hear practical ways to streamline your field assessments and improve owner communication when outcomes aren’t black-and-white.

About Dr. Jen Lugton BVSc – Your Expert Presenter

Dr. Jen Lugton BVSc is an equine veterinarian with a focus on podiatry and the management of foot-related lameness. She founded Balanced Veterinary Services near Sydney, where she works closely with farriers and therapists to support performance horses and laminitis cases.

Jen has trained at the International Equine Podiatry Centre (USA) and holds certification in Equine Acupuncture. Known for her practical, collaborative approach, she regularly leads workshops for veterinarians and farriers.

Outside of practice, she spends her time with her family and partner Sam, a professional rider, ensuring horses remain at the heart of everything she does.

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