Diagnostic Imaging of the Distal Limb for Equine Professionals: The Veterinary-Farrier Partnership
Tue, Sep 26
|Ventana Grill
Invite your local Farrier to this event featuring Lea Walker, DVM, DACVSMR!
Time & Location
Sep 26, 2023, 6:30 PM
Ventana Grill, 2575 Price St, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, USA
About the Event
“Diagnostic Imaging of the Distal Limb for Equine Professionals: The Veterinary-Farrier Partnership”
- Advanced diagnostic imaging guides both the veterinarian and farrier to restore soundness in equine athletes.
- Medical therapy and podiatry act together to improve case outcome.
- Creating and maintaining healthy relationships between veterinarians and farriers.
Dr. Lea Walker was raised in Los Alamos, New Mexico where she was active in the endurance horse community. She received her bachelor’s degree in Equine Science at Colorado State University (2004) and subsequently received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Texas A&M University,
College of Veterinary Medicine (2008). After graduation, she completed a Sports Medicine and Imaging internship and residency at California Equine Orthopedics, where she worked closely with Drs. Mark Martinelli (ACVS, ACVSMR), Norman Rantanen (ACVR), Barrie Grant (ACVS) and Tina Kemper (ACVIM).
Dr. Walker completed her residency and received her board certification in March 2021. She currently is an associate veterinarian at Cave Creek Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery in Phoenix, Arizona. Her primary focus is in advanced diagnostic imaging and rehabilitation of the equine athlete.
When: September 26th
- Drinks/Registration: 6:30pm
- Dinner: 7:00pm
Where: Ventana Grill - downstairs banquet room