American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture

A Day In The Bluegrass of Equine Acupuncture

Date:

• Saturday, June 12, 2010

Instructors:

• Chris Cahill, DVM
• Kimberly Henneman, DVM, FAAVA

CE Credit

• AAVA 8 hours
• Eight hours of credit are available for those needing “preceptor hours” for acupuncture certification.

Location

• Woodford Thoroughbreds located between Frankfort and Versailles, Kentucky (20 minutes from Lexington, KY)

Schedule:

• Saturday, June 12, 2010
  • 8:30AM – 4:30PM (Lunch will be provided at Woodford Reserve Distillery)
    • Drs. Henneman and Cahill will demonstrate, on a variety of horses, acupuncture diagnosis (including Traditional Chinese Medicine), point selection and location, and needling technique. Interactive discussions will address topics such as: (1) Common ailments affecting the performance horse including the older “pet” weekend warrior, three day eventers, dressage, hunter/jumpers, endurance, and race horses. (2) Reproductive problems of both mares and stallions including hormonal imbalances, urine pooling, retained testicles, and impotence. (3) Common injuries of the neck, back, and nervous system (muscle atrophy, EPM, Herpes). (4) Laryngeal problems in both yearlings and older horses. (5) The incorporation of other modalities i.e. Chiropractic, Massage, Laser, Physical Therapy, and Herbal Medicine to augment your acupuncture treatment. Emphasis will be on case histories and expected results.

Lodging:

• Lodging is the responsibility of the participant.
• We would suggest the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, 40 Chenault Drive, Frankfort, KY 40601. Reservation Phone: 1-800-228-2800, FAX: 1-502-848-0870. Fairfield Inn & Suites is 25 miles west of Lexington airport.
  Driving Directions: Left on Mon-O-War, left on Rte 60. Go 20 miles to hotel.
  This hotel does not provide shuttle service.
  Estimated taxi fare: 35.00 USD (one way)

Transportation:

• All transportation, including airfare and ground transportation to and from the hotel and wet lab site, are the attendee’s responsibility.
• Area Airports
  • Lexington – LEX
    Phone: 1-866-289-9673
  • Louisville International Airport – SDF
    Phone: 1-502-367-4636

Area attractions for a weekend stay: Bring the Family

• The Kentucky Horse Park
• Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby Museum
• Kentucky Bourbon Trail
• Louisville Slugger Factory and Museum
• Wonderful Antique Shopping Area

Registration:

• Fee:
  • AAVA Member: $125.00
  • Non-AAVA Member $225.00
• All attendees must be licensed veterinarians and have completed an AAVA recognized veterinary acupuncture certification course.
• Attendance is limited to 12 (twelve) participants
• Registration Form
• Refund Policy: Cancellations received by May 12, 2010, will receive full refund. A $50.00 processing fee will be applied to any cancellation received after May 12, 2010. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations received after June 4, 2010.

Contact:

• AAVA
• PO Box 1058, Glastonbury, CT 06033
• Phone: 860-632-9911
• Fax: 860-659-8772