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Special Thanksgiving Zoom Event with Special Guest James Belden DVM [[Replay]]
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Special Thanksgiving Zoom Event with Special Guest James Belden DVM [[Replay]]
James Belden, DVM, is a quiet horse vet who became a friend when I helped him find the Hertz car rental facility at Newark airport on a cold January day in 2006. From that serendipitous meeting, James became a mentor and kindred spirit. He is my colleague with more horse experience than I can imagine with all types of horses and veterinary cases.
James worked with horses on the farm as a boy and moved quickly through school, graduating from Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 1964. For over 31 years, he helped Thoroughbreds compete at the New York race tracks, working with some of the best and famous. He left the racing world and moved to South Florida, where he and his wife built Left Bank Equine, a farm for rehabilitating horses, and a thriving sport horse practice.
Whenever James and I meet on a farm, time stops as we talk endlessly about horses and veterinary medicine. He has agreed to spend his time tonight as we would on any farm on any day. Our live audience had questions for him, and he gave his best thoughts based on a world of experience few other vets can match.
This was a great visit and was filled with questions from members. Because Dr. Belden’s knowledge was so helpful, I have decided to release it as an upcoming podcast for all to hear. However, because of you, the members, attending live and asking questions, these rounds are so special. Please think about the format and tell me if you want more of it. Thanks for taking the time to do this. Doc T
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Date: November 22nd, 2023
Time: 7:55PM Eastern Time Zone
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Please write a question for Dr Belden for him to answer live. Better still, come to the meeting this Wednesday, starting at 7:50 pm Eastern time to meet him. The first 20 to log into the meeting will get a surprise. But if you cannot attend because of the time difference, please ask your question here, then listen to his reply later. His expertise is in soundness issues of horses, both in racing and sport. He has over 60 years of helping horses achieve their sport goals. But no need to limit your questions to lameness. Any questions about horses will work.
Yes, that is Dr Belden on a Quater Horse in the picture competing in reining at 80 years of age. It’s a family affair. You can ask about that, too.
See y’all there! Doc T
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Dr. Belden, what therapies do you suggest/use to correct hoof rotation? (6% to 10%) Do you believe it is possible to get results by trimming (wearing boots) versus shoeing; that is if the trimmer is trained and knowledgeable? If you prefer shoeing, please describe the process. Not trying to start a barefoot versus shoes debate 🙂 I just want to know what has been the most successful in your experience. Thank you so much! Linda asking for my Morgan, Wren.
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Thanks Linda!
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Happy Thanksgiving to all. And Doc T I’m sorry I didn’t thank you for your advice on my horse that had gained so much weight. I resumed the 1.2# SBM/day and soaked hay. She does look much better and has lost >40#.
My question for Dr Belden is not about actual lameness. What I do have is a question about weakness in the horses hind end. My son is a knowledgeable farrier and has made some adjustments to the feet but it hasn’t solved the problem. I do body work and various exercises for increased strength and engagement. So I’d like to know what are your favorite exercises for this problem?
Thank you
I’m looking forward to the meeting tonight
Gunn
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Shoot! I missed this question! I’m so sorry, Gunn.
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