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The Hoofjack® goes to the Luwex Hoof Symposium 2010 in Germany

The Luwex Hoof Symposium is Europe’s largest gathering of farriers and is held at theGut Matheshof – Europe’s largest equestrian center located in the Bavarian countryside at Kreuth, Rieden, Amberg, Bavaria.

Kevin and Dawn Keeler attended the event as vendors to promote the Hoofjack® in Europe and support our existing European dealers.

Kevin gave a live demonstration and lecture on the use of the Hoofjack® assisted by his translator Filip, a German veterinarian student with an interest in equine podiatry. Kevin’s main message was one of safety both for the farrier and the horse through the use of the Hoofjack®. According to the American Farriers Journal “The Hoofjack® has helped improve farrier efficiency, but even more importantly has made major contributions to farrier health and safety.” Kevin knows that health and safety are an often overlooked part of the farrier’s education and is working to fill that gap.

Prior to the event Kevin and Dawn took a few days to experience some of what Germany has to offer. After a day and a half in Munich, which of course included a visit to the famous beer garden Hofbrauhaus, they decided to head south and stayed at the Gutshof zum Schluxen in Pinswang, Austria – a quaint Austrian hotel that has wild game from the surrounding forests delivered by local huntsmen. Adding to the ambience the hotel was surrounded by fields of cows wearing bells which could be heard day or night.

From this location they were able to hike through the German forests for an hour and half to reach Hohenschwangau – the boyhood home of King Ludwig II, and Neuschwanstein – the fantasy castle built

by King Ludwig II and the basis for Walt Disney’s theme castle. The woods were

beautiful and showing their falls colors. After a full day of hiking, Kevin and Dawn decided to head to the Crystals Baths the next day where they experienced 4 hours of salt baths, steam and dry saunas in true European style.

The German architecture, countryside, and old world charm made this trip memorable but the most fantastic part of the trip was the food! There are not enough good words to describe the bread and beer, some things you just have to experience for yourself.

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Equitana Asia/Pacific

in Melbourne, Australia

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