MR. MICHAEL SAVOLDI, Professor Emeritus, Farrier Science Instructor, Animal & Veterinary Science, Resident Farrier, W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, California. Chair of the American Farrier's Association Equine Research Committee (2000 / 2006). American Farrier's Association educator of the year 2005, past committee member AAEP Vet/Farrier relations. He is an internationally known author and researcher. Currently he is the director of the Equine Research Center Shandon, CA.

Veterinarians and farriers working together!

Michael Savoldi discusses various forces acting upon the equine foot over time and how these forces often result in pathology to the internal structures.  He demonstrates how pathology is reflected in external markers and how establishing the relationship of P3 to the ground surface through the trim can either direct the foot towards improved functionality and health or set up the foot for failure. Michael Savoldi’s work brings to light how the trim can be used as a therapeutic tool.