Edward A. Cigany
Hospital Podiatrist

Edward Cigany has practiced general farrier work on all types of horses from all disciplines for over 20 years. He graduated from Western’s School of Horse shoeing. Ed has developed a special interest in therapeutic shoeing. Over the past several years he has spent a great deal of time continuing his education at The Annual Bluegrass Laminitis Symposium hosted by Dr. Ric Redden, The Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot Conference, The Midwest Veterinary Conference, The North American Veterinary Conference, The International Hoof care Summit as well as The American Farrier Conventions and The Annual Farrier Conference at Cornell University.

He first started working with The Equine Specialty Hospital in 1999. Over the years he has developed a close working relationship with Dr. William Jackson and Dr. Cynthia Jackson. In 2004 the Equine Specialty Hospital built a Podiatry Center. At this time Ed gave up his general practice, including Lake Erie College Equestrian Center, to limit his practice to referral cases only that require special therapeutic podiatry work. The new podiatry center allows him to work closely with the specialists at the Equine Specialty Hospital to formulate a treatment plan for the care of your horse using the latest technologies such as digital radiography, ultrasound and CT scanner. Pain control and sedation are a critical part of your horse’s treatment plan. These areas can be quickly and appropriately addressed in a hospital setting.

Ed has a special interest in the care of laminitic horses at all stages, and enjoys working on these and other challenging cases. He accepts referrals from local veterinarians as well as farriers and trainers.