Marcus Head BVetMed MRCVS

Rossdale and Ptnrs., Newmarket, Suffolk

Sven Kold Dr Med Vet PhD MRCVS

B and W Equine Group, Gloucestershire

Graham Munroe BVSc PhD Cert EO DESM Dip ECVS FRCVS

Flanders Vet Services, Berwickshire, Scotland

Scott Pirie BVM&S PhD Cert EP Cert EM Dip ECEIM MRCVS

Edinburgh Veterinary School

Lesley Young BVSc PhD Dip ECEIM DVC DVA MRCVS

Newmarket, Suffolk

A failure to perform or a loss of performance is a very common presenting problem for the equine clinician in any sort of equine practice. Many cases are purely unrealistic expectations of the trainer, rider or owner but there are a whole variety of causes, some of which can occur together within an individual case. The key to these cases is a structured and methodical approach focused on achieving a definitive diagnosis. The main causes lie in the musculoskeletal, respiratory and cardiovascular systems and the course will focus on these areas using a mixture of highly illustrated lectures, and case-based and open discussions. It will focus on those areas that can be addressed effectively and economically. The day is intended to be relaxed, informal and very interactive with plenty of discussion time available. All the tutors have a wealth of practical knowledge gained from working in busy equine practice and referral clinics.

Specific areas to be covered include:

• Approach to the poorly performing horse

• Cardiovascular problems

• Orthopaedic problems in the sport and race horse

• Respiratory problems in the poor performance horse

Course Format

One day workshop course using highly illustrated lectures, case based and open discussion groups.

Level

Suitable for all mixed and equine clinicians looking to improve their knowledge of how to deal with cases in the horse and pony that have failed to perform or had a decrease in performance. The course will be structured to highlight the importance of a structured approach to this complicated presenting problem and emphasise the main causes of it.