Each session will start with a power point presentation
involving many visual aids - pictures, videos and discussion…
We will then move out to the treatment room where some horses will
be waiting… It is here that the 'hands on' practical/ workshop
will begin…
A :- How to deal with common injuries
B :- Wounds and wound management - What's serious, what's not and
how to tell the difference!
C :- Bandaging, tourniquets, splinting and poulticing.
A :- Vetting your horse and common problems
Decision time will be a lot less challenging in future
B :- Conformation - what to forgive and what to avoid!
C :- Some common conditions seen at the 'vettings'
eg. Lameness
Sarcoids
Wobblers
Stringhalt
Wind problems - roaring, whistling
A :- Case histories
A fun and lively topic where we present case histories
This visual topic serves to engage you through video scenarios
You will be encouraged for your input on each case.
A fun and valuable way to learn
B :- Aging horses
A :- Recognising the sick horse
How to take temperature, look at and interpret colour of gums,
take heart rate, pulse ,respiratory rate etc.
Determine if your horse is dehydrated
B :- Injections and handling syringes and needles
C :- What to do when waiting for a vet in an emergency
