Course dates
30 Oct 2025 09:00 - 31 Oct 2025 17:00
Blue Cross Equine Rehoming Centre, Shilton Road, OX18 4PF
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About this course
This two-day course will explore the complexities and challenges of the equine chronic pain patient through a series of lectures, practicals and workshop sessions.
We will critically evaluate available models and tools for understanding and assessing pain in our patients, for example breaking pain down into sensory, emotional, cognitive and motor components to better understand the impact of chronic pain on the horse and using pain scoring systems to monitor response to treatment. We will consider the ethical and welfare implications of chronic pain to improve treatment plans, owner communication and decision making based on quality of life.
Delegates will be equipped with practical tools to evaluate, manage, and monitor chronic pain to provide the highest quality of care for their patients.
Please bring sensible footwear and clothing for working with horses in an outdoor setting. We would advise wearing a hard hat for the practical sessions for your own safety.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course you will...
- understand the physiological and behavioural manifestations of chronic pain in the horse
- understand the ethical and welfare implications of chronic pain in the horse
- have developed skills for the evaluation, management and monitoring of chronic pain in the horse
What is a BEVA Approved course?
By attending courses with the BEVA Approved stamp you can be sure that you will be undertaking CPD of the highest quality.
All BEVA Approved courses are reviewed and approved by the BEVA Education Committee. The committee confirm the course meets BEVA's high CPD standards and that the course will be highly beneficial to equine veterinary professionals who attend.
Please be aware, BEVA do not take bookings for BEVA Approved Courses and all enquiries should be made directly with the organiser.
Course speakers
- Dr Roxane Kirton BVMS MSc (Clinical Animal Behaviour) MRCVS
- Dr Ruth Morgan MA VetMB Dipl.ECEIM MRCVS
Course prices
- Vet member: £750
- Non member: £1,000
- Nurse member: £450
- Student member: £450
You will need to book this course through our BEVA Approved partner, simply hit the 'Email to book' button at the top of the page to book your place.
Terms and conditions
Please check the events terms and conditions with the company organising this event.