Recognising Lameness in Horses
Understand Horses presents a webinar with veterinary behaviourist Roxane Kirton and veterinary physiotherapist Holly Gallacher on how to identify the less obvious behavioural and bio-mechanical signs of lameness.
A link to the recording of this webinar will be shared to registered users the day after the live event. The recording will be available for 3 days.
TUESDAY 4TH FEBRUARY 2024 | 7PM GMT
£15 | 1.5 HOURS
PresenterS
Roxane Kirton & Holly Gallacher
HOST
Justine Harrison
RECOGNISING LAMENESS IN HORSES
How good are you at recognising lameness in horses?
Research indicates that many horse owners, riders, and equine professionals often struggle to recognise lameness in horses. Problematic or unwanted behaviours that occur as a result of pain or discomfort are frequently misattributed to the horse simply being “naughty.”
It can be easy to identify If a horse is hobbling or dragging their feet, but less obvious signs of lameness or low-level pain are often overlooked. Recognising these subtle indicators is crucial for early intervention and effective care.
In this webinar, veterinary behaviourist Roxane Kirton and veterinary physiotherapist Holly Gallacher will explore how to identify the less obvious behavioural and bio-mechanical signs of lameness. They will provide practical tips to help you detect early signs of discomfort, allowing for prompt treatment, reduced costs, and shorter recovery times for your horse.
Webinar content includes:
How lameness affects a horse’s daily routines and time budgets
Changes to trained behaviours caused by discomfort
The emergence of unwanted or problematic behaviours
Detecting physical signs of lameness
How to do a basic lameness exam
The long term physical effects of lameness on the rest of the horse’s body
This webinar is aimed at horse owners/carers, students and equestrian professionals.
After the presentation, Roxane and Holly will answer questions.
MEET THE PRESENTERS
ROXANE KIRTON
Roxane Kirton BVMS MSc MRCVS is an equine vet who graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2005. She has spent most of her career working in the equine charity sector and it was the challenges of working with horses and ponies with histories of cruelty and neglect that started Roxane’s interest in equine behaviour. This led to her obtaining a MSc in Clinical Animal Behaviour with Distinction from the University of Lincoln in 2020. Her MSc research project was investigating the welfare impact of different grazing systems on outdoor living ponies. Roxane has a particular professional interest in the relationship between unwanted behaviours and physical health. In addition to continuing to work in the charity sector to improve the welfare of horses, Roxane also offers private behaviour and acupuncture consultations.
On-Demand Course:
HOW CHRONIC PAIN AFFECTS BEHAVIOUR
Archived Webinar:
HOLLY GALLACHER
Holly Gallacher is an Equine Veterinary Physiotherapist, registered with the National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists (NAVP). Holly received a BSc (Hons) in Equine Science, followed by a PgDip in Veterinary Physiotherapy from Harper Adams University in 2016. She has been around horses since the age of four and owned her lovely mare Roxy (above) for over 15 years. Professionally she enjoys working both in the field with her own private clients as well as being a university lecturer and teaching the next generation. Holly is passionate about improving horse welfare and has a particular interest in the link between pain and behaviour in equines.
MEET THE HOST
JUSTINE HARRISON
Justine is the founder of Understand Horses and has been practicing as a horse behaviour consultant since 2007. She is a Certified Equine Behaviour Consultant with the IAABC, the organisation’s UK Co-Chair and a member of the Application Review Committee. She is also a registered Accredited Animal Behaviourist with the Animal Behaviour & Training Council. Justine is a visiting lecturer on the BSc (Hons) Equine Behavioural Science degree at ARU Writtle (formerly Writtle University College) and also acts as an expert consultant in court cases involving equine behaviour. She holds lectures and workshops around the UK and regularly contributes to a wide variety of international publications – either writing articles, commenting or answering specific questions about horse behaviour and training.
On-Demand Courses:
UNDERSTAND EQUINE BODY LANGUAGE
Instructor-Led Course:
LIVE WEBINAR
A link to the recording of this webinar will be shared to registered users the day after the live event. The recording will be available for 3 days.
ARCHIVED RECORDING
A separate archived version will be available for sale afterwards. Archived webinars are available to purchase on-demand at any time and view for up to 60 days