UNDERSTANDING AND ASSESSING EQUINE PAIN
Saturday 23 November
Rolleston, Staffordshire, UK
One-day workshop of lectures and practical demonstrations with equine behaviour consultant Justine Harrison, veterinary behaviourist Roxane Kirton and veterinary physiotherapist Holly Gallacher.
Can you recognise when a horse is in pain?
If a horse has a major injury it is easy to see signs of discomfort immediately – most riders and owners can identify a lame horse. However, it is much harder to tell if a horse is experiencing chronic, or low-level pain. Recognising when a horse is suffering is vital for their health, welfare and quality of life. Pain is one of the most common causes of behavioural problems and pain-related behaviours are often misinterpreted or dismissed as ‘bad behaviour’.
This one-day workshop will give you a practical understanding of equine pain. Veterinary behaviourist Roxane Kirton, equine behaviour consultant Justine Harrison and veterinary physiotherapist Holly Gallacher will look at various aspects of equine pain via lectures at Rolleston Scout HQ and practical demonstrations with horses based at Blue Cross, Rolleston.
The workshop is designed for all equine professionals, horse owners and caretakers who want to learn how to recognise and assess pain in the horse using evidence-based information and techniques.
Key Learning Objectives
Recognise and assess the more subtle signs of pain and discomfort.
Understand the various factors that contribute to a pain assessment including behaviour, posture and movement.
Understand the limitations of pain assessment and why it isn’t always simple to identify and treat.
Learn how pain is related to unwanted or problem behaviours.
Recognise the warning signs that can cause a horse to react adversely to handling or veterinary care.
Understand the differing roles and responsibilities of physiotherapists, behaviourists and vets and the importance of a team approach for complex cases.
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Information
The workshop will start at 9am and finish at 4.30pm.
The ticket price includes refreshments and a buffet lunch.
Locations: Rolleston Scout HQ and Blue Cross, Rolleston.
Approved for CPD/CE by Karen Pryor Academy (KPA), British Horse Society (BHS) and International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC).
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
All tickets must be purchased online in advance - no tickets will available at the venue.
Confirmation of your ticket purchase will be sent to your entered email address.
Further information about the event will be sent to your entered email address.
No refunds will be available within 48 hours of the event start time.
The organisers reserve the right to amend any aspect of this event or to cancel this event at any time.
All monies will be returned in full in the event of cancellation.
ON-DEMAND LECTURE
HOW CHRONIC PAIN AFFECTS HORSE BEHAVIOUR
Roxane Kirton
£19 | 1 HOUR
Can you recognise the subtle signs of chronic pain in horses?