Summary

Lab sessions held on King Ranch for in-person participants will be recorded and made available to virtual participants within two weeks of the event conclusion.

Whether trotting across big pastures, working in the branding pen or performing in the arena, today’s equine athlete is a valuable ranch asset. This course is taught by nationally recognized equine professionals in the world’s largest outdoor laboratory and is a fantastic place to polish your horsemanship. Over two days board certified experts, practicing veterinarians, and professionals in disciplines spanning the equine industry will apply current science to the daily use, management, and care of horses.

Learning Objectives

• Identify issues related to reproduction, infertility, colic, obesity, and nutrition
• Discuss parasite control, vaccinations, and viral diseases of horses
• Apply hands-on learning through labs involving dentistry, laminitis, emergency care, nutrition, injections, and anatomy

Lead Instructors

Dr. Benjamin Espy, DVM, DACT • Board Certified Equine Reproduction
Dr. Bill Symm, DVM, DACVS-LA