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Back, Sacroiliac & Pelvic Problems of the Horse – A 2-Day Practical Course

Fri, 02 February, 2024 - Sat, 03 February, 2024 - 03:47 pm

Species

Equine

Contact Hours

14.5 Hours (RACE Accredited)

Early Booking Deadline

Wed, 13 December, 2023

Registration Deadline

Wed, 31 January, 2024

Language

English

Sponsors
Discipline

Diagnostic Imaging

Orthopaedics

Sports Medicine

Industry Partners

Global
North America

Veterinary Partners

Global
North America

The registration deadline has been extended as this course will definitely take place.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Conditions affecting the back, pelvis and sacroiliac region are common in the horse and can cause pain, poor performance and lameness. Over the past decade the axial skeleton has been extensively researched; this new knowledge combined with recently published retrospective studies have shed light on these previously poorly understood problems. This 2-day practical course is suitable for veterinarians from mixed and equine practice who are keen to update their knowledge on the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis and up-to-date therapy of back, pelvic and sacroiliac problems in the horse.

In the mornings the following topics will be covered in well-illustrated lectures and case presentations:

  • Clinical examination of the back
  • Anatomy & Imaging of the back
  • Diagnostic techniques for back conditions
  • Common conditions of the back
  • Less common conditions of the back
  • Saddle fit assessment
  • Sacroiliac disease – Pathophysiology & Diagnosis
  • Sacroiliac disease – Injections & Therapy
  • Clinical examination of the pelvis and hip
  • Imaging of the pelvis and hip
  • Soft tissue and muscle conditions of the pelvis
  • Bony problems affecting the pelvis and hip

Open and frank discussions are encouraged during the dedicated question times and the speakers will share their personal experiences (successes and failures) with attendees.

In the afternoonshours of practical sessions will give attendees the opportunity to put theory into practice on live horses and equine specimens and to ask questions in small groups (2 – 4 attendees / ultrasound machine), all under the supervision of specialists. The following practical sessions will be covered during the course:

  • Clinical examination of the back
  • Ultrasound of the back & Facet Joint injections
  • Saddle fit assessment
  • Clinical examination of the pelvis and hip
  • Ultrasound of the pelvis & hip
  • Sacroiliac injection techniques on specimens     

The course fee includes lunches at a restaurant, coffee/tea breaks, extensive electronic course notes and a certificate of attendance. On the evening of the first day all attendees are invited to attend the wine & cheese reception. Attendees can choose to only attend the lectures (= Lectures Only) on this course or can register for the entire course (= Lectures & Practical Sessions). Early course registration is recommended as there are only a limited number of places available.

Annette was educated in the UK, attending City University in London where she graduated with a Politics and Law Degree. After University she concentrated on her passion of horses and competed in Three Day Level Eventing in the UK and Intermediare II in dressage. During this time she qualified through the British Horse Society’s Examinations as an Instructor and Rider taking and passing her Intermediate Instructor exams. Annette taught Pony Club in the UK and was an examiner at the B Level. After immigrating to the USA to a job as an Associate Professor in the Wilson College Equestrian program, she taught Pedagogy and Biomechanics classes as well as the practical and theoretical study of backing the young horse and riding classes. Annette went on to establish her own saddlery company and Qualified with the Society of Master Saddlers as a Qualified Saddle Fitter. Since then she has been fitting and doing saddle research in conjunction with the Novel company. Novel assists by providing a Pliance Pressure System to use under saddles. Research is also conducted using high speed camera analysis done with the Quintic system. This research is used to assist in product development, problem solving and increased awareness of Pliance.

Matt grew up with horses in Reno, Nevada. When he was 12, he decided to become an equine veterinarian. He spent 11 summers working as a back-country guide at McGee Creek and Mammoth Lakes Pack Outfits, where he met his wife Tiffany (who is now a hospital technician at Steinbeck Equine). Matt enjoys the balance of time in the field seeing horses where they live, and the challenging lameness and diagnostic imaging cases he sees in the clinic.

  • 2015 Board certified in Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation with the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (ACVSMR)
  • 2001 joined Steinbeck Country Equine Clinic, Salinas, CA
  • 2000 University of Pennsylvania, New Bolton Center, Fellowship in Large Animal Ultrasound and Cardiology
  • 1999-2000 Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center, Internship in Diagnostic Imaging with ultrasound, radiology, nuclear scintigraphy (bone scans) and computed tomography (CT) modalities
  • 1997-1999 Mountain View Veterinary Hospital, Vancouver, WA, Ambulatory Veterinarian
  • 1996-1997 Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center, Internship
  • 1996 UC Davis, Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine
  • 1992 Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, BS Animal Science

Dr. Wade Tenney completed his veterinary studies at Colorado State University. He then went on to do an equine private practice internship at Littleton Equine Medical Center where he stayed on for an additional two years as an associate veterinarian. He then joined B.W. Furlong and Associates in Oldwick, New Jersey where he practiced as an ambulatory/clinic veterinarian with a strong focus on reproduction and nuclear scintigraphy. In 2005, Dr. Tenney completed a 1 year fellowship in Large Animal Ultrasound with Dr. Mary Beth Whitcomb and Dr. Betsy Vaughan at the University of California, Davis. Following his fellowship, Dr. Tenney joined Steinbeck Country Equine Clinic on California’s beautiful central coast. During this time he worked as a general practitioner with a strong focus on sports medicine and ultrasound. He also provided care to clients at the HITS Thermal Horse Show during the winter months. In April of 2013, Dr. Tenney joined the Large Animal Ultrasound Department at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. At the Hospital for Large Animals, Dr. Tenney works closely with the Sports Medicine, Internal Medicine and General Surgery services, providing diagnostic ultrasound services to horses throughout the Northeast. Dr. Tenney also spends the winter months at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida providing ultrasound consultations for performance horses in south Florida.

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Venue

Chino Valley Equine Hospital , 2945 English Place, Chino Hills, CA 91709

CONTACT DETAILS FOR CLINIC

Phone: 909-628-5545

Website: www.chinovalleyequine.com

Email: admin@chinovalleyequine.com​

 

DIRECTIONS

LAX AIRPORT:

Get on I-105 E from S Sepulveda Blvd: 3 min (1.6 mi)

Continue on I-105 E. Take I-605 N and CA-60 E to Chino Ave in San Bernardino County

Take exit 11Afrom CA-71 S: 51 min (46.0 mi)

Take Peyton Dr to English Pl in Chino Hills

 

NEARBY AIRPORTS

International airports

13 miles: Ontario International Airport- Ontario, CA

35 miles: John Wayne International Airport - Santa Ana, CA

51 miles: Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, CA

 

Domestic airports

43 miles: Long Beach Airport, Long Beach, CA

45 miles: Hollywood Burbank Airport, Burbank, CA

 

NEARBY HOTELS

Hampton Inn & Suites Chino Hills 

3150 Chino Ave.

Chino Hills, CA 91709 

Tel: +1-909-591-2474 

www.hamptoninn3.hilton.com

 

3.2 miles

$169

Motel 6 Los Angeles-Pomona 

2470 S. Garey Ave.

Pomona, CA 91766 

Tel: +1-909-591-1871 

www.motel6.com

 

3.3 miles

$92

Extended Stay America-Chino Valley 

4325 Corporate Center Ave.

Chino, CA 91710 

Tel: +1-909-597-8675 

www.extendedstayamerica.com

 

3.4 miles

$93

Ayres Hotel Chino Hills 

4785 Chino Hills Pkwy.

Chino Hills, CA 91709 

Tel: +1-909-631-2922 

www.ayreshotels.com

 

 3.7 miles

$115

(if mentioned that you are with Chino Valley Equine Hospital)

La Quinta Pomona 

3200 W. Temple Ave.

Pomona, CA 91768 

Tel: +1-909-598-0073 

www.laquintapomona.com

 

7.2 miles

$123

DoubleTree by Hilton Pomona 

3101 W. Temple Ave.

Pomona, CA 91768 

Tel: +1-909-594-0600 

www.doubletree3.hilton.com

 

7.3 miles

$138

Qualified Vet

Lectures & Practical Sessions

USD 1290.00

Lectures Only

USD 660.00

2nd vet, same clinic

Lectures & Practical Sessions

USD 1225.00

Lectures Only

USD 630.00

Vet & Vet. Nurse / Vet. Technician

Lectures & Practical Sessions

USD 2190.00

Lectures Only

USD 1750.00

Intern/Resident/PhD (Requires proof of status)

Lectures Only

USD 330.00

Veterinary Student (Requires proof of status)

Lectures Only

USD 130.00

If the options you are looking for are unavailable, please contact us.

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