Focus on the Equine Spine
Focus on the Equine Spine offers international post-academic courses for equine veterinarians and licensed equine physiotherapists interested in the pathology, diagnostics, therapy and rehabilitation of spinal-related disorders and dysfunction in horses.
Recent advances in spinal research, diagnostic methods, and imaging techniques have increased awareness of the prevalence and clinical significance of previously underappreciated or undiagnosed spinal and sacroiliac disorders in horses.
Detailed spinal-pelvic examination, manual therapy with a focus on chiropractic techniques and specific rehabilitation programs provide an increased opportunity for effective management of neck, back and sacroiliac problems in horses.
“Look well to the spine for the cause of disease”– Hippocrates
About us
Focus on the Equine Spine was established with the ambition to offer equine veterinarians and physiotherapists a high-quality, clinically-oriented, evidence-based post-graduate education in all aspects of the diagnosis and management of neuromusculoskeletal issues in the equine spine and pelvis.
Program outline
The organization offers a Base and an Advanced Course, both consisting of three 3-day modules, 5 extra-modular practical trainings, a theory and a practical exam.
Events
A next Base Course will be starting in September 2026. Updated information will be available by January 1st 2026; registration is open.
In 2026 we will be:
- finalizing digital availability to all FES theory and practice material for FES graduates 2025 – 2025
- organizing 4 live case-based meetings for FES Base and Advanced Course graduates
- developing stuctural quality education on dryneedling and medical taping for veterinarians, equine physiotherapists and FES participants/graduates
- continue developing international expansion of the FES program.