Caring for the Equine Athlete: Best Veterinary Practices

Caring for the Equine Athlete: Best Veterinary Practices


Equine athletes have special needs. Whether a horse competes in racing, eventing or other performance activities, they are subject to sports injuries, just as humans are. These injuries can be devastating if not treated properly by a veterinarian trained in managing the health of sporting horses. Dr. Ali Morton, an equine surgeon and sports medicine specialist, will discuss how veterinarians create treatment plans and rehabilitation programs to help these horses recover from injury, as well as strategies for injury prevention.

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