Programme

The connection to purpose in veterinary medicine can feel both powerful and, at times, heavy—especially as the realities of equine practice take shape over time. This interactive workshop moves beyond reflection and into action, helping you reconnect with the meaning behind your work in a way that feels real, relevant, and immediately usable. Grounded in positive psychology and the science of human flourishing, delegates will engage in guided exercises to identify core values, explore unique strengths, and uncover what makes their work meaningful. Rather than simply discussing these concepts, participants will experience them—working through strategies such as recognizing meaningful moments, applying strengths in real time, and using job crafting to better align daily tasks with what matters most. Expect to leave feeling re-energized, refocused, and equipped with practical tools to sustain motivation, navigate challenges, and build a fulfilling and resilient career in equine veterinary medicine.

8:30 What is the business case for EVNs in frontline equine practice? Cassie Woods 8:50 What's the future of equine veterinary businesses post CMA? Vicky Jux 9:10 How do the finances of first opinion equine practice work? Chris Tufnell 9:30 Can equine practices learn from farm practice buisness models? Paul Horwood 9:50 Discussion

8:30 The role of neutrophil activation and ECM disorganisation in EOTRH Alex Monks 8:42 Pressures for snaffle and bitless bridles Russell MacKechnie-Guire 8:54 Walking in-hand, on a treadmill and long reining Vicki Walker 9:06 Symmetry trotting over poles Vicki Walker 9:18 Hospital-based dystocia management Victoria Colgate 9:30 Congenital DOD incidence Rebecca Mouncey 9:42 Mare BCS and offspring DOD Rebecca Mouncey

8:35 Achieving closure - tips for closing acute wounds Dylan Gorvy 8:55 Wound creams and potions, which one and when? Russell Parker 9:10 Tips for closing chronic wounds Dylan Gorvy 9:30 My worst case ever - case presentations by all speakers 9:50 Discussion

8:35 PPID: what's different about the donkey? Alex Thiemann 8:55 GI parasites: what's different about the donkey? Karen Rickards 9:10 Care of the hospitalised donkey Marie Rippingale 9:30 Objective pain assessment in the donkey Karen Rickards 9:50 Discussion

8:45 Qualitative and social Tamzin Furtado 9:05 Medicine Nicola Menzies-Gow 9:25 Sports medicine and orthopaedics Andrew Fiske-Jackson 9:45 Surgery Ceri Sherlock