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  HORSE OWNERS VETERINARY PRACTICAL COURSE 

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At last - here is a practical course designed for all horse owners to increase their medical knowledge & learn  practical skills to monitor the health of their own horse. All horse owners should have these basic skills, which are easily learnt and can be used on a daily basis at home, while riding or in competition.

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Only by increasing their understanding of the healthy horse & learning how to measure normal metabolic parameters, recognise normal anatomy and understand normal behaviour, will the horse owner then be able to observe & recognize abnormalities. Additionally, the owner will learn a wealth of skills to manage and treat their horses when required.

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With such knowledge, the horse owner than has a solid grounding & knowledge bank on which to refer to on a daily basis when they interact with their horse whether on the ground or whilst riding.

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Course Content - Theory followed by Practical Exercises.

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1: Perform Full Physical Clinical Examination

• Normal Metabolic Parameters - Cardiac; Respiratory; Gut; Temperature; Membranes; Hydration; Sight

• Abnormal Metabolic Parameters - exercises to measure abnormal parameters

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2: Anatomy Review

• Theoretical Review of Normal Anatomy - Musculoskeletal System; Nervous System

• Abnormal Parameters - Practical Musculoskeletal Assessment; Lameness Exam

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3: Injuries & Wounds

• Stages of Wound Healing & Wound Assessment

• Injury & Wound Management Techniques including Therapeutic Laser & Ultrasound Therapy

• Bandaging

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4. Common Clinical Conditions

• Recognition of common illness; Initial Action Plans

• Common Medications & Applications