Overview
This course provides an in-depth study of anatomy, biomechanics, and neuromuscular control in performance horses. The information in this course adds to the veterinarian’s knowledge base to enhance lameness and performance evaluation and treatment of equine patients.
Upon completion of the class, students will be able to:
- Evaluate biomechanics of performance horses
- Localize the root cause of performance deficits based on an in-depth knowledge of anatomy, neurology, and function
- Select appropriate rehabilitation tools for each case
Courses that build on Performance Horse Medicine
Performance Horse Medicine
Taught in English
For veterinarians and veterinary students only
37 RACE approved CE hours
Curriculum
Performance Horse Medicine
Muscle Basics, Architecture, Length, and Balance
3h
Tendon Architecture and Pathology
1h
Tendon Injury, Healing, Treatment, and Rehab
2h
Bone Basics, Growth, and Repair
2h
Joint Architecture and Pathology
1h
Fascia Anatomy
1h
Fascia and Pathology
1h
Densification and Trigger Points
90m
Anatomy - Neck and Thoracic Limb I & II
2h
Anatomy - Trunk and Hindquarters I & II
2h
Myofascial Lines I & II
1h
Proprioceptors
1h
Sympathetics
1h
Posture and Balance
1h
Normal Gait and Habitual Gait Patterns
2h
Biomechanics
1h
Pain I & II
2h
Neck in Motion
1h
Cervical Function and Pathology
1h
Back in Motion
1h
Thoracolumbar Pathology
1h
Business I & II
2h
Limbs in Motion I & II
2h
Locomotion
1h
Intro to Rehabilitation
1h
Intro to Equine Veterinary Medical Manipulation
1h
Intro to Acupuncture
1h
Instructors
Carla Pasteur
DVM, MSTCVM, CVA, CVTP, CVMMP, CVSMT, CERP
Dr. Pasteur grew up showing horses in many disciplines, including reining, saddleseat, dressage and pleasure. She graduated in 1991 from the University of Wisconsin and opened an equine exclusive clinic in Green Bay. The practice grew to cover five counties, with emphases on reproduction and lameness. She received her acupuncture training from IVAS in 1997, sold her conventional practice and began an equine alternative practice. She has been a Chi instructor since 2005 and has lectured internationally. Her current practice encompasses TCVM, veterinary medical manipulation and osteopathy, focusing on sport and performance horses.