Equine Rehabilitation and Performance Medicine Certification Track

This course offers hands-on and didactic instruction in the early diagnosis of performance deficits, how to correct them, and rehabilitation after injury

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Program Overview

A good veterinarian is able to diagnose the source of the lameness and get the horse back to competition quickly; a great veterinarian is able to see variations in gait and performance before they lead to lameness and correct them as well as rehabilitate the horse after injury.

In this 80 CE hour program (Approved by RACE), we will explore how the equine athlete functions. Beginning with the powerful way the muscles, bones, and tendons work together for high-level performance we will go on to develop skills to spot small performance deficits and learn ways to correct them, and then we will investigate the etiology of injury, the process of healing, the use of rehabilitation tools and case management.

The knowledge and skill gained in this program can be used in general equine practice, high-level sports medicine practice, and rehabilitation facilities. Our goal is to give you the tools to get your patients to their best possible performance.

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Major Topics

This program is intended for veterinarians with little to no background in equine rehabilitation. The major topics in this course are:

  • Muscle, tendon, and joint physiology
  • Developing strong tissues to avoid injury
  • Mechanism of action of rehabilitation therapies
  • Cardiac and muscle issues for the performance horse
  • Creating high-level performance programs
  • The impact of environment on performance
  • Hoof structures and balance
  • Shoeing methods and corrections

Equine Rehabilitation and Performance Medicine Certification Track

Taught in English

For veterinarians and veterinary student only

Pending RACE-approved CE hours

Curriculum

Certification

Students of the Certified Veterinary Rehabilitation and Performance Medicine program are eligible for the Certified Equine Rehabilitation and Performance Veterinarian (CERPV) certification, endorsed by Chi.

The certification requirements are:

  • Complete all sessions of the program.
  • Pass Final Written Exam with a score above 75%.

Please note that Chi cannot issue any certification to veterinary students until their DVM or equivalent has been obtained.

Instructors

Dr. Elizabeth Yorke graduated from the Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 2007. Dr. Yorke is board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. She spent five years as an associate professor of large animal surgery at Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine in Alabama prior to moving to Florida in 2020. During that time, she pursued her certification in equine medical manipulation and acupuncture through Chi University. She offers EMM clinical services at Chi Animal Hospital and is an instructor for the MSIVM-E program.

Enrollment Options

Semester

2026

Schedule & Tuition

Access to all sessions will end at the conclusion of the final session.

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Session 2

Payment Information

A $200.00 non-refundable course deposit is charged upon enrollment to reserve your seat.

Payment is due 60 days before the start date of each session, course, or event.

Add-ons

Printed Binders

$50.00 / on-site

Discounts

Prior Performance Horse Medicine Student Discount

-$375.00 / course

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