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, Pathology, Healing, Treatment, Rehabilitation and Injury
3h
Bone - Basics, Growth and Repair
2h
Joint - Architecture and Pathology
1h
Fascia - Anatomy and Pathology
2h
Densification and Trigger Points
1h
Anatomy - Neck, Thoracic Limb, Trunk and Hindquarters I - II
4h
Myofascial Lines
1h
Proprioceptors
1h
Sympathetics
1h
Posture and Balance
1h
Normal Gait
1h
Habitual Gait Patterns
1h
Biomechanics
1h
Pain I - II
2h
Neck in Motion
1h
Cervical Function and Pathology
1h
Back in Motion
1h
Thoracolumbar Pathology
1h
Branding and Marketing for Modern Equine Practice
1h
Social Media for Equine Practitioner
1h
Limbs in Motion I - II
2h
Locomotion
1h
Introduction to Equine Rehab
1h
Introduction to Equine Veterinary Medical Manipulation
1h
Introduction 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.