27 May 2026 - 27 May 2026

Fundamentals of lameness, laminitis and farriery

Join us for a unique opportunity to practise nerve and joint blocks under the guidance of our leading experts.

Fundamentals of lameness, laminitis and farriery

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Course dates

27 May 2026 08:30 - 27 May 2026 17:30

The Horse Trust, Slade Lane, , HP27 0PP

Build your confidence in lameness, laminitis and farriery

This blended course combines online learning with a practical, in-person day to give new graduates and vets returning to practice a strong foundation in lameness assessment and management. You’ll gain hands-on experience with nerve and joint blocks, lameness investigations on live horses, and case discussions, all guided by experienced clinicians.

acute and chronic laminitis management, common lower limb diseases, and considerations for insurance and referral. During the practical day, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss, demonstrate, and apply these topics under expert supervision, learning when to refer cases for advanced diagnostics.

Why attend?

• Hands-on practical learning - perform nerve and joint blocks, and conduct lameness investigations on live horses.
• Expert guidance – approachable speakers with extensive clinical experience in lameness, farriery, and laminitis.
• Case-based discussions – explore real-world scenarios and learn to recognise when referral is required.
• Comprehensive online preparation – review theory on back and pelvis assessment, laminitis, and common diseases before the practical day.
• Confidence-building – develop foundational skills for lameness exams, acute and chronic laminitis management, and remedial farriery.

Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at new graduates and vets returning to practice who want to refresh or develop practical skills in lameness assessment, laminitis management, and farriery. Small group learning ensures you receive plenty of hands-on experience and individual guidance.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course you will:

• Have a basic approach to lameness, assessment of back and pelvis problems and remedial farriery.?
• Updated knowledge on acute and chronic laminitis.
• Be able to perform nerve and joint blocks of the lower limb.
• Refresh your knowledge on common diseases of the lower limb.

Our speakers

• Course Organiser: Dr Alison Fairburn BVSc DipECVDI-LA MRCVS
• Nicola Housby-Skeggs BVetMed CertAVP(ESO) MRCVS?
• Ceri Sherlock BVetMed MSc DipACVS DipECVDI MRCVS
• Edd Knowles MA VetMB MVetMed DipECEIM MRCVS RCVS (online content only)
• Evita Busschers DVM MVR FHEA DipACVS DipECVS DipAVCSMR MRCVS (online content only)

Course prices

• Member: £340
• Non member: £680

Terms and conditions

By registering for this course you agree to the following terms and conditions:

• All payments must be made in pound sterling. Your place on the course is not guaranteed until full payment has been made.
• Booked places can be transferred to another person free of charge if requested two weeks before the start of the course. If the transferee is not a BEVA member, they will be liable for the difference between the member and non-member rate. If a transfer is requested less than two weeks prior to the start date a 10% administration charge will apply.
• A full refund will be made, less a 10% administration charge, if cancellation is more than six weeks before the start of the course.
• A refund cannot be guaranteed if cancellation is less than six weeks before the start of the course. A full refund will be made if we are able to resell the place, less a 20% administration charge.
• In the unlikely event that we are required to cancel or postpone the course you can opt to receive a full refund or receive a CPD credit. The CPD credit is valid for one year from the date of issue and can be used on any BEVA CPD event.
• You must have appropriate liability and professional indemnity insurance to attend BEVA courses.
• You must bring appropriate safety wear (for example coveralls, hard hats and boots) to courses that involve practical sessions. When relevant an equipment list will be provided to you via your course page.
• Unless you actively specify otherwise, we may share your contact details with course organisers and sponsors.
• At the point of booking you self-certify that you are suitably qualified to attend the course and qualified to undertake the procedures being taught. If you are in training for such a qualification BEVA must be made aware of your training status at the time of booking.
• Photography and videography may take place during the event. All photographs may be used for marketing purposes by BEVA. Please inform the course organiser if you do not wish to be included in photography. All images become the property of BEVA.
• Whilst the course programme is correct at time of print, BEVA reserves the right to change details of the event without notice. All best endeavours will be made to present the programme as publicised however alterations may occasionally be necessary due to circumstances beyond our control.
• Where there is an online aspect to the course you will receive 12 months access to the course materials. Recordings of live aspects of the course will be made available as soon as possible after the live date.
• You are required to be a BEVA member at the time of the event to be eligible for a BEVA member price. If you do not have a current membership at the time of the event you will be charged the difference between the member and non-member rates.