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Course dates
07 Apr 2026 08:45 - 07 Apr 2026 18:00
Hartpury College, Hartpury House, , GL19 3BE
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Confidently tackle every stage of a Pre-Purchase Examination
Are you starting to carry out PPEs and want to strengthen your skills, confidence, and communication with clients? This highly practical CPD day will give you the essential tools to perform thorough five-stage vettings, recognise common pitfalls, and make informed recommendations on suitability for purchase.
With input from experienced equine clinicians and the Veterinary Defence Society (VDS), this course combines lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on sessions with real horses. You’ll come away with practical experience and expert guidance you can immediately apply in practice.
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for equine vets with at least 2 years in practice who are beginning to take on Pre-Purchase Examinations and want to build confidence and consistency in their approach.
It's ideal if you...
- Are performing or about to start performing PPEs.
- Want practical, hands-on experience in assessing horses at all stages of a vetting.
- Would like expert input on communicating tricky findings to clients.
- Are keen to understand the medico-legal considerations around PPEs.
With its small group format and approachable, experienced speakers, the course is perfect for vets who want to sharpen their skills and gain reassurance in tackling one of the most important and high-pressure parts of equine practice.
Why attend?
- Master the 5 stages of a PPE with practical sessions on conformation, lameness, cardiac, respiratory and ophthalmic examination.
- Avoid common pitfalls and learn how to approach difficult or borderline findings.
- Discuss real-world cases exploring tricky situations with approachable, experienced speakers who regularly perform PPEs.
- Get VDS input to gain insight into communication, client expectations, and medico-legal considerations.
- Hands-on learning to build confidence in examining, interpreting findings, and delivering clear advice.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course you will...
- Be able to confidently perform a five-stage vetting
- Be able to recognise and interpret cardiac, respiratory, and ophthalmic abnormalities
- Be able to assess gait abnormalities
- Understand the pitfalls of Pre-Purchase Examination.
- Be able to recognise and communicate contentious findings
Our speakers
- Course Organiser: Ian Camm BVSc CertEP MRCVS
- Tim Brazil BVSc CertEM(intMed) PhD DipECEIM MRCVS
- Mark Georgetti BVSc, Cert ES(Soft Tissue) MRCVS
- Lucy Grieve MA, VetMB, MRCVS
Course prices
- Vet member: £450
- Non member: £900
Course sponsor
This course is kindly sponsored by
Terms and conditions
By registering for this course you agree to the following terms and conditions:
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All payments must be made in pound sterling. Your place on the course is not guaranteed until full payment has been made.
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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.
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A full refund will be made, less a 10% administration charge, if cancellation is more than six weeks before the start of the course.
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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.
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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.
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You must have appropriate liability and professional indemnity insurance to attend BEVA courses.
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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.
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Unless you actively specify otherwise, we may share your contact details with course organisers and sponsors.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.