29 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2026

Equine upper limb: elbow and shoulder

A focus, BEVA-first course giving you the skills to confidently and manage the most challenging upper-limb lameness cases

Equine upper limb - course programme

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Course dates

29 Jun 2026 08:30 - 29 Jun 2026 17:15

Pool House Equine Hospital, Crown Inn Farm, Fradley, WS13 8RD

We're just putting the finishing touches to this course. To be the first to find out when more information is available, please complete our register interest form.

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Unlock the upper limb with a focus on the elbow and shoulder

For the first time ever we’re hosting a course entirely dedicated to focusing on the equine elbow and shoulder – too often overlooked, but notoriously tricky areas to diagnose. We’ll refresh your anatomy knowledge, provide guidance for imaging, discuss real cases and give you the chance to get hands-on in practical sessions to deepen your understanding of these complex joints.

Our speaker panel is comprised of experts in equine sports medicine, rehabilitation and surgery who will bring not only their extensive knowledge but also demonstrate the importance of a holistic, team-based approach to cases. From fractures and neurological conditions to OCD and SCL, you’ll explore a wide range of clinical scenarios giving you the confidence to approach both routine and emergency presentations.

Who is this course for?

We recommend this course to:

• Equine vets wanting to expand their diagnostic and practical skills in the challenging area of the upper limb.
• Those seeking a deeper understanding of upper-limb anatomy, imaging and case management.
• Anyone wanting to strengthen their approach to complex or ambiguous lameness cases.

Why attend?

• A BEVA first, we’ve never run a course focusing solely on the elbow and shoulder before.
• Refresh your anatomy knowledge and learn new diagnostic and imaging approaches tailored to these tricky joints.
• Small-group, hands-on practicals that will provide you with new skills and clinical knowledge.
• Real-world discussions including rare and complex presentations.
• Presented by a holistic, multidisciplinary team reflecting how lameness can truly be approached in practice.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course you will...

• Be confident in elbow and shoulder anatomy
• Be able to stabilise potential fractures
• Be able to formulate and carry out a diagnostic plan for a chronic or acute shoulder or elbow lameness
• Be able to interpret the findings and come up with treatment options
• Undated knowledge of soft tissue and orthopaedic injury and disease of the elbow and shoulder joint.
• Understand the role of rehabilitation in management of disease and how it could be applied to the elbow and shoulder

Our speakers

• Course organiser: Marco Marcatili CertAVP DipECVS MRCVS
• Course organiser: Federica Cantatore CertAVP(EL) DipACVSMR MRCVS
• Jennifer Kerley BVSc MRCVS AdvCertVPhys CertClinEd
• David Rutherford BVM&S CertES(Orth) DipECVS MRCVS

Course prices

• Member: £TBC
• Non member: £TBC

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.