22 Oct 2026 - 23 Oct 2026

BEVA Approved: An introduction to equine chronic pain

Explore the complexities and challenges of the equine chronic pain patient through a series of lectures, practical and workshop sessions.

BEVA approved: An introduction to equine chronic p

Course dates

22 Oct 2026 09:00 - 23 Oct 2026 17:00

Blue Cross Rolleston, Dovecliff Road, , Burton-on-Trent,DE13 9AU

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About this course

This two-day course will explore the complexities and challenges of the equine chronic pain patient through a series of lectures, practical and workshop sessions. We will critically evaluate available models and tools for understanding and assessing pain in our patients, for example breaking pain down into sensory, emotional, cognitive and motor components to better understand the impact of chronic pain on the horse and using pain scoring systems to monitor response to treatment. We will consider the ethical and welfare implications of chronic pain to improve treatment plans, owner communication and decision making based on quality of life. Delegates will be equipped with practical tools to evaluate, manage, and monitor chronic pain to provide the highest quality of care for their patients.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course you will be able to...

• Understand the physiological and behavioural manifestations of chronic pain in the horse
• Understand the ethical and welfare implications of chronic pain in the horse
• Develop skills for the evaluation, management and monitoring of chronic pain in the horse

Our speakers

• Dr Ruth Morgan CertAVP(EM) VetMB MA DipECEIM PhD FRCVS
• Dr Roxane Kirton BVMS MSc MRCVS




Course prices

• Vet member: £750
• Non member: £1000



Terms and conditions

This course is on our programme because it's a great learning opportunity, but BEVA doesn't run it. For registration, payments or terms and conditions, please get in touch with the event organiser directly via the booking link.