An introduction to race day and competition duty
A horse collapses mid race – what do I do? For many veterinarians the notion of race day or competition duty is daunting. Be better prepared to manage these scenarios by learning the obligations, protocol and skills required for equine events. Whether you are a general practitioner who officiates at the odd local show or an equine veterinarian in a practice covering multiple race days, this course will provide you with the tools you need to be successful in this role.
The online course will cover a typical race/competition day agenda, common injuries, medical conditions, emergency situations and media management. Become better equipped to manage equine events and apply your new skills to everyday practice. With support from passionate tutors and guidance for a day of shadowing at a racecourse, this is the perfect opportunity to expand your equine service offerings and become more comfortable managing emergency incidents at the track, events, and in the field.
Description
Dates
10 July - 4 August 2023
Format
This four-week online course is tutor-led and features recorded presentations, notes, interactive activities and a discussion forum. Live online tutorials will also be available for participants to to engage further with the tutors.
Topics
- The role of the veterinarian at races & equestrian events
- Race day considerations
- Commonly encountered injuries
- Commonly encountered medical conditions
- Conditions particular to other disciplines
- Media and public relations
- NZTR regulations
- Drug withholding times
Learning objectives
- Manage the role and responsibilities required of a competition veterinarian.
- Recognise the commonly encountered competition injuries and medical conditions and be prepared to treat them.
- Devise techniques to make effective decisions under stressful circumstances.
- Recognise potential media situations and mitigate potential outcomes.
Learning outcomes
- Become more comfortable managing emergency incidents at the track, events, and in the field.
- Apply your new skills to everyday practice and improve outcomes for your patients
- Expand your equine service offerings.
Róisín McQuillan MVB BAgrSc
Róisín graduated from University College Dublin, Ireland in 2004. Following two years mixed practice in southern Ireland and a year in equine practice in Australia she settled in Matamata and has been in equine practice there since 2008. Predominantly an ambulatory veterinarian, she has a keen interest in the thoroughbred industry and regularly carries out race and trial day duty in addition to attending morning trackwork. She has also been involved in endurance and pony club event vetting and completed a course in exercise physiology and sports medicine. Róisín is looking forward to sharing her experiences and tips with you all!
Michelle graduated from the University of Cambridge and worked mainly in Wales in mixed practice for four years before moving to New Zealand in 2003. She has worked in both the North and South Islands before completing a Residency in Equine Medicine at Massey University from 2008-2011. She has a RCVS Certificate in Equine Soft Tissue Surgery and both Membership and Fellowship in Equine Medicine with the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists. Michelle is a Registered Specialist in Equine Medicine and lives on a beef and sheep farm in Otago where she also breeds Warmbloods on a small scale. Michelle does private referral work, is involved in research into Equine Metabolic Syndrome funded by the NZERF, enjoys tutoring for VetScholar courses and writes for the NZ Horse and Pony magazine.
NZVA member: $590 | Non-member: $1280
Access
This course is available via VetScholar. NZVA members and current users enter their NZVA website log in details to access their courses.
Contact
Shannon Leader
Events Manager
shannon.leader@vets.org.nz
Sponsors
This course is made possible by the support of NZVA's Diamond Partners.