Focus on the Equine Spine
Focus on the Equine Spine offers international postacademic courses for equine veterinarians and licensed equine physiotherapists interested in the pathology, diagnostics, therapy and rehabilitation of equine spinal-related disorders and dysfunctioning.
Current spinal research and recent advances in diagnostic and advanced imaging techniques have created awareness of the prevalence and clinical significance of formerly underappreciated or undiagnosed spinal and sacroiliac disorders in horses. Detailed spinal-pelvic examination, manual therapy with a focus on chiropractic techniques and specific rehabilitation programs provide an increased opportunity for effective management of neck, back and sacroiliac problems in horses.
“Look well to the spine for the cause of disease”– Hippocrates
About us
Focus on the Equine Spine was established with the ambition to offer equine veterinarians and physiotherapists a high-quality, clinically-oriented, evidence-based post-graduate education in all aspects of the diagnosis and management of neuromusculoskeletal issues in the equine spine and pelvis.
Program outline
The organization offers a Base and an Advanced Course, both consisting of three 3-day modules, 5 extra-modular practical trainings, a theory and a practical exam.
Events
A next Base Course will be starting in September 2026; pre-registration is open.
In 2025 we will be:
- completing the Advanced Course 24-25,
- organizing 4 live case-based meetings for FES Base and Advanced Course graduates 2005-2025,
- organizing the FES 2025 Conference on September 19th and 20th,
- preparing a FES-USA program with a preliminary starting date in October 2025,
- and developing digital availability to all FES theory and practical material for FES graduates 2005 – 2025.