HORSES RESPIRATORY SYSTEM: ADVANCED EQUINE STUDIES

Become a “go-to” expert with this artful and in-depth educational program ideal for riders, caregivers, barn managers, veterinary assistants, and colleges with equine programs.

Testing shows that most stabled horses have some degree of airway inflammation, yet most riders do not know how to identify respiratory issues or how to avoid disease or stop its progression from affecting their horse’s performance.

Advanced Equine Studies brings you to the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at TuftsUniversity in North Grafton, Massachusetts, for an informative learning experience as you follow a horse through lung function testing. Tufts professor Dr. Melissa Manzan, a leading veterinary authority on equine respiratory health, takes you into the clinic to learn how respiratory disease is diagnosed and treated and into the classroom for lectures on respiratory anatomy, lung function, and common infectious and non-infectious diseases. This engaging speaker will captivate you as she delves into every aspect of your horse’s respiratory system.

Top equine-industry experts join Dr. Mazan and program host equestrian Maureen Van DerStad to bring you the best practices for ensuring respiratory well-being:
John Blackburn, author and leading architect of equine facilities, shows how barn and arena design can promote respiratory health, including changes that can make your barn a healthier environment.
Karen Briggs, nutrition expert and author, helps you develop a feeding program for optimal respiratory health—and what to feed if your horse has a respiratory condition.
Abigail Nemec, Director of Equine Studies at PostUniversity, presents informative “horse chats” that explain how to turn respiratory health into better performance in the saddle.