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Course dates
23 Mar 2026 09:00 - 23 Mar 2026 17:00
Mayes and Scrine Equine Veterinary Practice, Dawes Farm, RH12 3SH
Please note, the timings for this course are yet to be confirmed and are subject to change.
Get confident with field anaesthesia and castration in horses
Anaesthetising a horse in the field can be daunting but it doesn’t have to be. This hands-on course will give you the confidence and practical skills to safely perform field sedation and anaesthesia, including open colt castrations. Learn which drug combinations work best in different scenarios, how to plan your procedure, and how to manage complications if they arise.
Through a combination of expert-led discussions, online pre-learning, and live practical sessions, you’ll leave knowing exactly how to approach field cases with safety, efficiency, and confidence. Small group teaching ensures plenty of one-to-one support while working on live colts, making this a unique opportunity to translate theory into practice.
Whether you’re a new graduate or a vet in mixed practice looking to strengthen your equine skillset, this course is designed to prepare you for real-world challenges in the field.
This course is part of the BEVA Fundamentals series, designed to give those new to equine practice the core skills they need to succeed.
Course highlights
- Hands on experience performing live field anaesthesia and open colt castration in a safe, supervised environment
- Expert guidance from our experienced, approachable team of speakers
- Practical decision-making through case selection, site selection, and risk assessment in the field
- Drug protocols including sedation, anaesthesia and local blocks
- Complication management to help minimise risks and know how to respond when things don’t go to plan
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for new or recent veterinary graduates, and vets in mixed practice who want to build confidence in equine field anaesthesia and castration. It’s perfect for those seeking practical, hands-on experience to safely and effectively manage sedation, anaesthesia, and castration in the field.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Understand when and in which cases field anaesthesia is an appropriate choice.
- Understand how to perform field anaesthesia
- Refresh/update your knowledge on different sedative drug regimens and doses.
- Demonstrate practical skills in field anaesthesia.
- Formulate a plan to perform an open colt castration.
- Understand complications of castration, ways to minimise their risk, and how to treat them.
Our speakers
- Course organiser: Ben Mayes MA VetMB MRCVS
- Andrew Harrison BVSc, CertEP, CertVA, MRCVS
- Alison Bennell BVMS CertAVP(EM) (VA), MSc, FHEA, DipECVAA, MRCVS (online)
- Nicola Housby-Skeggs BVetMed CertAVP(ESO) PGCert Vet Ed MRCVS (online)
- Imogen Burows BVetMed CertAVP(EM) PgCertVPS CertAVP MRCVS
- Ben Mayes MA VetMB MRCVS
- Debbie Jackson BVetMed CertAVP MRCVS
- Kate Sheridan BVetMed PGDipVCP MRCVS
- Alex Harper BVSc MRCVS
Course prices
- Vet member: £340
- Non member: £680
Terms and conditions
By registering for this course, you agree to the following terms and conditions:
Payment and transfers
- 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.
Programme
- 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.
- You will receive 12 months access to course materials via the BEVA online learning platform. Recordings of live aspects of the course will be made available as soon as possible after the live date.
Registration, access and attendance
- You must have appropriate liability and professional indemnity insurance to attend BEVA courses.
- You must bring appropriate, clean 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.
- 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.
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