17 Feb 2026 - 17 Feb 2026

Peritarsal Pain in Practice: Proximal Suspensory & Hock Challenges

Advanced live online course for experienced vets, focusing on diagnosis, imaging, and management of proximal suspensory and lower hock joint pain.

Peritarsal Pain in Practice: Proximal Suspensory &

Course dates

17 Feb 2026 13:00 - 17 Feb 2026 18:00

Online Course, BEVA , CB7 5LQ

Tackle complex peritarsal lameness with confidence

Peritarsal pain is a frequent but diagnostically challenging cause of lameness and poor performance in horses. This live online course will deepen your understanding of diagnostic strategies, imaging interpretation, and treatment pathways for complex peritarsal conditions.

Through interactive lectures and case discussions, you will explore diagnostic conundrums, rehabilitation planning, and decision-making for both common and unusual peritarsal pathologies. The course addresses situations where standard workups are inconclusive and considers the value of advanced imaging such as MRI and CT including how to proceed when these modalities are unavailable.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for experienced equine vets, including diplomates, residents, and ambulatory vets with extensive practical experience. It is ideal for those looking to refine their diagnostic skills, deepen their understanding of peritarsal lameness, and explore advanced treatment and rehabilitation strategies.

New graduates, nurses and students are welcome to attend, but please be aware the content will be tailored to those with substantial clinical experience.

Why attend?

• Focus on challenging cases: learn from real-world examples and clinical decision-making dilemmas
• Advanced imaging insight: understand when MRI and CT is beneficial and how to interpret findings
• Treatment and rehabilitation strategies: practical approaches for complex proximal suspensory and lower hock joint conditions
• Expert speakers: gain insight from leading names across Europe and the US
• Interactive discussion: live Q&A allows you to explore your own clinical questions.
  
  

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course you will...

• Improved case selection for diagnostics
• Be able to make informed decisions on diagnosis based on blocking patterns and interpretation of imaging, backed up by current research and therapeutic options
• Be able to advise owners on the cost/benefits of advanced imaging in individual cases
• Have a greater depth of understanding of the variety of potential approaches and diagnostic and treatment pathways available

Our speakers

• Course Organiser: Fran James
• Andrea Bischofberger, PD Dr. med. vet., PhD – Universitäres Tierspital Zürich 
• Lauren Schnabel – College of Veterinary Medicine, NCSU 
• Kyla Ortved, DVM, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR – University of Pennsylvania 
• Roger Smith – RVC

Course prices

• Member: £195
• Non member: £390

Terms and conditions

By registering for this course, you agree to the following terms and conditions:

• 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.
• Unless you actively specify otherwise, we may share your contact details with course organisers and sponsors.
• 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.
• 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 the course. Recordings of live aspects of the course will be made available as soon as possible after the live date.
• You will not share your access to the course materials with individuals who are not enrolled onto the course.
• You are required to be a BEVA member at the time of the event to be eligible for a BEVA member price. If you do not have a current membership at the time of the event you will be charged the difference between the member and non-member rates.