Recorded Equine lecture series 2025: Pre-Purchase Exams - What the research says and common diagnostic findings

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Online Recorded Equine Lecture

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Key Areas
  • Find out what is involved in a pre-purchase examination and why they should be undertaken
  • 2 stage or not 2 stage - what is the difference between a 2 stage and 5 stage vetting
  • Why can horses fail PPEs? What the research says - findings from a recent research paper published by RVC Vets
  • Learn about common radiographic findings and what they mean for the result of the examination
  • Q&A with our speakers
About this course

This event is designed for horse owners, riders and paraprofessionals.

Pre-Purchase Exams. What the research says and common diagnostic findings 

Speakers David Bolt, Senior Lecturer in Equine Surgery, Freddie Dash, Lecturer in Equine Diagnostic Imaging, and Jason Tupper, Head Vet at the RVC Equine Practice, take you on a journey into the world of pre-purchase exams; from what the exam entails, to what the findings actually mean for you and the horse. 

  • Find out what is involved in a pre-purchase examination and why they should be undertaken
  • 2 stage or not 2 stage - what is the difference between a 2 stage and 5 stage vetting
  • Why can horses fail PPEs? What the research says - findings from a recent research paper published by RVC Vets
  • Learn about common radiographic findings and what they mean for the result of the examination
  • Q&A with our speakers

Lectures in this series available to view as recordings:

My horse isn't quite right. When to work up and the diagnostic journey

Tutors

David Bolt, Dr.med.vet MS DipACVS DipECVS ECVDI LAIA FHEA MRCVS
Senior Lecturer in Equine Surgery
The Royal Veterinary College

Freddie Dash, BVetMed MRCVS
Lecturer in Large Animal Diagnostic Imaging
The Royal Veterinary College

Jason Tupper, MA VetMB CertEP MRCVS
Head of Equine Practice
The Royal Veterinary College