About The Equine Practice Company

Elevating Equine Care Worldwide

Our expertise is rooted in a deep passion for advancing equine veterinary medicine and making expert equine veterinary education more accessible. We’re not just educators; we’re innovators and advocates, committed to enriching our global veterinary community. 

Our unique approach combines practically-based and clinically-relevant learning with insights from international experts, ensuring every veterinarian can access top-tier education. This is what you can’t get from a textbook, and our illustrated lectures with case exams and videos (that you can listen to as many times as you like) draw together what you need to apply your new knowledge directly to your patients with confidence.

We Are On A Mission

We’re here to empower, inspire, and lead the way in equine care – making a world of difference, one empowered veterinarian at a time.

Navigating the challenges of the Equine Veterinary industry

We understand the unique challenges faced by equine veterinarians. Whether you’re starting out or are an experienced professional, the demands of continuous learning, balancing work and personal life, and staying updated with the latest practices can be overwhelming. 

We’ve been in your shoes, navigating these same hurdles.   Having instant access to succinct, high-quality CE right at the point where it is needed most is something we would have given our right arm for as a practicing vet. I have been the one balancing a textbook on the shelf while I performed a procedure, or had a colleague on the phone talking me through how to work up and treat something I hadn’t come across before.

Up until now,  a solution such as this didn’t exist, and with the collaboration of an amazing group of like-minded veterinarians who believe in the power of contribution, and with your help, together we are changing the face of veterinary education to raise the bar on the knowledge, skills, confidence (and happiness!) of our entire profession

A winning approach to practical, accessible Equine Veterinary education

In our journey to support equine veterinarians, we discovered a winning approach to practical, accessible education as a solution to some of our industries biggest problems. By bringing together over 260+ experienced equine specialists and veterinarians with expertise in their field, we focus on real-world applications to overcome common obstacles like time constraints, information overload and the requirement to leave home to further your education (plus the associated additional costs and time away from work and family).

We break down complex concepts into manageable, applicable chunks, ensuring that every veterinarian can integrate new skills immediately into their practice. Literally, new knowledge you can learn today and put into practice tomorrow.

We’re always continuing to evolve and adapt, guaranteeing that our learning solutions always meet the dynamic needs of equine vets. Got a suggestion? We’d love to hear from you!

Over 2300+ veterinarians have improved their confidence & skills with us

Over 2300+ veterinarians worldwide have experienced this transformation alongside us. Equipped with new, practical skills, they’re now handling a broader range of equine cases confidently, enhancing their practices and careers, and gaining that deeply satisfying feeling of a job well done as they simultaneously have a massive impact on improving animal welfare.

This growth has not only led to increased satisfaction and better work-life balance but also a significant boost in their professional standing and income. Their success is a testament to the effectiveness of our approach, proving that the dream of becoming a more skilled, confident, and successful equine veterinarian can truly become a reality with less stress, and more freedom than ever before.

Meet The Founder

Dr. Olivia James

BVSc(hons) MANZCVS(Eq Dentistry)CMAVA DICEVO DAVDC(Equine)

I’m Dr. Olivia James, the founder behind The Equine Practice Company.

Like many of you, my journey in equine veterinary medicine wasn’t paved with gold. It was a road marked by challenges, hard work, long hours and a relentless passion for equine medicine. Since starting my veterinary journey in mixed practice in rural NSW, Australia in 2003, I then moved into equine practice (and then into my own equine practice!) and I’ve been dedicated to supporting, educating and advocating for my colleagues ever since.

The beginnings of The Equine Practice Company started with a volunteer mission in Indonesia where I met a local veterinarian who asked for my help with furthering her education. This was Dr Peni, and she changed my life. It made me realize the immense need for accessible and practical continuing education that was specifically for the equine veterinarian, no matter where you lived.

Olivia boys and horses

Not just for the sake of education, but to also get the practical skills and knowledge into the hands and minds of the veterinarians at the coal face so they could better help their patients. At the end of the day, we are all here for the love of the horse, and there isn’t a single one of us who didn’t wish they could be a better vet at one time or another.

I was inspired into action to unite top equine experts from all around the world to provide easily accessible, high-quality, clinically-based online learning for equine veterinarians worldwide.

My approach is grounded in real-world experience as a student, recent grad, and associate and then practice owner, all the way through to qualifying and practicing as a specialist. You could say that I have been through all the cycles of a vets career (including selling my practice!), giving me a deep understanding of the challenges that we as veterinarians face, and the knowledge that practical, on-demand education can transform equine veterinary practice, and the patients and providers.

SPEAKER AND INTERNATIONAL EXPERT

Dr. Sue Dyson

MA Vet MB PhD

I’m Dr Sue Dyson, and my passion for equine medicine is rooted in decades of dedicated research and clinical practice. After graduating from Cambridge and furthering my studies at the University of Pennsylvania, I spent over 37 years at the Animal Health Trust in Newmarket, focusing on equine orthopaedics. 

In my career, I’ve had the privilege of contributing over 330 papers to peer-reviewed journals, focusing on lameness and diagnostic imaging in equine medicine. This work, alongside my global lectures, underscores my commitment to veterinary education and research. 

I’ve also served as the President of the British Equine Veterinary Association and currently offer my expertise as a scientific advisor to the Saddle Research Trust and Moorcroft Rehabilitation Centre, roles that allow me to continue influencing and improving equine health care.

My personal connection to horses extends to my own riding, where I’ve competed in top national level eventing and show jumping, deeply intertwining my professional and personal life in the equestrian world.

PROJECT MANAGER

Kristie Morris

Dip Ag, Cert III EqN

I’m Kristie Morris, and my journey with horses started when I was 12. I bought my first horse at 15 and soon began a rewarding journey with the Walker family of Marena Stud. My 18 years there deepened my understanding of stud operations, riding academies, and competition. While working on the stud, I met Dr Jennifer Stewart who I would later work with in veterinary clinical nutrition for 8yrs.

As a qualified equine vet nurse with a Diploma in Agriculture, focusing on animal nutrition, I found a shared passion for veterinary science and education with Dr Olivia James. This led to our collaboration today. I’m committed to the well-being of veterinarians and actively participate in conferences and seminars.

At home in mid-coast New South Wales (Australia), I run a farm with Belted Galloway cattle, Suffolk sheep, and a thriving vegetable garden.

But don’t take our word for it, hear how we’ve helped other successful Equine Veterinarians

After graduating I found myself working in a rural area without the ability to easily expand my knowledge in equine dentistry. I wanted the principles and basics of dentistry as well as more advanced options and treatment for my patients. The Equine Dentistry Program has been invaluable in providing me that foundation as well as connecting me to a network of vets with a similar passion. I have listened to each lecture at least 4 times. Working through these modules felt like years of dentistry courses in a depth I did not receive in vet school. The variety of speakers is incredible and provides different perspectives and approaches to common cases we see daily. I was able to watch one of the radiology lectures in my garage with my horse skull at hand and by the end I was taking diagnostic images that I had struggled with for years.  This training program is worth every penny and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in dentistry. My practice is now greater than 50% equine dentistry thanks to the confidence and competence I gained from this program. If you enjoy preventive medicine, building your practice,  and the instant gratification you get from a good float or extraction then the Equine Dentistry Program is for you.
Michael Marricle – DVM
USA
I recently completed the Equine Dentistry Platinum Program to prepare for my Membership Exams in Equine Dentistry with the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists. This online learning program has proven to be an invaluable resource throughout my studies. The program offers a comprehensive range of lectures that cover every aspect of equine dentistry in great detail. The content is presented in a handy format, making it accessible even in my rural location. One of the standout features is the flexibility it offers; I could easily fit in listening to the lectures around my busy life. Accessing continuing education has previously been difficult for me since having kids. I found the ability to listen to the lectures while driving, much like a podcast, particularly beneficial. This allowed me to maximize my time, as I could absorb information during my commutes to jobs or trips to town.  I have listened to most of the lectures multiple times and pick up new things each time I listen. The depth and quality of the material have greatly enhanced my understanding of equine dentistry, and the quality of care my patients receive. Overall, The Veterinary Dental Company’s Ultimate Equine Dentistry Package has been an excellent investment in my professional development. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking to advance their knowledge and skills in equine dentistry.
Dr. Margot Little – BVSc MANZCVS (Eq Dentistry)
Australia
I would highly recommend the lectures supplied by The Veterinary Dental Company to any veterinarian wanting to expand their knowledge and skill set in equine dentistry. There is no better way to have such a comprehensive dentistry education from an extremely experienced group of speakers from the comfort of your own home or work place. The course is very thorough and I have learnt a lot from every lecture. I feel I can provide a better service to my clients and can explain pathology much more clearly. This ultimately results in a better version of my veterinary dental services and sets me miles apart from non-vet dental providers.
Dr. Lucy Holdaway – BVSc MANZCVS (Eq Dentistry)
New Zealand
I am really enjoying the more business-y type talks.  We just don’t get enough of this kind of exposure through vet school or even within the realms of CE.  I had a really rough week last week, getting hounded about turnover by a boss that is “checked out” as far as practice management is concerned.  Just listening to a couple of talks by Oliver and your Vet Vault podcast interview has made me feel so much better and more positive about my corner of the practice.  Once again, thank you so much for putting this series together.  It is invaluable being able to squeeze in CE on our own schedules.
Dr. Virginia Brosnan – BVSc., MANZCVS (Eq Dentistry)
Australia
The Equine Practice Company’s lameness program is like no other course I’ve taken.  As a mixed animal veterinarian it is easy to feel intimidated in the equine world…especially in terms of lameness!  However, this program progresses naturally from start to finish with no detail of a proper lameness assessment overlooked. As I am also a practice owner, my time is often limited, especially for in-person courses.  This program is not only convenient but contains huge amounts of good quality, live footage to make you feel as though you’re right there. It’s the type of course that has you eager for more and is easily applicable so that from the start you can start implementing the skills into your own practice (I know I sure have!).  Most impressive though is that since starting the course it’s not uncommon for me to complete several modules on weekends or time off; simply because it’s so enjoyable!  Well done!
Emily Zakrajsek – DVM 
Canada
I am so grateful for all I am learning in the lameness course. It has been a dream since vet school to be a lameness vet, and Sue Dyson is giving me the practical knowledge to get there (20 + years after graduation, but getting there nonetheless!)  The course is geared toward the busy practitioner, so the lessons are feasible and very practical. I love all the videos and the pearls of wisdom packed into each lesson. Thank you, thank you! Today I saw two horses for coffin and pastern joint injections, respectively. A dream come true!! Could not recommend this course more highly!
Dr. Karin Olsen – DVM, CVA, FAAVA
United States
This course was the perfect way for me to get the advanced lameness training I have been needing and wanting without having to press pause on my family and vet practice. The organization of the lectures lets the material really build on itself and the lectures themselves are very practical. I am half way through the course and already exponentially better at my lameness work ups and the course is paying for itself. Thank you so much for the opportunity to learn under Dr. Dyson and the other skilled practitioners from around the globe that are a part of this lecture series.
Rebecca Holmbeck – DVM CVSMT
United States
After years of small animal only practice and time off from starting a family I decided to start my own sole vet ambulatory equine practice with a major focus of dentistry and preventative health. The dentistry program has helped me immensely with feeling more capable of offering quality care to my patients. Dentistry isn’t well covered at university as we all know so this program has been a godsend for building on the little knowledge gained at University. It’s great to be able to listen to the lectures in the car on the way to a client as I am super time poor and struggle to fit in dedicated study time at home. Highly recommend this for any equine or mixed practice vet that is seeing horses.
Dr. Mikhalla Middleton – BVSc/BVetBiol
Australia
Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.  I’m the one that writes the lectures, teaches and tutors the [dentistry] workshops but the “Equine Dentistry Program” gave me access to world renowned lecturers, a solidification of the basics, and cutting edge new theories and techniques.  With my hectic business/career/home/lifestyle balance was so good to take things at my own speed, when and where I wanted to.  What Olivia and team has put together for continuing education and learning is the wave of the future – every practitioner will benefit.
Dr. Glenn Beeman – MANZCVSc (Eq Dentistry)
New Zealand
After 7 years post vet school graduation, with The Practitioners Program, I had the confidence to take the leap back into my true passion of equine medicine. The topics, presenters, and quick search guide are invaluable tools that assist me daily. I have so much more confidence knowing I have this resource in my back pocket and Dr. Olivia James is so personable and incredible which makes membership really into a community full of support. I would not have taken an internship and moved my family across a few states without this program.Thank you so much to the Equine Practice Company!
Gina Leah Murray – DVM, CERP, CESMT
United States
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The Equine Practice Company mission, vision and core values

Mission Statement: To empower equine veterinarians globally by providing exceptional educational programs and fostering professional growth within a supportive network, enabling our colleagues to achieve excellence in their practice and enhance the veterinary care and welfare of their equine patients.

Company Vision: To transform the field of equine veterinary medicine through innovative education and a supportive network, fostering and empowering veterinarians globally to achieve professional excellence and significantly improve the care and welfare of their equine patients.

Our Core Values:
– Excellence
– Empowerment
– Innovation
– Impact
– Fun

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