Our Equine CE & CPD Programs and Workshops

Trusted by over 2,800 veterinarians worldwide.

Earn RACE-approved credits and build real clinical confidence – in just 30 minutes a week.

Practitioner’s Program

Your foundation for confident equine clinical decision-making.

Join veterinarians from all over the world mastering practical approaches to complex cases across internal medicine, imaging, neurology, and more. Learn how to think like an experienced clinician – not just what to do.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Diagnose and treat common and challenging cases with structure and certainty
  • Improve your communication with clients and colleagues
  • Build the clinical judgment that underpins every great equine veterinarian
Ideal for: All-equine practitioners, new graduates, or mixed vets looking to sharpen their equine confidence.

Dentistry Program

Master equine dentistry techniques and patient care.

This multi-level program (Foundation Essentials and Platinum) takes you from fundamental oral exams to advanced floating, extractions, and case management – led by Dr. Olivia James BVSc(hons) MANZCVS(Eq Dentistry) CMAVA DICEVO DAVDC(Equine)

You’ll learn how to:

  • Conduct comprehensive oral examinations
  • Identify and treat periodontal disease effectively
  • Deliver safer, more profitable dental services in your practice
Ideal for: Practitioners seeking to expand their dentistry skills and confidence.

Lameness Program

Diagnose, interpret, and manage complex lameness cases with clarity.

Led by Dr. Sue Dyson MA Vet MB PhD, this program transforms how you evaluate, communicate, and treat equine locomotor issues – combining world-class theory with practical, real-world video cases.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Perform structured lameness exams in the field and under saddle
  • Interpret gait abnormalities using the Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram
  • Select appropriate imaging and therapies with confidence
Ideal for: Veterinarians wanting to elevate their lameness expertise and diagnostic accuracy.
Equine Ophthalmology Program

Ophthalmology Program

Recognize and treat ocular emergencies with confidence.

Led by Dr. Dennis Brooks DVM PhD DACVO, one of the world’s leading equine ophthalmologists, this program equips you to preserve sight and prevent vision loss in the field.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Conduct complete ophthalmic exams – even in challenging field conditions
  • Differentiate between corneal ulcers, uveitis, glaucoma, and trauma
  • Apply evidence-based treatments to stabilize and save vision
Ideal for: Veterinarians looking to improve their emergency response and case outcomes for equine eye cases.

Business Mastermind

Join a select group of ambitious veterinarians growing together.

Build a profitable, purpose-driven practice alongside peers who understand the realities of equine business. Learn to lead, delegate, and grow sustainably – without burnout.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Optimize pricing, systems, and communication
  • Recruit and retain high-performing teams
  • Balance clinical excellence with financial success
Ideal for: Equine business owners and senior associates seeking community and clarity.

ANZCVS Membership Accelerator

Fast-track your journey to Membership.

A high-performance mentorship experience combining advanced clinical modules, coaching, and real case discussions – designed to help you confidently prepare for ANZCVS Membership and elevate your equine expertise to the highest level.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Integrate specialist-level reasoning into everyday cases
  • Build your professional profile and confidence in advanced topics
  • Join a close-knit community of veterinarians striving for excellence
Ideal for: Experienced equine veterinarians committed to achieving ANZCVS Membership and advancing their professional recognition.

In-Person Lameness
Workshop 2026

With Dr. Sue Dyson MA Vet MB PhD (RACE Approved)

Advance your clinical skill in equine lameness diagnosis through this exclusive, hands-on workshop with Dr. Sue Dyson. Gain practical experience, personalised guidance, and expert feedback in a small-group, immersive learning environment designed to elevate your diagnostic confidence and precision.

🗓️ Dates: June 2026
📍 Location: Brisbane, Australia

You’ll learn how to:

  • Apply systematic, evidence-based approaches to complex lameness cases
  • Refine diagnostic accuracy through supervised case assessment
  • Strengthen your clinical reasoning and practical examination skills
Ideal for: Equine veterinarians seeking focused, in-person training with one of the world’s foremost authorities in lameness diagnosis.
In-Person Lameness Workshop 2026 with Dr. Sue Dyson MA Vet MB PhD
In-Person Ophthalmology Workshop 2026 With Dr. Dennis Brooks DVM PhD DACVO

In-Person Ophthalmology Workshop 2026

With Dr. Dennis Brooks DVM PhD DACVO (RACE Approved)

Deepen your expertise in equine ophthalmology through this intensive, hands-on workshop led by Dr. Dennis Brooks. Gain direct experience diagnosing and managing complex eye conditions while refining your practical examination and treatment techniques under expert supervision.

🗓️ Dates: TBA 2026
📍 Location: Brisbane, Australia

You’ll learn how to:

  • Confidently recognise, assess, and treat urgent ocular emergencies
  • Perform advanced diagnostic and surgical procedures safely and effectively
  • Apply practical techniques to improve visual outcomes and client confidence
Ideal for: Equine veterinarians wanting to enhance their ophthalmology skills and deliver advanced care for eye cases with confidence in a in-person workshop environment.

Equine CE Education for Practising Veterinarians

Equine CE education plays a critical role in maintaining clinical competence, improving patient outcomes, and supporting long-term career sustainability for practising equine veterinarians.
 
Unlike undergraduate training, equine continuing education is designed to support qualified clinicians as they refine diagnostic reasoning, adopt new evidence-based techniques, and respond to the evolving clinical and welfare challenges of modern equine practice.
 
High-quality equine CE education goes beyond isolated lectures or short-term updates.
 
It provides structured, clinically relevant learning that integrates seamlessly into real-world veterinary work – supporting better decision-making in areas such as lameness, dentistry, ophthalmology, internal medicine, imaging, and practice management.

What Defines High-Quality Equine CE Education?

For practicing equine veterinarians, effective equine CE education shares several defining characteristics:

  • Veterinary-specific content designed exclusively for qualified clinicians
  • Evidence-based teaching grounded in current research and real clinical cases
  • Structured progression, rather than isolated or one-off learning events
  • Practical relevance that can be applied immediately in ambulatory, referral, or mixed practice
  • Flexible delivery, allowing learning alongside full clinical workloads
  • Experienced educators actively working in equine practice or referral settings

These elements help ensure that continuing education improves confidence, consistency, and patient welfare – not just knowledge accumulation.

Why Veterinarians Choose The Equine Practice Company for Equine CE Education

The Equine Practice Company was created to address a gap in traditional equine continuing education – the need for structured, clinically relevant learning designed specifically for practising veterinarians.

Our equine CE education programs are developed and delivered by internationally recognised equine clinicians and educators, and are used by veterinarians in over 60 countries worldwide.

Programs span core clinical disciplines including dentistry, lameness, ophthalmology, and advanced case management, alongside business and leadership education for veterinary professionals.

All education is designed to integrate with real clinical practice, allowing veterinarians to build confidence progressively while continuing to deliver care to their patients.

Who is equine CE education for?

Equine CE education is intended for:

  • Qualified equine and mixed-practice veterinarians
  • Early-career vets building clinical confidence
  • Experienced clinicians refining diagnostic and treatment skills
  • Veterinarians developing a clinical focus or referral interest
  • Practice owners seeking consistent standards across teams

Equine CE education is not designed for horse owners or non-veterinary professionals. Its purpose is to support licensed veterinarians in delivering safe, evidence-based, and welfare-focused care throughout their careers.

What does equine CE education mean?

Equine CE education refers to continuing education programs designed for qualified veterinarians working with horses. It supports ongoing clinical development after graduation and focuses on evidence-based, practical learning relevant to equine practice.

Is equine CE education required for veterinarians?

In many regions, veterinarians are required to complete continuing education hours to maintain registration. Even where not mandatory, equine CE education is essential for maintaining clinical competence and improving patient outcomes.

How is equine CE education different from undergraduate training?

Undergraduate education provides foundational knowledge. Equine CE education builds on that foundation, focusing on advanced diagnostics, clinical reasoning, and real-world decision-making in practice.