HEALTH & EDUCATION

We all want the best care possible for our horses. The Heath & Education section covers both Learning Institutions, Organizations as well as many sources for equine assistance including Veterinarians and Farriers.

For those who want a to formally study horses, the Education section includes College Riding, Equine Studies, and Veterinary Schools. Learn about the wide variety of horses in the Horse Breeds section. Supplements and Treatments Therapy are also included in the section.

Everyone can learn from Fine Art and there are some specialty Museums that might surprise you.

Horses as a therapy partner enrich the lives of the disabled. These facilities are listed in our Therapeutic Riding section. To help children and young adults build confidence and grow emotionally, please see the resources available on the Youth Outreach page.

Looking for a place to keep your horse? You can find it in the Horse Boarding section. Traveling? Find a Shipping company or Horse Sitting service if your horse is staying home!

Want to stay up to date with the latest training clinics or professional conferences? Take a look at our Calendar of Events for Health & Education for the dates and locations of upcoming events.

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Presented by Rebecca McOnie, DVM Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, and recorded on Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 via Zoom.

⚠️ Please note: This presentation includes photos taken during equine surgical procedures. Please view at your own discretion.

This seminar will describe laparoscopy, one of the major minimally invasive or "keyhole" surgery techniques used in equine veterinary medicine. The advantages of laparoscopy will be described, and candidates for this type of surgery highlighted. Additionally, the limitations of laparoscopy will be discussed. Find out when and why to consider laparoscopy for your horse! Speaker Biography: Rebecca McOnie earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. After four years on the Canadian Prairies, she was elated to spend a year in the heat working as a Rotating Equine Intern at Arizona Equine, outside of Phoenix, Arizona. She then moved to upstate New York where she completed a three-year residency in Large Animal Surgery at Cornell University. Dr. McOnie has since worked in a Clinical Instructor capacity and is finishing a fellowship in large animal soft tissue minimally invasive surgery.

Mette Moe Mannseth is one of 5 Master Trainers in the Icelandic horse world. Horses of Iceland visited Mette at her farm, Þúfur, in North Iceland to hear the story of how a young girl in Norway became one of our most influential trainers and riding instructors. Mette discusses her passion, thoughts on training, breeding Icelandics and much more!

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Health & Education

Minimally Invasive Surgery in the Abdomen - Cornell Equine Seminar

Get to know...Mette Moe Mannseth, Master Trainer (11:26) - Horses of Iceland