This course offers a comprehensive overview of equine practice, covering preventive medicine, internal medicine, basic surgery, orthopedics, anaesthesia, radiology, cardiology, ophthalmology, and dermatology in the horse. The distribution of instructional hours is based on the frequency with which these case types present in equine caseloads within mixed practice settings. The primary focus is on the diagnosis and management of common equine diseases encountered in first-opinion practice, ensuring students achieve day one competencies.

Students will also be introduced to the fundamentals of referral-level practice, learning how and when to refer cases for specialist investigation or treatment. Practical skills development is central to the course, utilizing a combination of dry labs, mannequins, models, cadavers, and live horses. Sessions with live animals will highlight the importance of safe and effective horse handling in all veterinary procedures.

The course incorporates technology-enhanced learning and team-based learning (TBL) to support the development of clinical reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Students will engage with clinical case scenarios, structured decision-making activities, and collaborative learning exercises in realistic veterinary contexts. Interactive videos and other digital resources will enrich the learning experience, catering to a variety of learning preferences.

A diverse range of teaching methods, including lectures, group discussions, live animal sessions, mannequin and cadaver labs, wet and dry lab exercises, demonstrations, and auto-tutorials, ensures a dynamic and hands-on learning environment. This course provides a robust foundation for clinical rotations and further study in equine practice.