October (16-18 or 22-24),2026, in Bingen, Germany
The up-to-date information on the selection of horses for show jumping sports, their training and health management will be discussed by Philippe Benoit, Sue Dyson, Agnes Olivier, Lars Roepstorff, Jan-Hein Swagemakers, Tim Worden, and ……..
- Genetic selection.
- Characteristics of a good jumping horse from the veterinary point of view. Prepurchase exam.
- Characteristics of a good jumping horse from the rider´s / trainer´s point of view.
- How can jumping quality be improved? Characteristics of a good jump.
- How can jumping quality be improved? What are the optimal training regimes for a showjumper?
- How can jumping quality be improved? Perceptual training in the rider for the optimization of rider-horse interactions in show jumping.
- How to maintain a high level of good jumping?
- How to diagnose the reason for non-successful jumps?
- What are the most common lameness conditions affecting showjumpers and can they be prevented?
- Panel discussion on optimal preparation and management of show jumping horses: Does the practice of loose jumping foals, weanlings & yearlings – repeatedly, often huge fences, often more off one rein than another influence injury risk & longevity? What about daily work programs for show Jumpers – is there enough exercise and the right type of exercise and on which surfaces for optimal fitness & strength? What do we know about risk factors for injury? Can these be modified? Barefoot vs unshod, transport and stay away conditions, saddle fit, and …..
- Wet lab: What to observe in show jumping horses and their riders.
- Video-based discussion of cases
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