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Symmetry and Soundness
IN PRACTICE

9am - 5pm Monday 23rd February 2026
Vale View Equestrian Centre, 
Old Dalby, Leicestershire, LE14 3LX

Soundness and Symmetry in Practice is a practical day which will provide the perfect follow-on from the main conference and is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more.

 

The additional day is only available to attend in person, and will take place at Vale View Equestrian Centre just 20 minutes from the University. The day will consist of practical sessions with a number of the guest speakers who have presented at the conference.
 

This unique opportunity will bring to life some of the topics discussed over the previous two days. In the afternoon delegates will be split into small groups and will rotate round a number of different practical stations.

This is a fabulous opportunity to see practical demonstrations with live horses given by world leading experts. You will go home with tips and exercises that will improve both horse and rider. 

Morning session includes lecture demonstrations:

Promoting Soundness and Symmetry in Elite Event Horses with Ros Canter

Training for Longevity with Dr Sue Dyson and Jeanette Brakewell

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Afternoon Sessions include:

 

Posture Assessment with Dr Gillian Tabor

   

Spinal Evaluation Techniques in Horses with Prof. Kevin Haussler 
   

Horse - Saddle - Rider Symmetry with the Society of Master Saddlers

 

Assessing and Improving Rider Symmetry with Dr Lee Clark

Hoof Asymmetry Assessment with ​Dr Kirsty Lésniak 

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Modern Dental Examination Demosntration with Dr Chris Pearce

Conformation Assessment with Dr Sue Dyson

Practical Nutrition Assessment with Clare MacLeod​​​

Lunch and refreshments included

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