Facillitating a Team Approach to Equine care

“What makes my job easier as a veterinarian is to have as much information from the rider as possible so I can sift through and decide what’s valuable and what’s not valuable to direct my course of investigation. So, keeping written records and sharing them as appropriate is a very good start.” Dr. Sue Dyson

“A picture is worth a thousand words, as it were. It’s so easy now to share information via video, it’s a tool we should be taking advantage of. If you as an owner have video of the horse performing abnormally, that is incredibly valuable. You should encourage each professional to watch the video and be prepared to pay them for their time in watching and providing feedback about what they see.” Dr. Sue Dyson

Communication and a team approach are key components for taking full advantage of recent developments, such as the Ridden Horse Checklist that help us to recognize and successfully treat early lameness. In this conversation with Dr. Sue Dyson and the Train with Trust Project, we explore case studies, discuss practical tools, and provide actionable advice for collaborating to produce the best outcomes for horses.