Are you an equine therapist needing CPD?
A unique opportunity to see within the workings of the equine head and neck, with our led dissection day. Ideal for equine professionals and interested horse owners
Equine Head & Neck
Dissection Day
7th and 8th February 2026
Bysshe Court Farm, Surrey, RH6 9JU
JOIN EQUINE PROFESSIONALS JUST LIKE YOU WHO WANT TO ....
Learn more to help more horses...
Here's what you'll be learning...
Anatomy - what goes where & why
Refresh your anatomy knowledge starting with a classroom based lecture from our vet. Then get 'hands on' with our led dissection to discover exactly what goes where, how and why it all works together. We will be examining nerves, muscles, guttural pouches, the hyoid apparatus, the eye and so much more
Diseases & pathologies
Our dissection days allow our attendees to really look close up at the presentation of various diseases and pathologies. The training will cover Facet Joint OA, Wobblers, ECVIM, .Guttural Pouch Mycosis, TMJ Disease, Corneal ulcers/ uveitis, Headshaking and so much more.
Prevention & helping horses
The ethos behind NKC Equestrian Training is helping horses. The dissection day will look at the steps we can take as riders, owners and professionals to prevent disorders in the head and neck, and improve understanding of signs and symptoms that so often get missed.
Hands on
This training is a led dissection by vet Kate Granshaw, but you will have ample opportunity to get as hands on as you wish throughout the day.
Questions answered
One of the biggest highlights for our delegates is asking questions, and the discussions throughout the day. Often attendees have a particular part of the head or neck that they wish to see or discuss further.
Collaborative learning
We appreciate and value our amazing delegates giving up their time to learn with us, which is why we host a private WhatsApp group after the event where we share photos and videos, and allow other participants to do the same so that the learning continues.
We know that dissection isn't for everyone, BUT ....
Dissection is the best way to understand the equine head and neck
there is so much that you can't learn out of a textbook
Dissection can seem a bit odd...
We get that.
We love horses too.
Which is why our dissection days are carried out with full respect to the specimens.
We feel very privileged to learn from these horses, and specimens are prepared in a clinical manner so that we can take the emotion out and focus on learning.
This training day is perfect for ...
equine therapists and current students
horse owners who really want to learn
trainers, saddlers, farriers and coaches
What to expect from the day...
#1 Veterinary expert speaker
The equine therapists, professionals and owners who attend our training days do so because of the content.
It is great.
What makes the content great is our veterinary speaker Kate Granshaw. As a lameness and poor performance expert Kate has a vast array of clinical knowledge, as well as so many practical insights and suggestions for both owners and professionals.
There's no - one size fits all approach to our dissection days. We want you to learn, get your questions answered and come away feeling inspired.
It's not a lecture.
It's an immersive training opportunity.
#2 Small groups
Our dissection days are set up for small groups, which is why we run the same course twice on one day. We don't want to pack lots of people in. We want 12 amazing individuals to experience an incredible learning opportunity.
Unlike Conferences, Congresses and other training days you will get to have your say and see everything you need to.
AND we want your learning to continue after the day which is why we give you access to the training materials, and the chance to ask any questions after the event via our private WhatsApp group.
#3 All inclusive
We believe that on a training day you should be looked after. Now we can't promise you luxury surroundings (after all this is a super practical day), but you can expect arrival refreshments, lunch and all the tea, coffee and nibbles you need throughout your training.
This isn't your standard training day with stale biscuits and lots of boring power points.
Expect energy, lightbulb moments and connection, and really nice food.
This is the place to be for therapists, owners and professionals who want to help more horses in 2025.
Get your ticket NOW
(before they are all gone!)
Choose Your Ticket - Saturday 7th Feb
sat morning
ticket 8am to 1pm
1 payment
£197
Access to the morning dissection session
Breakfast snacks, refreshments throughout the session and lunch before you leave.
Learning materials to use after the event
Collaborative learning via our private WhatsApp group to share further images and insights from the day.
CPD certificate
sat afternoon
ticket 1pm to 6pm
1 payment
£197
Access to the afternoon dissection session
Lunch on arrival, refreshments throughout the session and snacks before you leave.
Learning materials to use after the event
Collaborative learning via our private WhatsApp group to share further images and insights from the day.
CPD certificate
Choose Your Ticket - Sunday 8th Feb
sun morning
ticket 8am to 1pm
1 payment
£197
Access to the morning dissection session
Breakfast snacks, refreshments throughout the session and lunch before you leave.
Learning materials to use after the event
Collaborative learning via our private WhatsApp group to share further images and insights from the day.
CPD certificate
sun afternoon
ticket 1pm to 6pm
1 payment
£197
Access to the afternoon dissection session
Lunch on arrival, refreshments throughout the session and snacks before you leave.
Learning materials to use after the event
Collaborative learning via our private WhatsApp group to share further images and insights from the day.
CPD certificate
Your speakers & hosts
Nicola Kinnard-Comedie
MSc, NLP Coach
Nicola is a business mentor and mindset coach for equine practitioners and vets and is organising and hosting the event.
With over 20 years experience in the equine industry, Nicola has been running her equine training events since 2017.
Nicola is the Director of NKC Equestrian Training and is passionate about changing lives.for both horses and practitioners through her courses and coaching..
Kate Granshaw
BVetMed(Hons)CertAVP(EM, ESOrth)
Kate is a vet, mentor and Clinical Lead at a busy equine practice in the South of England. She specialises in poor performance, lameness and sports horse medicine.
She is an FEI Official Veterinarian for Eventing, FEI Permitted Treating Veterinarian, and Chief Veterinary Officer at the South of England Showground.
Kate regularly lectures and is committed to supporting others in the industry.
Helping horses...
through education
Nicola and Kate really believe that together we can shape the future of the equine industry, and it starts with education.
What others equine therapists are saying
It was a great day and so informative! I can't wait for the next one
Vicki - Veterinary Physiotherapist
Thank you for organising such a fascinating and valuable CPD day!!"
Hayley - Equine Therapist
Thank you for the opportunity! Already booked onto the next one
Freya - Veterinary Physiotherapist
What a fantastic day, I learnt so much , to be able to actually see and feel is such a good way to reinforce all the books I’ve studied
Sally - Bit and Bridle Fitter + ESMT
This event will not be live streamed
Our dissection day is so much more than just information. There's no Zoom link to join.
It's about seeing and touching. Listening and learning. Questions and connection. You can't get that via a laptop.
You need to be there in person to get all of this.
The Venue
Bysshe Court Farm, Surrey
We host our dissection days at a beautiful Barn at Bysshe Court Farm, which allows for lecture space, and practical facilities for dissection. The space has a unique viewing platform, allowing you to see the specimens from above, as well as closer, which provides a great perspective on size and form.
The venue is easily accessible from London, Kent, Sussex, Oxfordshire, Berkshire and is 20 minutes from the M23.
The venue is easily accessible from London, Kent, Sussex, Oxfordshire, Berkshire and is 15 minutes from the M23.
For our International attendees Gatwick airport is 20 minutes away.
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