Calling Equine Therapists, Coaches and Farriers...
Hock and Stifle Dissection-
18th & 19th Oct, Surrey
A unique opportunity to see within the workings of the equine stifle and hock, with our led dissection day. Ideal for equine practitioners, coaches and farriers.
Equine Hock& Stifle
Dissection Day
18th & 19th October 2025
LINGFIELD EQUINE VETS- SURREY
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 Kate. 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, the roles of each hock joint, the complexity of the stifle, the patella articulation. 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 Junvenile OA, DJD, Synovitis, Bone Spavins, PSD, Avulsion Injury, Locking Stifles, OCD, Chondromalacia, Patella fracture, Patellar ligament desmitis, Arthritis, 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 hock and stifle 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.
A favourite part of this training is when we allow delegates to have a go at a joint injection into the hock - it's harder than you think!
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 hock or stifle 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 hock and stifle
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.
Here's what it's like to learn with usr
Our dissection training days are so unique and the best way to update your anatomy knowledge
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 13 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, high quality workbooks 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
morning-
19th oct
ticket
8am to 1pm
1 payment
£189
LAST SPACES
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
LAST SPACES
morning-
18th oct
ticket
8am to 1pm
1 payment
£189
SOLD OUT
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
SOLD OUT
AFTERNOON-
18th oct
ticket
1PM to 6pm
1 payment
£189
SOLD OUT
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
SOLD OUT
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 a partner at Lingfield Equine Vets in Surrey. 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!!"
Jane - 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
It was so enlightening and valid. Love these days
Hayley- ESMT
Thank you for a great morning session.I think it is a testament to Kate's wonderful ability to give her knowledge and expertise so professionally that we all stayed glued to her every word
Chris Collins - ESMT
It was one of the best courses I have ever attended.
Sam - Saddle Fitter
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
Lingfield Equine Vets in Surrey
We host our dissection days at the Barn at Lingfield Equine allows classroom 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 15 minutes from the M23.
For our International attendees Gatwick airport is 20 minutes away.
Important Information
All event tickets are non refundable- if you can't make the dissection day you can transfer your ticket to a friend or we will give you access to online resources as we believe in being fair. We do not offer refunds.
Booking your ticket secures your place, and we will be in touch closer to the time with the details of the training day.
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