Cornell Equine Hospital and Cooperative Extension’s free webinar series continues on March 17 with “Equine Tendon Injuries: Why They Happen, How They’re Diagnosed and How to Optimize Recovery.” The seminar will be conducted at 6 p.m. Eastern Time via Zoom; register via this link to attend.

Topics of discussion

Tendon injuries are among the most common and frustrating causes of lameness in horses, particularly sport and performance animals.

In this webinar, Shannon Connard, DVM, PhD, DACVS (LA), will explain why these injuries occur and how they are diagnosed. She will also discuss what modern imaging can tell us about severity and healing. In addition, Connard will review current treatment options and discuss practical management strategies, rehabilitation timelines and realistic expectations for return to performance.

This session is designed to help horse owners better understand tendon injuries and make informed decisions about their horses’ care.

Presenter

Connard is an assistant professor of Large Animal Surgery at Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. She is also a board-certified large animal surgeon. She specializes in equine orthopedics and sports medicine, with a PhD focused on advancing treatment of equine tendon injuries.

Connard’s clinical and research work centers on regenerative medicine and biologic therapies aimed at improving outcomes for horses with tendon, ligament and joint injuries.

She is passionate about helping owners make informed, evidence-based decisions that support both performance and long-term equine welfare.

For more information

For more information, visit the seminar series webpage. The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine Equine Hospital is located in Ithaca, New York. Its offices may be reach by phone at (607) 253-3100, by fax (at 607) 253-3787 or by email.