Preliminary Agenda
Sunday January 12th
08:30 Registration + Commercial Exhibits
09:00 Opening Talk and Introduction of IGNITE
09:05 Artificial Intelligence and Horse Rider Interaction
Elin Hernlund DVM PhD DECVSMR Swedish Agricultural University, Uppsala, Sweden
Kirk Peck PT PhD CSCS CCRT CERP Creighton University, Omaha, NE, USA
Emily Rose PT DPT CERP Reaching Strides Equine Rehabilitation LLC, WI, USA
Heather K Vincent, PhD MS FACSM, UF Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Two Riders
Theory explanation, presenting of the combinations and preparation for afternoon workshop.
10:20 Break + Commercial Exhibits
10:45 Using Fitness Wearables to Improve Performance and Health
Cris Navas de Solis DVM PhD DACVIM University of Pennsylvania
Christopher Kawcak DVM PhD DACVS DACVSMR Colorado State University
Emmanuelle van Erck Westergren DVM PhD DECEVIM Equine Sports Medicine Practice
Two Riders
Theory explanation, presenting of the combinations and preparation for afternoon workshop.
12:00 From the Ground Up
When to use a Split Toe Shoe. Bart Halsberghe DVM DACVSMR ISELP
Eco-Friendly Footing, Dan Carr, Footing Expert, ARENAMEND
12:30 Lunch
13:30 Workshops at University of Florida WEC Equine Clinic
Three workshops related to the presentations in the morning.
17:30 Reception with heavy appetizers or buffet
18:30 Workshop Evaluation, Lessons Learned
19:00 Panel Discussion on the Future of Equestrian Sports – Where are we now and where are we going?
With: Max Corcoran, Emmanuelle van Erck, Elin Herlund, Robin Bell, Matt Durham, Tim Worden, Tim Ober, Lauren Schnabel, Kirk Peck, UF Athletics Team, Trainers, Riders.
Moderators: Mark Revenaugh / Tim Worden
20:45 End
Preliminary Agenda
Monday January 13th
08:00 Registration + Commercial Exhibits
08:30 Introduction of the meeting
08:45 How Do Orthobiologics Change the Way We Treat Horses?
A human and equine perspective, Mark Revenaugh and Rahul Desai
Orthobiologics in day to day practice, learning for our practical experience Tim Ober,
Beau Whitaker, Dan Dreyfuss and Mark Revenaugh
Talks followed by ~ 20 min panel discussion
10:15 Exercise For Equine Athletes
Exercise-induced bone remodelling – Christopher Kawcak
The importance of footing - Elin Hernlund and Dan Carr
Three 12 min talks followed by ~ 20 min panel discussion
11:15 Break + Commercial Exhibits
11:30 Exercise For Human Athletes
What are the main components of athlete preparation and what can be learned from human athletes? – Tim Worden
Exercise is Medicine - Heather K Vincent, PhD MS FACSM, UF Department of Physical
Medicine and Rehabilitation
Making it happen - Adrian Melendez Director of Track & Field Operations, University of Florida
Athletic Association
Three 12 min talks followed by ~ 20 min panel discussion
12:30 Lunch + Networking + Commercial Exhibits
13:30 Challenging Conditions
Heat stress and cooling down horses with implanted thermal chips - Joe Pagan
Respiratory challenges in sport horses – Emmanuelle van Erck
A study on Shockwave Therapy For The Treatment of EIPH and Asthma - Beau Whitaker
Three 12 min talks followed by ~ 20 min panel discussion
14:30 Using Data to Improve Athletes
Measuring exercise in Human Athletes - Heather K Vincent, PhD MS FACSM
Using AI to monitor eventing horses, at FEI competition - Elin Hernlund
Data driven rehabilitation of human athletes - Kevin Vincent MD PhD FACSM FAAPMR
CAQSM, UF Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Three 12 min talks followed by ~ 20 min panel discussion
15:30 Break (coffee and snacks) + Commercial Exhibits
15:45 Final Session
Building a team around human athletes - Adrian Melendez
Strategies for assessing human and equine interaction – Kirk Peck
Prepare horses and works with rider and trainers as a team veterinarian - Robin Bell
Three 12 min talks followed by ~ 20 min panel discussion
16:45 Closing Remarks
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The IGNITE group is proud to share the hard work that went into making this film. We agree that the industry needs vision and leadership which embraces new approaches to managing our equestrian athletes. We believe that the veterinary industry is uniquely positioned to facilitate change, and there is a surge of interest to among many who manage our horse athletes.
“Horses and the Science of Harmony,” produced by UK equine performance specialist Dr. Sue Dyson and US-based Kathryn Lauritzen of Padma Video is available free to watch here.
Horses and the Science of Harmony is a full-length feature film telling the story of Bubby Upton, a rising star in the world of 3-day eventing, who suffered a catastrophic spinal injury yet bravely fought to get back to doing what she loves…ride. Bubby’s emotional story is woven alongside cutting-edge science to educate viewers about equine behavior and optimal well-being, while simultaneously asking the question "what is it about horses that speaks so strongly to our hearts?'
Horses & the Science of Harmony features some of the “who’s who” of British eventing, including Mary King, Lucinda Green and Piggy March, as well as some of the top equine veterinarians and researchers in the world - all weighing in on the concept of harmony between humans and horses.
“We really worked hard to find ‘lightbulb moments’ in the science segments” says director Kathryn Lauritzen. “We wanted everyone, from the pony clubber to the Olympic athlete to learn new information. For instance, many people don’t realize that smell is probably the horse’s strongest sense or that horses routinely hear sound frequencies that we cannot hear.”
Some of the many interviews include: cognitive brain scientist, Janet Jones, on how horses and humans influence each other’s neurochemistry; veterinary behaviorist Gemma Pearson delves into how stable design influences relaxation; and veterinary researcher Rachel Murray describes how bridle pressure points can influence the way a horse moves its limbs.
Executive producer, Sue Dyson, discusses how behaviour reflecting pain in horses is common and often ignored, so that people have lost sight of what “normal” looks like. She provides evidence-based information to describe what a comfortable horse should look like under saddle, which is demonstrated by international dressage rider and trainer Gareth Hughes.
Bubby Upton’s emotional story epitomizes the quest for harmony between horse and rider while battling her own physical limitations.
