Focus on the Equine Spine

09/06/2026

📢 Update FES BASE Course 2026–2027

We are incredibly grateful for the amazing interest in our FES BASE Course 2026–2027! 🙏

🎉 All available places have now been filled! 🎉

Thank you for your enthusiasm and trust in our program. We look forward to welcoming our new participants!

Interested in the FES or would you like to be added to the waiting list?

📩 Contact us at [email protected]

Thank you for your ongoing support! 🐴✨

18/05/2026

📢 Update FES Base Course 2026–2027

We are very happy and grateful for the huge interest in the FES Base and Advanced Course.

🚨 At this moment, only 1 place remains available for the upcoming course year!

Would you like to secure the final spot?
For more information:

🌐 www.focusontheequinespine.com
✉️ [email protected]

📸 Meanwhile, behind the scenes, the FES team is working hard on creating the new course materials for the upcoming year.

Thank you for your trust and enthusiasm. 🙌

02/05/2026

Yesterday we had a truly inspiring and energizing case meeting ✨

At the beautiful facilities of Arthur Veterinary Clinic – Foxwood Equestrian Centre, we were presented with two fascinating cases.
Together we discussed their complaints, pathologies and biomechanics, made a treatment plan and a follow up.

Great collaboration, valuable insights, and always more to learn! 🙌

12/04/2026

📢 FES Case Meeting

FES certified members who have completed the Base and/or Advanced course.

📅 Date: May 1, 2026
⏰ Time: 13:00 – 17:00
📍 Location: Arthur Dierenkliniek (Arthur Asveld)
🔗 https://www.foxwoodequestrian.nl

Programme includes:
• Biomechanical and neuro(physio)logical case analysis
• Full-body examination following the FES protocol
• Group discussion and short-term treatment planning
• Supervised hands-on treatment
• Re-evaluation and outcome assessment
• Discussion of long-term management and follow-up (two cases)

[email protected]

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28/02/2026

FES Program 2026–2028 – Registration Update

Registrations for the Focus on the Equine Spine Base & Advanced Courses 2026–2028 are progressing well.
Out of 30 available places, 20 have already been filled.

We are pleased to see such strong interest from international professionals specializing in equine neck, back and pelvic dysfunction and rehabilitation.

For full program details, please visit:
www.focusontheequinespine.com, or contact us via [email protected]

15/02/2026

📣 Case Meeting – Zaterdagmiddag 21 februari 🐎

As scheduled, and with thanks to the Aeres Training Centre for their hospitality, we are pleased to invite all FES graduates (2005–2025) to the upcoming Case Meeting.

🗓 Date
Saturday afternoon, 21 February

⏰ Program
• 12:30 – 12:45 | Informal welcome
• 12:45 – 13:00 | Briefing
• 13:00 – 17:00 | Two patient cases

📍 Location
Aeres Training Centre
Kapweg 30, Kootwijkerbroek

🔍 Content – Two inspiring functional new cases

📧 A detailed email will be sent to all candidates.
✉️ Registration: [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you there!

08/02/2026

On Thursday, 12 February, Solange Schrijer, Course Director of FES, will present a webinar in collaboration with Centaur Biomechanics

🐴 Equine Rehabilitation: Science, Challenges and Practical Guidelines
From a neuro(physio)logical and biomechanical perspective

Equine rehabilitation goes beyond diagnosis and treatment—it requires navigating complex, interacting factors to restore optimal function.

This webinar offers scientific insight and practical guidelines for professionals and interested horse owners, highlighting key principles that guide effective rehabilitation.

https://www.centaurbiomechanics.co.uk

18/12/2025

Information FES program 2026-2028

January 1st 2026, the renewed FES website, www.focusontheequinespine.com,
with updated information on the Base and Advanced Courses 2026-2028 will be available.

Looking back at the graduation of a wonderful group of motivated FES graduates 23-25, we are fully ready to invite a new group of enthusiastic participants specializing in equine neck, back and pelvic dysfunctioning.

For further information and/or registration, please contact us on:
[email protected].

07/10/2025

🎓 Invitation for FES Graduates 2023–2025!

We’re excited to invite you to the live FES Case Meetings 2025–2026, specially organized for our 2023–2025 graduates. 🐴💪

📅 Dates:

Thursday afternoon October 30th, 2025
Saturday afternoon February 21st, 2026
Friday afternoon May 1st, 2026

📍 Location – Meeting 1:
Arthur Asveld Veterinary Clinic
Wierden (OV)
🕐 Time: 12:45 – 17:00

A great opportunity to connect, exchange experiences, and explore new collaborations – especially for those based in the eastern part of the Netherlands! 🌟

📋 Patient information: to be shared soon.

Registration via:
✉️ [email protected]

Looking forward to seeing you there!

21/09/2025

✨ What an inspiring FES Congress 2025! ✨
Two amazing days full of knowledge and practice:
📌 Friday brought fresh insights into neurophysiology, myofascial pain, and workload monitoring in rehabilitation.
📌 Saturday was hands-on with dry needling, medical taping, and new approaches in chiropractic techniques.

🙏 Huge thanks to our incredible speakers, trainers, and all participants who made this event a success!

Dr. Maja Guldborg
Dr. Maria Calatayud
Morgan Lashley
Dewi Bergman- van Mechelen
FES Team