Open House - June 29, 2024

Open House at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center will focus on the Center's recently completed Sports Medicine Complex

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Join us on Saturday, June 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for an exclusive Open House at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC), which will focus on the Center’s recently completed Sports Medicine Complex.

This event will highlight the Jane and Stephen Hale Equine Performance Evaluation Center, the Youngkin Equine Soundness Clinic, and the Paul Goodness Podiatry Clinic.

Learn about treatments and therapies that we offer to keep your equine athlete – or your trail buddy - performing at their best!

  • Live Demonstrations: Watch our board-certified veterinary specialists perform diagnostic procedures and treatments.
  • Speakers: Learn from renowned experts in equine veterinary medicine, surgery and sports medicine.
  • Refreshments: Enjoy a complimentary light lunch between 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. while networking with fellow equine enthusiasts.
  • Activities for Children: Bring your young horse enthusiast!
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Highlights of the Event

Live Demonstrations

  • INDOOR ARENA: Lameness Evaluation: Flexion exam with Lameness Locator
    11:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
    1:45 - 2:15 P.M.
  • INDOOR ARENA: Rehabilitation: Equine Stretching Exercises 
    12:15 - 12:45 P.M.
    2:30 - 3:00 P.M.
  • INDOOR ARENA: Health Evaluation: Equine Heart Rate
    11:30 - 2:00 P.M. 
  • INDOOR ARENA: Respiratory Evaluation: Dynamic Endoscopy
    1:00 - 1:30 P.M.

Learn about

  • YOUNGKIN EQUINE SOUNDNESS CLINIC in the Fout Barn
    Imaging modalities available to equines for diagnostic purposes
    Evaluation and treatment options for poor performance: echocardiogram, respiratory disease, gastroscopy

Visit

The Paul Goodness Podiatry Center: Ask the farrier! Do you have a question about therapeutic shoeing techniques? 
Meet Goodness Farrier Associate's Amy Sidwar-Seaver, APF-1

About the Event

Registration is preferred for catering purposes. Please use the link at the top of this page to register for this event. There will be no charge to attend! A complimentary light lunch will be available to all attendees. 

Activities will be available for children and areas of the EMC featured in this program are fully wheelchair accessible. 

If you have any additional questions about this event please email equinemedicalcenter@vt.edu or call (703) 771-6800.