FEI General, Testing & Endurance Veterinarian Courses 2025

FEI Veterinary Courses hosted by Equestrian Australia were held in Sydney from 5 - 9 March, at Darling Harbour in the heart of Sydney's CBD.

The purpose of the courses was to provide instruction to new FEI veterinarians as well as maintaining the accreditation of current official FEI veterinarians in general and Endurance disciplines as well as our testing vets.

The courses were generously sponsored by Ceva Equine, Interpath, Radincon and Randlab and it was great to have representatives from many of the sponsors attend over the five days as well as the Wednesday and Thursday dinners hosted by Randlab.

Attended by 32 equine veterinarians from all over Australia, the courses were held over five days and was a mix of valuable discussion sessions, case-based scenarios, traditional lectures and hands-on interaction with the new FEI Testing Kits. Topics covered over the five days included an introduction to the veterinary education and accreditation process, examination on arrival and passport control, horse inspections, online veterinary reports, biosecurity and disease risk, preparation for emergency treatment at events and a comprehensive summary of the tasks and duties of a veterinary delegate at an international event.

The General Veterinarian Course held on Wednesday & Thursday was presented by Dr Kirsten Neil, FEI National Head Veterinarian for Australia and one of only two FEI Level 4 vets in Australia.

The Testing Veterinarian Course held on Friday was presented by Dr Cate Plummer, an extremely experienced Vet and the previous National Medication Control Officer.

The Endurance Veterinarian Course held Friday, Saturday & Sunday were presented by Dr Anne Barnes, who has had extensive Endurance experience, both here and overseas, as a FEI Endurance Veterinarian and Endurance Veterinary Treatment Official.

Well organised and very informative with access to the sights and sounds of Sydney’s waterfront, the 2025 FEI veterinary courses were very well received by all who attended.