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Understanding and Maintaining a Horse with Cushing’s Disease (PPID)
Is your horse slowing down, changing coat, or losing topline muscle? It could be more than ageing—it could be Cushing’s Disease (PPID). Affecting over 20% of horses over 15, PPID is one of the most common endocrine disorders seen today. But with early recognition and the right care, horses with PPID can live long, healthy, and comfortable lives.
This comprehensive online course is designed to empower horse owners, carers, and professionals with the knowledge and tools to confidently support horses with Cushing’s. You’ll explore the hormonal imbalances behind the condition, common early signs like coat changes and behavioural shifts, and how to work with your vet to reach a confident diagnosis using ACTH and TRH testing protocols.
Beyond medication management, the course also covers essential topics such as dietary adjustments, supplement choices, laminitis prevention, and long-term care. You’ll get access to printable trackers, case studies, emergency checklists, vet interview clips, and real-world scenarios to help make sense of lab reports and care plans.
Whether your horse is newly diagnosed or you’re simply looking to be proactive, this course will help you make informed decisions and provide the best possible care—day by day, season by season.
Course Name: Understanding and Maintaining a Horse with Cushing’s Disease (PPID)
Course Duration: 6-8 hours (adjustable depending on the depth and specific focus)
Course Delivery: Online on Equi-Ed LMS (Learning Management System)
UKRS Accredited: Aligns to an RQF level 3
Fee: €50
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
– Understand what Equine Cushing’s Disease (PPID) is, and how it differs from EMS
– Recognise early warning signs and behavioural indicators of PPID
– Navigate diagnostic testing options and seasonal variations in ACTH levels
– Confidently manage treatment with Pergolide (Prascend) and other support tools
– Optimise nutrition for PPID horses using low-NSC and mineral-balanced diets
– Prevent and manage laminitis episodes associated with Cushing’s
– Create supportive routines for clipping, hoof care, and quality of life
– Apply insights from real-life case studies and adjust care across stages of the condition
Once you have paid for the course in full, our admin team will provide you with access to enroll in our online course portal.
This course is conducted online and is accompanied by downloadable course materials. The module includes informative text, engaging videos, and downloadable materials.
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