The Equine Health Forum is a three-day event of discussions, exchanges, and questions and answers about the health and well-being of our equines.

An opportunity to discuss with professionals in the horse and equestrian sector to learn more about the nutrition, health, and care of our horses.

Educational and informative moments of sharing with equine health professionals, for a visit to the Jumping International de Bordeaux, rich and informative!

Equine Health Forum 2025 Program

Friday 7 February: Well-being and performance of the sport horse

• Doping vs equine well-being: different types of medicinal/mechanical doping, control bodies, penalties.
• Adapted infrastructures for the performance and well-being of the sport horse.
• How can I keep my athlete motivated and willing over the long term?
• Adapting the saddle to the sport.
• The benefits of a gradual and adapted return to work after an osteopathy session for the sport horse.

Saturday 8 February: Well-being and behaviour

• Discover the indicators of a horse's mental, emotional and physical well-being at work.
• The importance of caring for the horse in a rehabilitation programme following surgery from an osteopathic point of view.
• In the shade of the meadows: how does shade influence grazing horses?
• The impact of our cognitive biases on our relationship with our horse.
• Feed at the heart of a horse's well-being: a response to different behaviours.
• Confusion or understanding: how to train horses while respecting their well-being.
• 7 tips to improve relationships!

Sunday 9 February: Owner-rider tips

• Responsibilities of the owner and those working on the owner's horse.
• Behavioural problems: learn to identify the causes and find the appropriate solution.
• How to choose the ‘right’ horse
• Help, my horse is afraid of the vet! Preparing horses for treatment. Why should I do this? Why? How?
• 4 main sources of our equestrian problems.
• Presentation of the Equestrian Oscars by CRENA.