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Altano is an international group of leading equine clinics and practices.

30/10/2026

A great few days in Kentucky, bringing together a shared love for horses and the next generation of equine veterinarians. 🇺🇸

Together with Park Equine Hospital, Altano was proud to sponsor this year’s Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover at the Kentucky Horse Park – the world’s largest retraining competition for recently retired racehorses.

Before the competition began, we had the pleasure of welcoming veterinary students to Park Equine Hospital for a morning of learning and exchange. 🙏 Working alongside Dr. Abigail Blanton, Dr. Andrew Wood and Dr. Emma Davis, the students explored a real-world lameness case, discussed diagnostic and treatment approaches, toured the hospital and learned more about externship and internship opportunities within the Altano network.

The learning continued at the event itself, where around 300 Thoroughbreds underwent basic health and soundness examinations before competing. Dr. Davis, Dr. Blanton and Dr. Sabina Berglund volunteered their time to guide groups of veterinary students through these examinations, giving them valuable hands-on experience. 🤝

A big thank you to everyone involved, especially the team at Park Equine Hospital and the Retired Racehorse Project, for making these experiences possible.

Supporting young veterinary professionals while helping retired racehorses prepare for their next chapter is something we’re very happy to be part of! 👸

28/10/2026

Small changes can make a meaningful difference. 🌱

As an international network of equine veterinary clinics, we believe that sustainability is a responsibility we all share. Across Altano, our clinics are finding their own ways to reduce their environmental impact, taking measures that suit their individual locations and daily operations. 🌿

At Tierklinik Karthaus in Germany, these efforts include solar panels, electric vehicle charging stations and recycling, among other sustainability initiatives.

These are practical steps that become part of everyday life. And while there is always more work to be done, we believe that progress starts with people who are willing to make a difference. 💚

24/10/2026

The first Altano Academy Days in France brought together veterinary students from across Europe
at the Clinique de Grosbois! 🇫🇷

Over two exciting days, students had the opportunity to expand their knowledge through expert talks and practical workshops in ultrasound and suturing, guided by our experienced veterinarians Dr. Martin Genton, Dr. Aude-Gaëlle Heitzmann, Dr. Valérie Deniau, Dr. Maëlle Farfan and Dr. Anne-Sophie Moncelet.

Beyond the learning sessions, a barbecue at the Domaine de Grosbois oﬀered the perfect
opportunity to connect, exchange experiences and share insights into diﬀerent career paths in
equine veterinary medicine. 🤝

A big thank you to all the students for their enthusiasm and active participation, to Zoetis Equine
for supporting this event, and to Marie Cavasino | Social Média Manager & Webdesigner ✨ and photographer Marie Cavasino for capturing
these special moments!

And of course, thank you to the team at Clinique de Grosbois for hosting us.

We’re already looking forward to the next edition. See you next year! 🧡

22/10/2026

It’s National Veterinary Technician Week – a time to celebrate the incredible people who help ensure the best possible care for horses every single day! 🤝

From assisting in surgeries and diagnostic imaging to providing hands-on patient care, veterinary technicians play an essential role in keeping our equine patients healthy and well cared for.

But what makes this profession so special?

We asked three of our dedicated team members from across the Altano Group to share what they love most about their work. From the variety of cases to the rewarding moments spent caring for horses, their stories show just how much passion and dedication goes into this profession.
💛

To all our veterinary technicians and assistants across the Altano Group: Thank you for your commitment, compassion and everything you do for our patients and teams every day!

10/10/2026

More than a job. More than a competition. 🤝

Being an FEI vet at the World Championships means becoming part of something bigger. Traveling with the team, supporting horses and riders through the excitement and challenges of competition, and building relationships that go far beyond veterinary care.

For Australian team vet Dr. Nathan Anthony from WestVETS Equine Hospital, these teams become an extended family. And when the competition starts, he’s not just watching from the sidelines – he’s right there in the Kiss & Cry, sharing the nerves, the excitement and the emotions of every round. 🙏

At the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026, he shared what makes being a team vet so special – and why these moments stay with you long after the competition is over.

07/10/2026

| From Spain to Sweden

What can a two-week externship at an equine clinic abroad teach you? 🌍

For Raquel from Madrid, an externship in Sweden meant experiencing a new clinic, discovering different ways of working and seeing a wide variety of cases – while learning directly from veterinary professionals. 🐴

Her advice to other veterinary students? Take the opportunity and go for it. An externship abroad is not only a chance to expand your veterinary knowledge, but also to experience another culture, practice a language and discover different approaches to equine medicine.

04/10/2026

Cervical Spine and Sacroiliac Joint: Ultrasound-Guided Injection Techniques – Practical Course 🐴🩺

Ready to take your ultrasound skills to the next level?

On November 28, 2026, Pferdeklinik Großwallstadt invites equine veterinarians to an intensive practical course focusing on ultrasound-guided injection techniques for the cervical spine and sacroiliac joint.

Led by experienced specialists, the course combines essential theoretical knowledge with extensive hands-on training to help participants improve their diagnostic accuracy and develop greater confidence in performing precise injections.

What to expect:

🔹 Ultrasound anatomy of the cervical spine and sacroiliac region
🔹 Identification of normal and abnormal sonographic findings
🔹 Principles of ultrasound-guided injection techniques
🔹 Live demonstrations and practical exercises covering cervical facet joints and sacroiliac joints

During the afternoon, participants will work in two small groups, allowing plenty of time for individual practice and direct exchange with our experts.

Meet your instructors:

Dr. Valeria Albanese, Dipl. ECVS & ACVS
Dott. Ilaria Grossi, DVM, ISELP-certified
Dr. Matteo Mereu, Dipl. ECVS

🔹 November 28, 2026
🔹 Pferdeklinik Großwallstadt, Germany
🔹 Limited to 15 participants
🔹 6 ATF hours | €550 excl. VAT

Take the opportunity to refine your techniques, exchange knowledge with experienced colleagues and bring valuable new skills into your daily clinical practice.

👉 Save your spot! With only 15 places available, we recommend registering early.

28/09/2026

It all starts with a clinical examination. 🐎🔎

Before choosing an imaging technique, we first assess the horse as a whole.

A locomotor assessment begins with a detailed history and a thorough physical and musculoskeletal examination, evaluating conformation, posture, areas of pain or restriction, and how the different parts of the body interact. 💪

The horse is then assessed in motion, on straight lines and circles, on different surfaces and at different gaits. Flexion tests and other dynamic assessments may be added when indicated.

Sometimes, the most valuable information appears under saddle. Certain problems only become apparent during ridden exercise or specific movements. Assessing the horse in its usual working conditions can help us understand what the rider feels and how the horse responds to the demands of its discipline. 🐎

Objective gait analysis tools such as Sleip can help quantify asymmetries and monitor changes over time. However, technology remains a tool: every result must be interpreted in the context of the individual horse.

The goal is not simply to identify an asymmetry, but to understand why it is there. 🙏

25/09/2026

How do you become an FEI vet? 🐴

There’s no single path to becoming an FEI vet. It’s a journey shaped by experience, passion and the opportunities to learn along the way.

Dr. Penny Dow from Scone Equine Hospital in Australia shares her journey to becoming an FEI vet and gives an insight into what it takes to work with horses at the highest level of competition. 🏆

From building experience to taking on responsibility at major international events, being an FEI vet brings together veterinary expertise, a love for horses and a passion for equestrian sport.

22/09/2026

What a wonderful few days at BEVA Congress! 🐴

Looking back on an inspiring event filled with great conversations, new connections and a shared passion for equine veterinary medicine.

One of our highlights was meeting so many veterinary students who were eager to learn more about Altano, our international community and the opportunities available to them. Seeing their enthusiasm and hearing their questions reminded us once again how important it is to support the next generation of equine veterinarians.

We were especially happy to make it possible for many students to attend BEVA Congress and experience these valuable days of learning and networking firsthand.

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by to meet us, and to for the excellent organisation. We loved being part of it and are already looking forward to the next opportunity to connect!

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