Rescheduled - Cornell’s Equine Seminar Series “Equine Tendon Injuries"
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
06:00pm - 07:00pm
Cornell’s Equine Seminar Series presents “Equine Tendon Injuries: Why They Happen, How They're Diagnosed, and How to Optimize Recovery”
WHAT: Cornell’s Dr. Shannon Connard will discuss equine tendon injuries: why they happen, how they're diagnosed, and how to optimize recovery
WHEN: Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 6:00-7:00 p.m. ET
WHERE: Via Zoom; registration required at this LINK
MEDIA: The event is free and open to the public
ITHACA, N.Y. – Tendon injuries are among the most common and frustrating causes of lameness in horses, particularly in sport and performance animals. In this month's webinar, Dr. Shannon Connard will explain why these injuries occur, how they are diagnosed, and what modern imaging can tell us about severity and healing. She will review current treatment options and discuss practical management strategies, rehabilitation timelines, and realistic expectations for return to performance. This session is designed to help horse owners better understand tendon injuries and make informed decisions about their horse’s care and long-term soundness.
About Dr. Connard: Shannon Connard, DVM, PhD, DACVS (LA), is an Assistant Professor of Large Animal Surgery at Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and a board-certified large animal surgeon. She specializes in equine orthopedics and sports medicine, with a PhD focused on advancing treatment of equine tendon injuries. Her clinical and research work centers on regenerative medicine and biologic therapies aimed at improving outcomes for horses with tendon, ligament, and joint injuries. Dr. Connard is passionate about helping owners make informed, evidence-based decisions that support both performance and long-term equine welfare.
This seminar is part of the Cornell Equine Seminar Series, and will be presented on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Eastern Time via Zoom. Please register in advance.
The Cornell Equine Seminar Series is presented by the Cornell Equine Hospital and Cornell Cooperative Extension. Held monthly, equine experts present on important equine health and management topics. The event is free and open to the public. Media members are asked to register with Karli Rizzo at Kmr266@Cornell.edu.
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