This weekend Madrid Horse Week (MHW 2023)one of the major equestrian events at international level, which they have ever participated in 300 horses and which was attended by 45,000 people. In the field of sports, Ifema is again the host Jumping World Cup and circuit headquarters Dressage World Cup. In addition, this year includes a new edition Copa Vaquera Madrid Horse Week and International Jumping Competition which has accommodated all types of disciplines, equestrians, horsewomen and horses.

animal care attended the second day which was held on November 25 which ended with three Spanish wins. In the Madrid City Cup, 1.4 meter jump test, canary Jose Fumero with his horse ‘Figuier du Roc’, achieved victory with a travel time of 21.26 seconds. Second place was sealed with a win Alejandro Entrecanales and ‘Baby Boy du Murger’which goes beyond the Netherlands Eric van Der Veluten Jr.

The Spanish racer’s representation was followed by victory José Daniel Martín Dockx rides ‘Malagueño LXXXIII’ in the Grupo Eulen CDI-W FEI Dressage World Cup Grand Prix Freestyle Cup, with one of the best dressage performances. Riders have been riding ‘Malagueño LXXIII’ for over ten years, a specimen pure Spanish descent and unique in this edition. Third place in this trophy went to Beatriz Ferrer-Salat with ‘Elegance’ under the chords of Giuseppe Verdi.

Veterinary specialists participate in the meeting, offering innovative and advanced care in equine veterinary medicine.

In the jumping or dressage competitions held at MHW 2023, veterinary assistance plays an important role. He Alfonso X el Sabio University Veterinary Clinical Hospital (HCV) (UAX) has been working as a reference center during these days to offer diagnosis and treatment necessary to ensure the health and welfare of participating horses. They participated in the meeting veterinary specialist offers innovative and advanced care in equestrian veterinary medicine.

“At the UAX Veterinary Clinical Hospital, it is integrated with the Alfonso Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Fernando Aníbal, director of UAX Veterinary Clinical Hospital. To this challenge, Aníbal points out, “we respond by referring to the quality of veterinary centers in France, England or the Netherlands, and we are supported by quality accreditation from the European Association of Veterinary Educational Institutions (EAEVE). ). )”.

By using the station’s horse MRI room, it is possible to obtain a complete view of the horse’s limbs without performing general anesthesia

Among the follow-up care provided by the veterinary center rehabilitation and regenerative therapy, even surgery, a list of procedures that includes the complete and specialized veterinary assistance required in this type of competition. “An example is magnetic resonance imaging without general anesthesia,” he explains. Jorge de la Calle, Equine Surgery specialist at UAX Clinical Hospital. Through MRI room for horses at the station it is possible to get a complete picture of the horse’s limbs without performing general anesthesia.

This diagnostic imaging method allows the patient to be scanned standing and under the influence of sedatives. Thanks to this tool, the only equipment in Spain with these characteristics is possible fast and effective diagnosis of various equine locomotor pathologies. In addition, this MRI method eliminates the risk of complications associated with general anesthesia.

This procedure is “a historical milestone”, as de la Calle explains, “which helps place the institution and Madrid at the forefront of the world equine scene and allows all horses to undergo rapid and safe review, which, otherwise, would involve sedation.” of the specimen and a slow recovery process.” This system of diagnosis and prevention includes a level of specialization that holistically covers the needs of the horse during jumping or dressage practice as represented during MHW 2023.

“The fluoroscope allows visualization in real time, during surgery, of the fracture line and screw position”

Apart from these interventional methods, surgery is also important fracture treatment on the horse. Today, most of these injuries are successfully treated thanks to advances in the techniques used. UAX veterinary hospital highlights the fluoroscope “which allows visualization in real time, during surgery, of the fracture line and screw position.” This procedure is possible reduce intervention time “improves prognosis.” In addition, some fractures can only be treated at the station under sedation and local anesthesia.

Veterinary representation on the training grounds also adds to the veterinary care of participant horses. The UAX Faculty of Veterinary Medicine took part in the event in explaining the veterinary protocols implemented by the UAX Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. International Equestrian Federation (FEI) with 15 veterinary students accompanied by certified specialist doctors, such as veterinarian at Sports Medicine, Raquel Gómez.