Courses on objective gait analysis

We’re excited to support objective gait analysis courses developed and taught by leading equine biomechanics experts Marie Rhodin and Emma Persson-Sjödin again. After strong interest last year, they are relaunching the program for 2026 — this time with two focused courses, one online and one on-site, open to both veterinarians and equine professionals.

These two-day courses provide practical knowledge, hands-on tools, and scientific insights to help you confidently integrate gait analysis into your daily work. Participants also receive a 10% discount with the promo code Sleip10.

Meet the experts

Marie Rhodin, DVM, Dipl. ACVSMR, ECVSMR

A professor at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Marie brings over two decades of experience in equine biomechanics and orthopedics. Her research spans gait analysis, lameness detection, and horse-rider interaction, with more than 80 peer-reviewed scientific publications.

Emma Persson-Sjödin, DVM, PhD

Emma specializes in equine biomechanics and orthopaedic diagnostics. Her PhD focused on interpreting movement asymmetries and improving diagnostic accuracy using objective systems. She divides her time between research, clinical work at the University Equine Clinic, and lecturing in equine anatomy.

Upcoming Courses in 2026

Online course (For veterinarians & equine professionals)

Dates: 27–28 February 2026
Format: Online (English)
Price: 5000 SEK / 450€

This course covers practical and clinical applications of objective gait analysis, including:

• Output from different systems (focus on Sleip)

• How to collect quality data

• Measurements and interpretation of longeing / flexion tests / PPE

• Compensatory lameness patterns

• Measuring the ridden horse

• Lameness in Icelandic horses and Trotters

The course contains:

• 6 hours of lectures explaining the theory behind and interpretation of objective gait analysis data

• 2.5 hours of theoretical case studies and discussion

On-site course (For veterinarians & equine professionals)

Dates: 20–21 March 2026
Format: On-site, Kattis Ridcenter, Kungshamns Gård, Uppsala, Sweden (English)
Price: 8500 SEK / 740€

This course covers practical and clinical applications of objective gait analysis, including:

• Output from different systems (focus on Sleip)

• How to collect quality data

• Measurements and interpretation of longeing / flexion tests / PPE

• Compensatory lameness patterns

• Measuring the ridden horse

• Lameness in Icelandic horses and Trotters

The course contains:

• 3 hours of practical training in small groups
  
  

• 6 hours of lectures explaining the theory behind and interpretation of objective gait analysis data

• 2.5 hours of theoretical case studies and discussion