The Equine Intimate Health Federation was founded in 2023 and exists to raise standards, awareness, and professionalism within the field of equine intimate health.

We are committed to delivering:

• Evidence-informed education

• Ethical practice

• Practical, welfare-led training

Our approach is built on a combination of hands-on industry experience and continued professional development at the highest level.

This includes advanced CPD training and specialist learning with leading experts in equine veterinary science, including:

• Professor Derek Knottenbelt

• Royal Veterinary College University of London

This ensures our knowledge remains current, relevant, and aligned with best practice.

We actively create a supportive and non-discriminatory membership body with full inclusivity regardless of location.

Our Mission

To improve equine welfare by:

• Increasing understanding of intimate health in horses

• Providing structured, accredited training pathways

• Supporting professionals to work safely, ethically, and competently

• Promoting early identification of issues to prevent escalation

We place the highest importance on working in line with the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 and non-compliance is taken very seriously.

As a not-for-profit industry membership body, our mission is driven by purpose—not profit.

We exist to serve a meaningful cause:

Advancing equine intimate health through education, advocacy, and the development of professional standards.

Our Standards

We hold ourselves and our training to a high standard, ensuring:

• All content is grounded in current, evidence-informed practice

• Clear boundaries are maintained between professional roles and veterinary care

• Learners are equipped with both knowledge and practical competence

• Ongoing CPD is encouraged as a core part of professional responsibility

We actively invest in continued learning to ensure our training reflects the latest advancements in equine health and welfare. This includes:

• Specialist CPD with recognised veterinary professionals

• Advanced training in equine pathology, oncology, and dermatology

• Ongoing research and industry engagement

• Practical application of learning within real-world equine settings

We support:

• Equine professionals seeking to expand their services

• Horse owners wanting to better understand their horse’s health

• Practitioners working towards professional recognition in this specialist field