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Course Description

Step into the world of horse and equine healthcare with this full day, hands-on experience. Shadow an experienced large animal veterinarian for a day and observe real-world diagnostic procedures, treatments, and patient care.

Ideal for students exploring veterinary careers or equine studies, this unique course offers insight into the rewarding, fast-paced field of equine medicine. 

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Course Outline

Your ride along experience may include:

  • Health exams and vaccinations
  • Emergency and urgent care cases 
  • Sedation and minor surgical procedures
  • Dental work, colic, and obstruction treatment
  • Lameness, neurological, and lunging evaluations
  • Disease diagnosis, X-rays, and ultrasound imaging

Learner Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Observe and describe a variety of equine healthcare procedures
  • Demonstrate an understanding of basic horse safety and handling protocols
  • Explain the roles, education paths, and working conditions of equine veterinarians and veterinary technicians

About Your Instructor:

Dr. Kati Lukas has been an equine veterinarian since graduating from Iowa State University in 2008. After completing a rotating internship in Kansas City where she gained experience in surgery, lameness, internal medicine, and ambulatory practice, Dr. Lukas returned to the Chicagoland area and opened Lukas Equine Veterinary Service in 2011. Her passion for equine athletes has taken her from racetracks to dressage arenas, polo matches, and 4-H clubs.

Dr. Lukas is a frequent speaker for the Trail Riders of DuPage (TROD). You may recognize her from "Ask the Vet" in The Horse magazine! Dr. Lukas is committed to using cutting edge diagnostics and treatments in order to provide the best possible care for each individual equine patient, performance or pleasure.

Notes

This hands-on experience takes place on-location with a local Equine Veterinarian during her scheduled appointments. You are responsible for your own transportation and may visit up to three different sites during your ride along day. Exact addresses and details will be provided by Lukas Equine 1-2 days before your scheduled date. 

Schedule is subject to change due to medical emergencies. 

Prerequisites

Must be at least 18 years old.
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Section Title
Ride Along with an Equine Veterinarian
Type
Class Meets Offsite
Days
T
Time
9:00AM to 4:00PM
Dates
Mar 31, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
7.0
Location
  • Other Locations/Offsite
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $199.00
CEUs
0.7 CEUs

Section Notes

Please note that due to the fluidity of the business, your schedule for the day will be communicated to you by Lukas Equine 1-2 days prior to your scheduled ride along date. Should there be too many client cancellations on your scheduled day, your ride along experience may need to be rescheduled. 
Section Title
Ride Along with an Equine Veterinarian
Type
Class Meets Offsite
Days
T
Time
9:00AM to 4:00PM
Dates
Apr 14, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
7.0
Location
  • Other Locations/Offsite
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $199.00
CEUs
0.7 CEUs

Section Notes

Please note that due to the fluidity of the business, your schedule for the day will be communicated to you by Lukas Equine 1-2 days prior to your scheduled ride along date. Should there be too many client cancellations on your scheduled day, your ride along experience may need to be rescheduled. 
Section Title
Ride Along with an Equine Veterinarian
Type
Class Meets Offsite
Days
W
Time
9:00AM to 4:00PM
Dates
May 06, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
7.0
Location
  • Other Locations/Offsite
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $199.00
CEUs
0.7 CEUs
Instructors
  • Dr. Kati Lukas

Section Notes

Please note that due to the fluidity of the business, your schedule for the day will be communicated to you by Lukas Equine 1-2 days prior to your scheduled ride along date. Should there be too many client cancellations on your scheduled day, your ride along experience may need to be rescheduled. 
Section Title
Ride Along with an Equine Veterinarian
Type
Class Meets Offsite
Days
T
Time
9:00AM to 4:00PM
Dates
Jun 16, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
7.0
Location
  • Other Locations/Offsite
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $249.00
CEUs
0.7 CEUs
Instructors
  • Dr. Kati Lukas

Section Notes

Please note that due to the fluidity of the business, your schedule for the day will be communicated to you by Lukas Equine 1-2 days prior to your scheduled ride along date. Should there be too many client cancellations on your scheduled day, your ride along experience may need to be rescheduled. 
Section Title
Ride Along with an Equine Veterinarian
Type
Class Meets Offsite
Days
W
Time
9:00AM to 4:00PM
Dates
Jul 22, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
7.0
Location
  • Other Locations/Offsite
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $249.00
CEUs
0.7 CEUs
Instructors
  • Dr. Kati Lukas

Section Notes

Please note that due to the fluidity of the business, your schedule for the day will be communicated to you by Lukas Equine 1-2 days prior to your scheduled ride along date. Should there be too many client cancellations on your scheduled day, your ride along experience may need to be rescheduled. 
Section Title
Ride Along with an Equine Veterinarian
Type
Class Meets Offsite
Days
T
Time
9:00AM to 4:00PM
Dates
Aug 04, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
7.0
Location
  • Other Locations/Offsite
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $249.00
CEUs
0.7 CEUs
Instructors
  • Dr. Kati Lukas

Section Notes

Please note that due to the fluidity of the business, your schedule for the day will be communicated to you by Lukas Equine 1-2 days prior to your scheduled ride along date. Should there be too many client cancellations on your scheduled day, your ride along experience may need to be rescheduled. 
Thank you for your interest.