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Health area
EVENT
AT THE HEART OF EQUINE WELL-BEING
Located in the heart of the show, Gallery 6, the Equine Health Hub invites everyone involved in the world of horses—riders, breeders, and all horse enthusiasts—to learn about common pathologies and animal well-being. Equine health professionals offer an interactive, educational, and engaging experience, with conferences and demonstrations designed to guide visitors in gaining a deeper understanding of horse health. A representative from human sports medicine will also provide insights into rider health.
NEW FOR 2025 – AN IMMERSION IN THE EQUINE OPERATING ROOM
Initiated by VetAgro Sup, Equita Lyon is offering this year a virtual reality experience that takes you inside an equine operating room.
Follow a horse throughout its journey—from preparation to the operating table and recovery stall—accompanied by explanations from an equine veterinarian.
A unique experience not to be missed!
Created in 2007 at the initiative of Equita Lyon, the Lyon Horse Show, and several partners—including Boehringer Ingelheim, the world’s second-largest animal health company and leader in equine health—the Equine Hub at the Lyon Veterinary Campus (VetAgro Sup), the Champ du Perier Equine Clinic, and a representative from human sports medicine, the Equine Health Hub aims to inform all audiences involved with horses about the most common pathologies.
EQUIRENCONTRES 2025
Friday 31st October from 2pm to 4pm
Pôle Santé conference room
Organised by Boehringer Ingelheim and presented by leading veterinarians, the Equirencontres will be held on Friday 31 October from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm in the conference area of the Health Pole at Equita Lyon. The aim of these Equirencontres is to make the subjects covered concerning the horse's health and well-being accessible to all.
Theme 2025 :
The sector facing the climate:
rethinking horse riding in the era of global warming
With the participation of :
Anne-Lise Pepin (IFCE engineer)
Charlotte Fustec (director of the EquuRES label)
Dr Nicolas Herteman (Boehringer Ingelheim)
Round table moderated by: Mathilde LABAT, amateur rider/owner,
influencer in the ‘Mathilde & Sligo’ equestrian community.
PROGRAMME AVAILABLE SOON
(Free access with admission to Equita Lyon)
*Programme & speakers subject to change
BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM: NO.1 WORLDWIDE IN ANIMAL HEALTH
Boehringer Ingelheim develops innovative treatments for human and animal health. As a research-driven biopharmaceutical company, Boehringer Ingelheim creates value through innovation in areas where essential medical needs exist, which have not been met. Boehringer Ingelheim has been a family-owned company since it was founded in 1885, and is built on a long-term vision. Nearly 52,000 employees in more than 130 countries work in three activities: human health, animal health and biopharmaceutical manufacturing for third parties.
The second biggest company in the world in the animal health sector and the leading one for horse health.
With 9,700 employees worldwide, including 2,100 in France, Boehringer Ingelheim’s Animal Health Division supplies vaccines and drugs to over 150 markets, to improve animals’ health and well-being.
Boehringer Ingelheim's goal is to promote, prevent and raise awareness of equine health issues among all stakeholders, and it is committed to forging unique links with each player in the equine industry. Boehringer Ingelheim has been a partner of the French Equestrian Federation (FFE) since 2008, and since 2019, it has strengthened its link with this prestigious stakeholder in the equine world and now supports France in all competitions.