Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center Tuesday Talks Program - 2026
The Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center's Tuesday Talks program will be offered exclusively online in 2026.
This three-part educational lecture series is specifically designed for horse owners and enthusiasts who want to gain a deeper understanding of common and sometimes complex equine health concerns.
Each one-hour lecture will start at 7 p.m., and participants will have the opportunity to ask questions at the end of each presentation.
Registration is free. An opportunity will be provided at checkout to make a gift to the Good Samaritan Fund.
The webinar link provided by email after registration will give you access to all three online seminars. Here are the dates, lecture titles, and presenter information:
• Tuesday, January 13: Dr. Elsa Ludwig, Clinical Assistant Professor of Equine Surgery - “Skin Tumors in the Horse: Diagnosis, Treatment, and the Next Generation of Therapeutic Options.”
Skin tumors can affect any age or breed of horse. Not only are these tumors unsightly, but their growth can ultimately affect the horse's function and quality of life.
This talk focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of the most common equine skin tumors: squamous cell carcinomas, melanomas, and sarcoids. Current treatment options will be compared, and exciting new treatment modalities will be discussed.
• Tuesday, February 10: Dr. Elizabeth MacDonald, Clinical Instructor of Equine Medicine - “The Stumbling Horse: Diagnosis of the neurologic horse.”
Neurologic conditions in the horse can be challenging to diagnose. In this talk, Dr. MacDonald will review the most common causes of neurologic disorders seen in horses and the diagnostic tests available to help diagnose your horse.
• Tuesday, March 10: Dr. Megan Marchitello, Clinical Instructor of Equine Medicine - "Advancing Equine Health Care Through Enhanced Client-Veterinarian Communication."
Effective communication between horse owners and veterinarians is a critical yet often overlooked component of high-quality equine health care. This discussion will explore how clear, timely, and collaborative communication supports accurate diagnosis, informed decision-making, and improved health and welfare outcomes for horses.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodations, don't hesitate to contact Sharon Peart at 703-771-6842 or email speart@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days before the event.