A practice‐based equine intern programme: a system of symbiosis

THE needs of an individual practice change as it grows and develops to adapt to the challenges of a modern era. As equine referral work became increasingly specialised, Beaufort Cottage Equine Hospital in Newmarket found itself in need of able clinicians to perform some of the less specialised tasks, and oversee postoperative intensive care. In return, it could offer hands‐on experience under the supervision of experienced staff. So began the practice's intern programme. Here, eight years down the line, Tim Greet describes how the programme has developed.