THE first joint meeting of the Medical Equestrian Association (MEA) of Ireland and the Racecourse Medical Officers Association will take place on Saturday, February 17th next at the Army Equitation School in McKee Barracks.

The meeting and study day is for doctors only and will include a full day of conversation on equestrian safety. Speakers at the event include Dr Antonia Lehane and Dr Brian Murray, who will discuss concussion and post concussion, and Dr Carlos McDowell, who will present a case study on pain management in the field.