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We thank you for sharing your experience. We are a group of veterinarians and riders that loves horses, equestrian sports and are interested in gaining knowledge that can be used to improve the health and safety of our equine partners. The goal of this study is to describe collapse and sudden death in horses to gain information that can be used to design strategies to prevent these episodes. Names of horses and people will remain confidential but if you want to remain anonymous feel free to not fill in questions that would identify you, your client or the horse . Please, do not answer questions that you do not feel comfortable with. We understand you may not be able to answer all questions.

Sincerely

Cris Navas, LV, PhD, Dip ACVIM

Clinician and Lecturer

University of Bern

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* 1. Were you the usual veterinarian of the horse or attending an emergency/show?

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* 2. Name of the horse

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* 3. Age

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* 4. Gender

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* 5. Breed

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* 6. Discipline

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* 7. Level

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* 8. Are we allowed to contact the rider/trainer? If yes please include contact details

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* 9. Please describe any known unusual events or circumstances the day of or the days before the adverse event

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* 10. Please describe any previous medical conditions

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* 11. Do you know the last time you or other veterinarian performed a physical examination on the horse?

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* 12. Please describe any known changes in behavior, willingness to exercise or fitness during the weeks or months leading to the event 

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* 13. Did the horse have a history of any of the following problems? Please select all that apply.

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* 14. Please select all events that were in the history of this horse previous to the episode that caused collapse/death

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* 15. Did the horse have a history of any of the following ?(please select all that apply)

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* 16. Please select any of the following that was performed (select all that apply) previous to the episode of collapse/death.

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* 17. Do you know any half or full brothers/sisters of the horse that may have had similar problems?

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* 18. Had the horse received any medications in the days/weeks prior to the event?

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* 19. Please describe the first signs you noticed at the time of the adverse event.

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* 20. Please describe how the horse collapsed or lied down.

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* 21. Did this happen during or after exercise?

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* 22. Was the horse treated during the collapse/sudden death episode?

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* 23. Did the horse have a postmorten examination (necropsy/autopsy)?

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* 24. If applicable, were the postmortem findings shared with you?

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* 25. Were any people (riders or others) injured during this event?

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* 26. Please describe any aspects of the management by officials during the adverse event which could be improved

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* 27. Please describe any aspects of the management of the information/circumstance after the adverse event by veterinarians or officials which could be improved

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* 28. Which information would be useful to you regarding sudden death in horses?

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* 29. Please add any remarks or comments that you think could be of interest

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