Ahhh, the Caribbean life … toes in the sand, margarita in hand, and ocean water warm as a bath and clear as an aquamarine. Throw in a bunch of veterinarians and researchers discussing equine reproduction and lameness and what do you get? An event that combines continuing education with more than a little relaxation.

More than 170 equine practitioners from Florida met Sept. 27-29, 2007, at the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island, the Bahamas, for the third annual Florida Association of Equine Practitioners (FAEP) Promoting Excellence Symposium.

Veterinarians who attended presentations at the event came away with 18 hours of continuing education credit and new knowledge of current topics in equine reproduction and lameness.

"They got excellent speakers–probably the best they’ve ever had–and there’s something for everybody," said attendee Anne Moretta, VMD, of Maroche Equine Clinic, who splits her practice time between Florida and Pennsylvania