ISELP - The International Society of Equine Locomotor Pathology

Name

ISELP - The International Society of Equine Locomotor Pathology

Legal name

International Society of Equine Locomotor Pathology

Website

https://iselp.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Continuing Education

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Safety, Compliance & Regulatory (OSHA/HSE/GxP) Certifications (EDAAANAJ)

Keywords

• Equine veterinary education
• Veterinary certification programs
• Continuing education modules
• Equine sports medicine
• Professional membership society

Headquarters

HQ city

The Plains

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees providing access to educational content, member directory, case forum, and member benefits. Student membership available at $10 USD per year.
2. Educational Module Fees: Fees for in-person and live stream educational modules covering various equine locomotor pathology topics. Pricing varies by location and format (€1,500-1,785 for in-person EU modules, $900 USD for live stream, $1,500 USD for US in-person modules).
3. Certification Exam Fees: Fees for ISELP certification examination process. Certification exam costs $1,500.00; retake exam costs $1,000.00.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ISELP is a professional membership society that provides certification programs, structured educational modules, and continuing education for equine veterinarians specializing in locomotor pathology and sports medicine. Its core offerings include the ISELP Certification Program, regular and student memberships, and anatomical-region educational modules delivered both in-person (US, Germany, France, Netherlands, Italy) and via live stream, supported by member networking directories and a video platform (ISELP TV).

Product overview

ISELP (The International Society of Equine Locomotor Pathology) is an educational and certification organization for equine sports medicine veterinarians. The organization operates a unified platform combining certification programs, live educational modules (both in-person and streaming), and member services. The core offerings include the prestigious ISELP Certification Program requiring completion of anatomical modules and examinations, regular and student memberships providing access to educational content, in-person educational modules held at international locations covering all equine anatomical regions with lectures and wet labs, live stream versions of these modules for remote participation, the ISELP TV video platform for archived content, the ISELP in Motion podcast, and member directories/maps for networking. Additionally, sponsor white papers provide information about equine veterinary technologies and products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ISELP Certification Program Certification program for equine sport horse practitioners that provides advanced knowledge and an invaluable understanding of equine locomotor pathology through modular coursework and examination. Includes certification exam ($1,500.00) and retake exam ($1,000.00).
• ISELP Membership (Regular & Student) Annual membership program providing access to educational content, member case forum, certified member directory, member map, and members-only benefits. Includes a discounted student tier at $10 USD/year for veterinary students.
• Educational Modules - In-Person Three-day in-person educational modules covering all major equine anatomical regions. Includes lectures, demonstrations, and wet labs at international locations (US, Germany, France, Netherlands, Italy). Pricing varies by location and format (€1,500-1,785 in EU; $1,500 USD in US).
• Educational Modules - Live Stream Online streaming version of ISELP educational modules enabling remote global participation. Provides approximately 14 hours of CE credit per course with real-time Q&A and digital anatomy videos. Priced at $900.00 USD for ISELP members.
• ISELP TV Video streaming platform hosting live stream modules, sponsor webinars, complimentary lectures, and student webinars, providing on-demand access to 54+ recorded educational modules for the equine veterinary community.
• ISELP in Motion Podcast Podcast series distributed on Transistor FM covering equine sports medicine topics, ISELP-related content, and continuing education updates for the equine veterinary community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90% diagnostic rate with MRI imaging for lameness cases (Hallmarq sponsor statistic)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, strategic and minor.

• Hallmarq Veterinary ImagingcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor global sponsor of ISELP educational events and programs. Hallmarq provides advanced imaging systems including Standing Equine MRI and Standing Equine Leg CT (sICT). They offer comprehensive support through their Q-Care program and have partnered since 2000 to support over 285,000 animal scans in 25 countries.
• ZoetiscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal animal health company and ISELP sponsor offering equine health portfolio including vaccines, diagnostics, medications, and regenerative medicine devices like Pro-Stride APS.
• VetStemmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegenerative veterinary medicine company and ISELP sponsor. Offers adipose-derived stem cell services and PrecisePRP product for dogs and horses.
• Hilltop BiomajorGTM or Marketing PartnerISELP sponsor providing regenerative therapy and orthobiologics products. Supports Not One More Vet with donations per product purchased.
• Butterfly NetworkmajorTechnology or IntegrationDigital health company offering Butterfly iQ+ Vet handheld ultrasound systems. ISELP sponsor providing educational resources about handheld imaging technology.
• Contura VetstrategicTechnology or IntegrationVeterinary subsidiary of Contura International developing ArthramidVet for osteoarthritis treatment. Formed strategic alliance with Butterfly Network to advance diagnosis and treatment of osteoarthritis in horses.
• EPIC (Equine Purchasing & Inventory Company)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCooperative network of 60+ equine practices across the United States. Collaborates with Butterfly Network to offer members handheld imaging equipment at discounted rates with training.
• VetCTmajorTechnology or IntegrationTeleradiology service provider partnering with Hallmarq to offer remote image interpretation by experienced equine radiologists, enabling more practices to access advanced imaging.
• MedEquusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUK-based company offering equine medical equipment including MEDView system. Seasonal promotional offers for ISELP members.
• PodoblockminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEquipment manufacturer offering mobile veterinary clinic solutions and X-ray protective equipment. Seasonal offers for ISELP members.
• IMV ImagingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerImaging equipment provider offering connectRAY battery-powered X-ray generators and connectDR systems. Featured sponsor of ISELP events.
• VetelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerISELP sponsor offering exclusive deals for ISELP members on their products.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ACVSMR (American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation): Veterinary specialty college certifying veterinarians in sports medicine and rehabilitation. Comparable as a credentialing body whose diplomates overlap with ISELP's certified member base (e.g., Drs. Vidal and Walker are ACVSMR diplomates and ISELP certified members).
• Improve International: Provider of veterinary postgraduate training and certification programs, with structured modular programs and a global footprint. Comparable in the modular CE-plus-certification business model serving practicing veterinarians.
• VetPD (Veterinary Professional Development): Provider of practical continuing education for equine veterinarians with in-person and online courses worldwide. Comparable in delivering paid CPD modules to equine practitioners with international event coverage.
• BEVA (British Equine Veterinary Association): UK-based professional association for equine veterinarians offering CPD, annual congress, and certification pathways. Comparable to ISELP in target market (equine vets), CE-led GTM, and international member reach; the two often co-appear at sponsor events such as BEVA Congress.
• WEVA (World Equine Veterinary Association): Global equine veterinary association that convenes international congresses and continuing education. Directly comparable in serving the same equine vet audience across multiple geographies with an event-driven CE model.
• AAEP (American Association of Equine Practitioners): The largest US professional association for equine veterinarians, providing continuing education, conventions, and credentials. Directly comparable to ISELP in target audience (equine vets) and GTM motion (event-driven CE), but with a broader general-practice scope rather than ISELP's locomotor-pathology specialty.

Others

• Butterfly Network: Vendor of handheld point-of-care ultrasound (Butterfly iQ+ Vet) used in equine practice and a major ISELP sponsor. Comparable as a partner enabling ISELP's imaging curriculum; not a CE peer but part of the same equine imaging ecosystem.
• VetCT: Teleradiology service provider that partners with equine imaging vendors and ISELP sponsors. Comparable as an adjacent enabling service in equine diagnostic imaging rather than as a direct CE competitor.
• Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging: Manufacturer of standing equine MRI and CT systems and a core ISELP sponsor. Comparable as a participant in the equine locomotor imaging ecosystem whose technology adoption ISELP's certification curriculum helps drive; not a CE competitor but a tightly coupled ecosystem partner.

Emerging players

• CIRALE (Center of Imaging and Research on Equine Locomotor Affections): French research center founded by Dr. Jean-Marie Denoix focused on equine locomotor imaging and pathology. Comparable as an adjacent entity in the same niche that informs ISELP's curriculum and shares leadership; less of a commercial competitor than a research/training counterpart.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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