Dates: 20-24 October 2027 – Clonshire Equestrian Centre, Ireland —– | —– Cost: €1600

Instructor: Dr. Sandra Howlett, DC CST-D, ECST, Certified Veterinary Chiropractic, EFLC

This course is designed for students who have already participated in the EQ1200: Equine CranioSacral Techniques – Level 1 class, though the two courses are very different. In Level 2, CranioSacral techniques will be expanded, and additional techniques to address the body’s dysfunction will be presented. There is emphasis on case-based problem solving, with various labs and group discussions.
**PLEASE NOTE – ECS Level 1 and Level 2 are NOT designed to be taken immediately back-to-back. The student needs time to practice the moves from Level 1 in order to benefit from Level 2. We recommend a gap of at least 5-6 months between the Level 1 and Level 2 courses.**
After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Have a better understanding of how the CranioSacral system presents in the horse from a neuromusculoskeletal/fascial standpoint
• Demonstrate the ability to successfully apply advanced CST techniques
• Identify additional CranioSacral system restrictions in conjunction with fascial restrictions, and follow the CranioSacral releases throughout the body of the horse
• Understand when an advanced CST session is appropriate for the horse, or when veterinary intervention is recommended prior to commencing CST sessions
• Understand all the contraindications when the advanced CST techniques are not appropriate for the welfare of the horse
• Use correct body mechanics to continue working without injury
• Record the session findings in a professional manner, using an appropriate protocol for the equine health care industry
• Communicate with the other health care professionals as well as the owner and/or trainer involved in the care of the horse
• Evaluate the overall progress of the horse in response to progressive ECS sessions, to determine how the horse is improving with introduction of the advanced techniques.

 

Prerequisites:
Completion of EQ1200: Equine CranioSacral Techniques – Level 1 is required before moving on to Level 2. Whilst Level 1 externships do not have to be completed, the student should be comfortable with the material covered in the Level 1 course.
**PLEASE NOTE – Level 1 and Level 2 are NOT designed to be taken back-to-back. The student needs time to practice the techniques from Level 1, in order to benefit from Level 2. We recommend a gap of at least 5-6 months between the levels.**
*This course is required for the Equinology® Equine CranioSacral Techniques certification. EQ1200: Equine CranioSacral Techniques – Level 1 course is also required. In addition, all students wishing to receive their EECST certification must also be certified as an Equinology Equine Body Worker (EEBW), or through a comparable program.