2027 Dates: 30 April – 02 May —– | —– Cost: €500

 
We decided that it was time to offer our unique Equinology guide to equine massage bodywork for horse owners and trainers! Even if you plan to only work on your own horse, it is essential to learn how to do so properly from experienced instructors. Please note: this is not a certification course, and it will not give participants a qualification to practice professionally. Full information for the EQ100E Equinology Equine Body Worker™ certification course is available here.

To ensure that participants receive personalised instruction, only approved instructors will lead these 3-day workshops. This Equine Massage and Body Work Course offers our unique blend of equine sports massage, soft tissue release, and stretching techniques. The class is presented with plenty of hands-on practical experience, specimens, multimedia illustrations and video clips. Students receive a course manual to support the techniques demonstrated. Students attending this course and decide to continue on to the Equinology Equine Body Worker Certification Course will receive a discount of Euro100.00 upon registration for the certification course. This offer is valid for one year from completion of EQ75.

Whilst this course is billed as an introductory equine massage course, it offers much more information than many basic massage workshops. For participants who are considering working professionally in the field of equine body work, it provides an in-depth overview as to what is really involved. Although this course is not required to participate in our Equinology Equine Body Worker Certification courses, it will give a beneficial head start to those participants who plan to continue onto the certification course.

Horse owners will benefit not only by learning the techniques, but also by learning how to use bodywork as a regular assessment of their horse’s condition.
Trainers will find that these techniques will help horses in their care, particularly when these horses advance in their training.
Saddle fitters will be able to address some of the restrictions that alter the horse’s posture, prior to fitting a different saddle.
Overall, the horse is the winner with improved health care, performance, comfort and communication with his caregiver.
Learning these techniques correctly is not the only important aspect of equine massage. Practitioner body mechanics must be considered for effective bodywork. Correct body mechanics and safe bodywork techniques are strongly emphasised throughout the entire Equinology curriculum.

COURSE OUTLINE:
Locating surface anatomy
Muscles addressed during the session
Common areas of stress
Encouraging communication and interaction during the session
Differentiating between normal reactions and pain responses
Massage and other bodywork techniques
Stretching
Correct and effective body mechanics for the practitioner

APPROVED INSTRUCTORS:
Debranne Pattillo , Master Equinology® Equine Body Worker, Course author
Courtney Molino,RVT, EEBW, CERP, CCRA, FEI Permitted Equine Therapist

Hours: 8:00am-5pm daily with 30 minutes for lunch

Tuition: includes manual, DVD clips and class supplies.

Prerequisites: Participants must be comfortable working around horses and picking up the limbs.

Suggestions for prior and/or further studies: Although not required for this particular course, individuals may find the Equinology EQ50: Online Equine Anatomy Course Distance Study helpful. EQ50 is the required pre-course study for the Equinology Equine Body Worker Certification Courses.