Complementary Equine Health Courses and Workshops 2008

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On this page we feature an overview of various Workshops and Courses offered during 2008. For more information use the given contacts. During 2008, we shall be adding to the page details of equine courses held countrywide, in the UK.

Aromatherapy

GEOTA offers: The Diploma Course in Essential Oil Therapy for Animals

In four modules over 9 months:

• The study of 48 essential oils, their therapeutic effects and safety issues.
• Kinesiology
• Anatomy and Physiology and veterinary matters with Nigel Dodman MRCVS
• Essential Oil science with Ian Smith MSc.

For further information or to book a course contact the GEOTA office Phone: 01869 349813 or email: info@geota.co.uk

Bowen Therapy

The Bowen Technique for Horse & Rider

Stage 1 - January 26th & 27th 2008, Febuary 2nd & 3rd 2008 completed over 2 consecutive weekends

Venue ~ Hartpury College, Glos

Application form ~ e-mail: beth@equinebowentherapy.com

Rose Farm College of Equine Studies

Offers training in Equine Bowen Therapy with qualified therapist Lotty Merry. The course is based on her farm at Catcott, Somerset. Lotty uses a dedicated training room to provide the best teaching environment.

Course dates 2008:

Level One - June 19th to 22nd, Nov 13th to 16th

Level Two Workshop - May 10th & 11th, Aug 23rd & 24th

Level Three - July 11th to 13th, Oct 17th to 19th

Level Four Workshop - Sept 13th & 14th

Level Five Finals - Dec 5th to 7th

For more information email: lotty.merry@ukonline.co.uk

Phone: 01278723429 OR 07966473238

Visit the website at: www.lottymerry.co.uk

Also available are courses in Equine Stretching, Equine Podiatry (Barefoot Trimming) and Healing Laser Therapy

Equine Cranio-Sacral

Equine CranioSacral Workshops

ECS1 'The Foundation Class' - April 15th to 18th, 2008

ECS2 'Equine Unwinding' - April 22nd to 25th, 2008

ECS3 'TMJ & The Equine Athlete' - April 29th to May 2nd, 2008

Location: HorseHay Farm, Duns Tew, Oxfordshire UK. All workshop registrations are available via our website at: www.equinecraniosacral.com

To register or for more information contact:

Emma Turner 07955 317 378

email: info@equinecraniosacral.com

Equine Manipulation

The Oxford College of Equine Physical Therapy (OCEPT)

The Equine Manipulation Course

The course is twelve months in duration, functioning on a part-time, mixed-mode educational basis.

Applicants are required to possess a significant background of appropriate prior academic achievement, preferably to degree level, with a clear motivation to pursue the course. However, consideration will also be given to motivated, mature people with a demonstrable record of achievement in non-academic areas, where a high level of determination and will to succeed can be evidenced.

Prior equine experience and a general competence in handling horses is a necessary prerequisite, and all students are required to have access to equestrian centres, livery yards or individual horses.

All applicants are invited to attend an open interview session at the College, usually held during the summer

For more information on interviews e-mail: education@ocept.info

To visit the website: www.mctimoney-corley.com

Equine Massage Therapy

Equi-Therapy UK

Equine Massage Certificate - This one day intensive course is designed for the everyday horse owner. The course will cover basic Equine Anatomy and Physiology, Massage and Stretching Techniques including Pre and Post Exercise.

The course is carried out at Springbridge Driving Centre, Willoughby Waterleys, Countersthorpe, Leicestershire.

Course dates: To be decided

Equine Sports Massage Diploma - This five day intensive course is open to qualified Human Sports Masage Therapists, Physiotherapists, Chiropractors and Osteopaths. The course is taught on a one-to-one basis, followed by in depth case studies for three months. Students are required to have a good knowledge and experience of various equine disciplines and have a dedication to succeed.

For more detailed information go to: www.equi-therapyuk.com

Reiki

Equine Reiki Practitioner

One day courses with Ginny Paterson, animal communicator

Dates: 7th February 2008, 10th April 2008

Healing Hands & Intuitive Communication with Horses

Dates: 5th February, 8th April 2008

One day courses with Ginny Paterson, animal communicator

For more information on these courses and an application form go to: www.hearme-healme.co.uk

The European School of Reiki - Equine Reiki

One day courses taught at the Eqizz Therapy Centre

Dates: To be decided

Cost: £180

Time: 11.00 to 4.30

Note: Reiki 1 & 11 courses are offered by The European School of Reiki

For more information: Tel: 01363 775935 or visit www.theeuropeanschoolofreiki.com

Shiatsu

Hands on Horses

Phase-1 [Basics] Shiatsu Course:

4-weekends over 4-months

The Basics course acts as a standalone introduction to Equine Shiatsu.

Topics include:

• Practical Techniques
• Equine Language, Evolution and Behaviour
• Basic Shiatsu Theory
• Relaxation Techniques for horse-owners and riders
• Introduction to A&P [anatomy & physiology], the Skeletal System
• Exercises for Health & Vitality
• Basic Principles of the Zen Shiatsu style

To enrol go to: www.hands-on-horses.co.uk

TTouch

One Day Equine Workshop

Instructor Sarah Fisher

22nd March 2008

Cost: £60.00

Venue: Tilley Farm, UK TTEAM Centre

Equine Practitioner Training Courses

8th March - 13th March 2008. Instructor Robyn Hood

28th May - 1st June 2008. Instructor Linda Tellington Jones

15th September - 20th September 2008. Instructor Robyn Hood

Cost: £475.00

Venue: Tilley Farm, UK TTEAM Centre

Application forms and details are available from the Tilley Farm website. www.tilleyfarm.co.uk

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