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Equine Acupuncture

Background:

Acupuncture dates back to the years 2000 to 3000BC in China. It produces regional anaesthesia by passing long, thin needles through the skin to specific points. These 350 points are found on the meridian system (energy pathways) in the body.

Association of British Veterinary Acupuncturists

East Park Cottage, Handcross, Haywards Heath,

West Sussex RH17 6BD

Tel: 01444 400213

020 79378215

Interesting Acupuncture Therapy Sites:

www.equinenaturaltherapy.com

www.eqizztherapycentre.com

www.axewater.co.uk

www.grahamgoodrich.co.uk

www.alternativevet.org

Training in Veterinary Acupuncture:

This is open only to qualified veterinary surgeons. However, you could consider Equine Acupressure or Equine Shiatsu, they both follow the same principles using finger pressure techniques along the meridian lines and acupuncture points. Training in both Shiatsu and Acupressure require only a practical aptitude and love of horses.

Colorado University in the USA offers training: www.aavma.org

Recommended reading:

Veterinary Acupuncture

Author: Alan Schoen

Visit our Books page for books on equine health recommended by our therapists.

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