Training Courses - Animal Education and CPD

This full day in-person, relaxed, fun and informative course will cover –

• Basic horse anatomy and the physiology
• How muscles work.
• How to assess your horse both dynamically and statically.
• Learn and perfect your palpation skills to detect areas of tension and restriction.
• Learn various different types of massage techniques plus when and where to apply each massage technique.
• When not to massage and contraindications.
• Learn a full body massage routine for your horse.

Next Course: Saturday 29 March 2025
Saddlesdane EC, ME13 0NX from 9.30 - 16.30.

Cost: £85.00 per person.

Places are limited to ensure all participants have individual and comprehensive training. Contact Charlene to book a place on 07972381222 or complete the contact form and we will be in touch.

This is a great add-on course once you have completed 'The Ultimate Horse Owners Massage Course' as this course will guide you through safe and effective stretching techniques for all horses whether competition horses or retired companions.

This short course will cover:

• Passive and Active Stretches.
• When and when NOT to stretch your horse.
• Comprehensive techniques to ensure your safety as well as your horses.
• Various stretching and joint mobility techniques.
• How to perform a correct stretch and how long to hold a stretch for.
• Further increase your equine anatomy knowledge and understanding.

Next Course: Sunday 4 May 2025 - 09.00 - 12.30
Saddlesdane EC, ME13 0NX

Cost: £45 per person

Limited places available to ensure individual training and guidance.

Contact Charlene to book a place - 07972 381222 or complete the contact form and we will contact you.

This is in-person course will look at:

• The etiology of Kissing Spine and the causes of equine back pain.
• Prevention is better than cure.
• Treatment options for KS and back pain.
• How to assess your horse for signs of back pain.
• Techniques for managing KS and back pain.
• Massage techniques specifically for the equine back.
• Passive and Active stretches for the equine back.

Next Course: Sunday 8 June 2025, 09.00 - 12.30pm
Saddlesdane EC, ME13 0NX

Cost: £45 per person.

Contact Charlene to book a place on 07972 381222 or complete the contact form and we will contact you.

This course is a MUST for all dog owners.

Would you know what to do in the event of an emergency with your dog? If your dog was choking would you know what to do? Would you know how to stem a bleed? Or perform CPR until you could get veterinary attention?

If the answer is NO then this course is for you!

This is a great relaxed but highly informative course for both dog owners and professionals seeking the Level 3 Canine First Aid Certificate run by the amazing Rachel Bean RVN.

Next Course: Sunday 2 March 2025, 09.00 - 16.30
Godmersham Village Hall, CT4 7DR

Cost: £70 per person to attend or £150 for the Level 3 Canine First Aid Certificate

Contact Charlene to book a place on 07972 381222 or complete the contact form and we will contact you.