The School of Applied Integrative Therapy -Equine has an option for you if you have a desire to gain quality knowledge and a rich experience while learning equine bodywork. Become a CERTIFIED EQUINE BODYWORK PRACTITIONER and enjoy a valued and rewarding career -or- add to your skills as an equine professional or horse enthusiast. We have programs for both!
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extraordinary difference
for the body, mind, and soul of every horse
Discover the ART & SCIENCE of Equine Bodywork and Applied Integrative Therapy
Path Towards Certification
Enjoy a valued and rewarding career by becoming a Nationally Certified Equine Bodywork Practitioner.
CERTIFIED EQUINE BODYWORK PRACTITIONER
This 500 hour program includes 440 hours of online /distance work and 60 hours hands-on training. Dig deep into a comprehensive program that gives students an in-depth study of the equine body, bodywork practices, and the important piece of self-growth which allows for delivering a thorough and connected session with horses. NOTE: The hands-on training is booked and paid for separate from the online portion.
Horse Owners and Trainers
Gain quality knowledge and a rich experience learning Equine Bodywork for your horse(s).
THE UNBOUND HORSE – INTRO TO EQUINE BODYWORK
THE ESSENTIALS 3-MODULE PACKAGE
IN-DEPTH 5-MODULE EDUCATIONAL SERIES
THE UNBOUND HORSE – INTRO TO EQUINE BODYWORK
The Unbound Horse is “module #1” in the Certified Program. It can be taken as a stand-alone course for horse owners and trainers and can later be upgraded to the certified program. By the end of this Module, students will understand basic equine anatomy and be able to perform a good bodywork session for personal horses.
THE ESSENTIALS 3-MODULE PACKAGE
PERFECT FOR HORSE OWNERS / TRAINERS who want a very good foundation training and application of equine bodywork to help the horses in their care, but are not interested in professional certification at this time.
IN-DEPTH 5-MODULE EDUCATIONAL SERIES
If you are an equine professional or horse enthusiast who has a desire to gain helpful, money saving, and gratifying supplementary skills and understanding to enhance your program or occupation, the Transcendent Horse 5-Part Series might be just the perfect fit for you! The 5-part educational series includes The Essentials Package plus 2 additional modules. This module does not qualify for certification.
Pre-bodywork Course
You love horses but want to discover more about them before learning equine bodywork
DISCOVER HORSES
DISCOVER HORSES
This course is designed for the individual who wants to become involved with horses, but does not have any prior experience. It is designed to help the student gain practical skills such as understanding basic equine behaviors, understanding the equestrian world, basic horse handling skills and important safety protocols when with horses.
Broaden Your Practice
Continuing Education options for Equine Bodyworkers.
For equine bodyworkers who want to learn more, we have several courses for you! If you need continued education to qualify to sit for the National Board of Certification for Animal Acupressure and Massage (NBCAAM) Board Exam or simply want to broaden your practice, we have options for you.
INTRO TO EQUINE BODYWORK – 80 hour
THE UNBOUND HORSE – INTRO TO EQUINE BODYWORK
The Unbound Horse is “module #1” in the Certified Program and includes 80 interactive hours. It can be taken as a stand-alone course for CE credit and can later be upgraded to the certified program. Students will understand basic equine anatomy and be able to perform a good bodywork session with emphasis on energetic connection, Swedish massage strokes, and beginning myofascial work.
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