(40 hours) was originally designed as a classroom program which includes the study of muscles and skeleton and their actions, indications and contraindications for massage, 6 major strokes and occasions for each, prevention and recognition of injury, an extensive hands - on and visual evaluation, and a demonstration of stretching and the techniques used in The Duncan Method of Equine Massage Therapy.
The text for the program is the Coloring Atlas of Horse Anatomy by Robert Kainer, D.V.M., and Thomas Mc Cracken M.S., Medical Illustrator. The text is included in the program along with the course syllabus, a workbook, and a video containing valuable lecture and demonstration material. The syllabus will serve as your guide, leading you through the workbook and Coloring Atlas of Horse Anatomy for both practical and visual learning.
Massage Therapy is known to enhance performance, as well as improve health and overall attitude in any living being. Horses love it, and we feel as though it is a privilege to provide such a beneficial therapy, as well as teach others how.
The fee for the program is $249.00, plus shipping. You will receive an attractive certificate of completion upon passing the final exam.
Graduates of this program tell us that their relationship with their horses have changed dramatically since they have a better understanding of movement and lack of.
We are happy to answer your questions regarding our programs, as well as offer a true testimonial from a graduate that resides in your area. Our programs are written and practiced by a 29 year expert in the field of health and fitness.
The Equine Hydrotherapy Home Study Program
(20 hours) is a great asset to anyone that is in the horse rehabilitation business. Pain and swelling affect the mobility of joints and muscle tissue. The Distance Learning Hydrotherapy Program guides the practitioner through the proper uses of heat and ice in injury as well as the prevention and recovery of heat related illnesses. Hydrotherapy is especially beneficial to performance horses as the ice helps to relieve pain and swelling, and the heat enhances healing time. The cost of the course is $65.00, plus shipping, and includes a test to be returned for an attractive certificate of completion.
The Equine Sports Trainer Home Study Certification Program
(40 hours) Imagine becoming a trained Personal Trainer for some of the finest Athletes alive! Why become a Certified Equine Sports Trainer? Because every professional athlete needs a Personal Trainer! A great percentage of injuries are due to a lack of proper strength and flexibility to the part that became injured. You won't find an Olympic Athlete that does not incorporate stretching and dynamic flexibility exercises to their training regimen. "Optimum Fitness" includes strength, flexibility, endurance, and ideal weight. All of these components must be a part of a serious training program, or you're flirting with disaster.
By training as a Sports Trainer, you will be prepared to make suggestions regarding sports preparation training for your chronically injured massage clients, or you will have the knowledge to completely fit train any subject for a future in the sport of their choice by creating appropriate training techniques while monitoring progress. The cost of the program is $169.00, plus shipping which includes the syllabus, an accompanying workbook, and The Coloring Book of Horse Anatomy. Upon successful completion of the open book final exam (70%), you will receive your certificate and wallet card in the mail within two weeks.
Buy The Equine Sports Trainer Without Textbook - $149.00 + Shipping = $154.00
