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We offer Internationally Accredited courses and Professional Certifications, lectured by World-renowned veterinarians and specialists. Also, equine and canine related education through workshops, seminars and courses presented by South African professionals and institutions.
Upcoming Courses
EQ103: Advanced Equine Soft Tissue Techniques, Intro to Spinal Mobilization, Rehabilitation Concepts & Clinical Reasoning
Date: March 2-6, 2025
Instructor: Debranne Patillo, MEEBW, PRESIDENT EQUINOLOGY ® INC
Take your equine bodywork to the next level. There are so many tools to go into your toolbox; you’ll never stop adding to it once you start this journey. Learn different approaches to assessment and addressing soft tissue restrictions using advanced equine bodywork/soft tissue mobilization (STM) techniques, including advanced sports massage, stretching, spinal mobilization, range of motion restoration exercises and muscle activation techniques.
EQ1100: Equine Myofascial Release Techniques Level I
Date: September 24-28, 2025
Instructor: Ruth Mitchell-Golladay, PT, EEBW, CMT
Those already certified in equine sports massage or other complementary therapies will find that this dynamic modality fits in well with their work, adding a new dimension to it. Practitioners discover wonderful results when integrating these techniques into an existing routine. Others who are just starting out will find this an easy approach for understanding and applying the modality. Lots of hands-on sessions!
EQ1110: Equine Myofascial Release Techniques Level II
Date: Sept 30-Oct 2, 2025
Instructor: Instructor: Ruth Mitchell-Golladay, PT, EEBW, CMT
This dynamic course is very different from the Equine MFR I course. In the MFR I course where emphasize is placed on the use of the right brain for listening to the body and using intuition, in the MFR II course students will be using the left brain to investigate the possible causes of certain restrictions. Additionally, the course will cover specific rehabilitation situations.
My experience with the MFR course taught by Ruth Mitchel was a very positive, informative and enriching one. With a limited knowledge of equine anatomy, horse releases and behaviour, I wasn’t sure what to expect. To my delight I could easily follow the lectures and apply it practically. Ruth’s teaching was clear and easy to understand. The practical was sublime as what we learned in class came into ‘being’ during the practical sessions with the horses. It was fascinating to actually see the horses release, yawn and relax as we gently applied this healing method on their bodies.
I felt a deep connection with the horse giving me a new understanding of their anatomy and, most importantly… how every part of their bodies, every muscle, fibre, organs, joints and skeletal structure is all connected to each other. With the right touch, pressure and sensitivity… One is able to bring healing to all parts of the horses’ bodies.