{"title":"Online Learning for Horse Health","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese online courses offer solid, well-established information taught by professionals with integrity and extensive experience in their respective fields. Gain an accredited \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thehorsesback.com\/diploma-equine-osteopathy\/\"\u003eequine osteopathy qualification\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with LCAO, elevate your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thehorsesback.com\/course-in-lungeing\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elungeing practice\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with Babette Teschen, or lift your professional practice to new heights with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thehorsesback.krtra.com\/t\/ZfqXJK2aF5Yf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epostural rehabilitation training\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e taught by vets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-course-in-lungeing-with-babette-teschen","title":"A Course in Lungeing with Babette Teschen","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8552\" src=\"https:\/\/thehorsesback.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Header-Course-Lungeing.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"393\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333399;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo You Want Bring About Profound Improvements for Your Horse?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you wish that you could work your horse correctly, feeling secure in the knowledge that everything you do is biomechanically healthy for its body?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you're reading this, I'm guessing you're the kind of horse person who does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappily, you don't need to be a dressage impressario or own a Spanish horse to do it, much as you may love reading about their work and watching them train.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333399;\"\u003eWhy Your  Horse Will Improve - and Keep Improving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333399;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll see how much their shape can change\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorrect in-hand work will restore strength, suppleness, and the ability to work softly to your horse's body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt doesn't matter about age, breed or conformation they are - the benefits are huge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt even a basic level, it conditions the horse to carry weight and to not only balance itself, but to \u003cem\u003emove effectively\u003c\/em\u003e while carrying the weight of the rider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery rider and horse can benefit from this, no matter your ridden goals or disciplines are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333399;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #666699;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #666699;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn as much as you learn to lunge your horse according to biomechanical principles, you are doing what is best for the health and spirit of your animal partner: you give it the means to fulfil what you want of it in a healthy way.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333399;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e -- Babette Teschen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8565\" src=\"https:\/\/thehorsesback.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Before-after.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"759\" height=\"236\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333399;\"\u003eDrawing the Best from Classical Approaches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333399;\"\u003eTake the time to correctly lunge your horse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, there's been a renewed interest in a more classical, biomechanically correct approach to training. This has brought simple in-hand training techniques back to the fore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are older methods that prepare horses for ridden careers, often overlooked in the great rush to do everything faster, but less effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you tired of seeing horses rushed to work and compete, with incorrect postures and expressions of tension and strain?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fact is that many of those horses sufer injury sooner, and many have shorter careers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Babette's help, you can educate your horse to move and to carry itself in a healthy, biomechanically correct way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen when you ride, you can be sure that your horse's body is ready to support you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333399;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #666699;\"\u003e\"A really excellent course. Interesting for me, as a trainer, to read, as the course confirmed my determination to continue my opposition to the thankless business of lungeing on a bit and the tying up and packaging of horses with sidereins etc. and to continue to explain to people why. Through the course I have learnt many more good reasons for my opinion – to the benefit of horses – thank you so much!!!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e -- \u003cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003eKarolin \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333399;\"\u003eTherapy and Training in One\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333399;\"\u003eCorrect training benefits the horse's body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI’ve been recommending this program to bodywork clients over the years, with positive results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose who've taken it up have had success rehabilitating horses, from ex-racehorses to stock horses and trail horses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strength in their bodies, the suppleness, and the ability to work softly in a magnificent shape without any kind of restriction or force is wonderful to see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese horses go on to flow under the saddle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy wouldn't you want that for your horse?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #666699;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"As a vet I am particularly impressed with your knowledge of the underlying biomechanics and for your just and fair way of dealing with horses... \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #666699;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy hope is that your Lungeing Course will be read more by vets too, as I am convinced that many sorts of lameness could be better explained with the help of biomechanical considerations and convalescent horses more successfully brought back to health again. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #666699;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo do continue your wonderful work for the sake of all horses.\" \u003cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e-- Lea Schudel, DVM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8561\" src=\"https:\/\/thehorsesback.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Image.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"443\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333399;\"\u003eRestoring Dignity to the Horse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333399;\"\u003eWatch as your horse's pride increases \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no getting away from it: as their bodies improve, horses really love working in this way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir spirits lift. Extravagance comes into their action, not just in training, but back in the paddock too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs their body improves, pride becomes visible in their movement and attitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese horses move with more expression under saddle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgain, why wouldn't you want that for your horse?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8575\" src=\"https:\/\/thehorsesback.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/at-home-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"621\" height=\"488\"\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333399;\"\u003eYou Can Learn This at Home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333399;\"\u003eThere's no need to travel to clinics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this wonderful learning and ongoing support, it's easy to fit A Course in Lungeing into your every day life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce this approach is learned, the improvements come quickly. Dramatic changes can happen through just 2-3 short sessions a week!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not time consuming at all - and you don't need to learn additional skills outside the course to do it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333399;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn and Progress from Day 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333399;\"\u003eA clear and easy to follow program\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive course, available in both German and English, was developed by \u003cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003eBabette Teschen\u003c\/span\u003e, being based on her many years of teaching correct lungeing in workshops across Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt clearly presents exercises that will help you and your horse master the art of flexing correctly in a circle with ease and enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find it's easy to learn, easy to do, and easy to keep going. These techniques will soon become second nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #666699;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Your method of writing is excellent and easy to understand, even for beginners like me – your Lungeing Course suits me more than all the books and DVDs that I have tried to study on the subject so far, and which I had to shelve as they did not suit us or went completely over my head. Many many thanks for it!\" \u003cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e-- Victoria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8568\" src=\"https:\/\/thehorsesback.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Webinars.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"509\" height=\"289\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333399;\"\u003eSubstantial Support, Extensive Resources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333399;\"\u003eHere's a taste of what you'll receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll be learning with some wonderful resources, developed over many years:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA training book in English or German (preview the first 30 pages for free).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e250 pages of instruction material plus videos of exercises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos and diagrams with explanations and illustrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn online media library with numerous videos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformation on the therapeutic benefits, from the physiotherapy and osteopathic direction, with accupressure tips to use at home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReadily available advice on developing your horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProblem solving resources for every niggle you might encounter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll the information you need about anatomy and biomechanics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips for working with older horses and those with health problems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8569\" src=\"https:\/\/thehorsesback.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Video.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"608\" height=\"377\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333399;\"\u003eAbout Babette \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course was developed by German horsewoman, \u003cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBabette Teschen \u003c\/strong\u003ein a collaboration with her friend Tania Konnerth. It was\u003c\/span\u003e based on her many years of teaching correct lungeing in workshops in Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_3 et_pb_column_3 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\"Over the years I have taken a good look at various kinds of riding methods and horse keeping. I chose whatever seemed best for me and my horses. I worked for many years as riding instructor and trainer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\"I corrected problem horses, and rehabilitated injured horses. I gave clinics for lungeing, groundwork, circus arts, riding, and equine body work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8573\" src=\"https:\/\/thehorsesback.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Relationship.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"510\" height=\"347\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_4 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\"I met Tania Konnerth in 2007 and we became friends. In 2008 we started the website 'Wege zum Pferd' (A Path to the Horse). It became one of the most successful websites for horse lovers in German speaking countries. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\"We wrote several online courses together, most successful among them the Lungeing Course. We want to show people another way of training and working with horses, without pressure and force.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\"The great success of the online Lungeing Course created a growing demand for clinics. So, I decided to sell my farm and travel through Europe to teach the Lungeing Course in person. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003eNow, I spend most of the year traveling in my RV through the German speaking countries of Europe, together with my partner, Lars, and our dog, Sugar.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-- Babette Taschen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8570\" src=\"https:\/\/thehorsesback.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Cavesson.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"797\" height=\"485\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Horses Back","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49492734902531,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/8016\/6147\/files\/Lungeing-1.png?v=1787312847"},{"product_id":"international-diploma-in-equine-osteopathy","title":"International Diploma in Equine Osteopathy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncrease your discount by clicking The Horse's Back when you apply.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre you yearning for more knowledge? \u003c\/strong\u003eThe past decade has seen an explosion in hands-on equine therapies, with an unprecedented number of courses in musculoskeletal therapies appearing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThere are surely more equine bodyworkers than ever before. 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professionals such as\u003cstrong\u003e trainers, vet techs, breeders, trainers\u003c\/strong\u003e, and\u003cstrong\u003e farriers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWatch this 2-minute introduction...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qKI3aX82rt0?start=3\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's the perfect balance of theory and practice. \u003c\/strong\u003eDrawing on 30 years' experience of teaching equine osteopathy, Stuart will instruct in the following areas, building your capacity as a therapist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"paragraph-9\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eUnderstand the systemic and functional anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics of the horse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"paragraph-9\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLearn how to perform performing a physical examination using observation, palpation skills, and clinical reasoning skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"paragraph-9\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBe able to deliver an effective treatment using appropriate osteopathic techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"paragraph-9\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eRecognize indications and contraindications to osteopathic treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"paragraph-9\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eUnderstand your role as an osteopath within today's animal health care model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"paragraph-9\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eUnderstand the osteopathic philosophy and principles as applied to horses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"paragraph-9\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eUnderstand the osteopathic approach to health and disease based on structure-function models.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-8515 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thehorsesback.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shoulder.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"734\" height=\"496\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRemember to unlock a further 5-10% discount by mentioning The Horse's Back when you apply.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelping Horses with Equine Osteopathy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow you can become a more effective practitioner: \u003c\/strong\u003eStuart will teach you a general osteopathic treatment with its roots deep in classical osteopathy. Called \u003cstrong\u003eOsteopathic Articular Balancing (OAB)\u003c\/strong\u003e, it improves the horse's function by relieving pain, maximizing movement, and increasing performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAs a gentle manipulation of the whole body, OAB removes tensions and restrictions, restoring health through the assessment and treatment of muscles, joints, tendons, and ligaments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"One of the main principles in osteopathic medicine is that treatment should restore health to the local tissues. This involves the restoration of blood supply, nerve supply, and lymphatic drainage. Where any of these are absent, the tissues can only be in poor health.\" - Stuart McGregor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8525\" src=\"https:\/\/thehorsesback.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Clinical-Assess.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"533\" height=\"295\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn Better Assessment and Treatment of Horses \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTreat with more effective skills... Putting OAB into practice with the horse, you’ll examine the functional anatomy of each joint and its accompanying structures. You’ll also consider the direct and indirect relationships that extend through the skeletal system, taking in posture, gait assessment, and palpation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eNext, you’ll mobilize associated bones using the ‘functional’ osteopathic techniques taught by Stuart. These are gentle, slow and small controlled movements, as opposed to high velocity, short lever thrusts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnlock another 5-10% discount by mentioning The Horse's Back when you apply\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn a truly holistic approach by e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003exploring the many factors affecting horses' bodies.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBesides treating the horse's whole body with equine osteopathy, you'll learn how to bring other considerations and assessments into your treatment approach. You'll be learning about:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe effect of gravity and rider weight on the vertebral column and pelvis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePathologies associated with specific sports.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe differences in the functions of hindlimbs and forelimbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eA range of congenital and developmental conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eVarious health issues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIncorrect riding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePoorly fitting tack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eInferior hoof balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eDental issues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBehavior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-8515 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thehorsesback.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shoulder.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"734\" height=\"496\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre you ready for 1,000 hours of equine osteopathy training? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's fascinating and deeply rewarding!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis training will help you to develop as an effective practitioner with the knowledge and skills to truly help horses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTo qualify, you'll need to complete \u003cstrong\u003eat least 1,000 hours of core knowledge and clinical learning\u003c\/strong\u003e. You'll submit written and video asssessments, and a thesis, and take an elective class in advanced clinical skills - available in Europe, the US or Australia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAs an equine professional, you'll expand your practice and develop treatment styles relevant to your current practice, through:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePre-clinical studies to build your core knowledge (500 hours).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eClinical studies, guiding you through osteopathic research (500 hours).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAdvanced masterclass, with hands-on clinical training in advanced modalities such as cranial osteopathy, short lever and functional techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIndividual tutoring sessions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOpen group discussions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8497 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/thehorsesback.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Front-page.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"370\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith flexible formats that suit your lifestyle, y\u003c\/strong\u003eou can study for the \u003cstrong\u003eInternational Diploma in Equine Osteopathy\u003c\/strong\u003e in a way that suits you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMost of the content is delivered through recorded lectures, video tutorials, downloadable presentations, digital textbooks, and additional readings. This means you can work at your own pace, at times of the day that work for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBut you're never alone with your study, for you can constantly connect with your \u003cstrong\u003ecourse instructor and student forum\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis means that you can complete in your own time and, best of all, benefit from \u003cstrong\u003elifetime access to the online resources\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe LCAO uses a best practice model derived from the academic programs of higher education institutes, with an eLearning platform powered by Moodle software.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Can Apply?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe International Diploma of Equine Osteopathy is open only to approved therapists and animal care professionals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAs not everyone can take this qualification, you need to apply to be admitted. The LCAO will consider applications from:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eDVMs, VMDs, animal physiotherapists and chiropractors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOsteopaths and osteoapthic manual therapists (OMTs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eRegistered MSK practitioners, ie massage therapists, osteopathic manual therapists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eVeterinary technicians, nurses and assistants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eEquine bodywork therapists with 7+ years of experience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eEquine professionals with 7+ years of experience, eg trainers, breeders, farriers, equine massage therapists and bodyworkers, yard managers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eGraduates and students of animal science degree programs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart your application by downloading the prospectus to learn more, or apply straightaway.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore About Prof Stuart McGregor, D.O.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eStuart McGregor has taught hundreds of animal osteopaths over a period of some 30 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHe graduated from the UK's European School of Osteopathy in 1984, having completed his dissertation on \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Principles of Osteopathy Applied to the Horse\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/em\u003eThis was the first known work about osteopathy for horses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHe soon began treating horses and dogs, and it was not long before he set up the \u003cstrong\u003eOsteopathy Centre for Animals\u003c\/strong\u003e in Oxfordshire, England.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOther osteopaths and veterinarians soon came across his work and were keen to learn more, so in 1998 he began to teach. Since that time he has refined his methods and instruction, leading to the training that he practices and teaches today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"In our treatment, there is something we call ‘intent'. This is where we apply the techniques intending to enable healing. We imagine ourselves inside the tissues being treated and then bring about positive change.\" - Stuart McGregor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreat Horses and Dogs with the LCAO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIf you're keen to expand your practice to include both horses and dogs, you may be interested in the Animal Osteopathy qualifications, which address both species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.animalosteopathycollege.com\/product\/international-diploma-in-equine-osteopathy\/?via=equinehealthworks\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInternational Diploma in Equine Osteopathy (Int'l DipEO)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.animalosteopathycollege.com\/product\/international-diploma-in-animal-osteopathy\/?via=equinehealthworks\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInternational Diploma in Animal Osteopathy (Int'l DipAO)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.animalosteopathycollege.com\/product\/international-diploma-in-canine-osteopathy\/?via=equinehealthworks\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInternational Diploma in Canine Osteopathy (Int'l DipCO)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFor licensed veterinarians (DVM\/VMD) and final year students of veterinary programs, LCAO also offers the following postgrad programs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.animalosteopathycollege.com\/product\/postgraduate-diploma-in-equine-osteopathy\/?via=equinehealthworks\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePostgraduate Diploma in Equine Osteopathy (PGDipEO)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.animalosteopathycollege.com\/product\/postgraduate-diploma-in-animal-osteopathy-dvm-mvd\/?via=equinehealthworks\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePostgraduate Diploma in Animal Osteopathy (PGDipAO)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.animalosteopathycollege.com\/product\/postgraduate-diploma-in-canine-osteopathy-pg-dip-co\/?via-equinehealthworks\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePostgraduate Diploma in Canine Osteopathy (PGDipCO)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_4 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Horses Back","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49492734935299,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/8016\/6147\/files\/Cervical-London-College-Animal-Osteopathy.png?v=1787312847"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/8016\/6147\/collections\/London-College-Animal-Osteopathy_2e5ce13a-82e7-4ffd-9e75-fbc610cd78c1.png?v=1787653175","url":"https:\/\/shop.thehorsesback.com\/collections\/online-learning-for-horse-health.oembed","provider":"The Horses Back","version":"1.0","type":"link"}