Palpation Skills for Equine Professional

Service Description

Good palpation skills require a sound knowledge of anatomy, the ability to visualize what is under the skin and an understanding of how and what to feel. Only once we can appreciate the norm, is it possible to detect subtle changes and abnormalities in the horse. Detecting changes early is key to preventing further problems. Accurate palpation enables us to deliver the best therapy techniques in each situation. On this course, we evaluate the muscle, fascia, bones, tendons, attachment points and membranes that you can actually feel on the horse and with the help of bones, skeletons, anatomy models, anatomical paintings, dissection photos and videos enable you to clearly visualize what is happening under the skin. You will also learn how to improve your sensory and intuitive palpation capability. Day One 0830: Registration and Coffee 0900: Welcome, Introduction and Theory 0930: The Importance of Anatomy in Therapy - Classroom Session 1100: Break 1130: Developing Intuitive Palpation Skills - Practical Session 1300: Lunch 1400: Skeletal Anatomy Palpation, Spine - Practical Session 1500: Break 1530: Skeletal Anatomy Palpation, Limbs - Practical Session 1630: Discussion 1700: Close Day Two 0845: Coffee 0900: Muscular Anatomy of the Spine - Classroom session 0930: Muscular Anatomy Palpation , Neck and Forelimbs - Practical Session 1100: Break 1130: Muscular Anatomy Palpation, Back - Practical Session 1300: Lunch 1400: Muscular Anatomy Palpation, Hindend - Practical Session 1500: Break 1530: Recognizing Pain and Tension -Practical Session 1630: Discussion 1700: Close This course is held both inside and out so please bring appropriate warm clothes for a day out on the yard. This course is limited to 25 people to ensure small groups and individual attention. *Please note refunds are not available.

Cancellation Policy

Course fees are non refundable, we will hold your course tuition for one calendar year, please contact the office.

Contact Details

• 11655 Rocky Meadow Road, Clear Spring, MD, USA

  2408355566

  saddleryschool@gmail.com