Date Oct 13 - 16, 2023Venue Keep Stables at Chapel View FarmLocation Woodbine, MD, United States Organizer Susan Tenney, CMT, EEBWPrice $1295
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Participants in this foundation course are trained in the theory, concepts and practice of acupressure and Shiatsu massage as it pertains to the equine body. You will learn more than just how to press points to relieve symptoms; you will gain insight into health, behavior and performance of the horse through the lens of Classical Chinese Medicine. You will also gain an understanding of how to design a customized wellness program for your equine clients using the Five Element theory.
The subject matter for this course is presented in a variety of mediums. The Pre-Course Distance Study is self-paced and is presented via videos, course manuals and point location diagrams. The live Pre-Course Online Meetings will take place over one weekend (recorded for those unable to attend live) and are designed to expand on the concepts learned during the Distance Study. The classroom lectures (incorporating visual presentations, illustrations, videos, bones and specimens) will prepare the student for the hands-on practical labs. The practical exercises will be done in pairs on the horse, directly following the lectures in order to incorporate the techniques discussed. After the course, participants will have a final live online meeting to discuss casework and implementation of the Five Elements protocol.
Course Outline:
Pre-Course Distance Study: (14) Hours of Online Course Learning and (6) Hours of Online Instruction
Onsite – Day One: Shiatsu Massage for Horses
Onsite – Day Two: Acupressure Theory and Techniques
Onsite – Day 3: Five Element Theory of Classical Chinese Medicine
Onsite – Day 4: The Five Element Acupressure Session
Post-Course Externship and Study
Required Materials (included in course tuition):
Pre-Course Distance Study Materials (self-paced)
Pre-Course Live Online Meetings (recorded for those unable to attend live)
Course Workbook
Course Handouts
Post-Course Live Online Meeting
Externship (included in tuition):
Externship Grading
Prerequisite:
This course is open to anyone with a working knowledge of veterinary anatomy, terminology and horse handling skills. It is designed for those who want to work professionally in the equine health industry, and is often attended by those already in the equine healthcare field who wish to add acupressure into their existing practices, as well as those just beginning to enter the business of equine healthcare.
Horse handling skills and a thorough understanding of equine safety is a must. If equine anatomy and veterinary terminology are new to you, it is strongly suggested that you register for the EQ50: Equine Anatomy Distance Study. While it is not required to complete the EQ50 before attending this course, you should be familiar with the vocabulary and skeletal system. If you have taken the EEBW certification course, you will be well prepared for this course.
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Registering via the Website:
You can click on the course number and scroll down to the bottom of the link to register for the particular USA west coast location and dates. The USA west coast office currently registers all online courses directly no matter where you live. Follow the “register now” link which will take you to the secure shopping cart. Here you can pay with a major credit card or Pay Pal. We do not accept wire transfers due to the processing fee.
Registering via Phone:
Please call the office during business hours 10 am-1 pm Pacific Time: 707.377.4313. You have the option to pay via credit card, Pay Pal or can arrange to send in a check.
Registering via Mail:
You can send your payment (checks, money orders or credit card numbers including the expiration date, CCV and billing zip code) to Equinology, Inc., 610 Noah Ct, Napa, CA 94558. Credit card registrations are also accepted over the phone.
Students are not registered until the non-refundable/non-transferable $300 deposit is received for the course. The $300 deposit is credited towards your course tuition. Courses $300 or less are paid in full at the time of registration. Please take note that all tuition balances are due 30 days prior to the beginning of the USA course. If the instructor is international, then the course balances are due 60 days prior to the start of the course.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL STUDENTS:
To be eligible for our courses, a student must possess these skill sets:
High School English equivalency reading skills*
High School Graduate** or over 18 years of age
Clearly understand the English Language***
* Those who are not high school graduates need to take an “Ability to Benefit” (ATB) test. We now have our own approved alternative ATB exam specific to equine or canine. Please contact the office at equinologyoffice@gmail.com for the link, password and state whether this is for a horse or dog course. The exam is at no charge and you have 3 attempts to pass.
** Those who are under 18 years of age need permission from their parents or guardians. If the student is not a high school graduate, they will need to take and document the Ability to Benefit Test as described above with a minimum score demonstrating that they have the ability to benefit from Equinology’s instruction.
*** Equinology Inc. does not offer English as a Second Language instruction. It does not offer English language services of any kind.
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COURSE POLICIES AND REFUNDS
ONSITE COURSE REFUND PROVISIONS:
The deadline to enroll for onsite courses offered by Equinology, Inc® is four weeks prior to the first day of class. If the instructor is internationally located, the deadline is eight weeks. Tuitions which are $300 and over will require a registration fee of $300 to enroll and these are nonrefundable and nontransferable. This $300 registration fee is credited to the total tuition of the particular course. There is no registration fee for the few courses that cost less than $300. Those courses which are less than $300 will require payment in full upon registration.
Any student that notifies Equinology, Inc. to cancel a course must do so in writing and has the right to registration and obtain a refund of charges paid towards the tuition prior to 30 days of the course commencement less the $300 non-refundable registration fee or 60 days from the course commencement if the instructor is internationally located. Refunds must be requested in writing to Equinology, Inc., attention Mr. Paul Hougard, COO/CFO, at 610 Noah Court, Napa, CA 94558 or the Equinology email at equinologyoffice@gmail.com.
Confirmation letters as well as the course outline, things to bring, required study before the course (if applicable), directions and lodging will be sent when the deposit has been paid. The balance of the tuition is collected four weeks prior to the start of the course date. Again, if this is an international instructor the tuition is collected eight weeks prior to the start of the course.
Our instructor’s contract policy allows us thirty (30) days cancellation (sixty (60) for international instructors) after which we are locked into our agreement. If you are unable to attend this course you may sell your spot to another individual providing that person has met the course prerequisites. Please notify the office for the data correction.
Our refund policies are stated on the factsheet, confirmation letters and on the website. As a reminder, registration fees which are used as deposits for courses are nonrefundable and nontransferable . In the event that Equinology cancels a course due to low enrollment we will refund your registration fee and any monies paid towards the remainder of the tuition. We will not “roll” the registration fee (deposit) over to another course for you should you not be able to attend.
CANCELLATION OF COURSE BY EQUINOLOGY ®:
If a course should not run due to low enrollment or other circumstances, Equinology will notify the students 28 days prior to the course commencement and return all tuitions collected including the deposit. Although students may wish to make travel arrangement before this time, Equinology cannot be held responsible for travel arrangements made before the 28 days. Equinology also cannot be responsible for student travel expenses should the class need to be canceled due natural disasters, or sociopolitical conflicts or an instructor emergency (death or severe illness or injury of self or immediate family member). In the case of instructor emergency, we will substitute an appropriate instructor if available before canceling the course. We suggest you purchase travel insurance for travel arrangements in case of one of these rare incidents.
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DISTANCE EDUCATION REFUND PROVISIONS:
For distance educational courses where the instruction is not offered in real-time, Equinology must transmit the first lesson and any materials to any student within seven days after Equinology accepts the student for admission. The student has the right to cancel the agreement and receive a full refund before the first lesson and materials are received. Cancellation is effective on the date written notice of cancellation is sent (see above contact information). If Equinology has sent the first lesson then the student is not eligible for a refund; Equinology shall not be obligated to pay any refund after the lessons and material are transmitted.