Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the course!

  • 2

    Let's get started!

  • 3

    The Role of Intention

    • Intention: Why Is This Important? (Webinar with Alexa Linton & PDF)

    • Heart to Heart Communication (Webinar by Heart Math Institute)

    • Grounded, Centered, Present: Do You Know The Difference?

    • Home Exercise Intention

    • Podcast: How Does the Heart Relate to Horsemanship feat. Josh Nichol and Elisse Miki
  • 4

    Understanding Your Horse

    • Behaviour: Is my horse in pain?

    • Release: Is my horse showing signs of release?

    • Movement: Is my horse restricted?

    • Basic Gait Assessment (Video & Webinar)

    • Gait Evaluation Checklist

    • Home Exercise: Communication In Response To Touch
  • 5

    Bones

    • The Skeletal System (Webinar)

    • Major Bony Landmarks

    • In Summary
  • 6

    Muscles

    • The Muscular System (Webinar & PDF)

    • Palpation (Webinar with Alexa Linton & PDF)

    • Palpation of Major Muscle Groups

    • A Deeper Dive: Muscle Anatomy
  • 7

    The Diaphragm

    • Role of the Diaphragm

    • Diaphragm Assessment & Technique

  • 8

    Joints

    • What About Joints? (Webinar & PDF)

    • Spinal Joints Range of Motion

    • Locating Transitional Zones In Spine

    • Shoulder and Hip: Range of Motion Demonstration

  • 9

    Massage Techniques

    • Massage Theory (Webinar & PDF)

    • Stroking

    • Kneading

    • Frictions

  • 10

    Joint Techniques

    • Shoulder Mobility

    • Hip Mobility
  • 11

    Passive Stretches

  • 12

    Motor Control Integrations

    • What Is Motor Control? (Webinar & PDF)

    • What is Integration?

    • Segmental Spinal Oscillations

    • Tail Pull Oscillations

    • Tail Pull Long Axis Traction

    • Belly Lifts

    • Carrot Stretches

    • Buttock Tucks

    • Ground Exercises
  • 13

    Putting It All Together

    • Assessment (Webinar & PDF)

    • A Simplified Version!

    • Assessment & Treatment Demonstration: Part 1.A (Webinar)

    • Assessment & Treatment Demonstration: Part 1.B (Webinar)

    • Assessment & Treatment Demonstration: Part 2 (Webinar)

    • In Summary

    • Assessment and Treatment Flow Chart

    • Treatment Planning Example Sheet (From Webinar)

    • Homecare & Integration Example Sheet (From Webinar)
  • 14

    Next Steps...

    • Congratulations! Here's what's next and some more resources for you...