Disciplines: Education

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For anyone interested in learning more about foot balance and it’s impact on overall soundness in their horse I am delighted to announce that I will be giving a talk on ‘Foot Balance and Compensatory Pathology’ on Thursday November 18th at 7pm.    This talk is aimed at horse owners and is to help you get an understanding of conformation and foot balance and how it effects how your horse moves and the impact of poor foot balance on the body as a whole. It will…

What you can expect: Friday, 22. April 13:00 Arriving at Slieve Aughty centre ( Loughrea, Co Galway ) You can stay the night at this location. Please check out their website 14:00 Welcome 14:30 Lecture digestive tract of the horse 16:00 Coffee break 16:30 Lecture digestive tract of the horse 18:00 Discussion   Saturday, 23. April 9:00 Welcome 9:15 Lecture Horse feeds and their impact on horse health 11:00 Coffee break 11:30 Lecture How to put together a feed plan for your horse 13:00 Lunch break 14:30…

GROOMING CLINIC WITH PROFESSIONAL GROOM, JOHN O’REGAN TICKETS ARE NOW LIVE AND CAN BE PURCHASED HERE https://www.trybooking.co.uk/BKKO – it’s very easy to do, just follow the instructions to book and pay. There are only 10 tickets per each allocated session time, a total of 40 for the entire day, so please choose your time carefully. Open to everybody of all ages and experience. Date: 22nd January 2022 Location: Castle Irvine, Necarne, Co. Fermanagh. Talking all things manes, tails, plaiting, pulling, clipping, show turnout, products and career…

Do you suffer from anxiety or nerves, worry too much about what other people think, over analyse and criticise yourself, think you aren’t good enough? Sports Psychology is a form of coaching that helps people achieve their goals by utilising their sub-conscious mind. It helps people set clear goals, build and maintain confidence and tackle anxiety, not just in their sport, but also in their personal lives. Having competed to a high level himself, Jim knows how it feels and is here to help. Jim has…

This is a 2 day course designed for all horse owners to help support their own horses though training, development and any rehabilitation programmes. Kinesio taping enhances muscle development, helps provide pain relief, reduces muscle spasms, improves circulation, reduces inflammation and also supports ligaments, tendons and joints. An all round fabulous modality for any horse owner to learn especially those who are committed to the best training principles, healthcare and musculoskeletal system of their horse! You will learn the anatomy of muscles, how they work and…

We are passionate about educating children about their ponies. We believe it’s important for children to learn to care for and respect their ponies as this helps them grow up to become the caring and compassionate horse owners of the future. They will learn a lot at this clinic about the fascinating muscular system and how to keep it as healthy as possible in their ponies to minimise the risk of injury. Kids do not have to have their own pony.

The first in my summer series of workshops…really excited to be doing these….there’ll be a max of 12 people in each workshop with 3 people to a horse for the hands on element so lots of time to practice, ask questions and get your hands on some lovely horses and learn the different techniques used in massage and stretching….   Only a few spaces left…places filling fast….dm or Whatsapp to book…   Join Veterinary Physiotherapist Jen Hyland in Wicklow for a one day workshop where we…

GROOMING CLINC with JOHN O’REGAN Following the success of John’s first grooming clinic at Castle Irvine Necarne earlier this year and after many requests to run another clinic for those who missed it, I am bringing John back! 7th and 8th July Castle Irvine, Necarne, Co. Fermanagh £30 per adult. £20 per child under 12 90 min learning session Open to all ages and experience Talking all things manes, tails, plaiting, pulling, clipping, show turnout, products and career advice! This is a great opportunity to learn…

Venue: Knightsfield Stud, Kildare Date: 10th September 2022 These practical, very hands on and excellent value for money 1 day clinics are designed for all horse owners who want to provide the best care for their horses and discover a new equestrian skill at the same time. By learning Equi-eds unique combination of massage techniques and stretching you will be able to undertake a full massage on your horse. The techniques can be performed pre competition, post competition, to help muscle injuries and as a general…

his course is not to be missed – it’s of huge benefit to all horse owners who attend, and to their horses! We will take you through conformation, the realities and the misconceptions. The importance of functional conformation, biomechanics and posture which are all linked to the overall performance and soundness of any horse performing in any discipline, from the leisure pony up to world class athletes. The variations in conformation between and within different breeds, the best conformation requirements for a specific discipline are all…

Equine Biosecurity and best practice protocols  Date; 23rd Sep  Zoom session 6pm-9pm Fees : €75  Course info: “We must work together to protect the equine industry”   This is the first training of its kind, written by industry health & safety and equine experts.  The training is intended for all equestrian premises and industry operators such as livery yards, competition yards etc.  People who work in the industry such as Therapists, Grooms, Riding Instructors all those who need to show their equine customers they can operate strict…

Equine First Aid Date: 12th Nov 2022 Venue: Ballybaun Stud, Rathnure, Enniscorthy, Wexford This is a full day fast paced clinic covering the fundamentals of first aid. Working hands on with the horses, you will learn to take vital signs, recognize pain in the horse, detect colic, and participate in lots of bandaging in realistic scenarios! All attendees receive a first aid reference booklet. The qualification provides extremely high standards of training at competitive fees to equip Owners/Therapists for medial emergencies and common ailments. By training…

Venue: Equi-ed, Ballybaun Stud, Rathnure, Enniscorthy This course has been designed to give Equine Professionals (such as Therapists, Saddle Fitters, Riding Coaches and so on) beneficial training in selecting the correct bit/bridle for their customers as this has a definite impact not only on equine performance, biomechanics, injury prevention but welfare too. The course is very in depth. It covers bit types, materials, function and how to select, apply and fit the bit according to the horse and its requirements. This is a more complex process…

Have you always been interested in Nutrition? Would you like to become an equine nutritionist? This unique level 5 training programme provides an in-depth specialist understanding of the well-being of the horse through study of the principles underpinning equine health and nutritional management. This programme seeks to provide a stimulating and challenging experience for students wishing to gain scientific knowledge in order to promote the health, welfare and optimise nutrition of the equine athlete. There will be a specific unit dedicated to racehorse nutrition for those…

One day massage workshop for horse owners Venue: Knightsfield Stud, Kildare Date: 10th Dec 2022 *Approved and certified training ** These practical, very hands on and excellent value for money 1 day clinics are designed for all horse owners who want to provide the best care for their horses and discover a new equestrian skill at the same time. By learning Equi-eds unique combination of massage techniques and stretching you will be able to undertake a full massage on your horse. The techniques can be performed…

Animal Healing Intro Course will run online for 6 weeks from Tuesday 17th January 2023 at 7.30pm. 6 weeks starting in January;January 17th Introduction to energyJanuary 24th Accurate Testing and prechecksJanuary 31st Alarm Points and organsFebruary 7th MeridiansFebruary 14th ChakrasFebruary 21st A full balancing protocol. I am delighted to offer you an amazing course to help all your animals at this great time of transformation. We are moving into a great new shift of energy.I am here to help you help your own animals de stress…

Join me in a unique blend of riding lessons and mindset building skills to help you build confidence and enjoy jumping your horse again. By the end of this course you will have the tools to lessen anxiety & deal with riding under pressure. You will learn how to develop your warm up routine and the importance of a balanced position. We will look at maintaining rhythm and the stages of a jump. Finally, you will learn how to ride different elements commonly found in the…

Our next event is taking place via zoom on 11th January with Poppy Blandford, this is one not to be missed. This is now also a CPD for coaches for Pony Club, BHS and HSI THE POWER OF MINDSET- let go of proving yourself and unlock your potential to improve. Hosted by Poppy Blandford (B.Sc.O.T., M.Sc.PMC) Mental Performance Coach specialising in Equestrian Sport Join us on 11th January at 7pm to find out about how we talk to ourselves and allow ourselves to move forward by…

Join us on Thursday 26th January at 8pm in Total Workout in Omagh for our in person talk. Guest Speakers – PD Savage, Darren Teague, Pete Lonton and Caoileann Conway. MC – Liam O’Neill Tickets available from https://itsplainsailing.com/org/iemp#event-35822

Would you like to become an equine nutritionist?This unique level 5 training programme provides an in-depth specialist understanding of the well-being of the horse through study of the principles underpinning equine health and nutritional management. This programme seeks to provide a stimulating and challenging experience for students wishing to gain scientific knowledge in order to promote the health, welfare and optimise nutrition of the equine athlete. There will be a specific unit dedicated to racehorse nutrition for those who wish to focus on the racing industry….

With Dean Ryan Mental Skills and Athlete Development Professional. Providing the tools to deal with Pre-performance anxiety Nerves Low confidence Poor performance and setbacks Zoom details will be sent out prior. If you struggle with nerves, anxiety about competing or low confidence why not join us this Wednesday at 7.30pm with Dean Ryan Coaching for the beginning of his brilliant three week workshop. Tickets can be purchased here https://itsplainsailing.com/org/iemp#event-39613

Botanical Choices Course is back in August. If you would like more information please email info@equied.com. This course is being delivered by Angela Hall.

 Equine Webinar Series exploring “Digestive System and Equine Physiology – The Digestive Journey.” Date: 11.07.23 Time: 19.00 Platform: Zoom During this engaging webinar, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of your horse’s digestive system and the intricate physiological processes that drive their overall health and performance. Reserve your spot now to gain valuable insights into equine nutrition and physiology, enabling you to make informed decisions about your horse’s diet and overall well-being. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your knowledge and take a step towards improving your…

Equine Webinar Series exploring Equine Obesity and Management In this webinar, we will will discuss impacts of equine obesity and effective strategies for managing it and conditions such as laminitis, helping to ensure your horse stays in top shape and experiences the best possible care. Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0odOGrrz0vGNctajThf7Rb4hCBOdgBH9D5 Date: 17th August Time: 19:00 7euro / 5pound Secure your spot today, and even if you can’t make it live, you’ll still get access to the recorded webinar for two months after the event. PayPal charlenerlittle@gmail.com (for sterling…