About the Equine Bowen Therapy Course

The Equine Bowen Therapy training course has been developed with the help, guidance and support of a British Horse Society Instructor and examiner, and a British veterinary surgeon, who is also a Bowen therapist, acupuncturist, homoeopath and herbalist.

The course focuses on the holistic view point, taking other related topics such as saddle fitting (Kay Humphries), holistic farriery, anatomy and physiology, static and dynamic conformation, equine dentistry, nutrition, equine behaviour, natural horsemanship, etc. into consideration.

The entry requirements for Equine Bowen Therapy training course are:

1) Candidates must have completed a minimum of six days introductory (human) Bowen training.

Human Bowen Course information can be obtained from

www.fascialkinetics.com

or www.bowenz.org.nz

(You may commence the EBT training and continue the  human Bowen along side the equine course. However, Certificate of Completion for the EBT course will not be awarded until the human Bowen training  is completed)

EBT trained practitioners are qualified to treat both horse and rider.

(After all, what's the point in balancing the horse, if the rider's pelvis, for example, is out of alignment and throwing the horse off balance?)

2) Candidates must have experience and confidence in handling horses. Previous students range from Bowen therapists who have their own horse(s) - lots of experience but no formal qualifications, to  ones with BHS Stage II/BHS AI qualification or even an equine degree. Whilst it is not a prerequisite to be a horse owner, it is certainly an advantage if you are.

It is not  sufficient to just be an occasional rider at a riding school.

3) First Aid Certificate.

4) Appropriate insurance cover including insurance to treat people and animals once you have graduated.

There are written assignments to complete throughout the period of the course, as well as case studies and practical workshop days. It is strongly advised that students allow sufficient time to complete this section of the course. Course places are kept small to ensure plenty of personal supervision.

The EBT training course is approved and supported by the ECBS and the BTER (Bowen Therapists European Register)

Once qualified in  human Bowen and EBT, practitioners are entitled to enrol with BTER and use the letters MBTER (Equine) after their name. This acknowledges both human and equine Bowen training and allows practitioners to register on a national referral system.

The aim of the EBT training course is to produce professional, knowledgeable practitioners who are able to work along side vets and other equine professionals with credibility and respect within the veterinary, equestrian and complementary fields.

Bowen on other Animals is covered in the EBT course.

For details of when the next course will be starting please contact Shirley Calder. Courses are available in New Zealand  and overseas. If you wish to schedule a course overseas please contact Beth or Shirley.

For further details please view

www.equinebowentherapy.com

Students Comments On Equine Bowen Therapy Training Courses ..

'Beth practised what she preached - always calm, soothing and caring with the horses and it worked. Had lots of fun and learnt new skills, not just Equine Bowen Therapy. I have grown in confidence with unknown horses in just four days. Every question answered, never made to feel foolish. All staff were approachable, friendly and welcoming.'

C.H. July 2000

'I thoroughly enjoyed myself and have learnt a great deal. The lectures were absolutely riveting.'

S.O. July 2000

'I enjoyed every minute, it was fun, stimulating and enlightening. Beth's enthusiasm and passion for Bowen and horses is inspirational. Who could not get motivated with her around!'                   

S.W. August 2000

'Enjoyed being with super, able and dedicated teachers. The course was super, held in delightful surroundings. I wanted it not to stop. It was a wonderful sharing four days - only a pity it had to end. I can't   wait  for the next dose!'

H.D August 2000

"I have been very impressed with your enthusiasm and dedication towards the Bowen Therapy. I enjoyed very much the course, the company was excellent."

C.B. October 2001

"Thank you for such an interesting course. It has opened my eyes to so many things. Now I have been asked to give a talk and demonstration  to two Riding Clubs!"

FG. February 2002

"A big thank you for all your helpful encouragement and good teachings during the course.  I have very much enjoyed my trips to Cheltenham and value my time spent with horses so much."

LB. February 2002

"I want to say how much I enjoyed the EBT course, you have put together a great programme. The speakers were terrific and I enjoyed spending time with like minded people. The horses we worked on gave us amazing responses and now horses in my yard are lining up to be case studies!"

L.S. May 2003
 

"Many thanks for all your help and encouragement throughout the course. I have thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it and found it has been incredibly useful and informative throughout. I am having some really good results."

C. T. April 2005

"I am very happy with the EBT course and have found it very informative. I have enjoyed the whole approach into equine welfare and the importance of human and equine bonding.

I have found all the tutors very approachable and found them only too willing to pass their knowledge on in a friendly way. I enjoyed the talks on conformation, saddle fitting, dentistry and horse health - all were very good. I have a better understanding of the importance of good foot management from the farrier's talk and demonstration.

I only wish I could have spent the whole week with all the tutors - it was great!

I feel that my human Bowen Therapy has improved since I started the equine course - I'm more relaxed and feel calm and in control."

A.P. (Show pony judge and breeder), October 2005.

Recommended Reading For Equine Bowen Therapy Training Course.

1) Horse Anatomy by Peter Goody, published by J. A. Allen & Co Ltd. Price £9.95.

2)Horse and Stable Management, incorporating Horse Care by Jeremy Houghton Brown,  Vincent Powell-Smith and Sarah Pilliner, published by Blackwell Science.

3) Saddle Fitting by Kay Humphries, a Allen Photographic Guide, £4.95.

4) For The Good Of The Horse by Mary Wanless, published by Kenilworth Press Ltd, £19.99.

5) Horse Structure and Movement by Smyth and Goody, published by J.A.Allen, £9.95.

6) Understanding The Horse's Back by Sara Wyche, published by Crowood, £15.99.

7) The Veterinary Care of the Horse  by Sue Devereux and Liz Morrison, published by J A Allen & Co. £19.95.

8) The Horse - Physiology  by Julie Brega, published by J.A. Allen & Co. £8.95.

9) Healing For Horses by Margrit Coates, published by Rider. £14.99.

10) Beating Muscle Injuries for Horses by Jack Meagher, published by Cloudcraft Ltd. £10.95.

11) No Foot, No Horse by Gail Williams and Martin Deacon, published by Kenilworth Press. £19.99.

12) The Injury-Free Horse by Amanda Sutton, published by David & Charles. £17.99.

13) The Bowen Technique by Julian Baker, available from the ECBS office.

14) How Your Horse Moves by Gillian Higgins (Recommended).

15) The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle.