EQUINE FLEXION THERAPY


Limit 10 students
15 hr Course
Duration: 2 ½ hrs
Day: Monday
Time: 6:00–8:30 PM.
Dates: 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22
Price: $300

Book: "Equine Flexion Therapy-A System for Horse Owners" by Dan Marcum, (Supplied in class)

Instructor: Dan Marcum from All Around Training Center at: http://allaroundtrainingcenter.homestead.com
Location: The Healing Hoof Therapeutic Riding Center. Evadale TX, 10 minutes north of Silsbee TX directions



COURSE OVERVIEW

Take the first step to become an Equine Flexion Therapist! First Level is Basic Equine Therapist, followed by Journeyman Equine Flexion Therapist, and Master Equine Flexion Therapist. Starting at approxim1ately $40 a horse, your fees should increase as your experience and education grows. Set your own hours and build your business as you want it to be.

Section 1. Lecture by Dan plus Lab
Basics of the horse skeleton Visual exam
Leg length & Heel length
Symmetry side to side
Muscle atrophy and abnormalities

Session 2 & 3: Demo by Dan plus lab/hands on
Horsemanship and warnings
Handling the non-compliant horse Warning on dangers
Flexion examination (Range of motion) Head flex
Neck flex
Forward body flex
Rearward body flex


Session 4 & 5: Demo by Dan + lab/hands on
Palpation examination (Static tests) Line tests
Identifying Unreleased Muscle Contractions (UMC)
Muscle treatments Stimulation
Pressure Muscle Rocking Circular
Thnlsting

Session 6: Demo by Dan + lab/hands on
Flexion adjustments
Deep motion flexing Stretching
Shoulder stretch
Front/rear leg stretch