Equine Bowen Therapy Training Course Information
NZ Course Dates 2010
Equine Bowen Therapy Training Courses in New Zealand with Shirley Calder.
Course dates now scheduled:-
Stage ONE, Jan 2010
For further details contact Shirley at:-
New Zealand (North Island)
Tel. 07 825 2991
Mobile 0274 905 582
UK COURSE DATES 2010
Equine Bowen Therapy
Professional Training Course
Starting September 25th ....
Places are limited and very popular.
Click here for the full prospectus
There are various options in training in the Bowen Technique in this country.
The European College of Bowen Studies is recommended for training in the human Bowen Technique. Based in Somerset, the college hold training courses all over the U.K.
Horses
have been a passion for Beth Darrall, for over 35 years and she has been
applying the Bowen Technique to horses for 10 years with great results.
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, 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.
(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.
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.
For current course dates, please see the "News" page on this site. For an on-line copy of the prospectus click here...
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.'
'I thoroughly enjoyed myself and have learnt a great deal. The lectures were absolutely riveting.'
'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!'
'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!'
"I have been very impressed with your enthusiasm and dedication towards the Bowen Therapy. I enjoyed very much the course, the company was excellent."
"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!"
"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."
"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!"
"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."
"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."
"I'd like to say thank you for such a great course, everything was well presented and I applaud the way you shared your knowledge and passion for horses so freely - I think we have all been educated in a truly holistic way."
"I am really busy with lots of good successes,
I'm very happy with the work. It has opened lots of doors for me and given
me so much
satisfaction to be able to help people and horses. Beth has really given
me a lot of confidence in all my work. Thank you."
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.