Education 2021

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 This  7 hour CPD day in Somerset is provided by Rebeccah Baylis, Cassie Hall & Clive Ponsford from Progressive Hoofcare

Saturday February 6th - 9.30am - 4.30pm

Discovering the Equine Foot

The equine foot is so much more than a neat way to finish off the end of the leg. It is so much more than the foot on a chair or table.

You can not have a healthy horse with unhealthy feet. The foot is intimately & inextricably part of the whole horse.

We will look at why the foot is the shape it is & delve into the functions of the foot. 

We will look at what makes a healthy foot & what makes an unhealthy foot. 

In the afternoon you will have the chance to look at & examine the Equine hoof. 

You will be able to use what we have discussed in the morning to guide you & perhaps see the foot in a new light.

We will cover:

*How the way the foot grows

* Morphology,

*Both good & bad; healthy / unhealthy laminae

* The important role of soft tissue

*Osteitis

*Laminitis - inflammatory response or metabolic? Some of these topics we will just touch on, others we will look at more closely. 

So, come along & join us & discover the equine foot. 

This course is for anyone interested in the health of the Equine, & is suitable for Therapists & Owners

£85 per student

please email to book:

rebeccah.baylis@gmail.com

 Loading horses can be tricky, stressful & at times dangerous. 

Sunday February 7th - 10am - 3pm

This day is run in the indoor school at the Conquest Centre.

A look into the behaviour & theory surrounding loading issues

An opportunity to practice loading in both a Trailer and Lorry in a safe space learning step by step the right approach. 

Horses are provided to help ensure that you learn each step to take home & transfer the knowledge to your own horse. 

Held in conjunction with Kate Blackmore from Equilogical Positive Partnerships

£60 per person

Please email to book: 

rebeccah.baylis@gmail.com 

 This  7 hour CPD day in Somerset is provided by Rebeccah Baylis & Cassie Hall.

Saturday  February  - 9.30am - 4.30pm

Dental care is crucial for the horse, but many owners are still unaware of how important. 

This full theory day explores Dental Anatomy, dental disease & issues that as Equine therapists we may come across during day to day practice. 

Having a basic knowledge on how the horses' teeth grow, develop & wear along with behaviour signs that can be linked to potential dental issues is vital for the therapists treating the horse. 

Some signs that could be due to dental problems: 

• Quidding
• Eating slowly
• Being head shy
• Bad breath
• “Naughtiness” when being ridden
• Headshaking when being ridden or when eating
• Long stems of fibre in droppings
• Weight loss
• Snotty nose
• Colic 
• Choke
  - Extension of the head and neck
  - Distress
  - Coughing
  - Dribbling
  - Nasal discharge with bits of food in it or saliva
  - Increased heart rate

£85 per student

Please email to book: 

rebeccah.baylis@gmail.com 

 This  14 hour CPD  2 day course in Somerset is provided by Rebeccah Baylis, Cassie Hall, Louise Mauferon-Vernet & Dr Antonia Milner-Matthews

Sat & Sun March  6th & 7th - 9.30am - 4.30pm

A whole horse dissection lead by Dr Antonia Milner-Matthews

This is a 2 day full practical  weekend, exploring the horse anatomy, soft tissue, tendons, ligaments with a focus on Visceral organs. 

Both days are full on & not for the squeamish. 

The course is interactive & you will have a chance to explore & discuss the body of the horse. 

 This course is for non squeamish therapists

£400 per student

Please email to book: 

rebeccah.baylis@gmail.com 

 This  7 hour CPD day in Somerset is provided by Rebeccah Baylis & Cassie Hall.

Sunday March 21st - 9.30am - 4.30pm

This day is run in the indoor school at the Conquest Centre.

This is a full practical day looking at rehabilitation of the ridden equine, covering:

Evaluation of the ridden horse in all paces.

Assessment in hand.

In-hand exercises for developing proprioception & straightness.

Long reining for core strength & improved flexibility. Ridden exercises to develop core strength & flexibility, given in walk to enable the equine therapist to provide onsite help, plus recommendations for faster paces as after care strengthening.

We will specifically target muscle groups according to the needs of the horse, along with general core strengthening & postural correctness of the horse.

The aim is to build balance, stability, enhance flexibility & coordination in the ridden equine as part of their education process. This is also valuable for re-educating post injury or for fitness training. 

 This course is for anyone interested in rehabilitation & training in the ridden equine.

£95 per student

Please email to book: 

rebeccah.baylis@gmail.com 

Held in conjunction with Club K9 Training

Sunday 28th March - 10am - 2pm

Reviewing anatomy, muscles & how the canine agility dog works.

Looking at body shape, type & recognising early signs of change.

Exercises & strengthening with a focus on supporting & strengthening core fitness.

The day includes both theory & practical.

• Analysing normal footfalls within gaits, gait abnormality

• Evaluating injuries & conditions to determine rehab exercises appropriate for targeting muscle groups to build strength and condition.

£55 pp & dog 

Please email to book: 

rebeccah.baylis@gmail.com 

This 7 hour CPD day in Somerset is provided by Rebeccah Baylis &  Cassie Hall.

Saturday 10th April - 9.30am - 4pm

 Exercises & strengthening with a focus on supporting & strengthening in relation to known conditions.  

A break down of the horse in all paces

The day includes both theory & practical.

• Analysing normal footfalls within gaits, gait abnormality & gait related conditions.
• Evaluating injuries & conditions to determine rehab exercises appropriate for targeting muscle groups to build strength and condition.
• Discuss the stages of rehab & an opportunity to create rehab plans & practice these exercises: no gadgets involved

£85 per student

Please email to book: 

rebeccah.baylis@gmail.com 

This 7 hour CPD day in Somerset is provided by Rebeccah Baylis & Cassie Hall.

Saturday 24th April - 9.30am - 4pm

This is a full day of theory & practical strategic planning of proprioception exercises to build core strength & increase balance & stability for the canine.

The day includes an over view of movement & an in depth look at core strength & the early signs of body lameness.

We explore the following:  

What is core strength? 

How can we see core weakness? 

How to improve core strength & proprioception.

The aim is to provide attendees with knowledge & practical skills to improve proprioception awareness for better coordination,  core strength, balance, fitness & general physical wellbeing for any dog

£85 per student

Please email to book: 

rebeccah.baylis@gmail.com 

This 7 hour CPD day in Somerset is provided by Rebeccah Baylis & Cassie Hall.

Saturday May 15th - 9.30am - 4pm

The day consists of:

Over-view of the musculoskeletal structure of the horse including prime movers & their actions.

Demonstration of pole exercises to improve proprioception, hoof-eye co-ordination, joint mobility & foot placement. 

 Practical participation to explore these approaches.

Biomechanics for the horse in different roles.  

Participants will come away with an insight into concussion forces, practical exercises that can support riders and horses with the focus on loading muscles for the strengthening phase & developing increased joint mobility & proprioception.

£85 per student

Please email to book: 

rebeccah.baylis@gmail.com 

Held in conjunction with Walking Woofs, Dunkeswell, Devon

2021 Dates TBC

A morning of celebrating your dog inside & out. 

Looking at anatomy, exercises, behaviour, brain games, scent work, stress &  much more

£40 pp & dog

Please email to book: 

rebeccah.baylis@gmail.com 

Canine Structural Analysis 

This home study CPD is equivalent of 7 hours and is certificated upon completion. 

 Providing information on the musculoskeletal system through practical exercises along with biomechanics & structural/performance problems in relation to genetic conditions, workload & equipment and includes some rehabilitation exercise. Perfect for keeping therapists up to date through home learning.

£25 per student

Please email to book: 

rebeccah.baylis@gmail.com 

  Midge Bailey is offering a detailed introduction to equine breeding & reproduction anatomy.

This home study CPD covers everything from structural reproductive anatomy to weaning foals & is an invaluable insight into the whole of the breeding year.

 Not just relevant to those involved with stud horses as many elite performance horses are now also juggling stud & competitive careers whilst at their commercial peak.  

Gaining an understanding of how those horses have been produced & managed has never been more relevant to the therapist and has a massive impact in helping us to help them achieve at their very best. 

 The CPD also includes a detailed section on bio-security which is clearly right on topic at this particular time but also has huge relevance to therapists out & about visiting multiple clients & yards.

 A two part home study 8 hour CPD at £30 per part or £50 for both

Please email to book:

  midgebailey@yahoo.com  

Midge Bailey has been involved with Thoroughbred bloodstock for many years.  Having had a career in horse racing & breeding all over the globe before specialising in equine reproduction & stud management - she is also an author with JA Allen.