Courses, clinics + more
2026 Continuing Professional Education
Visceral Osteopathy I
The Vluggen Institute for Equine Osteopathy and Education
(45 hours)
Introduction to the principles of visceral osteopathy
Anatomy and biomechanics of the stomach, duodenum, liver, spleen, and pancreas
Limb Mechanics and Farriery Metrics Clinic
Yogi Sharp, DipWCF, DipHE, ATF
(16 hours)
Hoof morphology and biomechanics
5 dimensional balance
Hoof balance as it relates to tendon, ligament, navicular and arthritic changes
Measuring the hoof objectively over time
Sacrum
The Vluggen Institute for Equine Osteopathy and Education
(45 hours)
Anatomy and biomechanics of the sacrum and ilium
Osteopathic and biomechanical relevance of the SI junction
Vegetative integration and the autonomic nervous system
Theory II
The Vluggen Institute for Equine Osteopathy and Education
(45 hours)
Introduction to physiology
Biochemistry
Cytology
Histology
Myology
Neurology
Hind Limb
The Vluggen Institute for Equine Osteopathy and Education
(45 hours)
Anatomy and biomechanics of the hind limb
Front Limb
The Vluggen Institute for Equine Osteopathy and Education
(45 hours)
Functional anatomy, nerve and vascular pathways, as well as their role within the osteopathic principles and biomechanics of the front limb
Examination, osteopathic assessment and normalization of the front limb
Books + professional reading
Posture and Performance by Gillian Higgins with Stephanie Martin
Horse Conformation (Vol. 1, 2, and 3) by Dr. Deb Bennett
Schooling Exercises in Hand by Oliver Hilberger
Dressage Principles Illuminated by Charles de Kunffy