Movement is essential for maintaining comfort, mobility, and long-term musculoskeletal health in horses. Healthy joint mechanics support circulation, lymphatic flow, fascial balance and overall wellbeing. Yet in the real world, many horses experience periods of limited turnout and restricted movement, often beyond our control, making therapeutic intervention crucial for the horse’s welfare and comfort.
This in-depth online programme is designed to help equine therapists enhance their ability to recognise, assess, and improve joint and soft-tissue function through targeted mobilisation, stretching and strengthening techniques.
You’ll learn how to identify subtle changes in joint range, understand what “anatomically normal” movement looks and feels like, and apply evidence-based techniques to support mobility, comfort and long-term performance.
What You’ll Learn:
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
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Understand normal joint range of movement and identify abnormal patterns
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Detect subtle musculoskeletal restrictions through hands-on assessment
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Apply appropriate mobilisation and stretching techniques to improve comfort and function
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Develop strengthening programmes to support joint health and long-term performance
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Integrate effective therapeutic exercises into your professional practice
Course Highlights:
140+ high-quality demonstration videos, including:
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Joint mobilisations
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Musculoskeletal testing
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Stretching and strengthening techniques
Live sessions with Gillian Higgins
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Opening seminar
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Final presentation and Q&A
Interactive student forum
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Discuss cases
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Ask questions
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Connect with equine therapists worldwide
Access for 6 months after the course concludes
Open to qualified professionals globally
Who Is This Course For?
This course is exclusively for qualified and insured equine therapists, including:
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Veterinary physiotherapists
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Equine bodyworkers
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Chiropractors and osteopaths
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Equine massage therapists
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Rehabilitation and performance practitioners
Perfect for professionals who want to:
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Deepen their understanding of biomechanics
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Refine assessment and palpation skills
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Enhance their therapeutic toolkit with targeted techniques
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Learn alongside other experienced practitioners
Secure Your Place
Join this advanced professional programme and gain practical skills that will have a real impact, helping to keep the horses you treat moving freely and comfortably.
Early Bird Price £300*
*Early Bird offer ends 30th June 2026
Price thereafter £450
How it Works
This online course is a mix of live online presentations and Q&A sessions streamed via zoom and pre-recorded videos and downloadable worksheets for you to work through at your own pace.
Live Opening Seminar 10am Wednesday 7th October 2026
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Welcome and Course Introduction
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Understanding anatomical “normal” joint movement
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Introduction to joint mobilisations and musculoskeletal testing
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How to Access on Demand Training
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Q&A
Access to the recording of this presentation will be available for the duration of the course so you can go back and refer to it as much as you like.
Self-Paced Study
7th October to 2nd December 2026
During this time work through 140+ videos and technique demonstrations
Weekly study guidance
During this period you will also be a member of a private interactive forum for course members. This will give you the opportunity to post questions and comments as you work through the videos.
Final Live Presentation
6:30pm Wednesday 2nd December 2026
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Presentation from Gillian
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Group discussion and Q&A
Forum Closes
Wednesday 9th December 2026
Extended Access
December '26 to May '27
6 months of ongoing access to all tutorials, recordings and resources
Certificate of Completion*
*online quiz must be completed
BSc First Class Honours Degree, BHS Senior Coach, Dip (RM) MSM, ITEC (equine), MCAM, MIAS, MRAMP.
Gillian is one of the leading equine anatomy and biomechanics educators in the world. Her work has improved the lives of thousands of horses and she inspires equestrians from all disciplines.
Gillian is passionate about horses, equine anatomy and sharing all she knows for the good of the horse.
An authority in equine anatomy and biomechanics, a British Horse Society Senior Coach, professional sports and remedial therapist, author and with a first-class honours degree in Equine Science and Business Management.
Gillian specialises in assessing posture and movement, devising exercises for improving performance and educating horse owners.
She is well known for her anatomical painting on live horses which she uses for her teaching.
Gillian Higgins
Training and Qualifications
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British Horse Society Senior Coach and Stable Manager
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First Class Honours Degree in Equine Science & Business Management from the Royal Agricultural University
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Diploma in Sports and Remedial Massage and Manipulation from MMSM Nottingham
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ITEC Diploma in Sports Massage from Mary Bromiley
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Post Graduate Diploma in McTimoney-Corley Manipulation from the Oxford College of Equine Physical Therapy
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Human and Equine KinesioTaping Practitioner Qualifications
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Equine Biomechanics with Equine Energy
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Myofascial Release Techniques
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Body Master Training from Peak Sporting Performance
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Anatomy Trains
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Electrotherapy with Dr Tim Watson