Workshop title and date	Location	Cost
Saturday 4th September, 9.30am - 5pm Module 1b:  Bodylanguage communication skills for better perfomance and behaviour.  Horse Listening This course helps people to understand how horses communicate, and includes an introduction to body language communication for training, joining up and long reining.  The aim is to create a confident understanding and effective approach to handling and training horses. Run by Jo Rose and Caroline Baldock.  Caroline spent 4 years working with Monty Roberts as his literary adviser on his ranch in California.	nr Chinnor, Oxfordshire	£75
Saturday 18th September  10am - 4pm How Subtle is Subtle?  Communicate with your horse through body language. Facilitated by Jo Rose and Sue Gardner (Natural Horsemanship trainer) Through a variety of activities we will explore how horses react to our thoughts and intent.  Student will learn how to convey positivity in their commands through clearing negative thoughts and taking control over their body language.  The result will be improved confidence when working with horses. Students may bring their own horses or borrow one on site. For informationon Sue Gardner, please click here	East Chiltington, Lewes, Sussex	£65
Friday 24th September Module 6a: Equine Bio-mechanics workshop This workshop will cover the anatomy and physiology of the horse.  It will also inlcude methods of assessing the horse at standstill and in motion for structural and gait imbalances.   Lotty will also demonstrate how stretches can improve movement and flexibility. This workshop will be run by equine anatomy and movement specialist, Lotty Merry.  Lotty makes this subject fun, 3 dimensional and hands on. This is part of the Horse Listening Diploma training, but is open to anyone with an interest in equine structure and movement.	nr Chinnor, Oxfordshire	£75
Friday 25th September, 6pm - 9pm Equine lower leg dissection This will be performed by equine body worker and anatomy expert; Lotty Merry, who will taking us on an intricate journey through the lower leg of the horse.  She will be relating this to how the horse moves and common equine problems.  A must for anyone working with horses, and of valuable interest to those who own or ride horses. Light snacks provided before the lecture and at mid interval.	near Chinnor, Oxfordshire	£30
Saturday 25th September Equine Stretch Therapy Course Equine Bowen therapist and teacher, Lotty Merry, has found equine stretches to be so beneficial in her practice, they now comprise of 50% of her equine therapy sessions.  Lotty's stretch sequence can help with stiffness, one sidedness, discomfort, injury recovery and prevention of injury. Lotty is now sharing these stretches through her unique workshop. The day is ideal as continued professional development training for equine complementary therapists / bodyworkers, and is recommended to those on the Horse Listening Diploma.  Horse owners are also welcome.	nr Chinnor, Oxfordshire	£75
Sat 8th and Sun 9th October, 9am - 6pm Module 2a. Touch for Health Kinesiology training part 1 Includes application to pets and horses. This course provides the skills to assess major postural muscles in the body and the meridian system.  Students are taught how to make simple corrections to improve posture, reduce pain, relieve stress, improve energy and overall health, plus simple nutritional testing and goal setting. At this level techniques learnt can be used to help family, friends and pets.  You can continue through 4 further weekends (plus a half day assessment) to practitioner level.  Co-taught with Kinesiologist; Terry Shubrook.  Please contact Jo for more information: 01273 299611 /07989 505264.	Catcott, Somerset	£180 (includes lunch) Student manual: £25
Fri 22nd and Sat 23rd October, 9am - 6pm: module 2a Touch for Health Kinesiology training part 1 Follow up for workshop for application to pets and horses tba for the following week. This course provides the skills to assess major postural muscles in the body and the meridian system.  Students are taught how to make simple corrections to improve posture, reduce pain, relieve stress, improve energy and overall health, plus simple nutritional testing and goal setting. At this level techniques learnt can be used to help family and friends.  You can continue through 4 further weekends (plus a half day assessment) to practitioner level.  Please contact Jo for more information: 01273 299611 /07989 505264.	Brighton, East Sussex	£180 (books: £50)
Module 1a: Healing Tools Workshop Saturday 20th November, 9.30am - 5pm Explores sound, colour, magnets, essences and crystals as tools for healing.  We will be working on eachother and dogs as well as horses.  Includes an introduction to Kinesiology.  Co-taught with Terry Shubrook (Kinesiology teacher and animal healer).  This is part of the introduction to the formal diploma qualification.  Also suitable for healers, Reiki practitoners and anyone intersted in using alternative therapies with horses. No experience necessary.  Please contact Jo for more information(01273 299611).	nr Chinnor, Oxon	£75
Sunday 21st November, 2pm - 6pm An Introduction to Zoopharmacognosy (animal self selection of plant oils and powders for health and well-being). Students will be provided with information on the most popular plant oils and powders used with animals, plus will be able to experience practical application.  Students also receive samples of products to take home. NB: In the morning, there is a workshop on Understanding Dogs.  Please contact Jo via the enquiries page if you would like to know more. More information on Zoopharmacognosy.	near Chinnor, Oxon	£45
tba Spring 2011:  Module 5a:  Scanning for wellbeing imbalances and corrections using Kinesiology, 9.30am - 5.30pm With Jo Rose and Terry Shubrook.  This workshop explores how we can scan the body to find imbalances using a muscle test, and how to use a variety of tools to make corrections. To attend, participants must have completed a minimum of part 2 Touch for Health, plus the Healing Tools workshop.	near Chinnor, Oxfordshire	£75
tba Sprong 2011, Module 5a:  Surrogate Kinesiology for animals The above forms part of the Horse Listening Diploma course, however it is open to outsiders.  This is also an official CPD for the Kinesiology Federation. (NB: To attend, you must have completed Touch for Health part 2, the vibrational tools workshop and the Scanning workshop, or hold at least a proficient certificate in any branch of Kinesiology) Click here for more information on applying Kinesiology to animals This workshop includes elements from Touch for Health, vibrational tools and scanning techiques to assess and apply corrections.  For Kinesiologists, this course also provides you with a KF recognised CPD. Horse Listening Certificate and Diploma course structure	nr Chinnor, Oxfordshire	£75
tba Spring 2011, 9am - 4.30pm. Module 4a: Zoopharmacognosy introduction: hedge herb identification and production for use, plus practical self selection experience with animals. Co-hosted with hedge herb specialist and zoopharmacognosist, Sophie Xi-Zeta.  This workshop provides knowledge on the common hedgerow herbs which have provided traditional remedies for animals.  We will be making our own aromatics and offering them to animals under the self selection method.  Students will also learn about some of the essential oils, plus other oils and dried plants commonly selected by animals. For more information on herbs for animal health, please click here.	nr Chinnor, Oxfordshire	£75 (includes a couple of samples) Please bring extra money if you would like to but more oils, plant powders or containers.
TBA, 9.30 - 5pm Module 2b: Horse Listening: Solving behavioural problems. With Jo Rose and Caroline Baldock.  This practical problem solving day will cover techniques to prevent and solve behavioural issues such as spooking, and leading problems such as loading etc. This is part of the Horse Listening Diploma, but open to anyone who has experience in training horses (BHS stage 2/ NVQ 2, or equivalent, plus relevent experience).	Henfield (near Brighton), Sussex	£75
TBA:  9.30 am - 5.30pm. Module 3b:  Long lining for training the horse and rider, plus trust through joining up. With Caroline Baldock and Jo Rose. This workshop explores how to correct problems through long lining; such as falling in, unbalanced transitions, poor head carriage and lack of engagement through the quarters.  Students will also discover how long lining can help improve the rider's feel, and improve responses and clarity of aids. The workshop will also include exercises in joining up to improve trust. Part of the Horse Listening Diploma, but open to anyone who has done some basic long lining, and understands the correct movement and paces. For those on the Diploma course, these skills enable to offer really valuable groundwork lessons to others. TBA: 9.30 - 5.30pm Module 4b: Understanding equine equipment and educating owners: With Caroline Baldock and Jo Rose In this workshop, students are encouraged to develop a common sense approach to equine equipment, by questioning assumptions of what's best and worst for the horse and its performance.  For, example; we will be asking 'is the snaffle bit really the mildest bit?'.  We will also explore how to work with horse owners to help re-educate them with the Horse Listening principles. Thre will also be a chance to do some further long lining practice. Part of the Horse Listening Diploma, but the morning section is open to anyone wanting to learn about how equipment can improve or disrupt equine performance.	nr Chinnor, Oxfordshire	£75 per day Those not on the Horse Listening Diploma: £85 for day 1, and £45 for the morning of day 2 (9.30 - 1pm).
The Horse Listening Diploma Course This comprehensive training course uses knowledge and techniques from Natural Horsemanship, communication techniques, appropriate handling and training techniques, complementary therapies, plus knowledge / practical work in maintaining equine health and wellbeing through natural choices. This is run by Jo Rose, with the help from specialist teachers in complementary and conventional methods of training and health.  Caroline Baldock, brings her knowledge of 4 years working alongside Monty Roberts.  Terry Shubrook brings his skills as a Kinesiologist and well know animal healer to the teaching program. Horse Listening training is in  three tiered system: Level 1 after year one provides the horse professional with additional skills, and the horse owner with techniques to help their own horses.  From here, the student may continue their training to gain a professional qualification, specialising in either or both aspects of Horse Listening (complementary therapies, performance training). For more information, please contact Jo Rose (01273 299611). Click here to read the Horse Listening Course syllabus	South / South East England	Level 1: £1150 Levels 2 and 3: £1000 each This may be paid on a modular basis.
Workshops available on demand: Reading the Response of the Horse This workshop explores how we can communicate with horses, and enhance their wellbeing. Reiki for horses practice This is open to anyone who has a qualification in Reiki and would like to work with horses.	nr Chinnor, Oxfordshire	Reading the Response: £25 Reiki workshop: £20
Horse Listening workshops for horse owners and riders. With Jo Rose and Caroline Baldock. Problem solving, communication, understanding behaviour, improve ridden work, reduce stress, improve health and wellbeing. We can provide clinic afternoons and days for groups of up to 6 throughout S.E England. Please contact Jo for more information: 01273 299611 / 07989 505264	Your own yard (travel costs may apply)   Epsom, Surrey   Westmeston, W Sussex   nr Chinnor, Oxfordshire	From £45 per person
Horse Listening workshops for corporate groups With Jo Rose and Caroline Baldock. Learn to the read body language, and how subtle changes can affect those around you, both positively and negatively.  Learn about yourself from the horse's response, improve communication skills.  Understand how stress affects you and those around you, and what to do to reduce stress.  Improve communication skills, confidence and enjoy a very different leadership course. Our one day courses are for between 6 and 8 participants. Accomodation and food can be arranged. Please speak to Jo for more information: 01273 299611 / 07989 505264.	Epsom Downs, Surrey   Westmeston, W Sussex   nr Chinnor, Oxfordshire	From £60 per person