• Module 1a: Healing Tools.  (1 day) This introduces the student to a variety of non invasive healing tools which can be used safely in equine therapy.  Colour, sound, smell, magnet and crystal therapy are explored.
• Modules 2a and 3a: Touch for Health Kinesiology part one and two, which includes application to horses. (2 x 2 days).  This course teaches students how to balance the human and equine body to improve posture, body awareness (in people), relieve pain, balance meridian energy, improve energy all round, balance the internal functions of the body, improve co-ordination, plus some nutritional testing in people.  The second part brings in concepts from Traditional Chinese Medicine and basic nutritional testing skills.  This is an internationally recognised course which we have adapted to suit horses.  Its great for riders too as it improves balance, reduces stress, and improves muscle function and co-ordination.
• Module 4a: An introduction to zoopharmacognosy.  (1 day). This module provides the student with information on oils and plants for wellbeing, and their application.
• Module 5a:  Scanning and surrogate techniques.  (2 days). This involves scanning for imbalances and finding corrections using Kinesiology and a variety of corrective techniques and tools.  Day one involves learning the technique on each other, and day two involves application to animals.
• Module 6a: Equine bio-mechanics, posture and gait analysis.  (1 day) This module provides students with knowledge on structure and movement of the horse, and provides confidence in analysing physical imbalances.

• Module 1b: Introduction to body language communication skills.  (1 day).  This teaches the student awareness of the needs of the horse and their sensitivity to body language.
• Module 2b: (1 day).  Safe handling and problem solving skills.  Students are encouraged to analyse the reasons for problems and are taught desensitisation techniques for problems such as spooking and clipping fears.
• Module 3b: (2 days).  Long reining as a training aid.  This two day module teaches people to be effective at long-reining as a means of training and re-schooling the horse to improve performance.  Trust in the relationship through joining up techniques are also taught in this module.
• Module 4b: Understanding equine equipment, the effects modern riding, and educating owners.  (1 day).  This will provide the student with an understanding of appropriate bitting, correctly fitting tack and use of other equipment in the equine environment.  How to approach and educate owners will also be covered.

Case studies / research projects and assessment:
Level 1 requirements of case studies:
Describe the horse, the horse/owner relationship, any problems, and how you came to a decision of how to help the owner with their horse.  Include evidence of how you educated the owner to work with their horse's body language (this could be an explanation of exercises you have given them, a plan you have given them, photos, feedback, further support sessions etc).  Plus, provide an explanation of the outcome.  The write up must be 1-2 typed pages at font size 12, plus any photos.  In total we would like 4 case studies, within which you have at least 1 demonstrating your grasp of the complementary health and well-being aspects, and 1 demonstrating your grasp of the ground work training, plus 2 more of any kind.  You can include both aspects in a case study.
Completion of the level 1 Diploma provides students with effective techniques to help their own horse, and for the equine professional; additional techniques to help them in their day to day work.  (However, this is not a stand alone practitioner level Diploma.  See below.)


Level 2 Diploma (specialist subject practitioner in Horse Listening):
For those wanting to work as a professional practitioner in Horse Listening, students must choose a specialist subject; either advanced groundwork training or performance and well-being kinesiology.  This requires approximately one further year of training (depending on time management by the student), which includes some further practical days, basic evidence of 100 sessions of application, 1 detailed ongoing project of at least 5 sessions with one horse (and owner), mentoring, and a final assessment from an outside assessor.
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On completion of the level 2 Diploma, the student becomes a Specialist Subject Practitioner in Horse Listening, and their details will be added to the Horse Listening Practitioner data base to which the publis has access.

Level 3 Diploma (full practitioner in Horse Listening):
Those specialising in both aspects of the advanced training will receive a level 3 Diploma.
On completions of the level 3 Diploma, the student becomes a Full Practitioner in Horse Listening, and their details will be shown as this on the data base.

Level 2 and 3 case studies and research
At the advanced levels, we require a further 4 detailed case studies, plus 2 research projects, one on an aspect of complementary therapy, plus its application to horses, and the same with groundwork / body language work.  These need to be approx 6 pages in total each.  Practical work is assessed throughout the training.

• Reiki for people, pets and horses (includes energy communication)
• Proficient Touch for Health training, (to include application to horses)
• Advanced Kinesiology for Animals training
• Equine Merishia massage (and canine Merishia massage)
• Equine Stretch Therapy
• Horse Owners Certificates
• Preparation for British Horse Society exams (including the basic teaching exam, which allows you become registered as an instructor and have insurance to teach ridden work). 
• Riding tuition.