The diploma comprises of three elements, each of which achieve a level certificate qualification.
These are:

• Applied Equine Physical Therapy
• Applied Equine Energy Work
• Equine Natural Choices

Each aspect has optional level 2 certificate workshops. If all parts in level 1 and 2 are completed, students receive a Rose Therapies Level 2 Diploma qualification. Teaching is facilitated by Jo Rose plus outside experts. The course is predominantly practical, with case study requirements, and small research projects. Students can take between one and two years to complete each certificated element. For the very keen student, the full diploma training can be completed in a year, but may take up to five years.

Previous and current students with Rose Therapies may incorprorate some of their training into the Diploma or certificate courses. Students and graduates can obtain insurance through Balens.

“I decided to undertake an intensive training program with Rose Therapies, which I have really enjoyed. The techniques and knowledge gained have led me to a new career which I love. 10 months after starting my training in equine therapies with Rose Therapies, I am working regularly with horses, and have an ever growing client base. I am looking forward to learning more.”
Antonia Ffitch-Moye

All students must complete the workshops in distance learning with practical assessment (a one to one half hour session held during another course attendance) in ‘Reading the Response of the Horse‘ and the ‘Applied Equine Handling Skills‘.

Applied Equine Physical Therapy (certificate):

Students must complete the Equine Merishia Massage Certificate before continuing. Other equine massage qualifications will be considered. Please contact us with for more information.

Other elements include:

• Structural analysis
• Soft tissue work, mobilisation and stretches
• Applied bodywork
• Myofascial release – level 1
• An introduction to holistic saddle fitting

You may pay as you go for each module. Upcoming elements are posted on the course diary page.
Additional requirements for the second level certificate: Advanced assessment techniques, level 2 Myofascial training (cranial work), Muscle testing for Animal therapist, Correcting misalignment and tension in riders Touch for Health Kinesiology), Bitting. Please contact us for information on fees and content.

Applied Equine Energy Work (certificate)

Students must complete 1st Degree Reiki for people and animals with Jo Rose before continuing on to the other elements. Students who hold first degree certificates from other courses will be considered. Please contact us for more information.

Other elements include:

• Healing tools
• 2nd Degree Reiki for people and animals
• Acupressure level 1
• Animal communication

You may pay as you go for each module. Upcoming elements are posted on the course diary page.

Advanced level: realignment and release through energy tracking, energy remodelling, more sound and colour work, Acupressure level 2, Trauma release and DNA repair. Please contact us for information on fees and content.

Applied Equine Natural Choices (certificate)

Herbal classifications, the principles of self selection, and its practical application to horses

• Oils: essential and macerated
• Dried products and hedge herbs
• Foraging and making your own products (drying, macerating, simple poultices and gels)
• Integration day

You may pay as you go for each module. Upcoming elements are posted on the course diary page.

Level 2 diploma: More herbs, oils and further home made products: infusions, decoctions, compresses, more complex gels and poultices, sprays, essences, ointments. An introduction to herbs and biochemical influences in the body, Essential Oils and the Chinese 5 Elements. Please contact us for information on fees and content.