We are proud to offer a variety of educational opportunities. Whether you are an owner looking to extend your knowledge for personal use, or a professional looking to add The Headfirst Approach to your already established skills, we have a class to suit your needs.

Introduction to Equine Bodywork

This is a 15-hour hands-on course designed for owners, trainers, grooms, etc. that desire to have basic bodywork technique knowledge to apply for personal use. Some of the skills taught are:

• Basic headache relief techniques

• Introduction to sinus drainage

• Introduction to forelimb stretching techniques

• Light pressure muscular manipulation

• Introduction to biomechanics

This is a 25-hour hands-on course designed to establish a solid foundation for success as an equine bodywork professional. Additionally, this course is beneficial to already working professionals who are looking to add additional skills to their sessions. Owners and those with no prior bodywork experience are permitted to take this course, but are strongly encouraged to complete the Level 1 prior.

Successful completion of this course results in a Certificate of Completion by Stride-Right Specialty Bodywork as well as recognition as a Certified Provider of The Headfirst Approach on a variety of social media and marketing platforms.

Highlighted skills taught are:

• Advanced headache relief techniques

• Sinus Drainage

• Myofascial release

• Advanced stretching

• Movement analysis pre/ post session

• Communication of findings and homework recommendations

*3 at home case-studies are required to be performed and documentation provided*

This is a 15-hour hands-on course designed to add advanced technique to the Certified Provider’s toolbox. The Level 2 is required to be successfully completed prior to completion of the Level 3. Successful completion of this course includes a Certificate of Completion in advance technique as well as notation of status on a variety of social media and marketing platforms.

Some of the skills taught here are:

• Fascial Nerve decompression

• Advanced stretching techniques of the neck and shoulders

• Tendon/ Ligament releases

• Gua-sha technique application

• External gelding scar release

• Posture and movement manipulation