| January 26, February 2 and February 9, 2008
Introduction to Canine Acupressure and Massage (ANHLT 132)
Location: Santa Rosa Junior College campus, Santa Rosa, California.
Three Saturday classes 9 am to 4 pm
This is a one-credit course that covers canine anatomy, behavior, massage, range of motion and acupressure.
Contact Santa Rosa Junior College at phone (707) 527-4011 or www.santarosa.edu
February 23, 2008
Save your Horse’s Life: Learn Acupressure and Massage
Location: Shone Farm Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, California.
One Saturday class 9:30 am to 3 pm
Learn the signs of equine colic and shock and how to take the horse’s vital signs to monitor your horse’s health and communicate with your veterinarian. Learn and practice acupressure and massage for colic and shock.
Contact Santa Rosa Junior College Community Education at phone (707) 527-4372 or www.santarosa.edu/communityed
April 5, 12 and 19, 2008
Introduction to Equine Acupressure and Massage (EQ SCI 151)
Location: Shone Farm Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, California.
Three Saturday classes 9am to 4 pm
This is a one-credit course which covers equine anatomy, behavior, massage, range of motion and acupressure.
Contact Santa Rosa Junior College at phone (707) 527-4011 or www.santarosa.edu
May 3 and 4, May 31 and June 1, June 21 and 22, July 19 and 20, 2008
8-day Equine Acupressure Intensive Course held on four weekends
Location: Diana Thompson’s equine facility in Santa Rosa
Learn the locations and functions of 14 major acupressure meridians, over 110 equine acupressure points and functions, hands-on techniques, case-taking skills and point selection process. Acupressure can be used to calm the horse, ease muscle soreness, strengthen back and hindquarters, improve endurance, ease colic, diarrhea and other digestive problems, prevent and relieve respiratory infections, improve immune function, help the aging or sick horse and much more.
The course includes two extensive books. One is Diana’s book Acupressure Point Charts For Horses An Illustrated Guide to 127 Point Locations (due to be published in February, 2008). This 225-page flip chart format text details the point locations using over 330 photographs of horses and 100 illustrations. The other class text is a new manual of over 450 pages describing the functions of the meridians, uses for each of 127 acupressure points and how to combine the points during a session for the best effect.
Course Details and Costs or e-mail: info@dianathompson.com Office Phone (707) 542-4646
May 16, 17, 18, 2008
Bach Flower Essences for Emotional States in Horse and Dogs
Location: Diana Thompson’s facility in Santa Rosa, California
Learn how to choose from 38 Bach Flower essences to address emotional states in horses and dogs. Learn how to mix formulas to help scared, over-reactive, anxious, angry, withdrawn, and abused animals. Mix essences into formulas to prevent issues in times of stress such as showing, veterinary exams, injury, surgery, change of ownership, old age, etc. Use essences to improve learning, confidence, and break old habits.
Sponsored by Equinology. Contact Equinology regarding registration: e-mail: office@equinology.com website: www.equinology.com or Phone # (707) 884-9963
Note: Discounts for students taking Hands-On Horse Care ® courses for the second time do not apply to courses sponsored by Equinology.
June 28, 2008
Save your Horse’s Life: Learn Acupressure and Massage
Location: Shone Farm Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, California.
One Saturday class 9:30 am to 3 pm
Learn the signs of equine colic and shock and how to take the horse’s vital signs to monitor your horse’s health and communicate with your veterinarian. Learn and practice acupressure and massage for colic and shock.
Contact Santa Rosa Junior College Community Education at phone (707) 527-4372 or www.santarosa.edu/communityed
July 11, 12, and 13, 2008
Introduction to Equine Acupressure and Massage (EQ SCI 151)
Location: Shone Farm Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, California.
Class will be held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9 am to 4 pm
This is a one-credit course which covers equine anatomy, behavior, massage, range of motion and acupressure.
Contact Santa Rosa Junior College at phone (707) 527-4011 or www.santarosa.edu
August 16, 2008
Focus First: Improve Your Horse's Cooperation and Coordination
Location: Shone Farm, Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, California
One Saturday class 9:30 am to 3 pm
Do you want a horse how stays focused on you and doesn't spook or react to outside influences? Learn how to use a unique system of equine acupressure, flower essences and ground training which helps your horse relax, focus and respond to your cues with superb physical coordination. These methods will help the scared horse, one who is easily distracted, the trail riding horse or those being trained for competitive events. Contact the Santa Rosa Junior College Community Education at phone (707) 527-4372 or www.santarosa.edu/communityed
September 13-20, 2008
7-day Equine Acupressure Intensive EQ 803
Location: Diana Thompson’s equine facility in Santa Rosa, California
(1 1/2 hour drive north of San Francisco)
Learn the locations and functions of 14 major acupressure meridians, over 110 equine acupressure points and functions, hands-on techniques, case-taking skills and point selection process. Acupressure can be used to calm the horse, ease muscle soreness, strengthen back and hindquarters, improve endurance, ease colic, diarrhea and other digestive problems, prevent and relieve respiratory infections, improve immune function, help the aging or sick horse and much more.
The course includes two extensive books. One is Diana’s new book Acupressure Point Charts For Horses An Illustrated Guide to 127 Point Locations (due to be published in February, 2008). This 225-page flip chart format text details the point locations using over 330 photographs of horses and 100 illustrations. The other class text is a new manual of over 450 pages describing the functions of the meridians, uses for each of 127 acupressure points and how to combine the points during a session for the best effect.
Sponsored by Equinology. Contact Equinology regarding registration: e-mail: office@ equinology.com,
website: www.equinology.com or Phone # (707) 884-9963
Note: Discounts for students taking Hands-On Horse Care ® courses for the second time do not apply to courses sponsored by Equinology.
September 27, October 4, and October 11, 2008
Introduction to Canine Acupressure and Massage (ANHLT 132)
Location: shone Farm, Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, California
Three Saturday classes 8 am to 5 pm. This is a one-credit course that covers canine anatomy, behavior, massage, range of motion and acupressure.
Contact Santa Rosa Junior College at phone (707) 527-4011 or www.santarosa.edu
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International Programs Scheduled for 2008
March 8 through March 15, 2008
7-day Equine Acupressure Intensive EQ 803
Location: 1 hour drive from Durban, South Africa
Sponsored by EquiworkSA, Contact EquiworkSA regarding registration at www.equiworksa.co.za
Note: Discounts for students taking Hands-On Horse Care ® courses for the second time do not apply to courses sponsored by EquiworkSA.
March 18 through March 20, 2008
Ground handling and equine neuromuscular re-education methods for the equine body worker EQ 1500A
Location: 1 hour drive from Durban, South Africa
Sponsored by EquiworkSA, Contact EquiworkSA regarding registration at www.equiworksa.co.za
Note: Discounts for students taking Hands-On Horse Care ® courses for the second time do not apply to courses sponsored by EquiworkSA.
June 4 through June 11, 2008
7-day Equine Acupressure Intensive EQ 803
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Contact: Traci Starr at office@horsestudies.com or Phone (403) 201-7206 or www.horsestudies.com
November 7- 14, 2008
7-day Equine Acupressure Intensive EQ 803
Location: University Western Sydney, Hawkesbury Campus, Richmond, New South Wales, Australia.
Sponsored by Equinology. Contact Equinology regarding registration: e-mail: office@ equinology.com, website: www.equinology.com or Phone # (707) 884-9963
Note: Discounts for students taking Hands-On Horse Care ® courses for the second time do not apply to courses sponsored by Equinology.
November 17-19, 2008
Ground handling and equine neuromuscular re-education methods for the equine body worker EQ 1500A
Location: University Western Sydney, Hawkesbury Campus, Richmond, New South Wales, Australia.
Sponsored by Equinology. Contact Equinology regarding registration: e-mail: office@ equinology.com, website: www.equinology.com or Phone # (707) 884-9963
Note: Discounts for students taking Hands-On Horse Care ® courses for the second time do not apply to courses sponsored by Equinology.
Private lessons with Diana in massage, acupressure and
horse training are available at the HOHC center or other locations
by appointment.
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