Regulation & Release of the Equine Nervous System

Understand how the equine nervous system shapes tension, movement, and emotional responses. This course teaches functional neuroanatomy and gentle techniques to support nervous system regulation, release, and whole-body integration.

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Course curriculum

1. The Equine Nervous System Approach
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2. Facebook Group
3. Terms & Conditions
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1. Introduction to the Equine Nervous System Audio
2. Introduction to the Equine Nervous System PDF
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3. The CNS Anatomy
4. The Spinal Cord
5. Reflexes
6. Learning Checkpoint
7. Functional Nerve Anatomy
8. PNS, Nerves, Neurons and Sensory Receptors
9. Proprioception
10. Introduction to the ANS
11. Module 1 Conclusion
12. Homework Assignment 1
13. Labelling Diagram Assignment
14. Anatomy Diagrams
15. Module 1 Quiz
16. Module 1 Entire presentation with Audio
17. Diagram: Brain Anatomy
18. Diagram: Cranial Nerves
19. Diagram: Cranial Nerves
20. Diagram: Flow of Nervous Sytsem
21. Diagram: Motor Neuron
22. Diagram: Neural Tranmission
23. Diagram: Nervous Anatomy
24. Diagram: PNS & CNS
25. Diagram: PNS & CNS
26. Diagram: Reflex Arc
27. Diagram: Spinal Cord
28. Diagram: Spinal Cord
29. Types of Neurons
30. Labelling Diagram Worksheets
1. Module 2 Introduction
2. CNS vs PNS
3. Spinal Cord Segments
4. Segmental Facilitation and Chronic Pain Patterns
5. Spinal Nerve Roots, Exit Zones & Principles of Segmental Release
6. Sympathetic Chain Ganglia
7. Role of Nervous System in Posture, Movement and Protection
8. Chronic Posture Patterns
9. Key nerves relevant to Behavior, posture and tension
10. Cranial Nerves & Behavioral Expression
11. Why treating muscles alone can fail
12. Neural tone Vs Muscle Tone
13. Nervous System Adaptability
14. Module 2 Quiz
15. Module 2 Presentation with Audio
1. Module 3 introduction
2. The ANS
3. Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Systems
4. The TCM Connection
5. Paraspinal Thermography
6. Measuring Thermography Readings Over Time - and What They Tell Us
7. Freeze, Flight or Fight
8. Polyvagal Concept
9. The Vagus Nerve
10. Articles Exploring More Depth on the Gut Brain Axis
11. Nervous System Overload
12. Modality Influence on the Nervous System
13. Homework Assingment 2 - Case Analysis
14. Case Analysis Homework Assignment
15. Module 3 Quiz
16. Module 3 Presentation with Audio
1. Module 4 Introduction
2. Supporting the horse into a Parasympathetic State
3. Practitioner State & Influence on the Horse
4. Practitioner Self-Regulation Before Sessions
5. Burnout & Compassion Fatigue
6. Practitioner State & Equine Behaviour
7. Practitioner Regulation, Exhaustion and Sustainability
1. Module 5 Introduction
2. How Nerves Create Protective Muscle Guarding
3. Self-Excercise - Differentiating True Restriction vs Neural Guarding
4. Fascia Holding Patterns
5. Differentiating Protective Nervous System Responses vs neurological conditions
6. Neurological Exam
7. VIDEO: Neurological Exam
8. Article: How Veternarians Perform Neurological Exams
9. Module 5 Quiz
1. Nervous System Conditions Introduction
2. Categories of Equine Neurological Conditions
3. Common Neurological Conditions
4. Referral Letter Master
5. Module 6 Quiz
1. Module 7 Introduction
2. What trauma looks like in the nervous system
3. How repeated stress creates persistent sympathetic tone
4. Emotional Memory Stored in Neural Pathways
5. Hands-On: Dealing with the Trauma Response in Horses
6. VIDEO: Pendulum Technique for Guarded Areas
7. Module 7 Quiz
1. Introduction to Module 8
2. Cervical Plexus
3. Brachial Plexus
4. Lumbar Plexus
5. Sacral and Coccygeal Plexus
6. Plexus Diagram Labelled
1. Module 9 Introduction
2. What is Nerve Impingment
3. Common Sites of Nerve Impingment
4. Neurogenic Tension & Nerve Impingement
5. Nerve irritation relationships
6. Recognizing and Supporting Nerve Impingement Patterns
7. The Most Neurologically Influential Areas on the Horse
8. Discount on Nervous System CE
1. Introduction to Nervous System Techniques
2. Force is not the Answer
3. The Techniques
4. Protocols
5. Special Considerations
6. Regulation & Release FULL Protocols
7. VIDEO: Techniques
1. Nervous System Meridian Connection
1. Introduction to Integration of Knowledge
2. Emotions and behaviour
3. Integrating Modalities - Myofascial work
4. Integrating Modalities - Kinesiology Taping
5. Integrating Modalities - Acupressure
6. Integrating Modalities - Red Light Therapy
7. Integrating Modalities - Craniosacral Therapy
8. Integrating Modalities - Conclusion
9. Integrating Modalities - Cupping with Spinal Decompression
1. Introduction to Practical Application
2. Nervous system intake questions
3. Observation and Interpretation
4. Assessment of Nervous System
5. Nervous System Mapping
6. Homework Assignment 3: Nervous System Mapping
1. Ethics, Safety and Scope
1. Field Manual - Equine Reflex Responses
2. Field Manual - Intake and Observation
3. Field Manual - Nerve Function
4. Field Manual - Nerve Impingement Palpation
5. Field Manual - Nervous System Sequence
6. Field Manual - Plexus Pattern Recognition Guide
7. Field Manual - PNS Shift Signs
8. Field Manual - Protocols
9. Field Manual - Equine Nerve Reference
10. Nerve Impingment Checklist
11. Neuro Red Flag checklist
12. Practitioner Self Care worksheet
13. Regulation and Release Protocols
1. Wrapping it Up
2. Final Exam
3. Nervous System Mapping Assignment
4. Case Study 1/5
5. Case Study 2/5
6. Case Study 3/5
7. Case Study 4/5
8. Case Study 5/5
9. Log Hours
10. Reflection Assignment
1. Additional Lessons
1. EquiPro Connect Software Overview, Demo and Discount Code!
2. Discount on Red Light Products
1. References

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$500.00
157 lessons
4 hours of video content

10 Continuing Education Credits

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Regulation & Release of the Equine Nervous System

Course curriculum

Welcome

Introduction to the Nervous System

Foundations of the Equine Nervous System

Nervous System States and Regulation

Practitioner Nervous System Connection & Influence

Tension, Trauma and Protective Patterning

Nervous System Conditions

Trauma Informed Bodywork

The Equine Plexus System

Nerve Impingment and Spinal Dynamics

Nervous System Based Techniques

Bonus: Nerve–Meridian Correlations & Acupressure Application

Integrating Knowledge Into Practice

Practical application

Ethics, safety and scope

Protocols & Manual

Conclusion

Applied CPD

Resources for Practitioners

References

About this course

10 Continuing Education Credits