EQ1910: Equine Functional Posture – Level 2
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This advanced course is designed for individuals who have successfully completed the EQ1900: Equine Functional Posture – Level 1 course and wish to deepen their understanding of equine biomechanics, postural assessment and targeted therapeutic techniques. This Level 2 class builds on the theories and concepts introduced in Level 1, expanding into more advanced assessment methods, in-depth anatomical analysis, and specialized techniques aimed at improving equine postural strength and function.
Students will refine their ability to evaluate static and dynamic posture, integrate targeted mobilization and therapeutic exercises, and apply environmental and training modifications to support long-term postural health.
Course Objectives:
- Develop advanced skills for evaluating static and dynamic posture
- Conduct in-depth assessments of anatomical structures and their influence on posture
- Apply specialized techniques to enhance postural strength and function
- Implement environmental and training modifications to support optimal biomechanics
- Refine palpation techniques to identify key areas influencing functional posture
- Integrate advanced mobilization exercises and therapeutic movement strategies to correct postural imbalances
Students must have completed the EQ1900: Equine Functional Posture – Level 1 course, though the externship does not need to have been completed. The Level 1 and Level 2 classes have been designed for students to comfortably attend them back-to-back.
Course Materials (included in tuition):
Course Workbook, Handouts & Supplies
Externship (included in tuition):
Externship Grading and Certificate
Dr. Raquel Butler
Dr. Raquel Butler graduated from Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc) Melbourne University in 2004, worked in mixed practice in Australia and overseas for 8 years before branching into Integrated Veterinary Therapeutics, her own mobile based practice treating animals with body work. She is an Equine Muscle Release Therapy (EMRT) practitioner and has completed a Graduate Diploma in Animal Biomechanical Medicine encompassing chiropractic and osteopathic and rehabilitation techniques as well as obtaining a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in 2022 and a Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education in 2020. She has studied many therapies including CranioSacral, Masterson, Acupuncture Oriented Energetics, Myofascial acupuncture currently completing a Graduate Diploma in Animal Acupuncture. Raquel teaches clinics for both horse owners and professionals in Equine anatomy, biomechanics, postural development and vetkin taping nationally and internationally and spent over 5 years teaching subjects relating to Equine disease, injury, rehabilitation, locomotion and exercise physiology in the Bachelor Equine Science at Charles Sturt University.Raquel has been mentored by Sharon May-Davis in anatomy and biomechanics and undertaken over 20 dissections to develop her knowledge of the connections within the horse. As the Animal Biomechanical Professionals Association President and a teacher in the Animal Biomechanical Medicine course she is very passionate about improving the life of the horse and creating expansion for all horse people through her clinics and treatments as well as continuing to build her knowledge and skills. Photo courtesy of Lynne Murray
A $350 deposit is required to hold your spot in a course – the remainder of the tuition is due at least 60 days prior to the course start date. The $350 deposit is nonrefundable and nontransferable, and is credited to the total tuition for the course. Confirmation letters, course outlines, required pre-study (if applicable), directions and lodging options will be sent when the $350 deposit has been received.
This advanced course is designed for individuals who have successfully completed the EQ1900: Equine Functional Posture – Level 1 course and wish to deepen their understanding of equine biomechanics, postural assessment and targeted therapeutic techniques. This Level 2 class builds on the theories and concepts introduced in Level 1, expanding into more advanced assessment methods, in-depth anatomical analysis, and specialized techniques aimed at improving equine postural strength and function.
Students will refine their ability to evaluate static and dynamic posture, integrate targeted mobilization and therapeutic exercises, and apply environmental and training modifications to support long-term postural health.
Course Objectives:
- Develop advanced skills for evaluating static and dynamic posture
- Conduct in-depth assessments of anatomical structures and their influence on posture
- Apply specialized techniques to enhance postural strength and function
- Implement environmental and training modifications to support optimal biomechanics
- Refine palpation techniques to identify key areas influencing functional posture
- Integrate advanced mobilization exercises and therapeutic movement strategies to correct postural imbalances
Students must have completed the EQ1900: Equine Functional Posture – Level 1 course, though the externship does not need to have been completed. The Level 1 and Level 2 classes have been designed for students to comfortably attend them back-to-back.
Course Materials (included in tuition):
Course Workbook, Handouts & Supplies
Externship (included in tuition):
Externship Grading and Certificate
Dr. Raquel Butler
Dr. Raquel Butler graduated from Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc) Melbourne University in 2004, worked in mixed practice in Australia and overseas for 8 years before branching into Integrated Veterinary Therapeutics, her own mobile based practice treating animals with body work. She is an Equine Muscle Release Therapy (EMRT) practitioner and has completed a Graduate Diploma in Animal Biomechanical Medicine encompassing chiropractic and osteopathic and rehabilitation techniques as well as obtaining a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in 2022 and a Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education in 2020. She has studied many therapies including CranioSacral, Masterson, Acupuncture Oriented Energetics, Myofascial acupuncture currently completing a Graduate Diploma in Animal Acupuncture. Raquel teaches clinics for both horse owners and professionals in Equine anatomy, biomechanics, postural development and vetkin taping nationally and internationally and spent over 5 years teaching subjects relating to Equine disease, injury, rehabilitation, locomotion and exercise physiology in the Bachelor Equine Science at Charles Sturt University.Raquel has been mentored by Sharon May-Davis in anatomy and biomechanics and undertaken over 20 dissections to develop her knowledge of the connections within the horse. As the Animal Biomechanical Professionals Association President and a teacher in the Animal Biomechanical Medicine course she is very passionate about improving the life of the horse and creating expansion for all horse people through her clinics and treatments as well as continuing to build her knowledge and skills. Photo courtesy of Lynne Murray
A $350 deposit is required to hold your spot in a course – the remainder of the tuition is due at least 60 days prior to the course start date. The $350 deposit is nonrefundable and nontransferable, and is credited to the total tuition for the course. Confirmation letters, course outlines, required pre-study (if applicable), directions and lodging options will be sent when the $350 deposit has been received.