News

8th April 2013
Lameness for Therapists

The Equine Therapy Centre is running another ‘Lameness for Therapists’ one day course aimed at therapists in equine practice on Thursday May 9th, 2013. The first such course was run in November 2012 and was over-subscribed. Feedback from attendees was that the course was “very relevant in terms of content” and “good value for money”. Course numbers are limited to 30. Further information and details of how to book a place on this course are on the attached pdf.

19th March 2013
Get ready for spring at the Equine Therapy Centre

Flexible one-stop clinics for:
• Equine MOTs (teeth rasp, vaccination and back check in one appointment)
with no call-out fee
• Lameness assessment
• Therapeutic consultation and treatment
• Advice on ground schooling and stretching techniques for your own horse
Liz Launder BSc (Hons) OST MSc (Equine Osteopath) and Three Counties
Equine Hospital Vets are available for out-patient appointments every Tuesday
morning at the Equine Therapy Centre, Hartpury College.
Call Three Counties Equine Hospital on (01684) 592099 for further details
and to make an appointment.

Click here to download the flyer as a pdf.

1st November 2011
Pilates for Riders

A Pilates for Riders course will be starting this Saturday, 9-10am at the Equine Therapy Centre. Liza Randall, author of Pilates for Equestrians will take you on a six week journey to strengthen your core, improve your balance, co-ordination and flexibility. A fun course, it is suitable for riders of all ages and abilities.

Special discount rate of £60 for the six week course.

To book your place, call Liza on 07968 334214 or email liza@panaceapilates.co.uk. For more details go to www.panaceapilates.co.uk

1st November 2011
The Equine Therapy Centre try out a Haygain hay steamer

Haygain at the ETC

Becky James of Haygain recently delivered a Haygain hay steamer to the Centre for staff and horses to try out. As most of our residents have little turnout, we are keen to do all we can to maximize the air quality within the stable environment. Steaming hay has so many advantages over soaking and actually eliminates fungal spores and bacteria rather than simply reducing the rate at which they enter the horse's respiratory system. The horses certainly seem to find steamed hay very palatable and it smells wonderful! Students at Hartpury College will be assisting Haygain with their ongoing research using the unit within the Centre.

For more information visit www.haygain.com

8th September 2011
Therapy Centre Open Day

Seventy visitors enjoyed the recent Equine Therapy Centre Open Day held on the 25th June, showcasing the full extent of the expertise and facilities available to prospective clients. The day was run as a series of ‘drop-in’ practical demonstration and discussion sessions, thus allowing visitors to learn first hand what the Centre has to offer. Those attending were invited to observe and interact with experts with whom we regularly work, including Osteopath Liz Launder, Physiotherapist Polly Hutson, Farrier Kelvin Lymer, Vet John Campbell of Three Counties Equine Hospital alongside Equine Therapy Centre Manager Kathryn Nankervis. The feedback we received from those attending the day was fantastic and highly positive; thus we hope to run a similar event next year for an even bigger crowd. Watch this space!

11th August 2011
New from September: Posture, Position and Pilates.

Individual sessions and classes for any level of rider with a qualified Pilates coach. The first available dates for group Pilates starts on 12th September 2011 and runs every Monday for six weeks. For more information, please download the flyer here.