Online Academy of Equine Science OAES

10/10/2024

What makes our ASTR certification course stand out?
So many reasons!

We offer global access to our course modules, which are all presented by leading clinicians in their field. You have first-hand access to the latest evidence-based information. Our case-based practicum is the longest in the industry - putting theory into practice, teaching you how to think outside the box to design individualized rehab programs, using tools and techniques available to you and your client.
First and foremost: you will understand what the horse needs most, both physically and mentally!

We welcome licensed professionals from all over the world, AS WELL AS graduate equine sports/massage therapists from approved programs.

Our next practicum is in May 2025, in northern California, USA.
Why wait? Join us now!
Payment plans available upon request!

05/08/2024

Our comprehensive short-course library serves horse owners and equine professionals alike, including a selection of RACE-approved courses for professional Continued Education!

Check out all the options at onlineacademyofequinescience.com, for more learning in the never-ending journey of equine education!

15/07/2024

Equine Licensed Practitioners! Do you work with horse owners who want to learn more about what you are seeing and doing for their horse?

Refer them to the Online Academy of Equine Science!

We have many short courses, such as The Owner's Guide to Diagnostic Imaging, taught by world-renowned equine veterinarians and physiology specialists, to help educate your horse owners (and to make your job a smidge easier😉).

Head to onlineacademyofequinescience.com to learn more!

02/07/2024

We've said it once and we will say it again: Building a successful rehab program requires clinical reasoning and evidence-based knowledge!

While there are guidelines, such as time spent in each stage of healing, this is individual to each horse, injury, and tissue type.

In our courses, we teach you how to analyze the situation and develop the best possible plan for recovery using science, logic, and strategy. We offer a number of RACE-approved online courses, as well as free short courses of interest!

Find out more at onlineacademyofequinescience.com ➡️

21/06/2024

You know as well as we do that each horse's injury is unique. For example, a joint is complex because it is stabilised by various structures. Each has a different timeline for healing.

Depending on the diagnosis, the location, the structures involved, and the type of lesion, the rehabilitation plan CANNOT be a one-size-fits-all approach!

🌟The essence of the Online Academy of Equine Science approach is this: We teach you how to use clinical reasoning to develop evidence-based rehab programs for individual cases in our comprehensive Evidence-Based Equine Rehabilitation course.🌟

A successful rehabilitation for the horse DEPENDS on the practitioner's plan, including a highly refined ability to shape rehabilitation to the injury. Where different structures are involved (for example, a joint and a collateral ligament), healing time will be different for the bone and the ligament, and different treatments are usually required to address the individual lesions.

Learn more at: onlineacademyofequinescience.com!

06/06/2024

There's a reason we call it "the core."

Our core musculature (and that of our horses) is the foundation of so many other body systems working correctly!

In the horse, the core muscles of the spine are responsible, in large part, for:

1️⃣Spinal stability

2️⃣Even limb loading

3️⃣Ideal posture in standing and movement

4️⃣Prevention of pain and injury in the spine or limbs

5️⃣Optimal of motion and flexibility

6️⃣and overall excellence in performance!

Our online "Core Strengthening for Optimal Equine Performance" course is just $150, and you can start today!

You'll learn everything from functional anatomy to specific exercises and techniques for strengthening of the core. All course material is evidence-based, and guaranteed for safety and effectiveness.

Plus, you will receive 3 hours of RACE-approved CE credit!

Sign up today at onlineacademyofequinescience.com!

20/05/2024

Meet our OAES Instructors🪄

These women are not just the most educated and experienced in the industry, they are also the most passionate about what they do! They bring their unique magic to our flagship Evidence-Based Equine Rehabilitation program, the most comprehensive online equine sports medicine & therapy course of its kind!

When you enroll for the EBER program, you receive instant access to 37 online lectures, eligible for 67 RACE-approved hours of CE credit! Learn from the best in the industry and expand your practice, with narrated lectures from no fewer than 25 global specialists!

06/05/2024

Ever buy a new piece of clothing that has an itchy tag sewed into the seam? You are likely not feeling focused or able to do your best work until you cut that tag out. You may even become irritated - physically and mentally!

The same goes for your horse. Poor saddle fit is not just irritating, though, it can have major performance-limiting consequences.

Luckily, that does not have to be your experience. Our educators have put together a comprehensive introductory course to mastering the art of saddle fitting.

It is only $95 to get started today! Head to our “itchy-tag-FREE” site at onlineacademyofequinescience.com to sign up!

23/04/2024

Our Evidence-Based Rehabilitation for Equine Kissing Spines course is one-of-a-kind. Appropriate for the horse owner AND the equine veterinarian looking for RACE-approved CE credit!

A peek 👀 into the curriculum:

1️⃣ Functional Anatomy, Biomechanics, and Pathology
2️⃣ Pain, Pain Management, and Core Muscle Function
3️⃣ Brain to Body: Neuromotor Control and Movement Retraining
4️⃣ Electrotherapies for Rehabilitation for Kissing Spines
5️⃣ Conservative versus Surgical Treatment for Kissing Spine: Specialist Q & A
6️⃣ The Nitty-Gritty: Specific Exercises for Each Phase of Rehabilitation

No stone is left unturned in this course. By the end, our goal is for you to feel empowered and competent in treating kissing spines.

This is a self-paced course and you can start today! Head to our site at onlineacademyofequinescience.com to sign up!

27/02/2024

⭐️ FREE COURSE ⭐️

Horses love to 'mess' with us! Have you ever thought something was seriously wrong with your horse, so you called your vet in a panic, only to find your horse acting completely normal once the vet arrives?

You're not alone! Every horse owner goes through this exact scenario at some point!

That's why we created a FREE resource for horse owners and equine professionals. Taught by a world-renowned veterinarian, you'll get the inside scoop on when you need to make that call ☎️

Head to the link in our bio and scroll down to the free course: "When to Call Your Vet"

07/09/2022

Time to listen to your horses and stop turning a blind eye. Just because they can walk, doesn't mean they can work!

https://youtu.be/nbn0b0W_isQ
This is a trailer to "The 24 Behaviors of the Ridden Horse in Pain”, a 35-minute documentary featuring world-renowned expert in equine orthopedics, Dr Sue Dyson, and her research on how “bad” horse behavior can actually be an early indicator of pain. The film follows Dr Dyson and Dr Jim Myers of Gold Coast Equine, as they examine and diagnose show jumper Lauren McMahon’s beloved mare Galina, who was not obviously lame, yet seemed increasingly unhappy under saddle. Lauren had “tried everything” to figure out what was wrong, including ulcer treatments, multiple joint injections and specialized shoeing but Galina only became more resistant under saddle. Galina’s story is not uncommon for horses that do not present with an obvious head bobbing lameness. Oftentimes these are horses that get labeled as “resistant,” “lazy,” and for horses that buck or rear from pain, “explosive.” Trainers often tell riders to “push them through it.”
The film will educate horse lovers on how to spot the early signs of pain while taking viewers on an emotional “ride” through the eyes of a young girl who loves her horse and will stop at nothing to try to figure out how to make her comfortable.
The full documentary will launch on September 30! Learn more on https://www.24horsebehaviors.org/

“WE ARE CONDITIONED THAT MANY HORSE BEHAVIORS ARE NORMAL, BUT THEY ARE NOT. WE NEED TO APPRECIATE THAT WHAT WE CALL ‘NAUGHTY HORSES’ ARE ACTUALLY THOSE IN PAIN.”– Dr. Sue Dyson Shifting the paradigm of how we see lameness.The 24 Behaviors of the Ridden Horse in Pain is a film that dares to...

22/07/2022

📣 Calling all eligible equine manual practitioners!
✈️Get ready for the next USA practicum in April 2023!

EQUINE REHABILITATION WITH ‘FIND IT NOWHERE ELSE’ INFORMATION - the curriculum YOU have been asking for!
Discover the intricacies of evidence-based equine rehabilitation from leading specialists through hybrid learning, with different global teaching locations for practical training – study in your own time!

The Academy of Animal Sports Science (AASS) has extended its flagship Animal Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation (ASTR) equine certification program to qualified equine practitioners* and equine science graduates* – a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge and stand out in your field of work!
𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗗𝗢 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗚𝗘𝗧?
✔️ 250+ hours of RACE-approved continuing education, including a 9-day practicum - the longest in the industry!
✔️ Online study groups
✔️ A dedicated support team to guide you during your studies
✔️ 2 years of CE credits for IEBWA members (www.iebwa.com)
✔️ Easy access: various global practicum locations!

🛂 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦
Upon completion of the ASTR program, Licensed Professionals (veterinarians, veterinary nurses/technicians, osteopaths, chiropractors, physical therapists/assistants) will be awarded the 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗥).
Graduates from eligible equine body worker/sports massage certification programmes, or graduates from an eligible equine science degree will obtain a 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 of the ASTR program, indicating completion of continued education.

It is understood by non-Licensed Professionals who partake in the ASTR program, that completion of the program does not indicate a qualification or use of a title in the field of animal rehabilitation.

*Participants must be graduates from an equine body worker/sports massage program of at least 300 hours of education, including a practicum of 50+ hours, case study submissions, and a full examination after completion of the practical component of the course OR be graduates from an academic equine science degree (minimum BSc.). Practitioners must show proof of education and current professional indemnity insurance.

⏭ INFO & REGISTRATION
www.academyofanimalsportscience.com
🔄 𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦
[email protected]

13/06/2022

Excellent new research with limited-time open access!
Knowledge of what happens with different proprioceptive exercises is essential for effective rehabilitation, which must always be based on clinical reasoning.

Want to learn more about evidence-based equine rehabilitation? Visit www.academyofanimalsportscience.com for a full curriculum of RACE-approved courses!

**NEW POLE WORK EXERCISE RESEARCH**

Great to work with an exciting group of researchers looking at the effect that pole work exercise has on equine locomotion.

Here is a new paper published in Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, titled “Effect of ground and raised poles on kinematics of the walk”, authors: Vicki A. Walker*, Carolyne A. Tranquillle, Russell MacKechnie-Guire, Jo Spear, Richard Newton & Rachel C.Murray*

For a limited time, this paper is available as Open Access using the link below. Massive thank you to the Petplan Charitable Trust who funded this research.

*lead authors

https://authors.elsevier.com/c/1fD~12dbxqfIqR

19/03/2022

📣 New from the Online Academy of Equine Science!

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲'𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲?
Optimal core strength is reflected in stability in movement, or dynamic stability. Optimal dynamic stability reduces risk of injury and enhances your horse’s performance. Core strength is trained through connecting the brain with the body, through specific multi-group muscle activation exercises.
This evidence-based course takes you through detailed aspects and concepts related to core conditioning in the horse.

You will learn about functional anatomy, biomechanics, the connection between the brain and the body (motor control), how and when to safely carry out combinations of different core activation and strengthening exercises (from the ground and dynamically), and other available therapies that can support the conditioning of your horse’s core.

𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿:
✅ Young horses in early stages of training
✅ Geriatric horses, to maintain posture and balance
✅ Horses in different stages of rehabilitation, including stable rest
✅ The healthy horse, as a complement to training and
competition at all levels of performance in all disciplines

https://onlineacademyofequinescience.thinkific.com/courses/core-strengthening

1 Part 1: Functional anatomy of the equine core – what lies under the skin? Part 1: Functional anatomy of the equine core – what lies under the skin? 2 Part 2: Biomechanics and kinematics – how does the equine spine move? Part 2: Biomechanics and kinematics – how does the equine spine move? ...

17/01/2022

EXPLORE EQUINE REHABILITATION WITH ‘FIND IT NOWHERE ELSE’ INFORMATION!

Develop your understanding of equine injury – why does it happen? What are different treatment options? How do medicine and rehab combine?
Discover the intricacies of equine rehabilitation from leading specialists through a fully evidence-based RACE-approved online course!
Study in your own time: the Academy of Animal Sports Science (AASS) offers you 67 hours of continued education in the Evidence-Based Equine Rehabilitation (EBER) curriculum!

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗗𝗢 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗚𝗘𝗧?
✔️ 67 hours of RACE-approved continuing education – online study with a final exam
✔️37 fully narrated lectures from leading global equine sports medicine & rehab specialists
✔️Interactive online course participant group
✔️2 years of CE credits for IEBWA members (www.iebwa.com)
✔️Anytime access from anywhere in the world!

▶️Want to learn more? Licensed professionals and eligible students can continue studies in the AASS RACE-approved Animal Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation (equine) certification program (a hybrid course model with online and practical learning)!

⏩ 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗢 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥
https://www.academyofanimalsportscience.com/course/module-2/

🔄 𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦?
[email protected]

03/10/2021

😒 We can all relate to that sinking feeling: arriving at the stable, and World's Best Horse is not eating, or is holding up a leg... what to do?

🧐 Dr Carrie Schlachter, VMD, ACVSMR takes you through different 'What If' scenarios, in this new FREE course from the Online Academy of Equine Science, offering unmissable information on what to do under different circumstances of sudden illness or injury.

https://onlineacademyofequinescience.thinkific.com/courses/when-to-call-your-veterinarian

Understand the difference between urgency and emergency; how to read vital signs; what to do under different circumstances of sudden illness or injury

15/06/2021

As practitioners, we have the responsibility of looking at the big picture when evaluating horses: there is more to the session than a physical treatment. Equine welfare is multi-faceted!

Consider not only physical discomfort, but look at behavioural cues, and consider the horse's husbandry and surroundings.
For example: the stable may be fancy, but if there is no turnout or direct interaction with other horses, is this a stressor to the horse that manifests in a physical way? Does it affect performance?
Educate owners on the importance of overall comfort and well-being.

This article offers an excellent insight into both physical and physiological aspects of equine welfare, and how to apply these observations to the benefit of the horse.

https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/2/294

Animal welfare is defined as a chronic state reflecting an individual’s subjective perception of its situation. Because it is possible to be in a good welfare state and nevertheless experience acute fear or pain, and conversely, short-term positive emotions can be experienced during impaired w...

15/06/2021