Fundamentals of Equine Acupressure - Level 2

ONLINE PROFESSIONAL COURSE

Fundamentals of Equine Acupressure — Level 2

Presented by Nancy Zidonis & Amy Snow

Develop a more confident, structured approach to equine acupressure with deeper study of meridian pathways, point selection, assessment and practical treatment planning.

DURATION4 hoursFocused professional learning FORMATOnline & self-pacedLearn around your own schedule ACCESSLifetime accessReturn to the course whenever needed COMPLETIONCourse certificateDownload after completing the requirements

BUILD ON THE FOUNDATIONS

Move from individual points toward purposeful session planning.

Level 2 continues the learning introduced in Fundamentals of Equine Acupressure — Level 1. Nancy Zidonis and Amy Snow take you further into the practical application of acupressure, helping you connect observation, meridian knowledge and point selection with the needs and responses of the individual horse.

Professionally filmed instruction and real-horse demonstrations make the material clear and usable. You will see how points are located, how pressure and contact can be adapted, and how individual points and point combinations can be incorporated into a calm, considered session.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Broaden your understanding and refine your hands-on approach.

• Review important meridian pathways and their relationship to the equine body.
• Locate and apply key acupoints used to support musculoskeletal and wider systemic balance.
• Combine points thoughtfully in response to observation, palpation and the horse’s presentation.
• Recognize posture, movement and behavioural feedback that may help guide an acupressure session.
• Adapt pressure, pace and positioning to protect safety and support the horse’s comfort.
• Structure an equine acupressure session from initial observation through treatment and after-care considerations.

PRACTICAL APPLICATION

Learn with real horses in real-world settings.

The course demonstrations allow you to observe the details that matter: practitioner position, quality of contact, point location, variations in pressure and the subtle responses that can help inform what happens next.

The emphasis is not on applying a rigid sequence to every horse. It is on developing a thoughtful framework that helps you work calmly, observe carefully and make appropriate choices within your experience and scope.

WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR

Deeper learning for people committed to equine wellbeing.

Equine massage therapists and bodyworkersExpand the range of non-invasive techniques available within your professional work and permitted scope. Horse owners, riders and carersDevelop a more informed understanding of safe acupressure and attentive hands-on care. Trainers and equine-care professionalsExplore a complementary approach that can sit alongside responsible training, management and veterinary care. Level 1 learnersContinue the structured pathway with more detailed theory, point selection and practical application.

YOUR COURSE INCLUDES

A complete learning experience—not simply a set of videos.

Expert-led video instructionClear teaching from Nancy Zidonis and Amy Snow supported by practical demonstrations with horses. Companion learning resourcesCourse materials designed to reinforce important theory, point locations and practical application. Online assessmentCheck and consolidate your understanding after completing the learning material. Certificate of completionDownload your NAT certificate after successfully completing the course requirements. Lifetime accessRevisit the teaching whenever you need to review a point, pathway or practical sequence.

YOUR INSTRUCTORS

Nancy Zidonis & Amy Snow

Nancy Zidonis and Amy Snow are co-founders of Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute and established educators in animal acupressure and Traditional Chinese Medicine-informed equine care.

Their teaching brings together decades of hands-on experience, practical point-location guidance and a respectful, horse-centred approach. Throughout the course, the emphasis remains on clear observation, safe contact and techniques that can be applied with care and purpose.

Recommended preparation

Level 2 builds directly on the concepts and practical foundations introduced in Fundamentals of Equine Acupressure — Level 1. Completing Level 1 first is strongly recommended.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

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This course currently carries the following continuing-education approvals. Scroll through the list to find your board or association.

CourseFundamentals of Equine Acupressure — Level 2 Approvals listed38 Approved hours4 hours

APPROVALS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER

College of Massage Therapists of New Brunswick (CMTNB)4 hours College of Massage Therapists Ontario (CMTO)4 hours Connecticut Board of Massage Therapy4 hours Delaware Board of Massage and Bodywork4 hours District of Columbia Board of Massage Therapy4 hours Florida Board of Massage Therapy4 hours Georgia Board of Massage Therapy — General4 hours Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy4 hours Indiana Board of Massage Therapy4 hours Iowa Board of Massage Therapy4 hours Maine Board of Massage Therapy4 hours Maryland Board of Massage Therapy Examiners4 hours Massage Therapists' Association of Nova Scotia (MTANS)4 hours Massage Therapy Association of Manitoba (MTAM)4 hours Massage Therapy Association of Saskatchewan (MTAS)4 hours Missouri Board of Therapeutic Massage4 hours Montana Board of Massage Therapy4 hours National Board of Certification for Animal Acupressure & Massage (NBCAAM)4 hours National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB)4 hours Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC)4 hours Nebraska Massage Licensure Board4 hours Nevada Board of Massage Therapists4 hours New Hampshire Advisory Board of Massage Therapists4 hours New Jersey Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy4 hours North Carolina Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy4 hours North Dakota Board of Massage Therapy4 hours Oklahoma Board of Massage Therapy4 hours Oregon Board of Massage Therapists4 hours Pennsylvania State Board of Massage Therapy4 hours Prince Edward Island Massage Therapy Association (PEIMTA)4 hours Registered Massage Therapists' Association of Ontario (RMTAO)4 hours South Carolina Massage/Bodywork Panel4 hours South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy4 hours Tennessee Board of Massage Licensure4 hours Virginia Department of Health Professions — Massage Therapy4 hours Washington Board of Massage4 hours West Virginia Massage Licensure Board4 hours Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services — Massage Therapy4 hours

Approval requirements can change. Please confirm acceptance with your own board, association, employer or regulatory authority before registration.

ANIMAL WELFARE & PROFESSIONAL SCOPE

Support responsible care and know when to refer.

This course provides professional education in non-invasive equine acupressure. It does not qualify participants to diagnose or treat veterinary conditions and is not a substitute for veterinary assessment or care. Always prioritize the horse’s welfare and feedback, work within your competence and applicable local regulations, and seek veterinary guidance whenever pain, injury, illness or another clinical concern is suspected.

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