Fundamentals of Equine Acupressure — Level 1

4 Hours CE/CPD | Online Course with Nancy Zidonis and Amy Snow

Equine acupressure combines principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine with practical techniques designed to support a horse’s health, comfort, and performance.

Fundamentals of Equine Acupressure provides a structured introduction to Qi, meridians, key equine acupoints, and safe acupressure practice.

Presented by Nancy Zidonis and Amy Snow, co-founders of Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute, this self-paced course is suitable for newcomers as well as experienced equine professionals.

Course Overview

Across this 4-hour CE/CPD course, students will explore the foundational principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine as they relate to equine care.

The course explains the equine energetic body and introduces practical methods for identifying and working with important acupoints safely and effectively.

Approximately two hours of expert-led video instruction are supported by a downloadable workbook, online assessment, downloadable certificate, and lifetime access to the course materials.

What You Will Learn

Topic Focus Traditional Chinese Medicine Understanding the foundational principles of TCM in relation to equine care Qi and Meridians Exploring Qi, meridian pathways, and the equine energetic body Equine Acupoints Identifying and working with key acupoints on the horse Practical Techniques Applying safe and effective foundational acupressure methods Wellness Integration Incorporating acupressure into an appropriate equine wellness routine

Who This Course Is For

This course is suitable for equine massage and manual therapists, horse owners and caregivers, veterinary professionals interested in complementary care, equine trainers, bodyworkers, and anyone interested in holistic equine wellness.

About Nancy Zidonis and Amy Snow

Nancy Zidonis and Amy Snow are pioneers in animal acupressure and co-founders of Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute.

They have authored respected animal-acupressure books, including Acu-Horse, Acu-Dog, and Acu-Cat, and have trained animal-wellness practitioners worldwide. Their teaching combines extensive experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine with an understanding of equine anatomy, behaviour, and wellbeing.

Included With This Course

Included Details Video Tutorials Approximately two hours of expert-led online video instruction Course Workbook Downloadable workbook supporting learning and practical application Online Exam Self-assessment exam included for course completion Certificate Downloadable 4 Hours CE/CPD certificate following successful completion Lifetime Access Study at your own pace and revisit the course materials at any time

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Course: Fundamentals of Equine Acupressure
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CE Broker Provider: #20-1343564 Approvals in alphabetical order Alabama Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 4 Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy *General* Approved Hours: 4 Alaska Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours: 4 American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (ACBSP) Approved Hours: 4 Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Approved Hours: 4 Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 4 Arkansas Board of Massage Approved Hours: 4 Association of Massage Therapists (AMT) Approved Hours: 4 CEU/CPD Self-Cert Approved Hours: 4 College of Massage Therapists of New Brunswick (CMTNB) Approved Hours: 4 College of Massage Therapists Ontario (CMTO) Approved Hours: 4 Connecticut Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 4 Deleware Board of Massage and Bodywork Approved Hours: 4 Distrcit of Columbia Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 4 Florida Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 4 Georgia Board of Massage Therapy *General* Approved Hours: 4 Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy Approved Hours: 4 Indiana Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 4 Iowa Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 4 Maine Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 4 Maryland Board of Massage Therapy Examiners Approved Hours: 4 Massage Therapists' Association of Nova Scotia (MTANS) Approved Hours: 4 Massage Therapy Assc of Manitoba (MTAM) Approved Hours: 4 Massage Therapy Assc of Saskatchewan (MTAS) Approved Hours: 4 Missouri Board of Therapeutic Massage Approved Hours: 4 Montana Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 4 National Board of Certification for Animal Acupressure & Massage (NBCAAM) Approved Hours: 4 National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) Approved Hours: 4 Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC) Approved Hours: 4 Nebraska Massage Licensure Board Approved Hours: 4 Nevada Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours: 4 New Hampshire Advisory Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours: 4 New Jersey Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy Approved Hours: 4 North Carolina Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy Approved Hours: 4 North Dakota Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 4 Oklahoma Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 4 Oregon Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours: 4 Pennsylvania State Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 4 Prince Edward Island Massage Therapy Association (PEIMTA) Approved Hours: 4 Registered Massage Therapists' Association of Ontario (RMTAO) Approved Hours: 4 South Carolina Massage/Bodywork Panel Approved Hours: 4 South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 4 Tennessee Board of Massage Licensure Approved Hours: 4 Virginia Department of Health Professions (Massage Therapy) Approved Hours: 4 Washington Board of Massage Approved Hours: 4 West Virginia Massage Licensure Board Approved Hours: 4 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (Massage Therapy) Approved Hours: 4

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