Trigger Point Therapy for Horses

4 Hours CE/CPD | Online Course with Andy Eckley

Horses, like humans, can develop muscular trigger points that may contribute to discomfort, restricted movement, altered performance, compensation patterns, and changes in behaviour.

Trigger Point Therapy for Horses provides a practical introduction to trigger point theory and treatment principles as they apply to equine care, helping learners better understand common soft tissue issues and how they may affect comfort and movement.

Presented by Andy Eckley, this course is designed for massage and manual therapists, horse owners, carers, rehabilitation professionals, and anyone involved in the care and wellbeing of horses.

Course Overview

Across this 4-hour CE/CPD course, participants will explore trigger point theory as it applies to horses, including how trigger points may develop, how they may influence movement and comfort, and how treatment principles can be adapted for equine clients.

The course combines a detailed overview of equine trigger point concepts with a fully illustrated trigger point locator, course text, and over 120 minutes of step-by-step treatment tutorials presented by Andy Eckley.

Students will learn how to approach equine trigger point therapy with care, observation, sensitivity, and appropriate professional boundaries, whether they are licensed therapists, horse owners, carers, or professionals working in equine wellbeing.

Supported by video classes, a fully illustrated course text, companion course, lesson quizzes, reflective-learning online exam, certification where applicable, certificate of completion, and lifetime access, this course provides a structured and practical learning experience for those interested in equine trigger point therapy.

What You Will Learn

Topic Focus Equine Trigger Point Theory Understanding how trigger points may develop and present in horses Movement & Compensation Recognising how muscular dysfunction may influence movement, comfort, and behaviour Trigger Point Location Using illustrated trigger point locator resources to support understanding of common equine trigger point areas Treatment Principles Learning step-by-step treatment concepts and safe application principles for equine clients Observation & Sensitivity Developing awareness of horse response, comfort, tolerance, and handling considerations Professional Scope & Care Understanding appropriate use of equine trigger point therapy within therapy, ownership, care, and wellbeing contexts

Course Content

The course combines equine trigger point theory, illustrated location resources, practical treatment demonstrations, companion learning, observation skills, and reflective assessment.

Module Focus Foundations of Equine Trigger Point Therapy Trigger point theory and its application to horses Equine Movement & Soft Tissue Function How muscular tension and trigger points may influence comfort, movement, and compensation Trigger Point Locator Learning Using illustrated resources to understand common trigger point locations and patterns Practical Treatment Tutorials Step-by-step equine trigger point treatment demonstrations presented by Andy Eckley Horse Response & Treatment Adaptation Observing comfort, behaviour, tolerance, and response during treatment Professional Integration & Reflective Learning Applying course principles responsibly within therapy, care, ownership, and wellbeing settings

Who This Course Is For

This course is suitable for massage therapists, manual therapists, rehabilitation professionals, physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, chiropractors, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, athletic trainers, exercise professionals, fitness professionals, horse owners, horse carers, and anyone involved in the care and wellbeing of horses.

Certification is available for licensed massage and manual therapists and requires completion of the online reflective-learning exam. Horse owners, carers, and others may also study the course for educational purposes and to better understand equine comfort, soft tissue care, and wellbeing.

About Andy Eckley

Andy Eckley is a dual-practicing human and equine soft tissue therapist with a dedicated interest in trigger point therapy and animal treatment techniques.

His work combines practical therapeutic skill, anatomical understanding, and a strong commitment to supporting the comfort and wellbeing of both human and animal clients.

As part of the NAT Global Campus faculty, Andy teaches courses in equine therapy, trigger point therapy, and hands-on approaches designed to help learners understand soft tissue care in a practical and accessible way.

Included With This Course

Included Details Video Classes Over 120 minutes of step-by-step equine trigger point treatment tutorials presented by Andy Eckley Fully Illustrated Course Text Course text covering trigger point theory, equine application, and treatment principles Trigger Point Locator Fully illustrated equine trigger point locator to support learning and review Companion Course Structured companion learning designed to reinforce and deepen course understanding Lesson Quizzes Knowledge checks designed to reinforce learning throughout the course Reflective-Learning Exam Online reflective-learning exam required for certification where applicable Certificate Downloadable 4 Hours CE/CPD certificate following successful completion for eligible licensed professionals Lifetime Access Study at your own pace and revisit the material whenever required

CE Finder

This course has been approved for continuing education by professional boards and associations. Scroll through the list to find your board or association.

Course: Trigger Point Therapy for Horses
Approvals Listed: 63
CE Broker Provider: #20-658126 Approvals in alphabetical order Alabama Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 4 Alabama Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours: 4 Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy *General* Approved Hours: 4 Alaska Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours: 4 American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) 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 Australian Traditional Medicine Society Approved Hours: 4 Canadian Massage & Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association (CMMOTA) Approved Hours: 1 CEU/CPD Self-Cert Approved Hours: 4 Chiropractic Board of Australia Approved Hours: 4 College of Complementary Health Professionals of British Columbia (CCHPBC) Approved Hours: 4 College of Massage Therapists of New Brunswick (CMTNB) Approved Hours: 4 College of Massage Therapists Ontario (CMTO) Approved Hours: 4 College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (CNPBC) Approved Hours: 4 Connecticut Board of Chiropractors 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 Board of Nursing Approved Hours: 4 Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy Approved Hours: 4 Indiana Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 4 Iowa Board of Chiropractic Approved Hours: 4 Iowa Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 4 Kansas Chiropractic Association 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 Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners 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 Ohio Chiropractic Board Approved Hours: 4 Oklahoma Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 4 Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners 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 Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH International) 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 Washington Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours: 4 West Virginia Massage Licensure Board Approved Hours: 4 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (Massage Therapy) Approved Hours: 4

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