Kheiron College of Equine Therapy

Have you ever wished you knew more about the biomechanics of the horse? Are you a trainer or coach who wants a deeper understanding of muscle partnerships and how this transfers into riding? You can now take a standalone anatomy module with Kheiron College (amongst other modules!) Knowing, understanding and learning to read the horse - which muscles works together, what happens if one of them is injured, why a horse is presenting in a certain way. Without anatomy we are lost..., it is the glue that holds everything together. https://www.kheironcollege.com/anatomy-and-physiology Module B: Anatomy & Physiology B1: General/Overview B2: Front End B3: The Barrel and Hind End B4: Nerves B5: Front End in Depth B6: Hind End in Depth B7: Head & TMJ This is what your login page would look like! Price : $500 (NEW YEAR PRICING VALID FEB 16th) Prerequisites: NONE

NEW YEAR SALE!!!!! A new decade deserves a discount! Now is the time to sign up for Equine Performance Therapy courses! All individual modules AND the full online program have been discounted to celebrate the Tantalizing Twenties. MODULES: ... Anatomy and Physiology: $500 Saddle Fit: $300 Hoofcare: $300 Conditioning and Handling: $300 (has prerequisites) Alternative Modalities: $200 Therapeutic Techniques: $2,000 (has prerequisites) FULL ONLINE PROGRAM $3,600 PRACTICALS AND EXAMS $2,000 For more information please visit www.kheironcollege.com or call 250-445-6362 New Discount Pricing valid till February 16th 2020

This is something I teach in class, that the shoulders and front limbs can greatly influence The TMJ.

Do you LOVE horses! Do you WISH you could turn that love into a rewarding career? Do you want a fully comprehensive education in ALL things horse?... I have GREAT news for you...YOU CAN! Kheiron College, through their new online platform, offers ALL THEORY ONLINE with an intensive hands on practical and examination aspect AND an intensive case study/practicum. You can choose to take each module in your own time, one by one OR you can sign up for the full Diploma program and have access to all modules and follow the recommended timetable. You can start as soon as you are registered! We have a Kheiron College Community page where you can chat with fellow students and graduates AND there is a Café within the platform to discuss and chat with current students and instructors. Anatomy and Physiology Therapeutic Techniques Conditioning and Handling Saddle Fit Hoofcare Alternative Modalities Business Planning Go to www.kheironcollege.com for more information. Please call or email with any questions. (Details on the website)

Come and learn ALL you ever wanted to know about hooves and hoof care! Without a hoof we don't have a horse. The feet are SO important and as therapists we need to recognize body ailments, and misalignments that may have originated with imbalances or pathology the feet. We also need to be able to recommend and/or comment on a good and healthy hoof. Kheiron College will give you an introduction into Hoof Care for both barefoot and shod horses and teach you how to recognize pos...itive and negative examples of both. This is not a course in how to trim or be a farrier, but how to care for your horse from the feet up! In this topic, students will: Identify proper hoof balance, in and out of shoes. Identify proper hoof function, bio mechanics and learn about the benefits of barefoot trimming as well as when to use shoes. Offer insight into modifications that might improve body function, hoof function and the overall health of the horse Identify common hoof ailments, pathology and unsoundness Identify how the hoof can give a clearer indication of what is happening in the horse’s body and correctly diagnose a horse just from 1 hoof D: Hoof Care D1: Introduction to a Healthy Hoof D2: Reading the Sole D3: Shoes and Feet D4: Diet and Nutrition for Healthy Feet D5: Common Body Ailments Resulting from Poor Feet D6: Anatomy for Hoof Care https://www.kheironcollege.com/hoof-care

This came up in my memories today, graduating class 2017!!!!

*Have you ever wondered if your saddle truly fits your horse? *Are you contributing to imbalance because of poor saddle fit? Subtle signs of poor saddle fit can be: - not standing still while mounting ... - fidgeting when being saddled - hollowing back and holding head high when ridding to more UNSUBTLE signs like - bucking - saddle sores - muscle atrophy Here at Kheiron College we offer, as standalone or part of the full diploma program, an ONLINE SADDLE FIT module. Not to become a saddle fitter, per se, but to arm you as a rider with the knowledge to find a saddle that truly fits, or you as a coach the ability to help your students with the frustrating task of saddle fitting. In this topic, students will: *Assess saddle fit in both English and Western *Identify rock, flare, and bridging *Assess saddle fit both statically and under motion Module topics for E: SADDLE FIT are: E1: What is a Saddle? E2: The Naked Tree E3: Static and Dynamic Saddle Check E4: If Our Horses Could Speak E5: Saddle Pads and Shims E6: How to Deal with Atrophy E7: Anatomy for Saddle Fit COST: $550 PREREQUISITES: NONE PRACTICAL: YES ($200 if you choose to take the practical) https://www.kheironcollege.com/saddle-fit

More photos from week 2 saddle fit!

Have you ever wondered how the Equine body actually works? How it manages to achieve seemingly impossible movements and motions? As riders, trainers, coaches and horse lovers, gaining a deeper understanding of how the body works, how the muscles pair up and support each other for transitions, for flexions, for spins, for stops and MUCH more only IMPROVES our riding and handling. Without anatomy we are lost, it is the GLUE that holds everything else together. Our ANATOMY AND ...PHYSIOLOGY course is online so you can work at your own pace, in your own time and in the comfort of your own home. We break down the body into front end and hind end, superficial muscles and deep muscles. We delve deeper and deeper until you can paint a full picture of the horse's body in your mind and how it works. Nature is the most powerful computer programmer EVER! This is an amazing stand alone module or a stepping stone to further your equine knowledge. It has 7 chapters to bring the equine body to life! In this topic, you will: * Gain a full understanding of the Equine Body and how the muscles work to make the body move * Understand the equine skeleton and the importance of the bones in a horse in motion * Acquire in-depth knowledge of the deep and superficial muscles and how they work in pairs, triples, quads, etc. * Recognize the importance of fascia * Understand the equine Biomechanics There is no practical portion for anatomy. PRICE: $500 You can sign up here: https://www.kheironcollege.com/anatomy-and-physiology or email [email protected]

SADDLE FIT!!! Another opportunity brought to you by Kheiron College, Christa Miremadi and the Rock’n Star Ranch. Put these long nights to good use and expand your equine knowledge! As a horse owner it is so important to know when your saddle fits...or not! So many ailments are the result of poorly positioned and poorly fitting saddles. Kheiron will provide an introduction into saddle fit for both English and Western disciplines and the importance of proper weight distribution... for a healthy back. There is also a lesson focusing on the anatomy directly involved with saddle fit. * Have you ever wondered if your saddle truly fits your horse? * Are you contributing to imbalance because of poor saddle fit? Subtle signs of poor saddle fit can be: * not standing still while mounting * fidgeting when being saddled * hollowing back and holding head high when ridding To more UNSUBTLE signs like * bucking * saddle sores * muscle atrophy In this topic, you will: * Assess saddle fit in both English and Western * Identify rock, flare, and bridging * Assess saddle fit both statically and under motion * The benefits and drawbacks of saddle pads and shims All the theory is online to go through at your own pace. There is a forum to ask your instructors questions and a café to meet other students. If you want to take the next step and have an EDUVACATION (a great mix of education and a vacation!) you can join Christa at her amazing Pritchard Ranch for the practical portion. THEORY: $300 PRACTICAL: $200 You can sign up here https://www.kheironcollege.com/saddle-fit or email [email protected]

The nights are drawing in and our outdoor activities are limited. Why not take advantage of this time to brush up on your equine knowledge! Brought to you by Christa Miremadi of Rock’n Star Ranch and Kheiron College, a HOOF CARE module to help you as an owner recognize and understand all things feet! Without a hoof we don't have a horse. The feet are SO important and we as owners can recognize many body ailments from looking at feet.... This course will give you an introduction into Hoof Care for both barefoot and shod horses and how to recognize good and bad examples of both. In this topic, you will: * Identify the different methods of shoeing and what each is for * Explain the benefits of barefoot trimming * Identify common hoof ailments and injuries * Identify how the hoof can give a clearer indication of what is happening in the horse’s body and learn to assess the horses overall hoof health by examination All the theory is online to go through at your own pace. There is a forum to ask your instructors questions, there is lesson that covers all the anatomy relevant for the feet and a café to meet other students. If you want to take the next step and have an EDUVACATION (a great mix of education and a vacation!) you can join Christa at her amazing Pritchard Ranch for the practical portion. THEORY: $300 PRACTICAL: $200 (if you choose to take it) You can sign up here! https://www.kheironcollege.com/hoof-care or email [email protected]

Are you stuck at home in self isolation and WISH you could be DOING something? THIS is the perfect time to check out the possibilities available to you ON LINE!!! You could begin your journey into Equine Therapy and learn all about: - Therapeutic Techniques... - Saddle Fit - Hoof Care - Anatomy and Physiology - Alternative Modalities - Conditioning and Handling - Business Planning These courses are thorough, interactive and will give you the confidence, knowledge and resources to care for your own horse more completely (protect them from the pain and damaging effects of poor hoof care, improperly fitting tack and so much more!) OR embark on your journey to become an Equine Performance Therapist. MODULES: Anatomy and Physiology: $500 Saddle Fit: $300 Hoofcare: $300 Conditioning and Handling: $300 (has prerequisites) Alternative Modalities: $200 Therapeutic Techniques: $2,000 (has prerequisites) FULL ONLINE PROGRAM $3,600 PRACTICALS AND EXAMS $2,000 PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE For more information please visit www.kheironcollege.com or call +1-250-445-6362

Here at Kheiron we LISTEN to the students and make changes accordingly. Even as instructors we are always learning and keep an ear to the ground on the industry as whole, as new discoveries and theories are being published all the time. Because of this we’ve just uploaded new content to our online platform! This is a growing industry and WE want to help YOU to fulfill your dreams whether they are to:... ride better be a better horse owner enhance your equine knowledge turn a dream into a career Now is the time to sign up for Equine Performance Therapy courses! All individual modules AND the full online program have been discounted to celebrate the Tantalizing Twenties. MODULES: Anatomy and Physiology: $500 Saddle Fit: $300 Hoofcare: $300 Conditioning and Handling: $300 (has prerequisites) Alternative Modalities: $200 Therapeutic Techniques: $2,000 (has prerequisites) FULL ONLINE PROGRAM $3,600 PRACTICALS AND EXAMS $2,000 PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE For more information please visit www.kheironcollege.com or call 250-445-6362

Have you ever wondered if your saddle truly fits your horse? Are you contributing to imbalance because of poor saddle fit? Subtle signs of poor saddle fit can be:... - not standing still while mounting - fidgeting when being saddled - hollowing back and holding head high when ridding to more UNSUBTLE signs like - bucking - saddle sores - muscle atrophy Here at Kheiron College we offer, as standalone or part of the full diploma program, an ONLINE SADDLE FIT module. Not to become a saddle fitter, per se, but to arm you as a rider with the knowledge to find a saddle that truly fits, or you as a coach the ability to help your students with the frustrating task of saddle fitting. In this topic, students will: *Assess saddle fit in both English and Western *Identify rock, flare, and bridging *Assess saddle fit both statically and under motion Module topics for E: SADDLE FIT are: E1: What is a Saddle? E2: The Naked Tree E3: Static and Dynamic Saddle Check E4: If Our Horses Could Speak E5: Saddle Pads and Shims E6: How to Deal with Atrophy E7: Anatomy for Saddle Fit COST: $300 NEW YEAR PRICING (valid feb 16) PREREQUISITES: NONE PRACTICAL: YES ($200 if you choose to take the practical) https://www.kheironcollege.com/saddle-fit