My main equine qualification is a Diploma of Equine Naturopathy through the National College of Traditional Medicine, which encompasses Certificates in:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Equine Myofunctional Therapy
- Equine Nutrition
- Equine Pasture Management
- Herbal Medicine for Horses
- Manufacturing and Dispensing of Herbal Medicine
I am a member and certified practitioner through the Small Animal and Equine Naturopathic Association and I maintain current and relevant insurance through Arthur J Gallager/Berkley (AJG Certificate of Currency).
I continue to undertake a range of other professional development activities to either add to my skills or keep them up-to-date, including:
- Nov 2021 Nutrition Strategies for Horses with EMS with The Horse (USA webinar)
- Oct 2020 Leaky Gut Syndrome: understanding the connection to many equine challenges with The Horse (USA webinar)
- Dec 2019 (ongoing) Alchemical Herbalism with The School of Evolutionary Herbalism (USA)
- Jun 2019 TCM Equine Acupressure: Theory and Practical with Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute (USA online & Kilmore AU)
- Dec 2018 Joint Disease in the Adult Horse with The Horse (USA webinar)
- Sep 2018 Biomechanics and Saddlefit with Performance Saddlefits
- Sep 2018 Biosecurity: Protect Your Horse from Disease with The Horse (USA webinar)
- Apr 2018 Equine Reiki, Levels 1 & 2 with Tanran Reiki
- Apr 2018 Equine Colic with The Horse (USA webinar)
- Mar 2018 Equine Metabolic Issues with The Horse (USA webinar)
- Mar 2018 Equine Parasite Control & Dung Beetles with Dr Sarah Cavill & Gayle South (NESEL)
- Dec 2017 Photonic Therapy for Horses – Red Light Therapy eCourse with Photonic Health
- Dec 2017 Navicular Disease – Early Intervention & Long-term Care with The Horse (USA webinar)
- Dec 2017 Equine Gastrointestinal Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) eCourse developed by Dr Kerry Ridgway
- Oct 2017 Equine Bodywork Masterclass with Jean-Pierre Hourdebaigt (France/USA)
- Sep 2017 Managing the Seed Bank of Weeds in Soil with Dr Ian Chivers
- Jun 2017 Equine Nutrition with Carol Layton
- Jun 2017 Sustainable Horse Keeping and Pasture Management with Dr Mariette van den Berg
- May 2017 Managing and Caring for the EMS Horse with The Horse (USA webinar)
- Sep 2016 RockTape Equine with RockTape Australia
- Dec 2014 Equus Muscle Management Level 4 with Horse Muscle Care
- Aug 2014 Equus Muscle Management Level 3 with Horse Muscle Care
- Mar 2014 Equus Muscle Management Level 2 with Horse Muscle Care
- Nov 2013 Large Animal Rescue Awareness with Qld Horse Council Inc.
- Oct 2013 Equus Muscle Management Level 1 with Horse Muscle Care
- Mar 2012 Barehoof Trimming with Glenn Wilson
I also hold tertiary qual’s in Vocational Education & Training and OHS/WHS, which both lend themselves nicely for sharing information, presenting on various topics and ensuring optimal health and safety during visits and treatments.