Fundamentals of Equine Acupressure 2

A practical guide to applying acupressure techniques safely and effectively for horses - Presented by Nancy Zidonis & Amy Snow

Fundamentals of Equine Acupressure 2 continues the learning journey introduced in the first program, taking you deeper into the core techniques and treatment strategies used to support the health and wellbeing of the equine athlete. This second-level course builds on the foundational concepts of meridians, acupoints, and hands-on technique, and expands your skills with more advanced point combinations, assessment approaches, and practical applications for common equine conditions.

Designed as a clear, easy-to-follow training, the course lets you watch and learn directly from real demonstrations. You will see exactly how to locate points, how to approach different horses safely, how to vary pressure, and how to integrate techniques into everyday care or professional bodywork sessions. The goal is confidence — confidence in your touch, confidence in your understanding, and confidence in applying acupressure in ways that genuinely help the horse feel and move better.

What This Course Covers

This program guides you step-by-step through advanced point locations, meridian pathways, and treatment sequences used to support the muscular system, the joints, the digestive system, and overall energetic balance. You will learn how to assess the horse’s posture, movement, and behaviour to identify areas of tension or imbalance, and how acupressure can be integrated into broader care routines. The course introduces new point groups and demonstrates how to approach the horse with calm, confident handling while applying techniques that are safe, grounded, and effective.

Why Study Equine Acupressure

Acupressure is one of the most accessible and horse-friendly therapeutic tools available. It requires no equipment, allows you to work anywhere, and offers a gentle yet deeply effective way to relieve tension, encourage circulation, support recovery, and promote overall health. Whether you are working with performance horses, lesson horses, older horses, or horses recovering from injury, acupressure provides a versatile and non-invasive method for improving physical and emotional wellbeing.

This course is designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to apply these techniques correctly, safely, and with purpose.

What You Will Learn

• How to locate and apply key acupoints used in equine musculoskeletal and systemic support
• How to follow and work with meridian pathways relevant to the major muscle groups
• How to use both individual points and point combinations to address specific patterns of tension or imbalance
• How to structure a session from start to finish, including assessment, treatment, and after-care considerations

Course Format

The course is delivered as a series of clear, professionally filmed video tutorials featuring real horses in real-world conditions. You will see every technique demonstrated up close and explained in everyday language. This allows you to match what you see onscreen with what you feel under your hands and begin using these techniques with confidence.

Instructor

This course is presented by an experienced equine acupressure practitioner and educator with deep knowledge of equine anatomy, traditional Chinese medicine principles, and hands-on therapeutic skills. Their approach is practical, horse-centred, and ideal for learners who appreciate clear demonstrations and grounded clinical reasoning.

Who This Course Is For

This course is suitable for horse owners, riders, equine bodyworkers, trainers, and professionals in the wider equine care community who want to expand their ability to support horses naturally and effectively. No prior experience in acupuncture or acupressure is required, though completion of Fundamentals of Equine Acupressure 1 will greatly enrich your understanding.

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