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Mary Last, CESMT-MMCP      561-644-4903      Info@handsonequineservices.com
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"Hands On" Equine Education

Teaching Fundamentals of Anatomy, Therapy and More!
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Empowering YOU with new skills to support you and your horse.

The Last Approach.....Connect - Listen - Feel
Bodywork....The "missing piece" to your wellness and performance programs!​
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        ​ "Hands On" Equine Services, Inc. 
is approved by the
        International Association of Animal Massage and Bodywork/
             Association of Canine Water Therapy 
          as an Approved Preferred Educational Provider,​ #22-44

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"Hands On" Equine Bodywork Therapy (EBT) ​Training and Certification Program
EBT aims at treating the whole horse.  It takes time and practice to be competent and confident.
This program is designed to start you off with a solid foundation on your journey of 
helping the horse as a horse owner or professional.


HORSE HANDLING EXPERIENCE: 
Recommended for Intro to EBT
Required for EBT-1 and EBT-2
(Offered under Horsemanship)

No previous anatomy or bodywork required.  Only heart and a desire to learn!

​Age 16 and up. Handouts Included.
Small class size...personal attention...maximum "hands on" training

​Intro to EBT
Bodywork R&R.....Relax & Routine Maintenance - 5 hours - 4.5 CEUs**

For Horse Owners, Horse Care Staff, Clubs, Organizations and Therapy Centers
(included in Day 1 of EBT-1, Foundation)

Easy to learn routine includes gentle massage and other techniques to help relax and maintain your horse! 
 A great way to connect and do a body check all at once!  The "start here" workshop.
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$185.00 per person
Minimum of 3 (up to 6) participants.
Pre-registration and payment required due to limited space.
  

Host at your location option** - Minimum number of students may vary. Horses needed: 1 demo and 1 per student.
​Partner-Up Option: Minimum of 6 (up to 10) participants.  Horses: 1 demo and 1 per pair of students.


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Certified Equine Bodywork Therapist (CEBT) Program Requirements.
Certification is not guaranteed.  You must complete all requirements and testing to pass.
Students are responsible for knowing the laws in their state.


*Prerequisite - Horse handling experience
*Recommended Prerequisite (not required) - Basic anatomy
*Successful completion of EBT-1 and EBT-2
*Two treatment sessions (written with video or in person)
are required within 30 days of completing the EBT-2 course.
(60.5 total course CEUs**)

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Recommended Continued Professional Development after CEBT:

Most insurance providers request a minimum of 100 hours of education.  
Repeat EBT-2 within one (1) year for free (must pre-schedule) (30 Extern CEUs)
Attend EBT-3 - Intro to Stress Point Therapy/Sports Massage (15 CEUs)
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EBT-1
​Foundation Course - 3 Days - 22.5 CEUs**
Step one of the training and certification program and for those who want to learn more.
Includes skeletal and muscle review with diagrams.


Day 1 - R&R plus...Intro to Horse, Massage and 15 Bodywork Techniques
Day 2 - Treating the Whole Horse...20+ New Bodywork Techniques
Day 3 - Hands On Practice and Skill Assessment


$895.00 per person
Limited to 3 participants.
Pre-registration and payment required to secure a space.

Recommended - Horse Anatomy, A Coloring Atlas by Robert A Kainer and Thomas O McCracken 

Host at your location option** - Horses needed: 1 demo and 1 per student. 
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EBT-2
Advanced Course - 4 Days - 30 CEUs**

The "Digging Deeper" Course!  
Step two of the training and certification program.   
For those wanting to become a professional in the equine industry.
Includes diagrams and treating scar tissue.


Day 1 - EBT-1 Review and New Techniques, Part 1
Day 2 - EBT-1 Review and New Massage and Bodywork Techniques, Part 2
Day 3 - Observations, Palpations/Evaluations
Day 4 - Hands On Practice, Skill Assessment and Exam

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Must complete the EBT-1, Foundation Course to attend.

$1,250.00 per person
Limited to 3 participants. 
Pre-registration and payment required to secure a space.

Host at your location option** - Horses needed: 1 demo and 1 per student. 
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EBT-3
Intro to Stress Point Therapy - 2 Days - 15 CEUs**

Learn to locate, palpate and treat stress points using sports massage techniques.
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Day 1 - Foundational Anatomy/Techniques
Day 2 - Stress Point Therapy


Recommended as a follow-up to EBT-1 and EBT-2​
$595.00 per person
Minimum of 4 (up to 6) participants.
Pre-registration and payment required due to limited space.

Host at your location option** - Horses needed:  1 demo and 1 per student.
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​How to Register:

EBT Courses and Workshops have a registration deadline date.  Refer to upcoming schedule.
Please go the "Contact/Register" tab to complete the Registration Form
and see Payment/Deposit Requirement under the "About/FAQ's/Payment" tab.
Please contact Mary Last if you have any questions.
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HOST an Intro to EBT Training Course!
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Offered to Horse Owners, Horse Care Staff, Equine Clubs, Organizations and Therapy Centers.

Serving the Gainesville/Ocala area.
​Contact Mary for more details and/or hosting requirements outside service area.
Request More Information
​Host Information
Horses provided by the host and/or student.  Host determined.  No rope halters please.
 Venue:  Stalls, large arena, corral/round pen or feed pens.
(Stalls or covered arena preferred due to weather.)  
Available water source for horses, a non horse pre/post meeting and lunch area.
Contact Mary for additional Host Information.


Serving the Gainesville/Ocala area.  Please contact Mary for hosting outside service area.​


Please see Payment/Deposit Requirement under the About/FAQ's/Payment tab.
**Refer to FAQ's tab for CEU information.

Bodywork is never a replacement for proper veterinary care. Always consult with your veterinarian when you suspect there may be a problem.
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