• As requested, the Equiletics Virtual Training Centre has been created for those of you unable to access in person training.  We are now open but will remain under construction continually adding educational resources. Check back often!

      Equiletics is a philosophy not so much a method. There are several good methods available which teach horse owners WHAT to do with their horses. The Equiletics philosophy encompasses the belief that knowledge is power and that by providing educational materials which also answer the questions WHY and HOW, you will obtain the tools necessary to answer the unplanned WHAT IF questions that arise when working with horses. With these tools it is also hoped horse owners will be better able to ensure their horse's wellbeing is maintained by being equipped to critically evaluate the credibility of the ever growing number of methods and opinions available . 

      HOrse and rider

      Thank-you for taking the time to prepare yourself mentally and physically for the challenge of preparing your horse mentally and physically for the questions you will ask of them!

      Jenifer Parks  DVM, CPT/CES, MSc

    • How to enroll in a course:  

      To enroll in a course, double click on the course of interest. If you haven't already done so, you will first be directed to create an account with a log in to the site.

      Payments can be made via PayPal or credit card and will give you instant access to the course.

      Canadians may also use e-transfer as a payment method. Send e-transfers to equiletics@gmail.com. Make sure to put the course name in the message box when completing the transfer. With this method enrollments are made manually. Once access to the course is enabled you will be notified by email.

      For those requiring documentation of professional development for maintenance of coaching or animal health profession licenses, a downloadable certificate of completion will be available at the end of the course.  

      If you have any issues with accessing courses or system problems please send an email to equiletics@gmail.com and we'll sort it out.

Available courses

EquileticsLIVE!

Welcome to EquileticsLive!

This course houses a ZOOM link to live webinars on a variety of topics.

Follow the Equiletics Facebook page and watch the Upcoming Events block in the upper right side of the Training Centre Home page for upcoming webinars. 

For each session you can access the meeting by clicking on the ZOOM room link within the course. Sessions are all scheduled in CST (Saskatoon, SK, Canada time).

Don't worry if you are unable to attend a session in person. Recordings of each webinar will be available for you to review.

Understanding the Gaits to Improve Timing, Feel and Effectiveness of Your Aids

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This course takes you on an in depth, self guided look into the biomechanics of the horse's gaits and provides riders with many take home techniques to improve your training and riding performance. 

2 hours plus downloadable notes and a practical skills checklist provided. A certificate of completion will be available. Upon enrollment, participants have access to the course for 1 year. $60CAD

Techniques for Improving the Gaits and Movements

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This course carries on where "Understanding the Gaits to Improve Timing, Feel and Effectiveness of Your Aids" left off. Although, completion of the first course is not necessary to follow the content provided.

Riders will learn why their horse might move the way they do and techniques for evaluating and identifying areas where a horse could benefit from specific work to improve their biomechanics. Several exercises will be presented which are designed to improve your horse's gaits, transitions and therefore the movements.

Over 3 hours self directed study materials provided plus downloadable notes. A certificate of completion will be available. Upon enrollment, participants have access to the course for 1 year. $85CAD

What is Corrective Exercise and How Can it Help Riders? (And everyone else too!)

Opening shortly!

In this course participants will learn what corrective exercise is and why it is a valuable method for riders and non riders alike.  Participants will be taken on self guided tour through the corrective exercise process including some self evaluation techniques and practical corrective exercise sequences they can begin to implement immediately which will provide them with better body awareness, alignment and function in and out of the saddle.

The Biological Basis of Equine Behaviour and Learning

Coming soon!

This course will discuss how equine ethology, biology and learning theory interact and how we can use this knowledge in our daily interactions with horses to better manage and train them. 

I know that sounds complicated but it really isn't. 

This course is suitable for both horse owners and equine health professionals.

Once bitten, twice shy

Coming soon...

This course will describe the findings of my Master's Thesis on fear memory reconsolidation as a potential mechanism for managing phobias in horses.