- 0707.October.Tuesday
CERA1 Certification for Veterinary Technicians, Physical Therapist Assistants & BS Equine Science
All day10/07/2025-10/07/2025Introduction to Equine Rehabilitation and Techniques Module ( online lectures and 6 days lab)
Courses are taught as an online lecture series and then 6 days live lab at the Animal Rehab Institute located at Half Pass Heaven Farm, a beautiful 10-acre Dressage facility located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Certification for Veterinary Technicians, Physical Therapist Assistants, and BS Equine Science graduates track consists of these modules:
Introduction to Equine Rehabilitation Therapy – Online Lectures & Live Lab
Arlene White, PT, M Anim St Physiotherapy- Anatomy, Biomechanics, Form & Function
- Palpation and Assessment of Equine Musculoskeletal system
- Core Concept of Physiology, Neurology, and Normal vs. Abnormal Gait
- Introduction to Equine Physical Rehabilitation – Principals and Theory
- Range of Motion Assessment
- Soft Tissue Assessment
- Introduction to Therapeutic Exercise
- Common Injuries, Prevention and Treatment Options
- Introduction to Retraining Proprioception and Neuromotor Control
- Therapeutic Modalities
- Ice/heat, compression garments
- Magnetic / Electromagnetic
- Laser/LED
- Therapeutic Ultrasound
- Electro Therapy (ESTIM, FES, NMES, TENS)
- Objective Outcomes and Measures
- Rehabilitation Team Communication
- Starting an Equine Rehabilitation Business
Equine Athletics – Online Lecture Series
Dr. Melissa King, DVM, Dr. Anna Firshman, DVM,
Arlene White, PT, & Dr. Hilary Clayton, DVM- Advanced Gait Analysis & Lameness Evaluation
- Latest Orthopedic Veterinary Medicine Techniques
- Basic Neuromuscular Physiology/Anatomy
- Common Equine Neurologic Conditions
- Common Equine Muscle Disorders (myopathies)
- Neurologic Examination/Practical
- Using Video for Gait Assessment
- Current Research in Equine Rehabilitation
- Structure, Function & Kinesiology
- Conditioning of the Elite Equine Athlete
- Strength Training
Note: This certification is offered only to Veterinary Technicians, Physical Therapist Assistants, BS Equine Science Graduates or other professionals as determined by ARI.
After Introduction to Equine Rehabilitation Therapy, students complete the certification program by completing the Equine Athletics Module online Lecture series and submitting a Case Study.CERA Live Lab ARI Florida October 2 - 7, 2025
08:00 -17:0010/07/2025-10/07/20252457 C Rd, Loxahatchee, FL 33470, USACERA live lab 6 days
Veterinary Technicians, Physical Therapist Assistants, Bs Equine Science Graduates must attend for CERA Certification program
Day 1:
Anatomy & Systems Review, Lameness Assessment, CERA place in the Rehab Team
Day 2:
Conformation Assessment, Handling the Equine Patient, Assessment and Treatment Forms, Legal Issues
Day 3:
Soft Tissue Palpation, Range of Motion Testing, Core Exercises, Advanced Core Exercises
Day 4:
Therapeutic Exercise, Proprioceptive Techniques
Day 5:
Therapuetic Exercise, Proprioceptive Techniques Continued
Day 6:
Modalities used in Equine Practice
ARI FLORIDA -Palm Beach County, FL 2457, C Road, Loxahatchee, FL 33470
The center of operations for the Animal Rehabilitation Institute, this live lab venue is located on a wonderful property only few miles from the Wellington's equestrian area and the city center of West Palm Beach. Located just 20 minutes from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI).
Three horse barns, a covered fiber arena, round pen, grass arena, paddocks and a 4 horse Eurociser walker make this location a little horse's heaven on earth and the perfect place for students to learn practical skills related to their certification programs.
ARI EUROPE - Mezzomerico (NO), Italy Via per Vaprio, Mezzomerico (NO) Italy - Agriturismo Cargandino
Newly added live lab location
This venue is located approximately 30 minutes from Milano Malpensa International Airport and in a wonderful landscape of the Italian countryside with a view on the Alps.
The facility hosting the live labs is composed of thirty stalls, one covered and one outside sand/grass arenas, 1 covered round penand paddocks. The horses stabled are used for show jumping, eventing, dressage or leisure. The facility also organizes courses of various levels of Parelli horsemanship training.
Accommodation for students is also possible on-site. Special rates are reserved to ARI students.
During the courses a light lunch can be provided at 12,00 € and "A la carte" dinner can be requested on a daily basis.
For reservations please contact agriturismocargandino@gmail.com, ARI rates will be applied only if asked at the booking.
- 0707.October.Tuesday
CERA1 Certification for Veterinary Technicians, Physical Therapist Assistants & BS Equine Science
All day10/07/2025-10/07/2025Introduction to Equine Rehabilitation and Techniques Module ( online lectures and 6 days lab)
Courses are taught as an online lecture series and then 6 days live lab at the Animal Rehab Institute located at Half Pass Heaven Farm, a beautiful 10-acre Dressage facility located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Certification for Veterinary Technicians, Physical Therapist Assistants, and BS Equine Science graduates track consists of these modules:
Introduction to Equine Rehabilitation Therapy – Online Lectures & Live Lab
Arlene White, PT, M Anim St Physiotherapy- Anatomy, Biomechanics, Form & Function
- Palpation and Assessment of Equine Musculoskeletal system
- Core Concept of Physiology, Neurology, and Normal vs. Abnormal Gait
- Introduction to Equine Physical Rehabilitation – Principals and Theory
- Range of Motion Assessment
- Soft Tissue Assessment
- Introduction to Therapeutic Exercise
- Common Injuries, Prevention and Treatment Options
- Introduction to Retraining Proprioception and Neuromotor Control
- Therapeutic Modalities
- Ice/heat, compression garments
- Magnetic / Electromagnetic
- Laser/LED
- Therapeutic Ultrasound
- Electro Therapy (ESTIM, FES, NMES, TENS)
- Objective Outcomes and Measures
- Rehabilitation Team Communication
- Starting an Equine Rehabilitation Business
Equine Athletics – Online Lecture Series
Dr. Melissa King, DVM, Dr. Anna Firshman, DVM,
Arlene White, PT, & Dr. Hilary Clayton, DVM- Advanced Gait Analysis & Lameness Evaluation
- Latest Orthopedic Veterinary Medicine Techniques
- Basic Neuromuscular Physiology/Anatomy
- Common Equine Neurologic Conditions
- Common Equine Muscle Disorders (myopathies)
- Neurologic Examination/Practical
- Using Video for Gait Assessment
- Current Research in Equine Rehabilitation
- Structure, Function & Kinesiology
- Conditioning of the Elite Equine Athlete
- Strength Training
Note: This certification is offered only to Veterinary Technicians, Physical Therapist Assistants, BS Equine Science Graduates or other professionals as determined by ARI.
After Introduction to Equine Rehabilitation Therapy, students complete the certification program by completing the Equine Athletics Module online Lecture series and submitting a Case Study.CERA Live Lab ARI Florida October 2 - 7, 2025
08:00 -17:0010/07/2025-10/07/20252457 C Rd, Loxahatchee, FL 33470, USACERA live lab 6 days
Veterinary Technicians, Physical Therapist Assistants, Bs Equine Science Graduates must attend for CERA Certification program
Day 1:
Anatomy & Systems Review, Lameness Assessment, CERA place in the Rehab Team
Day 2:
Conformation Assessment, Handling the Equine Patient, Assessment and Treatment Forms, Legal Issues
Day 3:
Soft Tissue Palpation, Range of Motion Testing, Core Exercises, Advanced Core Exercises
Day 4:
Therapeutic Exercise, Proprioceptive Techniques
Day 5:
Therapuetic Exercise, Proprioceptive Techniques Continued
Day 6:
Modalities used in Equine Practice