Description

Join NWSAM for a 2-Day in-person Exploration of Equine BioMechanics.

This course is for anyone interested in learning about how to assess the horse’s movement and the proper approach to stretching.

May 29th-30th, 2026   10:00AM-4:00PM  Cost: $425  Location: Paxhia Farm    Vashon, WA

What you will learn during these two jam-packed days:

–Kinesiology of the major joints of the horse

-Passive Range of Motion Assessment (pROM) 

–Active Range of Motion Assessment (aROM)

-Three Barriers to ROM

-Gait Analysis and Biomechanic Evaluation

-Passive Repetitive Stretching

-Proper Static Stretching

-Muscle Activation Techniques

-How to Design a Stretching Program for your clients

(There is no online requirement for this course, all education will be in-person.  This class is open to all horse enthusiasts but a basic knowledge of external anatomy and major superficial muscles is helpful.  Participants must be comfortable haltering and leading horses and should be comfortable picking up all four hooves.)