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Our Applied Equine Zoopharmacognosy  Workshops, held in county Sligo, North-West of Ireland aim to give the participant a productive learning experience in a 'hands on' friendly yet professional environment.

On the first day attendees will get a idea of the basic concept and application of Applied Equine Zoopharmacognosy and on the 2nd day the participant is encouraged to delve deeper and work with a horse under guidance.
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It was an amazing weekend! It went way beyond my expectations. Absolutely lovely group of women. Carly is an amazing teacher and facilitator of an empowering weekend for horses in the self-selection process. Empowering for all involved - humans and animals! The change in the horses and their unique selections was truly incredible. Highly recommended! Louise, Wicklow  
"I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop, finding it to be a very interesting and fun learning experience from the classroom through to the practice. Observing the horses select the various plants and oils they required was truly amazing. I would definitely recommend it!"   Deborah, Mullingar

Day 1
Introduction To Equine Zoopharmacognosy
Learn a whole new way to communicate by the language of smell with your horse! The day starts with a short presentation outlining when, why and how animals self-medicate. This will be followed by practical sessions by Carly offering oils, powders and herbs to horses, according to presenting symptoms.  
Discover....
  • How and why Equine Zoopharmacognosy can help you and your horse
  • Understanding 'offering' and self-selection
  • Explore the Zoopharmacognosist's Kit of which there are over 100 plant extracts!
  • Participate and engage in practical sessions with a couple of horses led by Carly
  • Routes of administration
  • Contraindications
  • Learn to recognise the behavioural responses - pos & neg 

And above all have fun among like-minded people!

Day 2
Putting Equine Zoopharmacognosy Into Practice
The second day gives participants a chance to work with a horse under guidance to gain further practical experience and the confidence to start offering at home:
  • Become more familiar with which groups of plant extracts are offered for types of presenting symptoms and conditions
  • Learn to observe, identify and interpret behavioural responses to the plant extracts - neg & pos
  • Understand how and why horses differentiate  between the 3 ways of self-administering their extract selections
  • Sequential selection and simultaneous offering for effective selection
  • Understand the different approaches when working with physical issues (such as pain, inflammation, infection) and emotional issues (such as trauma, grief, anger)

​Book your place on the weekend workshop here

Location & Details
  • ​Workshops are held at Whitethorn Farm, Sligo, Ireland - see How To Find Us for directions.
  • Workshops commence at 9.30am and finish at 5pm. Light refreshments are provided but we suggest you bring a packed lunch if you have specific dietary requirements. Please bring outdoor weather clothing.
  • ​Accommodation: Bed and Breakfast accommodation is available at Whitethorn Farm through Airbnb. Click here to view and book.  Other options are available in the area - a list of recommendations can be forwarded to participants on request.

Booking a Workshop
Please click here where you will be redirected to our shop to see dates and book a place on Equine Zoopharmacognosy Weekend Workshop

Purchasing Products
Attendees will have the chance to purchase any of our Whitethorn Herbals products whilst at the workshop - check out the full range online at Whitethorn Herbals 

Hosting Your own Workshop
It may be possible to hold an Introductory Day and/or a Weekend Workshop at your own venue. Facilities should include a school room (with power supply) for a presentation and a well-ventilated stable with sufficient viewing for min of 8 persons. Please Contact Us to make enquiries.

Prices
Weekend workshop - €185 including light lunch
 ​"I attended Carly's Equine Zoopharmacognosy workshop and can only recommend it. If you open and broaden your mind it will be an eye opener of what becomes possible if we give our horses a voice. You will learn a lot about different essential oils and plants and uses. Beyond the theory, it is all being put into practice with different horses to practice on and to see self-selection in action. Packed with information, very practical and also lots of fun!"   Isabell