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Equine Applied Zoopharmacognosy  Weekend Workshops - Level 1 & 2
Learn a new way to help your horse restore and maintain health through it's innate ability to detect medicinal constituents within plants. Our Applied Equine Zoopharmacognosy  Workshops, held in Co Sligo, NW of Ireland aims to give the participant a productive learning experience in a 'hands on' friendly yet professional environment.
The Level 1 course aims to equip the participant with the knowledge and skill base of offering plant extracts according to presenting symptoms at a basic level.
​Level 2 builds on Level 1 going into more depth on such issues as working with 'triggers', trauma, the process, emergencies & first aid. 

Level 1

The participant will have the opportunity to learn which plant extracts to offer and the technique of offering plant extracts alongside recognising equine responses. This workshop aims to equip the attendee with the confidence to return home and offer to animals in their care. As well as a significant skill base to commence using the Applied Zoopharmacognosy approach, the participant will also return home with:
  • Extensive reference notes
  • Access to the 'Members Only' site  listing extracts to offer for specific conditions
  • Individual verbal consultation with Carly for one horse in your care
  • Certificate of attendance and completion
  • Eligibility to attend Level 2 Equine Applied Zoopharmacognosy Workshop as well as ongoing CPD Level 1 workshops
" 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, Breeder, Co 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

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Level 1 

​Foundation Level Equine Zoopharmacognosy

Both days commence with a short presentation outlining, how and why horses self-medicate. These will then be followed by practical sessions by Carly offering plant extracts to horses according to presenting symptoms.  On the second day participants are encouraged to commence offering themselves under the guidance of Carly. This will give participants confidence to  start offering at home.
During the weekend you will have the opportunity to 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 three/four horses led by Carly
  • Observing and understanding routes of administration
  • Contraindications
  • Learn to observe, identify and interpret behavioural responses to the plant extracts - neg & pos
  • Understand the different approaches when working with physical issues (such as pain, inflammation, infection) and emotional issues (such as trauma, grief, anger)​

Level 2

Expanding your knowledge and experience
Level 2 workshop encourages the participants to delve deeper into the nuances of Equine Applied Zoopharmacognosy.  It very much builds on Level 1 in that we learn more of the processes and methodology enabling a successful outcome. Issues such as 'which extract to offer first', how to work with trauma and triggers as well as offering in emergencies are discussed and where possible practical experienced gained. In Level 2 students can expect to be far more 'hands on' than in Level 1 engaging with practicals on both days. Ideally, students will have had practice of using the extracts for a minimum of 6 months after having attended Level 1.
  • Intention – the power & science of
  • Opening the door for engagement
  • The process – individual MO’s of different horses
  • Considerations when offering
  • Emergencies & First Aid with plant extracts - colic, choke, wounds
  • Mind/body connections
  • Obstacles to ‘success’
  • Triggers
  • Trauma
  • The Human/Equine Energy network - how do you impact upon the health of your horse?
  • Wisdom of Mixing Modalities – Reiki, Shamanism, Channelling, Homeopathy, Bach rem’s, conventional drugs etc
CLICK HERE to see dates and book a place on one of our workshops!

Location, times, accommodation 
  • ​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.

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 
 ​"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