EQUINE HERBAL AZ FOUNDATION Online 2026 Date to be confirmed (late spring/early Summer)
This Online Workshop will give you the opportunity to acquire a life-long skillset empowering you to restore and maintain your horse’s health using herbs, essential oils and minerals using the Self-selection (also called the Applied Zoopharmacognosy) approach.
You will have the opportunity to learn how to work with physical issues such as sprains, wounds, digestive disturbances, skin issues, hormonal imbalances as well as behavioural issues such as fear, anxiety and aggression.
This workshop is a blended learning experience through the presentation of case studies, video's, quizzes and practical learning by yard demonstrations with 2 horses. Learning pack includes notes and Herbal samples* (see below)
By the end of the workshop participants will have had the opportunity to:
- Learn the theoretical and practical application of how horses self-select plant extracts
- Become familiar with the process and techniques of offering
- Identifying behavioural responses
- Become aware of how and why horses differentiate between the ways of self-administering
- Discover sequential selection and simultaneous offering for effective results
- Understand the different approaches when working with physical issues and emotional issues
- Discover the Zoopharmacognosist kit
In addition to the above attendees will receive:
- Learning pack including notes and herbal samples
- Access to Membership Only section for Extracts for Conditions on Whitethorn Herbal's website (first 6 months free, thereafter subscription)
- Eligibility to attend Ongoing Learning Equine Workshops
- Certificate of Completion for your CV
VETS - Our workshops are accepted by the Irish Veterinary Council for credits towards veterinary CPD requirements. For outside Ireland, check with your national Veterinary regulatory body.
See more details below plus what our students have to say about their experiences!
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Listen to Dr Silke Kleefeld experience!
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Gana talks about our workshop!
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Trish tells us how our course helped Ivanhoe!
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The calm and beauty of the countryside is magnificent as was the learning experience. Classroom and practical sessions with horses allowed us to start to understand how the essential oils, powders, clays herbs and more could be used.
About a year later I attended another weekend of Level 2 coaching.
Level 2 goes deeper into the theory of zoopharmacognosy, and allows the participants to use their own ideas and suggestions when working with the horses.
Personally I love the fact that it is always the horse that chooses. They are not held at all. Joining in is totally up to them.
Personally I have seen some very clear reactions and have had one owner say that without the oils she probably wouldn't still have her horse. I am just a real novice who is fascinated. To learn properly go to one of Carly's courses at Whitethorn Farm"
Alison Mastin Moore, List 1 British Dressage Judge and Coach & retired FEI Para Olympic Judge, NI
Why learn with us?
- Demonstrations in real time from the yard
- Free herbal samples for your initial experience of offering* (see below)
- Opportunity to have a free one-to-one consultation with Carly regarding your horse within the workshop
- Reference notes including numerous case studies* (see below)
- Free access to online Extracts for Conditions for easy reference (subscription payable after 6months)
- Dedicated Facebook group for ongoing support
- Discounted student rates for further mentoring
- Eligibility to attend CPD and Masterclass Classes
Workshop Format
The day starts at 9.30am and finishes between 4.30 - 5pm (IST). Lunch break 1pm and tea breaks as needed.
Morning: Theory in the form of presentation in the morning including video clips to demonstrate horse responses
Afternoon: Applied Zoopharmacognosy demonstration sessions in the yard with two or more horses with varying ailments.
*Learning Packs: If the address that you want your Learning Pack sent to is different from your billing address, please put the address that you wish your Learning Pack sent to in the comment section at checkout.
It may not always be possible to send a learning pack to your country due to customs and current tariffs - mainly outside Europe. In this event, your Learning Pack notes will be emailed as PDF's and Herb samples will not be sent. Instead participants may purchase their own Herbs locally with a reduction in the attendance fee being applicable. We will contact you if this is the case for your area.