Applied Equine Zoopharmacognosy Workshops

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.  Workshop attendee Oct 2018

Day 1
Introduction To Equine Zoopharmacognosy
Learn a whole new way to communicate 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 and to offer accordingly for physical and emotional symptoms 


Plus 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)
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Click here to look at available dates and to book your place on the Weekend Workshop

Location & Details
  • ​Workshops are held at Whitethorn Farm, Sligo. West of Ireland- directions are available under How to find Us
  • Workshops commence at 10am and finish at 4.30 – 5pm. Light refreshments are provided but we suggest you bring a packed lunch. Please bring outdoor weather clothing.
  • ​Accommodation: Bed and Breakfast accommodation is available at Whitethorn Farm click here to view and book.  Other options are available in the area - a list of recommendations can be forwarded to participants on request.

Bringing Your Own Horse
​With prior arrangement, persons attending the 2 day workshop may bring their own horse to Whitethorn Farm to be worked with under guidance. There is a supplementary charge for bringing your own horse.  Please email if interested.

Purchasing Products
​Attendees will have the chance to purchase any of our Whitethorn Herbals products whilst at the workshop.

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 10 persons. Please contact us to make enquiries.
 ​"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, workshop attendee spring 2018