Applied Equine Zoopharmacognosy Workshops

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.
This Level 1 course aims to equip the attendee with the knowledge and skill base of offering plant extracts according to presenting symptoms at a basic level. The attendee 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 consultation regarding you and your horse using this approach
  • Certificate of attendance and completion
  • Eligibility to attend Level 2 Equine Applied Zoopharmacognosy Wkshp as well as ongoing CPD 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, Happy Hacker,  Wicklow.  Workshop attendee Oct 2018

Day 1
Introduction To Equine Zoopharmacognosy
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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
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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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​​After two days under the expert guidance of Carly you will be able to return home with the knowledge to be able to offer extracts to animals in your care. The  package we offer also includes:
  • Extensive Reference Notes
  • Lunch & refreshments throughout the day
  • Access to 'Members Only'  section listing Extracts to offer for Conditions
  • Attendance & Completion Certificate
  • 5% discount on initial order at our shop Whitethorn Herbals
Click here to Book your place on one of our workshops!

Location & Details
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  • ​Workshops are held at Whitethorn Farm, Sligo, F56N500 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 and protective footwear for the practicals.
  • ​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.

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, Workshop attendee spring 2018