Equine Introduction & Concepts (KTE1 & KTE2)

DAY 1 - The KT1 course introduces practitioners to the Kinesio Taping Method®. During this 8 hour class, the instructor will discuss the fundamental concepts of the Kinesio Taping Method® and the unique properties of Kinesio Tex® Tape. Attendees will first experiment the application of Kinesio® Tex Tape on themselves. This is followed by a demonstration of the basics of equine functional assessment and practical labs where attendees will have time to practice muscle applications of Kinesio Tex Tape on the horses. Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to discuss and apply the Kinesio Taping Method® to relax overused muscles, stimulate weak muscles, and decrease pain and swelling.

DAY 2 - The KT2 course introduces practitioners to advanced applications using the Kinesio Taping Method®. The KT2 course builds on material covered in KT1. During this 8 hour class, the instructor will introduce the five Corrective Techniques (Functional, Space, Fascia, Ligament/Tendon, and Lymphatic) and discuss their application in a variety of clinical conditions.

KT Equine 1: Introduction to the Kinesio Taping® Method (KTM) for Horses, Basic Kinesio Taping Concepts & Kinesio Taping Muscle Applications, 8hrs (To be taken in conjunction with KT2)

• Designed to introduce equine practitioners to the KTM for horses.
• Learn KTM fundamental concepts and the unique properties & uses of Kinesio Tex Tape.
• Lab sessions provide opportunities to practice muscle applications for various areas of the body.
• Upon completion, attendees will be able to discuss and apply the Kinesio Taping Method to relax overuse syndromes, stimulate weak muscles, and decrease pain and swelling.

KT Equine 2: Advanced Concepts & Corrective Techniques, 8hrs
(Pre-requisite, completion of KTA approved KT1 course)

• The Equine KT2 course builds on material learned in KT1.
• Learn the five Corrective Techniques and discuss their application in a variety of clinical conditions.
• Includes Kinesio Taping Equine KT1 & KT2 Workbook with a 60-day trial membership to the Kinesio Taping Association International which includes access to a database reference.

KTE 1-2 Workbook or eBook

3 Rolls of Kinesio Equine Tape

• 1 Yellow
• 1 Green
• 1 Brown
  • Colors may vary

1 Roll of Tex Classic Tape

1 Copy of Advanced Healing

1 Kinesio Bag

Brochures & Flyers

60-day Access to Taping Application Database

Course Certificate

DAY ONE – KTE1

9.00 – 9.30: REGISTRATION

9.30 – 10.10: Introduction to Kinesio® Taping concepts, theory and history.

10.10 – 10.40: Introduction of five major physiological effects

10.40 – 11.10: Convolutions lab – human

11.10 – 11.30: BREAK

11.30 – 12.00: KT basic muscle and joints application concepts, application basics, precautions, indications and contraindications

12.00 – 12.30: Upper trapezius facilitation/inhibition lab – human

12.30 – 12.50: Basics of equine functional assessment – theory

12.50 – 13.40: LUNCH BREAK

13.40 – 14.20: Basics of equine functional assessment – practical

14.20 – 16.20: Equine Taping labs (muscle facilitation and inhibition)

16.20 – 16.40: BREAK

16.40 – 17.20: review, questions and answers

DAY 2 – KTE2

9.00 – 11.10: Introduction of the corrective techniques (tendon/ligament – space – functional – fascia – lymphatic) and labs on human applications

11.10 – 11.30: BREAK

11.30 – 13.10: Equine Taping labs (tendon/ligament and space correction techniques)

13.10 – 14.00: LUNCH BREAK

14.00 – 15.00: Equine Taping labs (functional and fascia correction techniques)

15.00 – 15.20: BREAK

15.20 – 16.20: Equine Taping labs (lymphatic correction technique)

16.30 – 17.20: review, questions, answers, introduction of KT3, feedback forms and certificates handout

• Doctors in Veterinary Medicine
• Equine Physiotherapists
• Doctor of Chiropractic- Equine/Animal Certified
• Doctor of Osteopathy- Equine/Animal Certified
• Case dependent consideration:
  • Massage Therapists
  • Veterinary Technicians and Physical Therapy Assistants only if Certified Equine Rehabilitation Assistant

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