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I have decided I want to do something with my life, and that I would really enjoy doing equine back treatment or equine physio.
How would I go about finding out courses etc...
I don't know where to start,!!
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sophie xx

et spell my name right lol
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For Equine Physio you need to train for 5 years to be a human one and then practice for 2 years and then you can retrain to be a horsey one
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It takes ages.....
 
But then you cant use the word chartered ???? i think, and that is where the money seems to be
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You can do a much shorter course and be a physio..... but its a bit like the different qualifications of the dental guys.... some are better percieved than others
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I have decided I want to do something with my life, and that I would really enjoy doing equine back treatment or equine physio.
How would I go about finding out courses etc...
I don't know where to start,!!
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sophie xx

et spell my name right lol
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Hi Sophie!

I'm looking into doing this too. I would suggest you study towards being an Osteopath rather than a Physio.

It's a 4 year course for humans and then 1/2 year on top for equine.

to call yourself an Osteopath you have to be chartered and that takes 4 years atleast.

I'm going in as a mature student and will have to do a years access course starting in Sept part time so that I have Biology and Chemisty. it's a long slog but I think it will be worth it!
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For Equine Physio you need to train for 5 years to be a human one and then practice for 2 years and then you can retrain to be a horsey one
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It takes ages.....

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Physio is 3 years then additional training for Equine....
 
Oh..... just regurgitating what my lads physio told me...... mind you I have the memory of a goldfish.... so am prob wrong
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googled it and I am not far out....

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What qualifications do I need before I can start training in animal physiotherapy?
Before anyone can start training with animals, they must first become a Chartered Physiotherapist with humans. To qualify as a Chartered Physiotherapist, involves a 3 or 4 year course, leading to a degree in human physiotherapy.

The physiotherapist will then join the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and is eligible to use the protected title of 'Chartered Physiotherapist' and can apply for registration with the Health Professions Council (HPC).

Chartered Physiotherapists who then wish to specialise in animal physiotherapy must complete two years of general practice working in the human field and must be members of the CSP including the letters MCSP after their name before they can start formal postgraduate training in animal physiotherapy. However, during the two year period gaining experience in the human field they can apply to join ACPAT as Category B members.

Professional liability insurance is required to treat animals. They will then have the opportunity to go out with Category A members and observe and gain clinical experience in the animal field.

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

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Thing is, and I'm still learning myself here, but a physio is more dealing with rehabilitation etc where as an Osteopath is preventative and will look at the route of a problem rather than just dealing with a specific ailment.

Osteopaths training is atleast 4 years and from what I'm told from various Uni's this is due to go to 5/6 years minimum - physio can be done in 3 years so guessing it's less in depth?

From doing research I know I'd rather have an Osteopath/Chiropractor look at my horse than a physio, but that's just personal preference!

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My uni has a health and social care faculty and I know quite a few of the physio's etc and its a seriously hardcore course. Don't take it lightly, involves alot of work and alot of placements. They're really harsh over there, you can be on 12hr shifts for weeks and have a 5000 word assignment due in at the same time. Great if you can do it but I certainly couldn't! Good thing about UWE tho is that Hartpury is acctually one of our campus' (although they hate to admit it) so you might be able to get on top ups easier
 
Personally, I would definitely train as a Physio. There are loads of opportunities for physios (both in the human and equine world). Our vet practice has a physio who works alongside them, not just in rehabilitation, but in preventative work as well.
On a personal level, I had a year of specialised physio after an accident with a horse - so there are lots of openings for sports physios too.
 
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