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Equine Acupuncturist

About

An Equine Acupuncturist specialises in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders in horses. They stimulate particular points on the horse, which can remedy many biochemical and physiological ailments, leading to enhanced wellbeing.
  • pathway
    • Certificate in Equine Myofunctional Therapy
    • Diploma/Certificate in Animal Acupuncture

    • pathway

      • Certificate in Equine Myofunctional Therapy
      • Diploma/Certificate in Animal Acupuncture
  • profile
    Shane Williams - Equine Acupuncturist

    About Me:
    I first developed an interest in horses through my uncle, who introduced my brother and me to them at an early age. We both were lucky enough to have ponies and go through the pony club experience, and quickly upgraded to off the track racehorses and competed in high grade pony club events and some EFA show jumping competitions. My brother and I quickly became aware of the racing industry and took up part time jobs as track work riders, where we rode racehorses both on the track and along the local beaches in Warrnambool. My brother Matthew has since taken up training, while I have focused my time on the Equine therapy industry.

    After browsing through career options, having experienced everything from horse breaking to training; I decided to take the leap and study Equine Myofunctional Therapy (horse massage). This gave me a good start into my career to learn about equine anatomy and physiology. I then completed a degree in animal acupuncture, focusing predominately horses and dogs. This took me quite some time to finish part time. The advantage to this was that I was able to obtain additional experience working for some of the biggest Victorian horse trainers like Lee Freedman, Anthony Cummings and Peter Moody. This experience was invaluable, as I could constantly apply my learning from both courses, whilst observing large teams of racehorses in training.

    About the Job:
    I have been qualified and practicing for over 6 years now and have started a business called Equine Acupuncture. The job itself is very hands on, primarily; it involves investigating soft tissue structures using tactile skills, as well as good confident equine body manipulation skills. This involves working in an environment which is both safe for the horse, myself and others. I do think my industry experience plays an important role in maintaining this in my work and would highly recommend this industry experience to anyone interested in following this career path.

    • profile

      Shane Williams - Equine Acupuncturist

      About Me:
      I first developed an interest in horses through my uncle, who introduced my brother and me to them at an early age. We both were lucky enough to have ponies and go through the pony club experience, and quickly upgraded to off the track racehorses and competed in high grade pony club events and some EFA show jumping competitions. My brother and I quickly became aware of the racing industry and took up part time jobs as track work riders, where we rode racehorses both on the track and along the local beaches in Warrnambool. My brother Matthew has since taken up training, while I have focused my time on the Equine therapy industry.

      After browsing through career options, having experienced everything from horse breaking to training; I decided to take the leap and study Equine Myofunctional Therapy (horse massage). This gave me a good start into my career to learn about equine anatomy and physiology. I then completed a degree in animal acupuncture, focusing predominately horses and dogs. This took me quite some time to finish part time. The advantage to this was that I was able to obtain additional experience working for some of the biggest Victorian horse trainers like Lee Freedman, Anthony Cummings and Peter Moody. This experience was invaluable, as I could constantly apply my learning from both courses, whilst observing large teams of racehorses in training.

      About the Job:
      I have been qualified and practicing for over 6 years now and have started a business called Equine Acupuncture. The job itself is very hands on, primarily; it involves investigating soft tissue structures using tactile skills, as well as good confident equine body manipulation skills. This involves working in an environment which is both safe for the horse, myself and others. I do think my industry experience plays an important role in maintaining this in my work and would highly recommend this industry experience to anyone interested in following this career path.