Certification – (IET EFT) Equine Foundational Therapy Techniques
Integrated Equine Therapies stands alone in the horse industry due to its high degree of effectiveness, informative, and educational value; that addresses the most common concerns horsemen/women have with their horses. We train horse people to define and address problematic conditions in their horses. This not only empowers students, but helps them create deeper relationships with their horses. Students seeking certification are on a fast pathway to becoming elite equine practitioners by becoming recipients of my decades of training and refined techniques, and methodologies.

IET Foundational Techniques Certification Program is a 4-Step Process:
Certification Program Tuition:

Certification Program Fee: $350*
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Step 1:
Attend (IET F1) Healing Forehand and Cranial Issue: Melding with Equus Clinic.
Complete two case studies and one 30-minute videotape session with a horse using the techniques learned in the (IET F1) Clinic. The case studies and video tape need to be completed before attending the(IET F2) Clinic.
Step 2:
Attend (IET F2) Nutritional Assessment & Applied Kinesiology: Wisdom of the Equine Body Clinic.
Complete two case studies and one 30-minute videotape session with a horse using the techniques learned in the (IET F2) Clinic. The case studies and video tape need to be completed before attending the (IET F3) Clinic.
Assist at one of the Foundational Hands-on Clinics. This requirement can be completed during step 2 or 3.
Step 3:
Attend (IET F3) Healing Loin and Pelvic issues: Deeper Connection with Equus.
Complete two case studies and one 30-minute videotape session with a horse using the techniques learned in the (IET F3) Clinic. The case studies and video tape need to be submitted and graded within 2 months of completing the third clinic.
Assist at one of the Foundational Hands-on Clinics*. This requirement can be completed during step 2 or 3.
Step 4:
Schedule a date with Tom Mayes for your final practicum
Practicum includes, verbal, written & hands on testing.
* Students must assist at least 1 Foundational Hands-on clinic. Assistant positions are only open to students who have completed (IET F2) Clinic and students can only assist in a clinic they have already attended. While assisting, Tom will be evaluating the students techniques and understanding of this method.

Students who have satisfactorily completed all necessary requirements listed above will earn their Certification in IET Foundational Techniques Certification after passing Step 4.

Students wishing to become certified in IET Foundational Techniques will need to enroll in the Foundational Clinics. Each Foundational Clinic builds upon the previous clinic and is important for students to take each course in order. Students are able to enroll in this certification program the same time they register to attend one of the Foundational Clinics, or they can enroll at a later date. Students wishing to become certified in IET Foundational Techniques must enroll within 6 months of completing the (IET F3) clinic.

Integrated Equine Therapies Courses
In order to complete your registration and to secure your place in the course, payment must be received.

Registration Cancellation and Refund Policy for all Integrated Equine Therapies Courses

Weekend Courses:Registration may be cancelled or transferred any time up to 30 days prior to the scheduled seminar. There will be a $100 fee for this cancellation or transfer. Any cancellation or transfer made after this 30 day period, will be charged a $150 fee.
Advanced Courses (3 & 4 Day): Registration may be cancelled or transferred any time up to 30 days prior to the scheduled seminar. There will be a $150 fee for this cancellation or transfer. Any cancellation or transfer made after this 30 day period, will be charged a $250 fee.
Products purchased with courses at a discount will have to be paid in full if a refund is required for cancelling a course.
Request for refund must be given within 3 business days of cancellation. Transfers must be completed within 6 months of the original course date in order for the transfer to be accepted.
Advanced 5 Day Intensive Course: There is a “No Cancellation” Policy for this course.
In the rare event that Integrated Equine Therapies needs to cancel a course, we will let you know at least 21 days prior to the first day of the scheduled course, and immediately refund any full tuition paid. However, we will not be responsible for non-refundable airline tickets or lodging reservations. Please do not purchase airline tickets or make non-refundable deposits on lodging that cannot be canceled 21 days ahead of time.

Inclement Weather Policy for Integrated Equine Therapies Courses

If you have registered for an Integrated Equine Therapies course and traveling becomes hazardous the day of the course, please use your own judgment when deciding to attend. Those who cannot attend a course because of inclement weather should contact the Integrated Equine Therapies Office at (530) 903-6852 the following Monday and refund decisions will be made on an individual basis.

This 5-Day Intensive Foundational Hands-on Equine Bodywork Clinic is limited to 6 students – or up to 10; with one on one, hands on help, from Teaching Assistants, allowing for abundant time for one-on-one guidance, feedback, encouragement, and mentoring.

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Students are taught the Melding with Equus®techniques. Melding is the connection we make with the horse on a deeper physical, emotional, and energetic level. Students attending this course will learn this and other advanced techniques that will allow the student to connect with the horse at a deeper level that allows for better training, a better relationship, and better riding.

If you are on the fast track for certification in the Foundational Courses, this is the course for you.

This Clinic is a perfect way to accelerate your awareness, skills, and abilities with horses. This course combines all three (3) of the Integrated Equine Therapies Foundational Hands-on Clinics into one 5-Day course.

Healing Forehand and Cranial Issue: Melding with Equus
Nutritional Assessment & Applied Kinesiology: Wisdom of the Equine Body
Healing Loin and Pelvic issues: Deeper Connection with Equus

Limited Space Available. Register Soon!

Prerequisite: Purchase DVD – Melding with Equus; Healing Lameness in Horses DVD