“I have taken 3 EPR classes with Zarna and am pleased with the results. I trail ride and it is easy for my horses to get out of alignment crossing unknown terrain. EPR is gentle and easy to use to help them self-correct. They take to it easily and assist me with the moves.”
- Sue Noyes, Tallahassee, FL
Equine Positional Release™ Certificate Program (250 hours)
Equine Positional Release teaches a therapeutic approach to working with the horse.
Non-force postural structural alignment • Non-violent horse human partnerships
EPR Course Work (170 hours)
EPR I: Exploring Technique, Assessment and Response (16 hours)
EPR II: Movement, Suspension and Reflexive Response (16 hours)
*Note: EPR I and II include Equine Ortho-Bionomy® in their curriculum.
EPR III: Suspension and Fluidity in Movement (16 hours)
EPR IV: Strong Structures and Motion (16 hours)
Application of Anatomy and Physiology (8 hours)
Case Notes for Review 30 1-hour Documented Sessions (30 hours)
Case Studies 20 1-hour Documented Sessions (20 hours)
Tutorials 3 1-hour (3 hours)
Study Groups 2 1-hour (2 hours)
Evaluation Sessions 3 1-hour (3 hours)
Equine Anatomy and Physiology (40 hours) Outsourced. These classes may be taken at any accredited school.
Ortho-Bionomy Course Work (80 hours)
Ortho-Bionomy teaches a therapeutic and functional understanding of the body with a view to improving the health and well-being of people.
32 hours of Phase 4 Ortho-Bionomy Foundation classes below:
Phase 4 Ortho-Bionomy: Essentials for Riders (16 hours)
Phase 4 EPR with Ortho-Bionomy: Fusion for Horse and Rider (16 hours)
Phase 4 Basics: Ortho-Bionomy Foundation Class (16 hours)
Ortho-Bionomy Phase 5 (16 hours)
Isometrics and Isotonics (16 hours)
Exploration of Movement (16 hours)
“EPR provides a longer-acting release for horses. EPR uses relaxation and positioning to affect the nervous system of the horse. This allows for mobility and looseness, affecting muscle memory and benefiting mental focus. Once the horse feels the position they will look for it on their own and re-create a pain-free, supple state. For example, after the farrier is finished with their leg, the horse repositions itself to release their back or hips. Quite amazing once we learn what to look for.”
- Krista Snyder, Tallahassee, FL
