Imagine Equine Education
Courses from Dr. Barbara Parks - the Horse PT
I'm Dr. Barbara Parks PT, DPT, CERP
I'm a physical therapist specializing in treatment of horse and rider.
Over my years in the equine industry, I've noticed some common threads of misinformation and lack of understanding across disciplines...
I can only reach and help so many people with my in-person practice, so I've designed these online courses to help spread this education further and reach more people!
My courses are designed for dedicated horse owners looking to learn more as well as equine professionals looking to expand their knowledge into new areas.
Below, you'll see a list of all of my online courses. You can search by category, or keep scrolling to see the full list. The library is always growing, so make sure to click on that "view more courses" button!
If you have questions about my courses or want to know more before committing, please feel free to contact me!
Learn the science behind equine behavior, learning, and R+ training. Get my step-by-step process to start clicker training safely with your horse! I hope this will become common knowledge in our industry - which is why this course is FREE. Enjoy!
Free
Introduction to basic biomechanics principles and lameness assessment for horses. These are things I hope will become common knowledge in our industry - that's why it's FREE! Enjoy!
Free
This is the SELF PACED version of the course. It includes access to our Facebook community but *does not* include the weekly coaching calls of the 16-week intensive program. For information on the coaching program email [email protected]
$2,350
Embark on a journey to a beautiful new career in equine massage! Purchase the entire program bundle and save $350! EMA is NBCAAM approved and IRVAP accredited.
$2,400
$1,000
Embark on a beautiful new career path with equine massage! This is the second course in a 3-part series. EMA Foundations is a prerequisite to Module 1.
$875
Embark on a journey towards a beautiful new career as an equine massage therapist. EMA courses are NBCAAM approved and IRVAP accredited. This is part 3 of a 3-part series.
$875
Join hoofcare pro Hannah Nichols to explore hoof anatomy, mechanics, common issues, care basics, trimming principles, and how to build strong teamwork with your hoofcare provider to optimize your horse’s health. No hoof no horse!
$249
Learn about how your horse’s dental balance impacts their full body health. We will cover anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics surrounding the equine head and jaw as well as the ripple effects that occur through the rest of the body.
$249
Discover how dental balance affects your horse’s posture, proprioception, and sensory feedback. This course bridges neurology and biomechanics to reveal the hidden power of the mouth in whole-body function.
$99
Dive deeper into the implications of dental imbalances and save big with this bundle! Join Dr. Barbara Parks and Suzzi Peeler, equine neuromuscular dentist as we look at posture, balance, and movement related to equine dentition.
$275
Add Bit and Bridle Fitting to your professional toolkit with our UKRS-accredited online course. Learn equine anatomy, behavior, and hands-on fitting skills. Complete case studies and learn at your own pace with our flexible online format! 270 hours.
$1,550
Add a deep dive into dental balance to your bridle fitting certification for just $100 more
$1,650
This introductory anatomy course is designed to be thorough enough to provide a foundation for equine body workers, massage therapists, and others in the equine medical field while also being easy to understand for horse owners, riders, and trainers!
$199
In this course we break down the condition of impinging spinous processes, the current research and treatment options, and a general rehabilitation progression to help get horses back on track and feeling better! Designed for pros and owners alike!
$429
I love that you are helping to bring this information to the forefront of the Equine industry. Racael Draaisma is definately a pioneer and her work will hope...
Read MoreI love that you are helping to bring this information to the forefront of the Equine industry. Racael Draaisma is definately a pioneer and her work will hopefully forever help more equines feel understood. I loved your use of videos to help bring this information into the real world. I had seen many of these signals but didn't fully understand their meaning. Some such as lip liking have also been misconstrued as a sign that the horse is already relaxed, from past resources, so learning that they actually serve as calming signals was fascinating.
Read LessThis was a good looking, informative, jump start to clicker training. All the best from clicker trainer since 1990...something :-)
This was a good looking, informative, jump start to clicker training. All the best from clicker trainer since 1990...something :-)
Read LessEven if your horse doesn't have kissing spines, I highly recommend this class, just ask any of my horse people. I gained so much information from this class ...
Read MoreEven if your horse doesn't have kissing spines, I highly recommend this class, just ask any of my horse people. I gained so much information from this class just in general rehab knowledge, how the body works, good biomechanics, good body function, how to look for compensatory patterns, etc. I took this class in order to prevent future problems as much as I did to work on rehab cases with my other rescue horses and it is relevant in different stages to all of them. I love this class so much and recommend it to EVERYONE!
Read LessI am relatively new to horses, and this course has been truly transformative for me. It gave me the confidence to train and care for my horse in the way I al...
Read MoreI am relatively new to horses, and this course has been truly transformative for me. It gave me the confidence to train and care for my horse in the way I always hoped to. I now feel much more attuned to what she’s communicating through her behavior, posture, and movement. My bond with my horse was already strong, but after this course, it feels like we’ve reached a whole new level. She was always easy to catch in the pasture, but now when she sees me, she eagerly walks right to me. She seems to genuinely enjoy training, and I can tell her trust in me has deepened. She’s more relaxed when we work together, and the way she carries herself has improved dramatically. Plus, we’re having so much fun! I also love that I’ll retain access to the course videos. I’ve already started reviewing them, and I know I’ll return to them often to refresh my memory and gain clarity as I continue working with my horse. Barbara is not only an incredibly knowledgeable expert in this field but also a wonderfully supportive teacher and community builder. Whether you’re brand-new to horses or have been around them your whole life, you’ll gain valuable insights from this course—and you’ll also become part of a welcoming, like-minded community of horse lovers.
Read LessGreat info touching on a lot of very important areas highly relevant to horses, especially in the hippotherapy world and identifying subtle signs, quality mo...
Read MoreGreat info touching on a lot of very important areas highly relevant to horses, especially in the hippotherapy world and identifying subtle signs, quality movement, and how motion restriction really does impact everything. Enjoyed every minute, thank you so much!
Read LessClear, concise, and easy to follow along. Very well done!
Clear, concise, and easy to follow along. Very well done!
Read LessPhenomenal class with so much functional and useful information. Wish I found this earlier in my journey with horses. Do yourself and your horse a favor an...
Read MorePhenomenal class with so much functional and useful information. Wish I found this earlier in my journey with horses. Do yourself and your horse a favor and take this class. It is truly divinely inspired.
Read LessThis is a wonderfully well rounded course that covers everything you need to know, or be aware of, as a horse owner. Dr. Parks is super informative and cover...
Read MoreThis is a wonderfully well rounded course that covers everything you need to know, or be aware of, as a horse owner. Dr. Parks is super informative and covers all sorts of topics including basic horse care, anatomy and biomechanics of the horse, clicker training, clicker training exercises, as well as weekly group coaching calls with Dr. Parks that are meant to help share ideas, questions, or any feedback you have. You will be seeing so many positive changes in your horse after just the first few weeks with the positive reinforcement exercises included in the court. This course is phenomenal and will change your view on horse training and care as it relates to positive reinforcement! Highly recommend for any horseman looking to add some new tools to their belt. I would recommend this for any level of horseman (beginner to advanced).
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