Discover the Healing Power of Nature for Horses

and embark on a rewarding career where you can transform the lives of horses through natural choices.

Discover the Healing Power of Nature with Your Horse

If you believe in the incredible healing power of nature and have a passion for horses, then our online Equine Botanical Choices (Zoopharmacognosy) course was made for you!

Through engaging, step-by-step multimedia lessons, this comprehensive training will bring the world of Zoopharmacognosy to life. You'll learn how animals—including horses—naturally seek out and use medicinal plants to support their health and well-being.

What is Zoopharmacognosy? Zoopharmacognosy is the study of how animals self-select and self-medicate with plants. Our course focuses specifically on horses, helping you understand their instincts and empowering you to offer safe, ethical botanical options for common issues—from digestive troubles to behavioral challenges.

What You’ll Learn:

  • The science behind how horses select plants to support their health

  • Over 100 conditions and how botanicals can complement veterinary care

  • How to ethically and effectively offer choices to horses in a non-intrusive way

  • Practical, hands-on skills to apply this knowledge as a professional

Who is This Course For? Whether you're an equine professional or a dedicated horse owner, this course is designed for those seeking a natural, complementary approach to horse care. You'll explore the powerful synergy between nature and modern science to create healthier, happier horses.

Meet Your Instructor: Angela Hall, a Master in Herbology and seasoned practitioner, developed this course with a focus on compassion and ethics. Along with her experienced team, she ensures the curriculum reflects the latest research and highest standards in the field.

Flexible, Self-Paced, and Accessible Anywhere Study at your own pace, from anywhere in the world. Our user-friendly online platform includes video lessons, downloadable manuals, quizzes, assignments, and real-life case studies. You’ll receive personal feedback and support from our expert assessor and practitioner, Tara.

Accreditation & Certification This course is accredited by UK Rural Skills and aligns with UK Level 5 or US Bachelor Degree coursework-level educational standards. For U.S. and international students, we recommend checking local regulations regarding practice and scope, as these can vary widely.

Entry Requirements:

  • A solid background in horse care or ownership

  • A passion for holistic health

  • Commitment to a complementary—not replacement—approach to veterinary care

Not sure if you qualify? Reach out to Millie at [email protected] and she’ll be happy to help.

Course Duration: This course consists of a combination of video lessons, readings from course manuals, written assignments, and case studies for a total of 507 hours of coursework. Most students are able to complete the course in about 12 months alongside a full-time schedule. Need more time? No problem. You control your pace.

Tuition Options: We offer flexible payment plans:

  • Pay in full

  • Or spread it out over up to 12 months

Transform Your Passion into Purpose Earn your Practitioner in Equine Botanical Choices certification and take the next step in your journey toward compassionate, nature-based horse care.

Enroll today and start making a real difference in the lives of horses through the healing power of plants.


Meet Your Instructor:

Equine Massage Academy Angela Hall

Angela Hall, FISAP, MIRVAP(MT) is the founder of Equine Massage Academy, and author of the book Is My Horse In Pain?. A highly qualified professional with a wealth of international equine therapy and lecturing experience, her love for horses drives her therapy practice and her teaching. Angela draws on her extensive experience in the equine industry across the UK, Europe, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, and the UAE to bring a diverse perspective to EMA. She is constantly exploring ways to improve the human and horse partnership. At the heart of all the EMA courses is improving equine welfare, wellbeing and performance.

Course curriculum

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    1. Lesson 1 - Introduction

    2. Lesson 2 - Course Manual

    3. Lesson 3 - Compliance Manual

    4. Lesson 4 - Student Agreement Statement

    5. Lesson 5 - Student About Me

    6. Lesson 6 - Producing Assignments Handbook

    7. Lesson 7 - Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 and EMA statement

    1. Lesson 1 - Opening Presentation

    2. Lesson 2 - Media Insights

    3. Lesson 3 - Introduction to Zoopharmacognosy

    4. Lesson 4 - Introduction to Zoopharmacognosy Manual

    5. Lesson 5 - Introduction Quiz

    1. Lesson 1 - Exploring the Evolution of Plant Remedies for Medicinal Purposes

    2. Lesson 2 - Exploring the Evolution of Plant Remedies for Medicinal Purposes MANUAL

    3. Lesson 3 - Exploring the Evolution of Plant Medicine Quiz

    1. Lesson 1 - Exploring Plant Chemistry

    2. Lesson 2 - Exploring Plant Chemistry Manual

    3. Lesson 3 - Exploring Plant Chemistry Quiz

    4. Lesson 4 - Essential Oils and Botanical Consciousness

    5. Lesson 5 - Materia Botanica

    1. Lesson 1 - Welcome to Module 2

    2. Lesson 2 - Botanical Choices (Zoopharmacognosy) in Practice Manual

    3. Lesson 3 - Data Sheets

    4. Lesson 4 - Equine Botanical Remedies Guide

    1. Lesson 1 - Botanical Choices Getting Started

    2. Lesson 2 - Botanical Choices in Practice First Demonstration

    3. Lesson 3 - Botanical Choices with Two Horses

    4. Lesson 4 - Two Horses Feedback

    5. Lesson 5 - Botanical Choices in Practice Second Demonstration

    6. Lesson 6 - One Horse Preparation

    7. Lesson 7 - One Horse Demonstration

    8. Lesson 8 - One Horse Feedback

About this course

  • $2,100.00
  • 38 lessons
  • 3.5 hours of video content
  • Comprehensive written manuals and reference guides
  • Guided case studies
  • Over 500 hours of learning

Testimonials

A Transformational Journey in Holistic Animal Care

Jacqueline Glisson

I am delighted to provide a testimonial for this equine training which I successfully completed and then went on to complete the CPD training in other species where I focussed on dogs, cats and agricultural animals during my training. ​ Angela and the EMA team's unwavering dedication to delivering first-class training is truly impressive, and I must emphasise the exceptional feedback and support provided by Tara, the Assessor. ​ Since I completed this training, I have had the privilege of assisting numerous animals, significantly expanding my knowledge and greatly improving my practice. EMA's holistic approach and relentless commitment to promoting health and healing in not only equines but also other species are truly commendable. I wholeheartedly recommend this training to anyone aspiring to pursue a career in providing compassionate and effective care for animals.

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