Comprehensive accredited training program preparing for the professional qualification exam: Large Animal Reconditioning and Regeneration Specialist (Code 41-138-M)

Rekvalifikační vzdělávací program Pracovník pro rekondici/regeneraci velkých zvířat (kód 41-138-M), akreditovaný Ministerstvem školství, mládeže a tělovýchovy pod č. j.: MSMT-23607/2025-5 v rozsahu 301 vyučovacích hodin, je zaměřený na vzdělávání v oblasti manuálního ošetření koní, prevence a následné rekondiční a regenerační péče o

  • horses undergoing rehabilitation,
  • recreational or sport horses, or
  • horses with special needs (geriatric, young, abused, etc.)

It is designed for

  • equine care professionals (veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, etc.)
  • and the general public.

Graduates will be fully prepared for the examination leading to the professional qualification of Large Animal Reconditioning and Recovery Specialist.

Program Overview

This is an educational program starting in September and lasting at least one year — ideally one and a half or two years — comprising the following components:

  • a series of sequential courses (modules) — held as one-day or weekend sessions, either in-person or online,
  • preparation of personal case studies,
  • supervision sessions involving online presentations of your own patient cases,
  • practical treatment of horses under the guidance of an expert consultant.

We recommend that those interested in the professional qualification of "Large Animal Reconditioning and Regeneration Specialist" complete the entire program, as it provides the essential information, knowledge, and practical skills required for this future career. Furthermore, the program significantly facilitates preparation for the qualifying examination. Registering for the full program guarantees you priority placement.

However, participation in individual modules does not require enrollment in the entire program. Participants may sign up gradually based on their schedule, location, interests, and financial means. Attendance at courses and supervision sessions is recorded in a training log, allowing both participants and instructors to track completed modules. The training period can be extended beyond one year, or you may withdraw at any time without being required to pay for the full program or for modules that do not interest you.

Program Benefits

  • pay only for individual modules,
  • complete the entire program or just selected modules based on your own schedule and preferences,
  • courses can be held directly at your stable upon agreement (subject to meeting requirements regarding participant numbers, facilities, and horses),
  • open to everyone regardless of educational background or nationality (courses are conducted in Czech),
  • extensive practical experience gained not only during courses but also through supervised sessions,
  • opportunity to retake the course for free as an assistant (subject to agreement with the instructor),
  • option to complete the training with a state-recognized professional qualification exam, allowing you to offer horse conditioning and recovery services as an official business—even without a veterinary degree,
  • priority access to additional supplementary courses that expand upon and deepen the core curriculum,
  • reasonable pricing that makes both the full program and individual modules affordable,
  • flexibility: complete the program within a year or at your own pace with no time limits,
  • instructors with extensive practical experience and a long track record of training both professionals and the general public—teaching in a clear, comprehensive, and practical manner, avoiding unnecessary technical jargon.

Program Description

Modules and duration (theoretical instruction: 1 teaching hour = 45 minutes; practical instruction: 1 teaching hour = 60 minutes)

  1. Safety when working with large animals and legal aspects of conditioning and recovery care – MVDr. Dominika Švehlová, MMCP – online webinar – 4 hours
  2. Fundamentals of equine anatomy and organ system physiology – MVDr. Věra Benešová, EEBW – in-person theory and practical course – 8 + 2 hours (1 day)
  3. Equine anatomical dissection – MVDr. Ivana Ruddock-Lange – online videos
  4. Anatomy and palpation workshop – MVDr. Věra Benešová, EEBW – in-person theory and practical course – 4 + 6 hours (1 day)
  5. First aid for horses – MVDr. Věra Benešová, EEBW – in-person theory and practical course – 7 + 3 hours (1 day)
  6. Applied orthopedics and neurology – MVDr. Dominika Švehlová, MMCP – in-person theory and practical course – 24 + 6 hours (3 days)
  7. Biomechanics and healthy horse training – MVDr. Dominika Švehlová, MMCP – in-person theory and practical course – 24 + 6 hours (3 days)
  8. Evaluation of equine conformation in the context of conditioning and recovery care – Ing. Kateřina Kumble, Ph.D. – in-person theory and practical course – 6 + 4 hours (1 day)
  9. Equine diseases and their impact on the musculoskeletal system – MVDr. Věra Benešová, EEBW – in-person theory course – 8 + 2 hours (1 day)
  10. Equine nutrition – Ing. Monika Mechová – in-person theory and practical course – 6 + 4 hours (1 day)
  11. Horse Welfare – Assoc. Prof. Jitka Bartošová, Ph.D. – online webinar – 4 hours
  12. Myofascial Techniques for Large Animals – Kateřina Kumble, Ph.D. – in-person course (theory + practice) – 18 + 12 hours (3 days) / home study + completion of 15 case studies / online supervision (case study presentations) – 3 hours
  13. Craniosacral Therapy for Horses – Kateřina Kumble, Ph.D. – in-person course (theory + practice) – 18 + 12 hours (3 days) / home study + completion of 15 case studies / online supervision (case study presentations) – 3 hours
  14. Joint Mobilization for Large Animals – Kateřina Kumble, Ph.D. – in-person course (theory + practice) – 18 + 12 hours (3 days) / home study + completion of 15 case studies / online supervision (case study presentations) – 3 hours
  15. Exam Preparation 1 – Dominika Švehlová, Kateřina Kumble, Věra Benešová – online consultation – 4 hours
  16. Exam Preparation 2 – Dominika Švehlová, Kateřina Kumble, Věra Benešová – in-person consultation – 10 hours (1 day)
  17. Practical Training in Manual Techniques (Supervised) – Kateřina Kumble, Ph.D. – 60 hours

How to register?

Those interested in the full educational program can register via the contact form at https://www.manualniterapeut-kone.cz/contact/ or by emailing [email protected]. We will then provide all registrants with:

  • detailed information on program participation, including payment options and scheduling adjustments for individual modules,
  • an invitation to a shared online group, and
  • an Education Logbook at the first in-person course, where they will record completed modules, supervision sessions, practical experience, and case studies.

Attendance will be tracked, and everyone who completes the full program with at least 80% attendance will receive a Certificate of Participation in an accredited educational program. An added benefit of completing the entire program (i.e., 100% attendance)—beyond the retraining certificate—is a discount on the professional qualification exam.

Individuals interested in the complete program who have recently attended one of the courses included in the curriculum should contact us using the details provided. We will arrange an individual plan for their participation in the full program and determine how to credit previously completed modules.

A detailed breakdown of the content for each module can be found on the "Individual Courses" page. If you are interested in attending only a specific course, please register directly with the listed organizer. Participation in individual courses does not require enrollment in the full educational program!

Schedule of individual modules (courses, seminars, webinars, and workshops)

Our study program consists of individual modules that you can select based on your availability and preferences. Do you wish to attend one of our courses without completing the entire educational program? Check out our current offerings and see where spots are still available for those outside the program:

  • Craniosacral Therapy for Horses: August 14–16, 2026, Volenice – Ing. Kateřina Kumble, Ph.D. – !!!FULL!!!
  • Equine Nutrition: September 19, 2026, Volenice – Ing. Monika Mechová – AVAILABILITY UPON REQUEST
  • Safety When Working with Large Animals and Legal Aspects of Rehabilitation and Recovery Care: October 8, 2026, 7:00 PM, Online Webinar – MVDr. Dominika Švehlová, MMCP-Equine
  • Fundamentals of Equine Anatomy and Organ System Physiology: November 7, 2026, Hojkov (Vysočina) – MVDr. Věra Benešová, EEBW
  • Equine Diseases and Their Impact on the Musculoskeletal System: November 8, 2026, Hojkov (Vysočina) – MVDr. Věra Benešová, EEBW
  • Equine Joint Mobilization: November 27–29, 2026, Volenice – Ing. Kateřina Kumble, Ph.D. – !!!FULL!!!
  • Craniosacral Therapy for Horses: December 11–13, 2026, Volenice – Ing. Kateřina Kumble, Ph.D. -  AVAILABILITY UPON REQUEST
  • Horse conformation assessment: January 30, 2027, Volenice - Ing. Kateřina Kumble, Ph.D. -  AVAILABILITY UPON REQUEST
  • Horse conformation assessment: January 31, 2027, Volenice - Ing. Kateřina Kumble, Ph.D. -  AVAILABILITY UPON REQUEST
  • Applied Orthopedics and Neurology: February 19–21, 2027, Lanškroun – MVDr. Dominika Švehlová, MMCP-Equine
  • Myofascial Techniques for Horses: March 5–7, 2027, Volenice – Ing. Kateřina Kumble, Ph.D. – SPOTS UPON REQUEST
  • Myofascial Techniques for Horses: April 9–11, 2027, Volenice – Ing. Kateřina Kumble, Ph.D. – SPOTS UPON REQUEST
  • Anatomy and Palpation Workshop on a Live Horse: April 24, 2027, Hojkov (Vysočina) – MVDr. Věra Benešová, EEBW – prerequisite: completion of the "Anatomy" seminar
  • First Aid for Horses: April 25, 2027, Hojkov (Vysočina) – MVDr. Věra Benešová, EEBW
  • Craniosacral Therapy for Horses: May 7–9, 2027, Volenice – Ing. Kateřina Kumble, Ph.D. – SPOTS UPON REQUEST
  • Anatomy and Palpation Workshop on a Live Horse: May 22, 2027, Hojkov (Vysočina) – MVDr. Věra Benešová, EEBW – prerequisite: completion of the "Anatomy" seminar
  • First Aid for Horses: May 23, 2027, Hojkov (Vysočina) – MVDr. Věra Benešová, EEBW
  • Biomechanics and Healthy Horse Training: June 11–13, 2027, Lanškroun – MVDr. Dominika Švehlová, MMCP
  • Equine Joint Mobilization: July 4–6, 2027, Volenice – Ing. Kateřina Kumble, Ph.D. – PLACES UPON REQUEST
  • Equine Myofascial Techniques: August 6–8, 2027, Volenice – Ing. Kateřina Kumble, Ph.D. – PLACES UPON REQUEST
  • Equine Craniosacral Therapy: October 8–10, 2027, Volenice – Ing. Kateřina Kumble, Ph.D. – PLACES UPON REQUEST
  • Equine Joint Mobilization: November 26–28, 2027, Volenice – Ing. Kateřina Kumble, Ph.D. – PLACES UPON REQUEST