DISSECTION PROGRAMME SPRING 2009
These are hands-on day courses offering an insight in to the anatomy of the horse and providing a rare and invaluable opportunity to look at the structures that we influence by training and therapy.
| The Brain | - | Saturday 7th February |
| The Entire Forelimb | - | Saturday 28th February |
| The Entire Hindlimb | - | Saturday 21st March |
Many alternative and complimentary therapies exploit the reciprocal interaction between external sensory structures such as the skin, and the internal computatory mechanisms of the brain. This series of guided dissections gives a unique insight into equine brain function and its manipulation for the good of the horse.
Andrew Hemmings, senior lecturer and experienced neuroanatomist at the Royal Agricultural College will demonstrate the techniques required for successful brain removal and subsequent dissection. Amongst other things, we will investigate brain mechanisms that become active during massage and acupressure; the neural pathways that may be influenced during aromatherapy, and even how brain regions can malfunction to give repetitive stereotypic behaviours such as crib-biting and weaving.
Subsequent guided dissections on offer to therapists include: Anatomical Highlights of the Fore and Hind-Limbs.
10.00 Registration and Coffee
10.30 Start - Andrew will demonstrate and explain the dissections.
12.30 Working Lunch - Lunch will be available from the college.
1.30 Practical - During the afternoon, delegates will perform dissections in small groups. Disposable gloves and lab coats will be provided.
3.00 Questions
3.30 Close
- Tea and Coffee will be available throughout the day.
- Course notes will be provided.
Venue : Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester.GL7 6JS
Places are limited to 20 delegates so early booking is advised.
£75 per day or £200 for all three days when booked before January 20th
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