Thornton Equine Academy — Courses & Workshops
Practical, in-person training for horse owners and equine therapists
Taught by Helen Thornton, an experienced equine manual therapist working with osteopathic principles
Focus on movement, pattern recognition, and long-term functional change
Small groups to ensure depth, safety and individual guidance
courses run at a private equestrian venue near Market Rasen
Booking information
All course bookings are managed securely via TicketSource
Places are confirmed on full payment at the time of booking
Optional Refund Protection (XCover) may be offered at checkout and is administered directly by the provider
Full course information and joining details are emailed to confirmed delegates
Current Workshops:
April 24th 2026: Somatic Movement Integration Therapy - practical workshop for horse owners and therapists
May 29th - 30th: Balanced Horse 2-day hands-on course- for equine body workers and owners
NEW - 11 June 2026: Ilium Mechanics CPD Day (Equine Therapists) - In-person CPD for equine therapists/bodyworkers: dorsal inflare + ventral outflare
Thornton Equine Academy - Online & Webinars
Currently available online
The Pelvic System: Understanding the SI Joint Beyond “Strengthening”
If you would prefer to learn online, booking is now open for Helen’s live webinar exploring pelvic mechanics, load transfer, and why SI-related patterns are often more complex than they first appear.
Includes structured teaching and live Q&A with Helen.