Veterinarian Modules
A consecutive 14 module Equine Osteopathic education of four days per module, four times a year (with 32 contact hours and 40 study hours per module) totaling over 1000 hrs. of intensive education, study, and hands-on practicing.
Target Audience:
Veterinarians, Osteopaths D.O., Dr. of Medicine, Dr. of Chiropractic, physical therapists, nurses, and those with comparable educational backgrounds with a fundamental understanding and knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, neurology, endocrinology, and pathology.
The courses are developed consecutively in numerical order, since each module builds on the previous one.
Upon successful completion of the Equine Osteopathy program, graduates can choose to pursue additional education in Canine Osteopathy (3 modules, 4-5 days/module), to learn the specific osteopathic differences, approach and physiological needs of the canine.
The Vluggen Institute for Equine Osteopathy & Education – USA
8757 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, Fl 34476
Course: 9 am – 2 pm | break | 3 pm – 6 pm
Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Module 5
Module 6
Module 7
Module 8
Module 9
Module 10
Module 11
Module 12
Module 13
Module 14
2026 – 2027 Schedule – Ocala, FL
US NV 17 – Module 5 (Vet Module 3) – Sacrum – September 7 – 11, 2026
US NV 18 – Module 2 (Vet Module 1) – Front Limb – October 4 – 8, 2026
US NV 16 – Module 9 (Vet Module 7) – Thoracic and Lumbar Spine – October 25 – 29, 2026
US NV 15 – Module 14 (Vet Module 12) – Colon – November 2 – 6, 2026
US NV 17 – Module 6 (Vet Module 4) – Visceral Part 1 – December 13 – 17, 2026
US NV 16 Module 10 (Vet Module 8) – Ribs and Diaphragm – January 3 – 7, 2027
US NV 18 Module 3 (Vet Module 2) – Hind Limb – January 9 – 13, 2027
US NV 15 Module 15 (Vet Module 13) – TMJ – March 3 – 7, 2027
US NV 17 Module 7 (Vet Module 5) – Visceral Part 2 – March 22 – 26, 2027
US NV 19 Module 2 (Vet Module 1) – Front Limb – April 2 – 7, 2027
US NV 16 Module 11 (Vet Module 9) – Cranio-Sacral – April 8-12, 2027
US NV 17 Module 8 (Vet Module 6) – Cervical Spine – June 5 – 9, 2027
US NV 15 Module 16 (Vet Module 14) – Review and Theory (Written) Exam – June 11 – 14, 2027
US NV 18 Module 5 (Vet Module 3) – Sacrum – June 16-20, 2027
US NV 15 – Practical Exam – August 11 – 12, 2027 – TENTATIVE – Pending confirmation with REDOI
US NV 19 Module 3 (Vet Module 2) – Hind Limb – August 20 – 24, 2027
US NV 16 Module 12 (Vet Module 10) – Cranial Nerves – August 26 – 30, 2027
US NV 17 Module 9 (Vet Module 7) – Thoracic and Lumbar Spine – September 2 – 6, 2027
US NV 18 Module 6 (Vet Module 4) – Visceral Part 1 – October 1 – 5, 2027
US NV 17 Module 10 (Vet Module 8)– Ribs and Diaphragm – December 1 – 5, 2027
US NV 16 Module 13 (Vet Module 11) – Fascia – December 7 – 11, 2027
For courses offered in Waldfeucht-Obspringen, Germany, please visit: Vluggen Institute – Europe