EFTR(equine) Module 1 Sweden 1-4 May 2026

Equine Fascia & Trauma Release – Module 1

Open to:
Professional equine bodyworkers, horse owners, and riders who wish to deepen their understanding of the horse–human connection.

Overview

How are we able to unlock both physical and emotional trauma in our horses?
By understanding the fascia, we shift from traditional treatment practices to a revolutionary therapy protocol that transforms how we view movement, tension, and trauma in both horse and rider.

This workshop brings a new dimension to all existing forms of training and manual therapy. Because horse and rider are so deeply connected, a blockage in one often manifests in the other. Before a horse can be successfully treated, the rider must often address their own compensation patterns.

Participants will also explore the human side of trauma—learning how unprocessed stress and emotional imbalances can manifest as physical pain or dysfunction, and how to unlock these patterns for true healing and connection.

We’ll dive into the Human Algorithm and Polyvagal Theory, exploring how our state of being directly influences those around us—especially the horses we work with.

Course Programme

Day 1

• Introduction to Equine Trauma and Fascia – Theory lecture

• What is Fascia and how is it linked to trauma?

• Trauma Release Exercises (TRE) – Theory

• Key Rider Muscle Activation – Demonstration

• Practical applications for participants

• Guided TRE session (20 minutes)

• The Polyvagal Theory and the Human Algorithm

Day 2

• Check-in session and group coaching
  An opportunity to discuss and share experiences from Day 1

• Practical application of the deep and superficial dorsal line fascia sling on the horse

• Understanding why and how we work with fascia

• Chronic pain and neurology

• Deep and superficial ventral fascial sling and the pelvis

• Guided TRE practice

Day 3

• Check-in session and group coaching
  An opportunity to discuss and share experiences from Day 2

• Scar tissue theory and demonstration

• Understanding the power of receptors

• Scar release practice on horses, including gelding scar release

• Lateral and superficial ventral lines

• Guided Trauma Release Exercises

Day 4

• Check-in session and coaching

• Theory of Interoception and Pain

• Practical application on the horse: Leg lines, shoulders, neck, and head

What You’ll Gain

• A deep understanding of how fascia links physical and emotional trauma

• Tools to support trauma release in both horses and humans

• A new therapeutic framework for training and bodywork

• Practical experience applying fascia and trauma release techniques

• Insight into the rider–horse connection and the role of the nervous system