Equine Stress Control Therapy (ESCT)
Certification Course
Self-Study

Course module goals: (1) to learn the basic theory behind ESCT; (2) to become proficient in the bilateral eye movement and bilateral body tapping technique; (4) to learn and practice moving a horse on the ground for motion analysis; to (3) practice the foregoing techniques several horses; and (4) to produce a videotape showing proficiency in these techniques. Suggested completion time – one month.

Materials provided: ESCT book, ESCT PowerPoint Presentation, ESCT video and other study materials. The study materials will be mailed and emailed to you on receipt of your payment.

Student requirements: Read the ESCT book. Review the slide presentation. Watch the video. Videotape the following and send to Barbara Wright – (1) basic set of eye movements, (2) complete body tapping routine, (3) groundwork session. Complete the written exam and submit online to Barbara Wright.

Evaluation: Your videotape and written exam will be scored and the results sent to you within two weeks of submission. This module counts as ¼ of your certification.

Course Module goals: To learn and demonstrate proficiency in a complete first session using ESCT eye movements and body tapping on a horse with a specific problem, either a stressor or stressful situation, and to do a follow-up session with that horse to test for integration. If a third session is needed, that should be filmed also. A secondary goal of the course module is to allow the student a chance to write down the experience in case reporting form. Suggested completion time – one month.

Materials provided:Written course materials provided for module two for the written case report requirement. The study materials will be mailed and/or emailed to you on receipt of your payment.

Student requirements: Videotape the following and submit to Barbara Wright for evaluation: (1) first complete ESCT session with horse, (2) second follow-up session with horse for same stressor as in first session. Complete written essay about your experience and submit online to Barbara Wright.

Evaluation: Your videotape of the first two ESCT sessions with a horse will be scored and evaluated by Barbara Wright and the results and comments sent to you within two weeks of submission. This second module counts as ¼ of your certification.

Course Module goals: To learn and show proficiency in the ESCT technique overall and to learn and show proficiency with the pulser in particular. To create a written case report of the horse, its problems and the resolution. Suggested completion time – one month.

Materials provided: Harmony ESCT Pulser and written study materials. The study materials will be mailed and/or emailed to you on receipt of your payment.

Student requirements: Read the Harmony ESCT Pulser instructions and review the ESCT pulser protocol in the book and in the PowerPoint presentation. Videotape yourself and a horse working with the ESCT pulser on the ground, being sure to include a demonstration of how the pulser attaches to the halter and bridle, and a review of its basic features and functions. Videotape a second session with the same horse and the same stressor for integration and evaluation of progress made. If a third session is required for full integration, this should also be filmed and submitted.

Evaluation: Your videotape of these first two ESCT pulser sessions with the horse will be scored and evaluated by Barbara Wright and the results and comments sent to you within two weeks of submission. This third module counts as ¼ of your certification.

Course Module goals:To develop the ability to synthesize ideas and processes from other disciplines into the ESCT process and to move from dualistic or oppositional thinking to an open and non-dualistic viewpoint. To develop the ability to look at the broad picture and to discern what is meaningful and useful and what is not in the ESCT therapeutic process.

Materials provided: Written study materials. The study materials will be mailed and/or emailed to you on receipt of your payment.

Student requirements: You will be asked to read two books from the suggested reading list and asked to write an essay on each about how the books have affected your outlook as an Equine Stress Control Therapist in training. Essay guidelines will be provided online.

Evaluation: After submitting your two essays to Barbara Wright, she will evaluate them and return scores within two weeks of receipt. Your ESCT Certificate will also be sent to you at that time. The written review will count as ¼ of your certification. A certificate of completion will be issued to you upon completion of the course, assigning the title Equine Stress Control Therapist.

Throughout your study time, we are available to assist you with your questions over the phone free of charge. Call us with your questions and we are ready to help.