Level 6
Diploma in Applied Advanced Equine Hydrotherapy £5,500
Train at the highest level. Practise with authority. For experienced animal musculoskeletal professionals ready to step into advanced clinical practice with confidence, credibility, and clarity — not another introductory course.
Blended Learning
Start Date Ongoing
Applications Open Now!
Clinical Hours 150
Duration: 72 weeks
380+ hours
Who this qualification
is designed for
Essential entry requirement (non-negotiable)
Applicants must hold a Level 4 or above qualification in musculoskeletal therapy (or equivalent).
This is a mandatory requirement and you will not be able to enrol on this qualification without it.
This course is designed to build on existing professional knowledge, not replace it.
Who this course is for
For qualified animal MSK professionals
who want to operate with greater authority
This diploma is for qualified animal musculoskeletal professionals who want to operate with greater authority, confidence, and clinical precision.
You are likely a good fit if you:
Already work with horses in a clinical, rehabilitation, or performance context
Want to move beyond protocols into advanced clinical decision-making
Are aware of the limits of your current training and want to practise with greater certainty
Value professional standards, scope of practice, and welfare-led work
Applicants typically include:
Animal physiotherapists
Animal osteopaths
Animal chiropractors
Veterinary surgeons
What changes for you during the course?
Designed to change how you think,assess, and practise
Throughout the course, you will:
Develop stronger clinical reasoning to justify treatment decisions
Integrate hydrotherapy appropriately within a multidisciplinary team
Apply learning directly to real cases, not hypothetical scenarios
Confidently assess when hydrotherapy is indicated — and when it is not
Make decisions that stand up to professional scrutiny
This is about moving from competent to clinically confident and professionally secure.
Learning that fits real professional life
You’ll study through a blended format that allows you to:
Continue working while you train
Build confidence progressively rather than all at once
Apply learning directly to clinical practice
Learning includes:
Advanced theory relevant to modern equine practice
Development of professional judgement and ethical reasoning
Ongoing academic and tutor support
Case-based learning and reflective discussion
150 hours of supervised clinical practice
Nothing is included without a clear clinical purpose.
Supervised clinical practice
Where confidence is built
of supervised clinical practice
Clinical hours are not observational or tokenistic.
You will complete:
150 hours of supervised clinical practice
Hands-on application within equine hydrotherapy settings
Assessment, treatment planning, monitoring, and review
Work aligned with professional scope, welfare, and accountability
These hours are designed to ensure that when you qualify, you know why you are doing what you are doing — and can justify it professionally.
Professional credibility you can stand behind
This qualification is:
Recognised
Recognised by relevant professional bodies
Industry Experts
Written by industry experts who value clinical standards
Animal Welfare
Designed to protect animal welfare and professional integrity
For Professionals
Built for professionals who take their role seriously
