The Open College of Equine Studies

The Open College of Equine Studies TOCES specialises in equine management, equine physiotherapy courses and more, to learners worldwide. Practical skills are taught and assessed.
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Based in England, TOCES is an independent international distance learning college specialising in equine study programmes. Students all over the world are able to study and learn via printed and online course materials. Some programmes include study weeks during which course notes are supplemented with lectures from subject experts.

☀️ Summer Holiday Office Closure Notice ☀️Our office will be closed for summer holidays from 9am Tuesday 25th August to ...
27/08/2026

☀️ Summer Holiday Office Closure Notice ☀️

Our office will be closed for summer holidays from 9am Tuesday 25th August to 9am Tuesday 1st September.

During this period, responses and enrolments may be delayed.

Thank you for your understanding.

What an intensive and rewarding two days!We have just completed our first Equine RCVS Statutory Membership OSCE Preparat...
21/08/2026

What an intensive and rewarding two days!

We have just completed our first Equine RCVS Statutory Membership OSCE Preparation Course, supporting veterinary surgeons who qualified overseas as they prepare for the equine component of the RCVS Statutory Membership Examination.

Across the two days, our vets worked through a busy programme of practical and clinical sessions including safe horse handling and restraint, clinical examination, lameness examination, radiography and radiation safety, clinical nutrition, medication calculations and routes of administration, practical nursing skills, medicine and surgical case clinical reasoning, bandaging and initial wound care.

The course also focused on building confidence in diagnostic and treatment planning and clinical decision-making. It was fantastic to welcome such an international group of veterinary surgeons from all over the world to TOCES. There was a huge amount to cover in two very intensive days, and it was wonderful to see everyone working together, sharing experiences and throwing themselves into the practical sessions.

We wish every one of our delegates the very best of luck in their upcoming RCVS SME OSCEs – we will be keeping our fingers crossed for you all!



Please contact us for details of further SME preparation courses (online and attended): [email protected]

🐴 Equine Electrotherapy CPD Day 🐴Looking to refresh your skills, improve your clinical reasoning, or increase your confi...
03/08/2026

🐴 Equine Electrotherapy CPD Day 🐴

Looking to refresh your skills, improve your clinical reasoning, or increase your confidence using electrotherapy modalities in practice?

Join The Open College of Equine Studies for a hands-on Equine Electrotherapy CPD Day, combining theory with practical application to help you work safely and effectively with a range of electrotherapy treatments.

Please note: Prior experience using electrotherapy modalities is required for this CPD day, as this is not a beginner’s course. If you are interested in our Introduction to Electrotherapy CPD day, please email [email protected] to join our mailing list. We will then keep you informed about upcoming Electrotherapy CPD days and other relevant training opportunities as they become available.

During the day, we will look at scenarios for:
✅ Ultrasound (Shortwave & Longwave)
✅ Class IV K-Laser Therapy
✅ Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)
✅ Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMFT)
✅ Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)

You will also develop your understanding of:
🔹 Electrotherapy calculations
🔹 Clinical reasoning and treatment selection
🔹 Safe and effective application of modalities

📅 Tuesday, 8 September 2026
⏰ 09:00am - 4:45pm

Whether you're looking to update your existing knowledge or expand your practical skillset, this CPD day offers an excellent opportunity to learn from our experienced tutor and gain hands-on experience with a variety of electrotherapy modalities.

Fee:
£125 per day. £80 for current TOCES students. (Payment methods will be sent upon receipt of email). There is a £25 admin fee for cancellations.

📍 Spaces are limited.

Attendees must hold at least one of the following qualifications:
Level 3 Veterinary Nursing (RVN)
Level 5 Equine Massage Therapy
Level 6 or 7 Equine or Veterinary Physiotherapy, Osteopathy or Chiropractic
Degree in Veterinary Medicine (MRCVS)

Find out more here: https://www.equinestudies.co.uk/equine-cpd/equine-cpd-workshops/equine-electrotherapy-cpd-september-26/

31/07/2026

Join us for a practical and informative day designed to enhance your knowledge and confidence in managing equine health, rehabilitation, and handling. Bringing together expert speakers and hands-on learning opportunities, this engaging congress offers valuable insights for veterinary professionals, rehabilitation practitioners, and equine care teams.

This year we are delighted to have speakers from Redwings Horse Sanctuary, Simple Systems Horse Feeds and K-Laser. Along with two experienced vets, Grace Twitchett and Lorna Brokenshire-Dyke to help us with understanding the equine nurse’s role in nerve blocking.

Email [email protected] to register your interest or book your place.

Join us for our second Equine Veterinary Nursing and Technician Congress! A practical and informative day designed to en...
21/07/2026

Join us for our second Equine Veterinary Nursing and Technician Congress!

A practical and informative day designed to enhance your knowledge and confidence in managing equine health, rehabilitation, and handling.

Bringing together expert speakers and hands-on learning opportunities, this engaging congress offers valuable insights for veterinary professionals, rehabilitation practitioners, and equine care teams.

Find out more: https://www.equinestudies.co.uk/veterinary-nursing/equine-veterinary-nursing-and-technician-congress-2026/

To book, or enquire email [email protected]

16/07/2026

Join us for a practical and informative day designed to enhance your knowledge and confidence in managing equine health, rehabilitation, and handling.

Bringing together expert speakers and hands-on learning opportunities, this engaging congress offers valuable insights for all levels of qualified nurses, student nurses and equine technicians/assistants.

Talks and demonstrations include:

The theory behind nerve blocks with Lorna Brokenshire-Dyke BA MA MSc MNAVP MRAMP VetMB MRCVS

The evolution of K -Laser photo-biomodulation………… a new era! with Racheal Youngson RVN

Talking to and advising owners on feeding overweight horses with Ellen Lincoln BSc (Hons) MSc BETA ENFAR

Equine behaviour - handling difficult horses at work with Nic de Brauwere MRCVS, Redwings Horse Sanctuary

Practical 1: Laser demonstration
Practical 2: Behaviour practical tips for dealing with nervous horses
Practical 3: Nerve block cadaver practical

This comprehensive programme combines evidence-based theory, practical application, and expert-led discussion, ensuring attendees leave with new skills, enhanced knowledge, and confidence to improve outcomes for the horses in their care.

Date: Saturday 26th September 2026

Venue: TOCES, Suffolk

Tickets: £125 early bird (£135 from 1st September)

Book or enquire by emailing: [email protected]

More information: https://www.equinestudies.co.uk/veterinary-nursing/equine-veterinary-nursing-and-technician-congress-2026/

🐴 What a fantastic Equine Electrotherapy CPD Day! 🐴 Yesterday, we welcomed a group of equine professionals from a variet...
14/07/2026

🐴 What a fantastic Equine Electrotherapy CPD Day! 🐴

Yesterday, we welcomed a group of equine professionals from a variety of backgrounds including equine veterinary nurses and equine therapists, for an engaging and informative day of learning, discussion and hands-on practical experience.

We are also incredibly excited to announce that we are the first college in the UK to test the brand-new, state-of-the-art K-LASER GIRO range of Class IV Therapy and Surgical Laser devices! 🌟

Here's some of the feedback we received from attendees:
⭐ “A great learning opportunity, enjoyed it all.”
⭐ “Really enjoyed learning about the different therapies.”
⭐ “Enjoyed the instructors' practical experience and knowledge. They gave good feedback to questions.”
⭐ “A very informative day covering a wide range of modalities, with friendly and knowledgeable tutors.”

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the day such a success.

Based on the feedback received, we will be running more Equine Electrotherapy CPD Days in 2027. To maximise practical learning time, we are planning to adapt the format so that the theory element can be completed online before attending the hands-on practical day.

📩 To join the mailing list and be the first to hear about future dates, please email [email protected]

📅 Alternatively, keep an eye on our social media channels or visit: https://www.equinestudies.co.uk/equine-cpd/equine-cpd-workshops/

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📢 Our Equine Veterinary Nursing and Technician Congress Programme has arrived!We're excited to announce the official lau...
13/07/2026

📢 Our Equine Veterinary Nursing and Technician Congress Programme has arrived!

We're excited to announce the official launch of our Equine Veterinary Nursing and Technician Congress programme, featuring a great lineup of expert speakers, thought-provoking sessions and interactive practicals!

Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge, gain new perspectives, or connect with peers, our congress offers a rich and engaging educational experience.

Date: 26th September 2026

Venue: TOCES, Suffolk

Early Bird Price: £125.00

Email [email protected] to register your interest.

Find out more: https://www.equinestudies.co.uk/veterinary-nursing/equine-veterinary-nursing-and-technician-congress-2026/

🎉 A Milestone Moment for our 2022 Cohort! 🎉Today marks the final day of Study Week 14 for our 2022 cohort - their last s...
09/07/2026

🎉 A Milestone Moment for our 2022 Cohort! 🎉

Today marks the final day of Study Week 14 for our 2022 cohort - their last study week of the 4-year Equine Physiotherapy Diploma Programme! 🐴📚

This week, our dedicated students have been focusing on:
✅ Origin and insertion muscle recap
✅ Dynamic and static assessment
✅ Incorporating electrotherapy into rehabilitation programmes
✅ NMES, LASER and Ultrasound refreshers
✅ Business planning in practice

We are incredibly proud of everything this cohort has achieved over the last four years. Their commitment, dedication and passion for equine physiotherapy have been truly inspiring, and they have developed the knowledge and skills needed to become outstanding qualified equine physiotherapists.

With final assignments, dissertations and practical assessments still to complete, the finish line is now in sight. We are excited to support you through these final stages and look forward to celebrating your success and awarding your certificates.

Congratulations on how far you've come - we can't wait to see what the future holds for each of you! 🌟🐎

We're delighted to introduce another fantastic guest lecturer for our Equine Veterinary Nursing and Technician Congress ...
06/07/2026

We're delighted to introduce another fantastic guest lecturer for our Equine Veterinary Nursing and Technician Congress - Ellen Lincoln.

Ellen will be presenting an insightful session on the nutritional management of horses and ponies at risk of laminitis. Covering key aspects of feeding and metabolic health, she will explore which types of forage and feed are most appropriate for susceptible animals, with a particular focus on low-sugar and low-starch feeding strategies.

Date: 26th September 2026

Early Bird Price: £125.00

Email [email protected] to register your interest.



https://www.equinestudies.co.uk/veterinary-nursing/equine-veterinary-nursing-and-technician-congress-2026/

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Chevington
Bury St. Edmunds
IP295RG

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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