Upcoming Events

May 29th - 31st, 2026
25th Anniversary Congress of
The Vluggen Institute for Equine Osteopathy & Education USA
Ocala, Florida & REDOI Launch Party - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Join us as we celebrate 25 years of advancing equine osteopathy with a special international congress!
Theme: Animal Osteopathy: The Whole Animal! Not the Sum of Parts.
This 3-day event is open to professionals, partners, and the public. All students and graduates of the Vluggen Institute are warmly invited to attend and celebrate this milestone together.
Highlights include:
♦ Introduction of Registry for Equine Diplomate Osteopaths International
♦ International speakers
♦ Workshops
♦ Celebration of the institute’s 25-year journey and achievements
Location: WEC World Equestrian Center Ocala, Florida
1750 NW 80th Ave Ocala, FL
www.worldequestriancenter.com/ocala-fl/
Cost: USD$ 350 Per Person : Please note a 3.63% mark up fee applies to PayPal Checkout.
SPEAKERS & PROGRAM:
Friday - May 29 ~ Equestrian Manor
♦ John Lewis DO
♦ Gail Wetzler PT, DPT, EDO, BI-D- Vagal Regulation and the Equine Autonomic Nervous System
♦ Dr. Robert Thompson – The Calcium Lie
Saturday - May 30 ~ Equestrian Manor
♦ Prof. Richard D. Johnson Ph.D. (Florida University) – Fascia Research
♦ Dr. Robert Bowker – The Hoof on a Molecular and Cellular Level
♦ Jillian Kreinbring M.S.- Integrative Movement to Support the Osteopath
♦ Janek Vluggen DO MRO-EU EDO® – Transport in Fascia Fluid: The thixotropic Substance
Saturday Evening ~ Equestrian Manor
A sparkling evening celebration for all participants and their partners.
Dress Code: Gents black tie / Ladies evening dress
Sunday - May 31st ~ Indoor Arena
♦ Julia Brooks MSc. DO (Hons) and Rupert Pusey- The Temporomandibular Region - An Osteopathic Approach
♦ Jillian Kreinbring M.S.
♦ Tony Nevin BSc (Hons) Ost, DO
♦ Janek Vluggen DO MRO-EU EDO®
♦ Gail Wetzler PT, DPT, EDO, BI-D
♦ Elizabeth Voss Equine dentist EDO®
♦ Dr. Robert Bowker
♦ Clayton Wilber (Florida Farrier Service)
♦ Chris Irwin
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