The Vluggen Institute for Equine Osteopathy and Education

19/11/2025

Introducing our new group, NV18EU, kicking off their journey at the Vluggen Institute for Equine Osteopathy! 🐴🦴 They've successfully wrapped up Module 1: Equine Osteology and Palpation.

15/11/2025

The Science of the Hoof: Unlocked!

​We spent the last two days getting an unprecedented look into the inner workings of the equine hoof with the legendary Dr. Robert Bowker Emiritius!

​This exclusive postgraduate course for our Vluggen Institute students and graduates focused on the intricate world of cellular changes in the hoof. Dr. Bowker's insights into how and why these microscopic changes happen are the bedrock of true mastery.

​A massive thank you to Dr. Bowker for his unwavering passion and the immense knowledge he so generously shares. It’s truly inspiring!

​💡 Tired of just learning the what? We teach the why. If you are ready to elevate your knowledge to a cellular level and join a community committed to precision and science, it's time to explore the Vluggen Institute. Check out our website: www.vluggeninstitute.com

31/10/2025

Postgraduate class: Functional Fascia hands on! With Gail Wetzler.
Organized by WAEO.
Hosted at The Vluggen Institute, Ocala Florida

10/10/2025

07/10/2025

Bone session in full swing! 🐴 Our incredible new class, NV17USA, is tackling their very first challenge: Module 1: Equine Osteology!
​Huge thanks to Rachel Blumhagen, DO, EDO, for guiding them through the foundational bones of the horse. They're laying the groundwork for a transformative career. Let the learning begin!

01/10/2025

Module 9: Thoracic and Lumbar Spine complete! ✅ The NV15USA group is deepening their knowledge and skills with the guidance of DO. EDO. Janek Vluggen. Onward to the next module!

20/09/2025

Congrats to our NV14EU students for finishing their module 9: Thoracic and Lumbar spine. Big thanks to our amazing instructors DVM EDO Katrien Dedecker, DO EDO Rachel Blumhagen and EDO Claudia Wolters for sharing their expertise.

09/09/2025

Congrats to Dr. Jacqueline Insko and Vanessa Van R**t on passing their final exam at the Vluggen Institute! Your hard work and dedication have paid off. Cheers to becoming certified Equine Osteopaths, graded by the Registry for Equine Diplomat Osteopaths International (REDOI).
2. Dr. Jacqueline Insko
3. Vanessa Van R**t
4. Maureen Keenan repr. REDOI, Dr. Jacqueline Insko, Vanessa Van R**t, Marilyn Maler DVM.EDO, Janek Vluggen DO.EDO

02/09/2025

Our EDO's have officially completed their canine program at the Vluggen Institute. They're now fully trained and ready to provide expert osteopathic care to dogs. We're so proud of them and excited to expand our ability to help more four-legged friends!

17/08/2025

One to watch: Janek Vluggen on the science and philosophy behind equine osteopathy, on the Florida Farrier Service podcast with Clayton and Teri Wilber!

In this episode of Echoes & Embers, we sit down with internationally recognized osteopath Janek Vluggen to explore the deep science, philosophy, and practice...