The Vluggen Institute for Equine Osteopathy and Education

10/10/2025

Backwards hands. Forward legs.
Two forces, one confused horse.

🎥 In Good Hands — Advanced Biomechanics for Handling and Healing Horses - coming soon.

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...

15/07/2025

From passionate student to respected teacher! We're so proud of Marlies, a brilliant equine, canine and human osteopath who once walked our halls as a student at The Vluggen Institute. She shares in this video how invaluable her time here was, filled with learning and incredible experiences that shaped her career. Now, she's shaping the next generation of osteopaths! Learn more about our program via www.vluggeninstitute.com

09/07/2025

That's a wrap on Module 3: Osteopathy of the Hind Limb for NV16USA in Ocala! So much learned and so many valuable skills gained. Onwards and upwards! 🐎

30/05/2025

Congratulations to our graduates for passing both their theoretical and practical exam in Ocala, Florida!
From left to right:
1. EDO.DVM Marilyn Maler, Isabelle Hernandez, DO. EDO Janek Vluggen, Jenna Kilpella, Alison Hart, EDO Marnie Raymond.
2. EDO Marnie Raymond, EDO.DVM Marilyn Maler, DO.EDO Janek Vluggen, Francine Anderson, Sarah Wilkers, Christian McCormick. In front: Shelby Barnett, Haley Mullins, Caroline Meert.

24/05/2025

Welcome aboard! NV17EU just finished their first equine osteopathy Module with us at the Vluggen institute. Learning about equine osteology!