Equine-Librium College, Plettenberg Bay

Equine-Librium College, Plettenberg Bay Equine-Librium College offers a fully comprehensive and veterinary based full-time academic & practical education within the field of animal physiotherapy.
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Equine-Librium is based in Plettenberg Bay in the Western Cape of South Africa and has specialised in the therapy of competitive sport horses and canines since November 2008. The clinic has animal physiotherapists and veterinary surgeons on call and offers on site stabling for horses undergoing treatment as well as kennels for canines – all treatment is sport specific. CEO- Ronel van der Sijde
Principal- Professor Sybrand v.d. Berg
Vice Principal- Marinette Teeling
Dr Thomas Ovendale
Erane Jordaan (Lecturer and Therapist)
* 22 part time lecturers plus external examiners - all specialists in their fields. Students are taught by highly experienced educators in both veterinary as well as physiotherapy fields.

03/10/2025

From Knowledge to Practice

In final-year Applied Physiotherapy, students sharpen clinical reasoning while preparing for real-world practice with essential skills in ethics, law, and professional conduct.

Ready to step confidently into the profession.






02/10/2025

Knowing When to Refer

In Veterinary Pharmacology, students gain essential knowledge to understand how medications support physiotherapy outcomes, while recognising their scope and when to refer to the vet.
Safe. Informed. Collaborative care.





01/09/2025

Understanding Dysfunction to Drive Recovery

In Veterinary Pathophysiology, students explore how and why tissue breakdown occurs in the neuro-musculoskeletal system and how healing happens.

A vital step toward effective rehabilitation.



29/08/2025

From Classroom to Clinic

In Clinical Physiotherapy, second-year students step into real-world practice, evaluating patients, recognising dysfunction, and focusing on cold orthopaedics & geriatric care.

Building confidence in clinical decision-making.

28/08/2025

Foundations for Academic Success

Our Academic Literacy module equips students with essential skills in writing, presenting, critical thinking, and ethical research, setting them up for success in their Veterinary Physiotherapy journey.

27/08/2025

The Science Behind Movement

In Physiotherapy Science, students explore biomechanics in companion animals, diving into gait analysis, quadrupedal motion, and how to spot movement abnormalities.

Where theory meets motion for better treatment outcomes.


25/08/2025

In Applied Physiotherapy, students learn the theory, technique, and clinical reasoning behind massage and stretching for companion animals, tailoring each session to the animal’s response and needs.

Building skill with purpose, guided by anatomy and function.




22/08/2025

Hands-On from the Start!

In Applied Physiotherapy, students learn to safely handle animals, assess behaviour, perform basic first aid, and master palpation & range of motion techniques, all essential skills for clinical practice.

Laying the groundwork for confident, compassionate care.



15/08/2025

Form Meets Function

Our Canine & Equine Conformation module teaches students to assess posture, identify ideal traits for different disciplines, and spot faults that may lead to injury or dysfunction.

A critical skill for any future Veterinary Physiotherapist!



13/08/2025

Back to Basics with General Sciences

In our General Sciences module, BSc Veterinary Physiotherapy students build a strong foundation in Biology, Chemistry & Physics, essential for success in Physiology and Physiotherapy Science later on.

Happy Women's Day! 🌸 Today, we celebrate the strength, compassion, and resilience of women. At Equine-Librium College, w...
09/08/2025

Happy Women's Day! 🌸

Today, we celebrate the strength, compassion, and resilience of women.

At Equine-Librium College, we are proud to support and empower women shaping the future of veterinary physiotherapy and education.



08/08/2025

Vet Anatomy in Action!

In our Veterinary Anatomy module, BSc Veterinary Physiotherapy students learn to identify, palpate & assess key anatomical structures—building the foundation for understanding conformation, biomechanics & physio techniques.



Address

Bitou
6600

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 13:00

Telephone

+27445339513

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