December 7-9: Equine Skeleton Assembly Workshop, Livingston, CA
Learn to assemble a horse skeleton under the guidance of Dr. Deb Bennett. This class gives you a chance to closely study every bone, growth plate and joint function, and at the end of the workshop, you will have put together a complete horse skeleton and mounted it on a display stand.

January 16 and 17: Reiki I and Animal Reiki Training: The Basics, Santa Rosa, CA
Learn the basics of Reiki and how to use it on both humans and animals. The workshop is held at BrightHaven, a holistic care facility for senior and special needs animals, and 50% of the class fee is donated to them.

January 18: Essential Oils and Aromatherapy for Animals, Kaeru Studio, Littleton, CO
Teaches you the basic principles of essential oils and how to use them on animals.

January 9 – Bancroft School of Massage, Worcester, MA – Open house
Small Animal and Equine Massage demonstrations. You will also have a chance to learn about the programs and tuition options, ask the instructors and program director questions, etc. Call them at 866-352-9409 for reservations.

January 29-31, 2010: Equine Acupressure & Aromatherapy – Hocking College, Nelsonville, OH
A hands-on workshop held by Tallgrass Animal Acupressure where you will learn about the history and science of essential oils and how to use them with acupressure. There are no prerequisites for this course, and all participants receive a starter set of oils.

January 16, 2010: Equine Massage 101 – Camden, SC
One day seminar where you learn the basic principles of Equine Massage/Muscle Therapy.

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Here is a list of things to bring when you’re setting up at an outdoor event:

• Calculator (get one with battery AND solar power)

• Cash box (w small bills for change)

• Receipts

• Gift certificates (make sure you number your gift certificates and keep track of the ones you’ve sold. I made my own in Illustrator but you can find free templates online)

• Sign up list for your newsletter

• Sign/banner (even if you don’t order a custom banner, make sure you have a large sign with your business name that is visible from some distance away)

• Tent (with or without sides)

• Table (for displaying your marketing materials)

• Table cloth (so you can hide your crates of stuff under the table). Paper is ok, but I advise investing in one made of fabric. You’ll be glad you did when there is windswept rain on the day of the event.

• Weights to keep the table cloth in place in case it’s windy

• Outdoor rug (in case the ground/grass is wet)

• Exercise mat or massage table

• Disinfecting wipes (to clean the mat/table in between dogs)

• Disinfecting hand wipes (for yourself)

• Towel (always good to have)

• Paper towels

• Promo materials (business cards, brochures etc.)

• Basket of free treats for dogs

• Basket of free treats for humans (people tend to stop where there are goodies to be had. Take your chance to talk to them and tell them about your business while they’re chewing on that taffy. Make sure it’s something most people are not allergic to!)

• Water (both for yourself and in a bowl for visiting dogs)

• Something to munch on (it’ll be a long day)

• Pen and paper (to jot down ideas, etc.)

• 2 beach (outdoor) chairs (for you to sit on in between customers, and for the humans to sit on while you work on their dog(s)

• Paper and/or plastic bags. At some events, people hand out a lot of promotional materials and you will see people walk around with their arms full of brochures, samples, etc. Offer them a bag to put everything in (with your logo printed on it, and one of your business cards/brochures inside) and they will be very thankful and remember you.

Pack up all the small items in large Rubbermaid crates with lids so that all your belongings are protected if it’s raining. Keep the crates under your table.

Another good thing to bring if you have it is a digital camera. Take pictures of your setup, tent, dogs, etc. Post the photos on your website/blog and in your newsletter.

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