It is with deep sadness that I have to announce that Jock Ruddock, the principle founder of The Equine Touch and VHT, left this life at 11.30 p.m. on Sunday November 6th at his New Zealand home, having lost his war against cancer.
An instinctive and innovative bodyworker, Jock evolved techniques that, linked in to the ethos and mission statement of The Equine Touch Foundation, changed the lives of every person they touched, as students and recipients.
Our teacher, mentor and friend will be sorely missed and all our love and support should now be directed toward Ivana and Jock’s family.
Equine Touch Foundation will go from strength to strength through the ongoing commitment of joint founder, Ivana, and the international instructor team.
You may wish to visit this site dedicated to Jock and all that he achieved. http://www.ilasting.com/jockruddock.php
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**** NCC CHANGE OF ADDRESS ****
From: Monday 3rd October the NCC's address will now be:
23 Hillfoot Road, Shillington, Nr. Hitchin, Bedfordshire SG5 3NH.
The telephone numbers remain the same.
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Calling all UK students who completed their ET Level 3 before Jan 2010 who were hoping to progress to Practitioner.
The 12 month grace period for applications under the 'old' Diploma has now passed.
ETF have taken the decision that such students must now:-
1. Complete the Final Portfolio written elements as outlined in the UK Practitioner Route Information Guide; (ET Theory, Essay, A&P, 20 Case Studies)
2. Undertake a Practical Assessment with ETF;
3. Must complete a Revision Day if they have not taken an ET class or Revision within the previous 24 months;
4. Complete all the above requirements by 31 December 2011.
Please can any UK students who think this applies to them (except those students that I am already aware of) please contact me by e-mail asap.
Thanks, Chris Wyllie
UK Practitioner Route Mentor
chris.wyllie@talk21.com
NEWS UPDATE: Tuesday 29 March - Mentor for students on Practitioner Route
ETF would like to announce the establishment of a Mentor for students on the Practitioner Route in the UK and Ireland. Our first Mentor will be Chris Wyllie who some of you may know already. Chris’ primary role will be to offer advice and encouragement to students seeking to become ET Practitioners, easing student progress through the Practitioner Program. All students registered on the Practitioner Route in the UK will soon be invited to join a specific Practitioner Route Yahoo Group which is being set up to improve communication and feedback to students on all things regarding written work, and progress through the practical assessment process. The answers to any questions will then be available for the benefit of all, including the Instructors. If you do not receive an invite by 8 April please contact Chris on chris.wyllie@talk21.com or phone 07768-165263.
NEWS UPDATE: Fri 24 September - New ET National Co-ordination Centre manager
Equine Touch Foundation is delighted to welcome Nina Robbins, as the new ETNCC UK manager. Nina takes over this role from Adele Neighbour, who after 3 years is moving on to pastures new.
Nina is a keen horse lover, and brings a wealth of experience to the role. Jock and Ivana hope you will join them in welcoming her to the Equine Touch family.
Email and telephone numbers remain unchanged to contact the NCC in the UK.
New NCC postal address: 2A Southview Road, Harpenden, Herts. AL5 5AP.
NEW OPENING HOURS with effect from Mon 27 September:
Monday to Friday, 1430 to 1730.
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