
FÜRÜZAN MELİS BAĞATIR






ABOUT ME
As an Equinology Equine Body Worker in Turkiye,
I specialize in providing essential maintenance and care to horses to enhance their physical well-being. Utilizing my expertise in equine anatomy, physiology, and massage techniques, I work closely with horse owners and trainers to develop customized plans that address each horse's unique needs.
This sport encourages us to form a partnership with our horses, and our ability to excel largely depends on our horses' capabilities. With a passion for enhancing equine performance, I am dedicated to helping horses feel their best so they can perform at their highest level.
Horseback riding has been a big part of my life for the last eight years. As an equestrian enthusiast with a deep fascination with show jumping, I have a lot of experience on trails up to 1.20 meters. I currently own 4 horses and try spending most of my time at the barn tending to my horses’ day-to-day needs.
I have been professionally involved in many sports where the body is always active, such as snowboarding, archery, skiing, and horseback riding. Throughout this time, I have accomplished several national and international achievements within these fields. Massage has always been a helpful element to ensure my body's resistance to these tense and stressful sports. It became evident that, akin to how my performance improves when I am relaxed, a similar beneficial correlation also exists for horses. Therefore, while I was researching equine massage and its benefits, I came across an American and British-based Equine Body Work institute; Equinology institute. I was even more intrigued by the Equionology Institute's equine massage approach as it alluded to the equine musculoskeletal scientific structure.
After completing my year-long certification program,
my expertise was further enhanced by acquiring additional certifications in pertinent fields to broaden my educational background in horse health. To improve myself further, I am continuing my studies at the College of Animal Physiotherapy, aiming to get a diploma as an equine physiotherapist.
I am deeply committed to continuing education to offer top-notch care for every horse I work with. Whether you’re a competitive rider or simply seeking to improve your horse’s well-being, I am here to support and assist you in your pursuit.
CREDIDENTIALS
ONGOING
The Fundamentals of Equi-Taping
Practitioner Certification
2025
Evidence-Based Rehabilitation for
Equine Kissing Spines
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Nicole Rombach, APM (ITEC), PG AM, MEEBW, CCBW, MSc., PhD,

2024
Advanced Myofascial Release & Kinetic Chains
INSTRUCTOR: Angela Hall

2024-2025
EQ103: Advanced Equine Soft Tissue Techniques, Intro to Spinal Mobilization, Rehabilitation Concepts and Clinical Reasoning
INSTRUCTORS:Dr. Nicole Rombach, APM (ITEC), PG AM, MEEBW, CCBW, MSc., PhD, Debranne Pattillo, MEEBW, MSc.(hon)

2022-2023
EQ100E: Equinology Equine Body Worker (EEBW)
Certification Course
INSTRUCTOR: Debranne Pattillo, MEEBW, MSc.(hon)

2023
Online Certification
Introduction to Saddle Fitting
INSTRUCTOR: Debranne Pattillo, MEEBW, MSc.(hon)

2023
EQ25: Introduction to Clinical Research Methodology and Analysis
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Nicole Rombach, APM (ITEC), PG AM, MEEBW, CCBW, MSc., PhD

2023
AOPP General PEMF I Certificate
&
AOPP Large Animal PEMF Certificate


2023

2022
Online Certification

INTENDED
The Academy of Animal Sports Science (AASS)
Online Certification
Evidence-Based Equine Rehabilitation (EBER)
INSTRUCTORS: Dr. Dietrich Von Schweinitz, BSc, DVM, MRCVS (UK), Dr. Grant Miller, DVM (USA), Debranne Pattillo, MEEBW, MSc. (hon), Dr. Carrie Schlachter, VMD, DACVSMR (USA), Dr. Rachel Buchholz, DVM (USA), Dr. Nicole Rombach, MSc, PhD (USA), Dr. Dagmar Berner, DrMedVet, Dipl. ECVDI, MRCVS (UK), Dr. Anne Bondi, Phd (UK), Dr. Emanuelle van Erck, MV, PhD, ECEIM (Belgium), Dr. Barbara Crabbe, DVM (USA), Dr. Clair Thunes, PhD (USA), Dr. Sue Dyson, VetMB, PhD, DEO, FRCVS (UK), Ruth Mitchell, PT, CMT, NCTMB, EEBW (USA), Dr. Henry O’Neill, MVB, DVM, MS, Dipl ACVS, MRCVS (UK), Dr. Camie Heleski, MS, PhD (USA)



Permitted Equine Therapist (PET) is a new category of personnel introduced in 2018. PETs are permitted to carry out ‘Restricted Therapies’ during official FEI events in which they have been trained, according to the Veterinary Regulations 2018, Chapter VI.
These restricted therapies include electrical current devices (e.g. TENS machines, NMES and H-wave); therapeutic ultrasound therapy; vacuum therapy; and physical therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure, trigger point massage, myofascial release, osteopathy, chiropractic and spinal manipulation). PETs are required to register with the FEI, providing information on their experience and training and a reference from an licensed FEI Veterinarian.
The International Association of Animal Therapists (IAAT) is the membership organization for animal therapists in practice.
IAAT's objective is to promote excellence in animal therapy. It is an inclusive organization that values cooperation and collaboration.
IATT's Mission Statement:
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To provide Vets, Owners, and Insurance Companies with a register of trained professionals
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To embrace other professionals so that we can all move forward as a united front
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To contribute to ensuring appropriate standards in the animal therapy professions














