Equine
Bodywork Basics“If you don’t take the time for your horse’s wellness, then you will be forced to make time for their illness.”
– A wise horseman or a dad who has paid a lot of vet bills…
Just like I believe every rider is a trainer, I believe every rider needs to be their horse’s first line of defense for bodywork and illness. Are you dealing with:
Cross-cantering * Bucking * Head Tossing in Transitions * Locking Stifles * Cinchy * Wither & Back Spasms * Hunter’s Bump * Soreness at the Poll?
Most issues have an acute onset stage that can be remedied with simple adjustments. Bigger problems in need of professional care develop when twitchy muscles are ignored, or worse, an injury is attributed to “bad behavior.” While not every issue can be remedied, simple adjustments may make your ride the best it can be and avoid injury.
During this fun day among your peers, learn how to prepare your horse’s body before you ride, activating basic muscle groups. We will show you how to evaluate and release your horse’s muscles and skeletal system implemented during the grooming and tacking up process! Learn what I call “Carrot Stretches of Consequence” to go beyond the side carrot stretch and isolate dynamic movements you wish your horse could perform with ease. Learn where common trigger points are located to ease sore muscles and promote healing. This is an incredibly empowering clinic for both students and instructors. It teaches non-invasive techniques every student can apply. Wouldn’t it be amazing to have this awareness at your own barn?! Now that would be a well-adjusted herd!
In the words of Jo-Ann Wilson, the Sportsmassage Therapist for the US Olympic Eventing Team, having your horse “move better, perform better, last longer” with bodywork just makes sense.
Yes! I want my horse to Swing!