For Horses

Horse rehab and training program:

• The objective of the rehab and training program is to teach the horse proper responses to human communication through mindful postures and relaxation while simultaneously increase strength and suppleness.

• Best outcome is achieved through slow and consistent progress

• A variety of ground work, in hand work, in saddle work and liberty is used for all techniques

Bodywork:

The outcome of Bodywork is to restore physical and mental relaxation by releasing tension in soft tissue and joints

·        Masterson Method

·        Myofascial release

·        Energy work

·        Surefood pads

·        Red light therapy

·        Bemer

·        EquiRelease

Suppleness and Grounding (Emotional release and self-regulation)

·        Inside hind to outside shoulder connect: up close and at a distance

·        Shoulder liberation: up close and at a distance

·        External distraction of touch, movement, sound

·        Straddle ground pole

Straightness (Vertical, horizontal, lateral and diagonal balance)

Performed on the ground as well as in the saddle:

·        Postural awareness

·        Front to back awareness of weight

·        Lateral flexion: left and right

·        Inside hind to inside front

·        Shoulder in

·        Haunches in

Human Horse communication

·        Respecting the human bubble

·        Communicating in a way the horse understands

o   Leverage energy from belly button

o   Push, pull, draw, block energies

o   Timing of the aids

Strengthening

Performed on the ground as well as in the saddle:

·        Slow walk

·        Equi-band

·        Hill work with proper posture: up, down, sideways

·        Backing up with proper posture

·        Cavaletti

·        Long lining