As a bodyworker, we can see a variety of horses in any given day and we likely have worked on horses from many disciplines. However, it isn’t uncommon having more clients based in a certain discipline. Whether that be because it’s the discipline we ourselves compete in, or because it’s the barns we’ve been working in predominantly, that have a specific focus.
Whatever it may be, we thought it would be fun to chat with individuals from a variety of different equine sports to discuss the ins and outs of their discipline as well as talk about what specifics we might find as bodyworkers in the horses that perform there.
Our first guest is Elan Hansen, a strong equestrian who has years of experience in the English world. Elan is a client who while training in jumping and dressage, had a challenging horse that brought to her attention some potential holes in his foundation. So, it was a quest, unbeknownst to her, that brought her to Horsemanship. Jonathan Fields Horsemanship to be exact. In working through his program, and continuing to do so, Elan has developed a relationship with her horse (and now horses) that she didn’t know was possible. Have a listen as we chat with Elan.
For more information on Jonathan Fields Horsemanship, check out their website: https://jonathanfieldhorsemanship.com/
My co-host, Tina Watkins EST, EEBW3, is the founder of InHand Equine Therapy which strives to improve the lives of horses through equine bodywork. She also has over a decade of experience teaching other bodyworkers and offers both mentorship and continuing education for professionals and owners alike.
For more information about our continuing education short courses for equine professionals and owners courses, please check out https://inhandequinetherapy.podia.com
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Our goal with this podcast is to continually open the conversation around equine wellness and bodywork. It is through open conversation that we can grow this industry with knowledge and understanding of our equine partners. Ever evolving along with tried and true methods of horse husbandry, it’s by learning from one another that we will elevate the care of these amazing animals and partners.
