Class Options have been posted. Contact me if you see a class that would interest you or you would like to host at your barn! I offer discounts and special offers for hosting a class!
I now also have 2 "Lecture" classes for winter. Cost is reduced and enrollment greater for these classes. Lets schedule a day in a warm room with other horse people to learn about horses together!!
Through skilled touch and a gentle hand,
relief and release can be achieved,
resulting in increased comfort, range of motion,
and balance in the horse.
February - Case Study - posting soon!
January - Case Study - Trace of Winter
A Trace of Winter, affectionately called Trace, Purebred paint, this lead mare was much loved and cared for...but due to our vicious Wisconsin winters her quality of life was deteriorating. We had a winter storm that dumped snow, which wasn't unusual or a problem, but unfortunately it started with rain. Forming a layer of ice beneath an innocent layer of fluffy snow. Trace fell when hoofs came into contact with unseen ice. The vet was called and the outcome was not good...her pelvis was fractured. The vet shared that she was the 6th horse she had seen that week with a fractured pelvis. All the others were put down.
Trace was more then just a well loved mare, she was her owner Tracy's first horse, and a horse of great character and even more will power. To be put down, was not an option as long as Trace had the will to live...and she did...
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Trace was more then just a well loved mare, she was her owner Tracy's first horse, and a horse of great character and even more will power. To be put down, was not an option as long as Trace had the will to live...and she did...
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"Lots of people talk to animals," said Pooh.
"Not that many listen though."
"That's the problem."
"Not that many listen though."
"That's the problem."
What can I do for your horse?
Tami & Kit
I offer a unique and customized session for the horse that offers a mix of alternative therapeutic techniques. Including bodywork, sports massage, Shiatsu massage, and acupressure point release. Using these hands on techniques the horses participate in the process.
Each horse is a unique individual, with it's own history of work, injury, or accident, all of which can contribute to restrictions held within the muscles. Each time something happens to create muscle tension in the horse, they will make adjustments to movement and over time these are layered with additional restrictions & tension. These can result in improper gait, inability to flex properly, refusal or inability to move in various ways or just unwillingness to perform. Eventually this will result in other areas of the body working harder and creating soreness and imbalance.
Bodywork and the other therapeutic techniques I use, aid the horse in the release of these areas. Releasing muscle restrictions, relaxing and relieving tension, while bringing about increased flexibility and range of motion. Bringing balance to the body, mind, and spirit as comfort and release are achieved. Performance outcomes increase as horses move without restriction or discomfort.
Veterinary care should always come first, as your vet is your first and best resource for your horses health care. Horses that are ill, do not need bodywork, they need medical treatment, so please don't think this is designed for use during illness. However, I do work with veterinarians to assist in tracking changes during a horses recovery from injury, surgery, or even aging. Sharing what I find during a bodywork session, and following veterinary instructions, as we all work toward a goal of full recovery and quality of life for the horse.
Contact me for more information or to schedule an appointment for you equine partner. I travel throughout Wisconsin, and the nation.
Each horse is a unique individual, with it's own history of work, injury, or accident, all of which can contribute to restrictions held within the muscles. Each time something happens to create muscle tension in the horse, they will make adjustments to movement and over time these are layered with additional restrictions & tension. These can result in improper gait, inability to flex properly, refusal or inability to move in various ways or just unwillingness to perform. Eventually this will result in other areas of the body working harder and creating soreness and imbalance.
Bodywork and the other therapeutic techniques I use, aid the horse in the release of these areas. Releasing muscle restrictions, relaxing and relieving tension, while bringing about increased flexibility and range of motion. Bringing balance to the body, mind, and spirit as comfort and release are achieved. Performance outcomes increase as horses move without restriction or discomfort.
Veterinary care should always come first, as your vet is your first and best resource for your horses health care. Horses that are ill, do not need bodywork, they need medical treatment, so please don't think this is designed for use during illness. However, I do work with veterinarians to assist in tracking changes during a horses recovery from injury, surgery, or even aging. Sharing what I find during a bodywork session, and following veterinary instructions, as we all work toward a goal of full recovery and quality of life for the horse.
Contact me for more information or to schedule an appointment for you equine partner. I travel throughout Wisconsin, and the nation.
"Balance for the Horse"
Introductory Class
Held at J&K Stables, Juneau, WI -- Dec. 10, 2011
An overview of Communication, Massage, Bodywork, Acupressure points, and Focused Physical Training exercises for your equine partner.
Introduction: How you communicate with the horse will set the tone for your session. The calmer you are, the calmer the horse will be, and the deeper the release.
Put away all your other roles with horses, you’re not going to train, ride, or groom…this is going to be a totally new interaction, for you and the horse.
What I liked best about the training...." That the class size was small so we were able to do a lot of hands on."
Erin W. Ripon, WI
"She (Tami) was a very good at communicating with both people & horses. It's a whole new way of "seeing" your horse!"
Claudia S. Portage, WI
"This class with Tami, enables horse lovers to truly become partners with their horses, not just a horse owner."
Sue S. Oxford, WI
Introductory Class
Held at J&K Stables, Juneau, WI -- Dec. 10, 2011
An overview of Communication, Massage, Bodywork, Acupressure points, and Focused Physical Training exercises for your equine partner.
Introduction: How you communicate with the horse will set the tone for your session. The calmer you are, the calmer the horse will be, and the deeper the release.
Put away all your other roles with horses, you’re not going to train, ride, or groom…this is going to be a totally new interaction, for you and the horse.
What I liked best about the training...." That the class size was small so we were able to do a lot of hands on."
Erin W. Ripon, WI
"She (Tami) was a very good at communicating with both people & horses. It's a whole new way of "seeing" your horse!"
Claudia S. Portage, WI
"This class with Tami, enables horse lovers to truly become partners with their horses, not just a horse owner."
Sue S. Oxford, WI