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 - Mack - Mounted Patrol
This month I've chosen Mack as my case study to share. It's been 2 years since I worked on Mack, but as a fledgling 'bodyworker' he taught me so much. And even today, as I work on a new horse, I continue to learn.
Mack is a member of the Madison Mounted Patrol. Originally a trail horse, he was purchased for the Madison Mounted Patrol. He did a good job his first year, but due to several circumstance of tack and new officers learning riding skills, he wound up with a back injury. He was put off-duty to heal and during this time I was allowed to donate my time to do bodywork on him. (The Mounted Patrol does not have a budget and is funded by donations.)
The injury caused multiple areas of restriction, combined with Mack's own thought process of...if I move that way it will hurt, which is common is most horse. Even though the injury was healed. It took a lot of patience and 5 sessions in all to bring Mack to a point where his flexibility was restored. His mind was still healing and the next step was to begin his training again, from the ground up, and help him build a new perspective in his new job. The outcome of all of this was that Mack is now a proud officer in the Madison Mounted Patrol team. Look for him at the Midwest Horse Show demos put on by the mounted patrol.
That's Mack's outcome, my path of learning on the other hand is on going and taking much longer...I suspect it may take my entire lifetime to achieve...I sure hope so. ...more
"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?
Tamara & 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. Too see more about me and how I came to this work...more About Tamara.
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. Too see more about me and how I came to this work...more About Tamara.
"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