he ethical framework I use to make horse keeping and horsemanship decisions is the same ethical framework I strive to use to guide everything in my life….
One of the things I say a lot is:
Meet resistance with softness
Softness does not mean permissive, or absence of accountability. It does not mean letting someone walk all over you…
Read MoreI am so proud to announce a partnership with Equine Massage Academy (EMA).
EMA is based in the UK and we have been working together over the past few years since they first approached me about using some of my videos in their training programs.
We are now working to bring their career certification programs, continuing education courses, and horse owner education to students in the US.
Read MoreRecently, Suzzi Peeler and I were lucky enough to be a part of Wendy Murdoch’s “Webinars with Wendy” series. We talked all about equine dentition, common dental imbalances and why they matter, and what happens in the body as a result of imbalances in the mouth.
This was such a fun chat for us! I hope you guys enjoy it, too. Make sure to check out the rest of Wendy’s webinars - she has some great interviews available and it’s all absolutely FREE!
Read MoreSeptember is Animal Pain Awareness Month
Do you know how to recognize the more subtle signs of discomfort in your horse?
Sure, you can see it if they're 3-legged lame - but horses can be so stoic! As prey animals, they have adapted to hide their discomfort as much as possible in order to survive.
Read MoreIf you’re anything like me….
You have a list a mile long of unstarted or half-finished online courses.
It was the next thing guaranteed to change your life, but now its just sitting there…
As both a seller and avid consumer of online education I’ve thought about this a lot.
Read MoreI’ve been sitting on something BIG for a while….
And the time has finally come to say it out loud.
I’ve spent a lot of time asking myself - how can I help people at a distance while facilitating *real change* in my clients?
When I talk to you guys some big things come up over and over again…
You want to feel confident that you can pick up on subtle lamenesses, soreness, or unbalanced movement EARLY...
It’s been the month of stiff low backs so I figured it’s time for a little movement analysis before and after to help train your eyes!
This little mare is a really great example because of her dorsal stripe! It makes it really easy to see what’s going on.
Read MorePause or a moment and try something with me...
I want you to close your eyes, focus your mind on what you love about your horse, and take 10 deep breaths, then come back here.
What do you see?
Read MoreBig news! Two of my online courses are now approved by the National Board of Certification for Animal Acupressure and Massage (NBCAAM) for continuing education hours!
The Kissing Spine Masterclass is approved for both skills and general hours
and
The Equine Dental Connection is approved for general hours
Read MoreDIMINISHED INCLINATION and why it needs to be the first thing you check for if your horse has TMJ dysfunction.
This is a before and after from some top notch work from equine dentist Suzzi Peeler today.
We’ve been looking for a diminished inclination example to add to our online course The Equine Dental Connection and today was the day!
This guy was kept up to date on dentals, but unfortunately as sharp points were taken down, the normal angles of the molars were not restored by the practitioner.
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