Equine Behaviour
 
CREATING AN EQUAL PARTNERSHIP WITH
YOUR HORSE



'Most problems can be solved from the end of a rope'


Please contact us to help with the following problems:



  • Bargy behaviour / difficulty leading your horse
  • The young horse
  • Horses who hollow their backs
  • Difficulty getting 'on the bit'
  • Establishing respect from a new horse
  • Difficulties Loading
  • Difficulites with the farrier



    IMPROVE


  • Flexibility & Balance
  • Increase Confidence
  • Teach a horse to willingly co-operate and trust you
  • Help timid horses
  • Good basic training for young horses
  • Listen to signals and follow instructions precisely
  • Strengthening the bond between horse & rider




    REMEDIAL STRETCHING & GROUNDWORK EXERCISES


  • Injury prevention
  • Increased flexibility and range of motion
  • Improved Outline
  • Encourage better use of back muscles
  • Improve engagement of hindquaters
  • Create an awareness and proprioception
  • Reduce muscular tension
  • Keep work & training interesting



    RIDER POSTURAL ALIGNMENT


    This will help with the following:


  • Working horse in an outline
  • Improved balance
  • Reducing strain on horses spine
  • Secure seat
  • Reduces pressure on riders lumbar spine



    Davina Thomson has been a trained therapist for 15 years. Having studied Acupressure, Cranio-sacral therapy and the TTEAM equine awareness method, she is also an adult education teacher. She treats horses specialising in musculo-skeletal problems and behavioural difficulties and is a remedial saddle fitter. Her successful Acupressure Training School offers post-graduate courses throughout the UK (also author of Seated Acupressure Massage). She is co-owner of Direct First Aid, bringing First-Aid training to groups nationwide. She is a qualified teacher in yoga, stretch and body awareness. She offers a wealth of experience, problem solving methods and self-help techniques.


    COST: Prices vary according to the session time and if horse is treated on or off site.
    Treatment costs start from £15 per session.


    For enquiries, please telephone Davina on 07957 234703 or email: therapy@equinetherapies.co.uk

© Equine Therapies South East 2009