the bodywork
Beginning a session
I like to take a moment & allow the horse some "say" before I begin working on them. A few seconds running my hands over them tells me a LOT about how they are feeling, what areas they might be protecting & their overall comfort. Listening is watching their subtle cues and letting them know you hear them.
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interactive
Working above the horses bracing mechanism allows the horse to show me where they are holding tension and how I can help them release it. It's the subtle responses that I look for during a session letting the horse know I see them, I'm listening. I can only work as fast as the horse will allow.
releasing
Letting go of tension comes in all forms & fidgets. Horses will ultimately show a pattern before releasing tension. Each horse is unique and requires a present state of mind for best results.