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The Equine Touch (ET) is a unique form
of equine body work which is a non-invasive, muscle and soft
tissue address. Working through a series of gentle moves, in a
predetermined pattern, it energises the meridians (energy
channels) and works through the body holistically, balancing the
nervous system, aiding digestion, easing pain spirals and muscle
tension and encouraging lymphatic drainage.
Why do horses need Equine Touch? The horse, as essentially a
‘prey’ animal, works hard to disguise any abnormality in its
body, and compensates for pain or incapacity in other areas.
This may manifest physically, emotionally or in both areas
and can prevent the horse from fulfilling his full potential.
The Equine Touch is a completely holistic discipline, helping
the horse on physical, emotional and spiritual levels to regain
balance and achieve homeostasis.
How does this work? As the body is actually
programmed to correct itself, whether due to disease or physical
imbalance, and to recognise its own innate blueprint for perfect
balance, we are able to help it by reinstating or reminding it
of that blueprint through the moves and stimuli offered by the
moves of the Equine Touch.
These moves, delivered with accuracy, integrity
and intent, and an Aikido like breathing technique by the
practitioner, challenge the muscles which send reflex messages
to the brain, This in turn sends corrective messages back to the
muscles stimulating the right (blueprint) response and so
helping to restore perfect balance in the body. A complete body
balance is offered prior to any areas of concern being
addressed.
During each session the practitioner allows periods of rest
for the body to recognise and process the moves and to establish
their effect in different areas. Equine Touch is offered to the
horse to work with in his own way during recuperation from a
particular ailment or as a tune-up to maintain good condition
and health in regular work or competition. Responses are usually
very evident and vary from a deep concentration, relaxation and
softening of the eye to yawning, licking and
chewing and sometimes even tears of relief falling.
The Equine Touch is suitable for every horse and in all
disciplines - dressage, eventing, show jumping, polo, carriage
driving, racing, endurance, happy hacking, hunting, and for
brood mares, foals, stallions, ponies, veterans and young stock.
It is also widely used in rescue and rehabilitation areas.
The Equine Touch is fast becoming recognised in the UK by
vets and other health care professionals and is used widely in
the States and in numerous countries across the world in
conjunction with both allopathic and homeopathic veterinary
practice.
The Equine Touch has been described by equine veterinarians as:
"The ultimate hands on modality for horses"
Next Demonstration - 15th September 2007
at The Bromyard Equestrian Centre
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