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The more successful that my equine therapy business becomes, the more questions I get from others who are wondering how they can start their own business.
The more successful that my equine therapy business becomes, the more questions I get from others who are wondering how they can start their own business. Here are my top 5 things to consider before pursuing a career in equine therapy.
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Photo by Mike Bradley Visuals
Horse ownership - or partnership, stewardship, or however you quantify your relationship with horses - is a tough place to be right now. Our industry is experiencing intense changes and growing pains. We are learning so much, but also unlearning, which is much more challenging to work through. How do you keep on top of all of this information, sort out what’s useful for you, and apply it, while maybe only having the time to spend an hour or two with your horse a few days a week?
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Special thanks to my mom for the photo of me and my mare back in 2003.
I have realized that I don't need to be taught how to hear and understand the horses. I need to take down the barriers that exist within myself. I know what the horses are telling me. It's time to trust that.
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Equine Kinesiology Tape FAQ
Everything you need to know about this increasingly popular therapeutic modality for horses.
Since I’ve begun to utilize Equine Kinesiology Tape in my bodywork sessions, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about what the tape does and how best to use it. Here are my answers to the most common questions about k-tape for horses.
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One of my least favourite words in the context of equine therapy is "fix". But if bodywork isn't going to "fix" your horse, what does it do?
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Why do we work with the horse's poll and cranium?
Why do Equine Therapists work with the horse's poll and cranium?
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Ultimately, my goal during Equine Therapy sessions is to create a positive, relaxing bodywork experience for the horses. It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking that feel-good = ineffective. "No pain no gain" is really nothing but a marketing slogan, in truth.
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How to recognize the signs of stress and the signs of release in our horses during their bodywork sessions - and why this feedback from them is so important! I am also sharing my best tips for making equine therapy a positive and relaxing experience, allowing horses to enjoy all of the benefits of bodywork - even horses who tend to be anxious.
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Photo (c) Kaiti Elliott of Free to Be Equine Services.
I think it’s so fantastic that horse owners have access to information and can empower themselves – and therefore provide a better life for their horses – through knowledge. But how do we apply this knowledge in a practical way? How do we sort through it all and pick out what we actually need to do and fix and what is redundant, repetitive, or fights what we’re already trying to achieve?
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Everything you need to know about an equine therapy appointment with Kaiti Elliott, Multi-Certified Equine Therapist. Updated November 2024.
Everything you need to know about an equine bodywork appointment with Kaiti Elliott, Certified Equine Therapist.
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