Part 1 | Sunday June 2
Get your hands on your horse
Be your own bodyworker
Join Julie Parsonage, Equine Osteopath EDO & Performance Practitioner for this workshop series based on her book Equine Stretching for Mobility – An Illustrated Guide. Julie will guide you through basic bodywork techniques and stretches while learning skills that you can use daily with your horse. Achieve the ultimate goal of “Building Bonds” with your horse mentally, physically, and spiritually! It’s a “Lifetime Journey”!
Module 1 – Sunday, June 2:
Basic equine anatomy & biomechanics
Learn to recognize the signs that your horse’s mobility may be compromised
Learn to record your horse’s vital signs
Developing “feel” for tight muscles, etc.
Basic soft tissue release & massage techniques
Module 2 – Saturday, July 6:
Review Module 1
Preparing to stretch – human & horse
Stretching the head and neck
Stretching the front legs
Module 3 – Saturday, August 24:
Review modules 1 & 2
Stretching the hind legs
Stretching the body through mounted & lunging exercises
Bonus bodywork techniques
Developing a stretching routine
Please be advised that this is NOT a certification course. This course is designed to provide you with the tools and knowledge to work with your horse in a manner that is safe for both horse and human while applying basic bodywork techniques and stretching. This workshop series does not replace veterinary or equine practitioner services.
Cost: $575
June 2, July 6 & August 24, 2024 | Celebration Wrap-up Sept 22, 2024
Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm at The Heart Bar Ranch, Okotoks, Ab
403-807-1941
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You will be contacted directly by Julie Parsonage to arrange for payment and further workshop details.