Principles to Purpose level 4 at James Roberts Foundation Station

Posted in Llanilar Twm, Show & Event Reviews, Shows & Events on 06/16/2011 12:32 pm by Sue Scott

An amazing time was had by all at the Principles to purpose clinic with James in May.  With the wind howling a gail, between sunny spells and heavy showers, our emotional fitness, and that of our partners, was well exercised but all with such good fun!

My thanks to Claire Spelling,  an inspirational photographer, for taking such wonderful pictures.  With a busy time ahead it will be a few days before I can share the full excitement  of the weekend, but I will be back!  There was one lesson though, that helped me so much and I leave you with the thought; its ok to make mistakes so long as we learn from them, and its better for me to make mistakes than be too scared to try in the first place!

You can view more of Claire’s photographs at http://www.clairespelling.com

 

Animal Acupressure

Posted in Acupressure, Learning Opportunities on 04/16/2011 12:03 am by Sue Scott
 
SPRING IS HERE!TALLGRASS  ARE OFFERING ALL THE HANDS-ON ACUPRESSURE COURSES  MAY 2011
We are already looking forward to having our past participants and all the new, interested  people join us for this opportunity to learn animal acupressure. We are pleased to see the courses are filling up nicely. 

 21-22 May – Introduction to Equine or Small Animal Acupressure
23-26 May – Meridians & Specific Conditions I & II
27 May – Day Off
28-29 May - Indicators & Assessment
30 May – Revising / Study Day
31 May – Practicum
* MARK YOUR CALENDAR & BOOK YOUR SPOT SO YOU WON’T MISS OUT!
(NOTE: 1/2 price to revise hands-on courses) 

 

.Acupressure has been used to support health and well-being for 1000s of years. The Hands-On courses will cover specific conditions such as colic, lamenesses, arthritis, joint problems, digestion issues, fertility, tendons & ligament problems, emotional issues + senior aging issues.  For Course Descriptions, Costs, Registration, and other details, please go to the Tallgrass website: www.animalacupressure.com

 

Accommodations Near Horsehay Farm, Oxfordshire
We are very happy to be returning to Horsehay Farm in Oxfordshire. We began teaching in England at Horsehay Farm over 11 years ago. It is a georgous setting and we will be teaching in their holistic therapeutic center.We have done some research to find accommodations and have found Bed & Breakfasts that are reasonably priced. We have compiled a list of B&Bs and Hotels near Horsehay Farm to make your search for a place to stay a bit easier. We also saw on the internet that there are a few caravan parks within  the area if you’d rather.If you would like us to send you the List of Accommodations just write to: info@animalacupressure.com

 

Traditional Chinese Medicine
+ Acupressure = BALANCE
Balance is the key to animal acupressure and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Our job as acupressurists is to support our horses, dogs, and cats health and well-being by maintaining or restoring the animal’s free flow of vital substances that nourish the organs and tissues of the body. The more knowledge and skills you have, the more effective your acupressure sessions can be.You will learn the basic underlying TCM theories and how to apply them in an acupressure session. We recommend you take some of the online courses before working with us in May. If you need assistance in navigating the program or have questions, please contact Kim Bauer at: info@animalacupressure.com 

 

 The techniques presented in these courses and learning tools are designed to enhance the healing process and are not intended to replace conventional medical or veterinary healthcare. Tallgrass Practitioners do not provide medical diagnosis, prescribe medications or perform surgery. Seek licensed veterinary care when indicated.
 

 

 
 

Kelly Marks Winter Series

Posted in Llanilar Twm, Show & Event Reviews on 03/19/2011 01:52 pm by Sue Scott

Twm in training!

A huge thank you to Polly Lloyd-Owen for organising a Trec training and competition weekend.  Twm and I had a fabulous time and made excellent progress! 

All we have to do is go through the gate to finish!

 Having entered an open class we were thrilled to come 8th in a comparatively close run contest and are now inspired to tackle our first individual competition at level 2.

We have our focal points to concentrate on not least of which is to practise remaining soft and relaxed even when the clock is running and people are watching us!

 

Acupressure and Parelli – Natural horse events for 2011

Posted in Forthcoming Shows & Events on 02/11/2011 03:38 pm by Sue Scott

March

  • Trecing  on 14th and 15th Kelly Marks Winter Series, Trewindsor, Cardigan - Training and competition!  We’re booked in! Thank you Polly, for this event not to be missed!
  • Keeping it natural with Parelli on 27th Horseless Clinic, JRFS, Devizes – I am so looking forward to getting focused with James at the JR Foundation Station!  Learning to become the leader for my horse and get the most out of the Parelli program. I want to turn my ideas for the future into realistic goals that materialise!

April

  • 9th & 10th Parelli Celebrations - This great two days of fun, learning, laughter and thought provoking horsemanship takes place in the NEC, Birmingham.  Hope to see you there!

May

  • 14th & 15th  Trec-ing in North Mold. After an inspiring weekend withPolly Lloyd-Owen in March, Twm and I are training for our first individual competition!

 

  • 21st & 22nd I am taking Twm to the Purpose to principles course with James Roberts at the JRFS and I am sooo excited!

June

  • 18th & 19th –  An exciting workshop with Jim Masterson studying Equine Massage.  Jim was the Equine Massage Therapist for the United States Endurance Team at the 2006 & 2010 FEI World Equestrian Games, and the 2008 FEI World Endurance Championships in Terrenganu, Malaysia. He uses this Method on U.S. and International equine competitors in FEI Grand Prix, Nation’s Cup, Pan American and World Cup show jumping events and on members of the USET Singles Driving horses and Jumping teams.
  • 25th & 26th – Gaer Equine are delighted to be supporting  The Whole Horse Weekend at Crug Farm, Brecon, LD3 9LN
 

Natural horsemanship improves your relationship

Posted in Llanilar Twm on 02/11/2011 02:46 pm by Sue Scott

Twm is the most amazing pony ever and he is such fun to play with.  He spends every night dreaming up a whole list of new ways to say ‘No!’ just to see what I’ll make of it the next day!  I am still trying to decide what to do about the problem he has with water – he loves it so much that I struggle to get him out of it even in the depths of winter! Trail riding with us is such an adventure!  As a friend said to me…our ‘no’ horses are just wonderful!!!

So amazingly loyal, too! Feeling rather fragile this week after my dog, Jack and I both had teeth out, Twm came in for supper and he stopped in the stable doorway. Todays’ story is….

Twm stopped in his stable doorway tonight and offered me his tail. I drew gently on the strands and he stepped backwards towards me. I stopped and sent his head left, drove his hindquarters away and lined him up to reverse into the stable. He waited until I asked and then reversed into his stable. It was all done at liberty and from a phase one. I did not move my feet once. Under normal circumstances this would be a source of amusement to lighten my day, but today it drew a tear and a smile. Today Twm offered me so much….even though his supper was in his stable!

 

Barefoot and bitless and Trec-ing

Posted in Llanilar Twm, Show & Event Reviews on 06/14/2010 06:49 am by Sue Scott

Twm has been practising for Trec and yesterday was his first mini-competition!  We paired up with a lovely lady and her mare, Lilly, and we had a ball!

It was unfortunate for Twm that we were chatting instead of map reading because we added an extra mile and a half to our orienteering (sorry Twm!) but good use was made of the grass verges and we cantered at every given opportunity to make up time.  Despite the pace and the extra distance Twm put in a good effort.  I do think that, under the circumstances, boots would have been appropriate but once the road work was completed he tackled the obstacle course with good spirit!

It was novel for some riders to see Twm compete in his halter.  He doesn’t pull in it at all and I prefer to ride in the halter when we’re unsure of ourselves because I find I’m too sharp with my hands when  I’m worried.  He is a typical cob and exceptionally sensitive, and its is easier to cause offence with an inappropriate action on the bit than with the halter!

Like I said, we had a Ball!  Thank you to the Cemaes Trec Club for a fantastic introduction to Trec competition!

 

Vitamins and hoof care for the horse.

Posted in Acupressure on 06/14/2010 06:27 am by Sue Scott

I was recently invited to look at a veteran horse because he was getting a bit more grumpy than usual in his ‘old’ age.  His overall body condition was good and his coat was clean and gleaming.  As I watched him I was  looking for clues to the cause of his obvious displeasure and I could see several indicators that pointed to liver/gallbladder imbalance; an indentation where the saddle would sit and despite his otherwise good condition, the quality of the hoof was poor. 

A two pronged package was fomulated to help address the issue starting with acupressure at points along the bladder, gallbladder and liver meridians, and the conception vessel.  It was also suggested that a vitamin rich source, ie Rosehips and Seaweed, was incorporated into the diet.  The affects of  the acupressure to this chap  were immediatley obvious but to see improvements caused by a change in diet takes a little longer.  The quality of the existing hoof doesn’t change; what we have to look for are changes as the hoof grows down from the coronet band which should be visible within three months.  When the new growth reaches the bottom, then the shoes stay on and that can take up to nine months!

 

Pogo’s progress

Posted in New Case Studies - owners comments on 05/12/2010 01:10 pm by Sue Scott

Anna and Po-go are training for The Tivyside Riding Club teams!

 

Animal Acupressure Courses

Posted in Acupressure, Learning Opportunities on 05/10/2010 07:14 am by Sue Scott

By request, Gaer Equine Therapies are now offering hands-on Acupressure courses this summer.  These courses are designed specifically to support students of the Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute who have already started studying Equine and Canine  Acupressure on-line.  More details for the on-line courses can be found at www.animalacupressure.com

The course schedule is now being prepared.  Please contact Sue@gaerequine.com to register your interest.

 

Natural Horsemanship

Posted in Forthcoming Shows & Events, Shows & Events on 05/08/2010 07:14 am by Sue Scott

We are blessed with good Parelli  instructors coming to Wales this summer.  Twm and I are looking forward to seeing Paula Riella in the Preselli Mountains during  May as we prepare for our first competition of the summer season!  And we are equally excited by the return of Jody Ruysen who will be teaching us near Narbeth in July.

 
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