A gentle sacrum sequence enabling a nice release
Getting closer to the TMJ...😁
Lovely boy. Called in to work on a sore TMJ but, as is not unusual, the hind end was needing some attention too 🥰
A couple more videos to follow
How Many Bowen Sessions?
Thursday short (which got slightly longer than short...)
2 initial Bowen sessions are recommend. 5 to 7 days apart. 2 weeks maximum
The first session serves as an introduction between your horse and I
During that session, I will work on identifying the main issues affecting your horse and perform the relevant sequences to reduce discomfort and pain. Releases continue to happen after the session, over the following few days
Bowen moves identify, and work to release, even the slightest areas of concern
Issues range from general tension to localised areas of pain and discomfort
The second session is to gauge your horse's response to the previous session. In most cases, there is a significant reduction in reactive areas and pain responses. General tension is brought back to localised areas and commonly there will be areas that are no longer causing an issue. Your horse will hopefully be feeling better and appear happier and more content
Bowen acts like a key to unlock a series of complex locks (tension, pain and discomfort within the fascia and relevant soft tissue) to work towards and work on releasing the root cause of that discomfort
In between those sessions, I will make suggestions such as stretches, relaxed stretches, pole work, asking the horse to be mindful of its stance at feed time or when tied up, backing up or moving forward, etc, feed or supplement suggestions, plus a few other things, depending on findings
My aim is to try and keep it simple and attainable for the owner to achieve this 'homework' with their horse. We are all busy, so it has to fit in with your schedule
Then, ongoing, a Bowen session sooner rather than later is a good idea. As soon as a niggle raises it's head, best to have it worked on asap rather than wait
Booking in regular sessions before a niggle comes along is better yet 😁 every 6 to 8 weeks works well in many cases
Balanced riding
Do you ride the horse or do you ride the saddle?
Two very different things
To ride a horse with balance requires an independent seat, the ability to flow with the horse's movement and to counterbalance when required through tricky terrain or moves
Arms and legs (as well as hands, wrists, knees, ankles and all the joints in between) should be independent of the body and of their counterparts when required and work together with the body when needed
Can you feel the horse's mouth through your rein? Do you practice a light feel and visualise your horses mouth or nose at the end of the rein
Are you relaxed through the shoulders, hips and lower leg? Are you then able to engage those body parts and the core when needed? Are you relying too much on the saddle to ride instead of your body?
Are you heavily reliant on the stirrups instead of your core and inner thigh?
If you ride the saddle and not the horse you may not be communicating well enough with your mount. You may be putting your horse off balance or the horse will brace, thus creating compensation and the possibility of discomfort and injury
Next time you get on, forget the saddle is there. Feel the horse, not where the saddle is sitting on your horse
Thank you for the video Jess 😊
Back to work and enjoying it right off the bat
It has been a great couple of weeks. Meeting new horses and their owners and reconnecting with those of you already on the books
Thank you again to the hoof care providers that covered for me. It's been a tough season. I know you've had to work hard to help keep hooves on track
Here's to getting some equilibrium back now that the weather is cooling down and the rain has eased
As usual, wishing you folks a lovely week ahead 😁
Jane
Equine Bowen & Equine Hoof Care for all horses in all disciplines
