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09/17/2024

Attention Equine Bodyworkers 🙌🐴

Fall Cohort

This October I’m offering a 4 week group mentorship experience.

Together we will cover:

Energetics
Breathwork & Co-regulation
Posture
Navigating Challenges
Additional Techniques

My role is to help you bring your innate gifts forward and enhance your skill set. To date, 100% of my clients have achieved transformative results including increased co-operation and engagement of equine clients during their sessions.

Please reach out if you have any questions or would like more information. Limited to 10 people.

Holly

08/22/2024

1:1 EQUINE BODYWORKER MENTORSHIP

Facilitating equine transformations for clients is incredibly rewarding… but mentoring fellow equine bodyworkers is an ultimate win. 🙌🐴

These before and afters are from our FIRST mentorship session. My client has a solid background and understanding and wanted to further their skill set by weaving in a few more concepts into their approach.

The environment you create with your energy matters, this is one of my secrets to success.

As your bodywork mentor my goal is to advance the skills you already possess and bring your innate gifts forward. This is not a course — it’s an addition to what you already offer, regardless of your modality.

Ready to fast track your results by amplifying your ability to unlock posture shifts with ease? DM for more information, I can’t wait to hear from you.

08/08/2024

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1:1 MENTORSHIP FOR EQUINE BODYWORKERS

Look at these results!!! 🙌🐴

My client is a skilled bodyworker who was coming up against a wall with supporting her own personal horse. I’ve been there myself and I’m certain our horses are in our lives with a unique set of challenges to further our personal evolution. It’s certainly been my experience and now the experience of a client whom I’ve yet to meet in person!

equimotion_sports_massage is in the UK and our sessions are soley over zoom - we don’t have service in the field so our sessions are done purely off of photos between sessions.

She already has techniques, what I’m teaching her is how to hold her energy and work with the frequency.

Her mare has held this tension and compensation patterns for years and suddenly with the shift of approach is able to unwind her layers.

I attribute the success in her owners willingness to try something different and embody an approach that compliments her style of work. Your energy plays a huge role in the success of your bodywork. Your presence, your focus, your breath.

We are only 3 weeks in and I’m just in love with these changes she has been able to facilitate.

Offering bodywork brings me joy, helping others take their skills to the next level (and support their own heart horses) is a level of success I hadn’t even dreamt of.

Equine bodyworkers, if you’re looking add another layer to your results DM or comment BODYWORK and I’ll send you more information. This work is a game changer!

9 days between photos

08/02/2024

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1:1 MENTORSHIP FOR EQUINE BODYWORKERS

You’re an equine bodyworker who gets results but you’d love to expand your approach and techniques. You’re looking for an additional set of eyes to cover some cases with you while enhancing your skill set. You have an idea of posture patterns and would love to connect a few more dots. You’re not looking for a course, but to hone in your area of expertise and get even greater results.

1:1 MENTORSHIP 4 EQUINE BODYWORKERS is what you’ve been looking for.

My client is already an educated and skilled bodyworker. She had hit a bit of a roadblock with her mare and reached out to see if I could help.

We are only in our first week of her mentorship and these are her results so far 🙌🐴

These beautiful changes are courtesy of who is an absolute natural at equine bodywork. Her commitment to continuing education and embodiment of her work is remarkable and I’m so honoured to have her as a client. If you live near her, I highly recommend her services!

This is not a course or program. I simply teach you my approach and how I achieve the results I do. I see the potential in you and help you bring it forward. We work with your energy, your breath and your attention before we offer our services to the horse. Their level of receptivity is half of the equation.

Did I mention she’s in the UK! This mentorship is available no matter where you live. 🌎🐴

If you’re an equine bodyworker who’d love some support from someone with over 20+ years and over 7 certifications in equine bodywork modalities, 20+ years as a professional saddle fitter, breathwork facilitator and background in applied neuroscience, I’d love to work with you.

DM let’s have a free discovery call.

08/01/2024

SADDLE ASSESSMENT CLUB - WHERE POSTURE MEETS FIT !

Tonight 7pm EST (replay included) link to join in comments

"I really enjoyed the session. Your personal interaction with participants really made the session feel welcoming and a true learning environment.

My biggest take away was the need to really look at your horse’s posture, especially from behind, to see what imbalances might exist and then to think about what is needed to improve that imbalance.

Your focus on the horse first, rather than saddles and tools (eg your beloved shims) was refreshing.

Thank you again for sharing."

08/01/2024

We desperately need a paradigm shift in our industry. Thank you Yasmin Stuart Equine Physio for your ever clear articulation once again. Love your work!

When your horse extends through their AO joint [the articulation between the base of the skull and C1], their lower jaw retracts - you can feel this yourself if you point your nose to the sky, notice how your bottom jaw glides back.

When your horse flexes through their AO joint, their lower jaw protracts - you can feel this yourself if you press your chin to your chest, notice how your bottom jaw glides forwards.

When your horse flexes through their AO joint, their laryngeal diameter decreases - you can feel this by pressing your chin to your chest and taking a deep breath in, notice how much harder that is.

If your horse has tension in their jaw, they lose range of motion through their AO joint - you can feel this yourself if you clamp your jaw shut, notice how much harder it is to point your nose to the sky or point your chin to your chest - your neck feels tight and immobile.

And the same can be said if your horse has tension through their AO joint or neck, they will lose range of motion through their jaw.

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Now do all of those movements again and notice how, when you drop your chin to your chest:

It's difficult to inflate your ribs to breathe,

It's hard to round your back,

Your hips tighten up.

This is because you've impinged your deep ventral line.

We do this to horses when we ride with a rein length/tension that doesn't accomodate and support their anatomy.

So if we compress their jaw and neck, we compromise their ability to:

Breathe

Lift their back to carry a rider

Activate their hindlimb.
..Gives us quite a lot to think about with how many horses are ridden and trained, doesn't it?

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Want to learn more?

The recording for Train Your Eye - How's Your Bit Affecting Your Horse? is now live on my website.

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07/31/2024

SADDLE ASSESSMENT CLUB -- WHERE POSTURE MEETS FIT!

Thursday August 1st, 7pm EST (replay access)

Come join our growing community of equestrians who are learning how equine posture and saddle fit are two topics that must be addressed as one!

You may also submit your personal case for professional assessment and discussion. Membership includes replay access to previous sessions and if packed with valuable information.

See you tomorrow!
xoHB

https://www.augustequine.com/sacm-new

07/31/2024

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SADDLE ASSESSMENT CLUB - WHERE POSTURE MEETS FIT!

We have some great cases to cover plus you may submit yours for discussion and assessment.

Thursday August 1st 7pm EST

Replay access included

DM or comment FIT or see link in bio ☺️🙌🐴

07/25/2024

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✨FACIAL REBALANCING✨

One of my favourite ways to support horses is helping them to balance their facial structures. Did you know facial fascia can pull structures like nostrils and eyeballs out of alignment?

I can only imaging how much better she must have felt post session (she was literally glowing with a bright sheen afterwards 🙌🐴)

2 Premium Equine Consultations available this August (pause coming in September so don’t wait!)

✅ Posture
✅ Conformation
✅ Muscle Condition
✅ Gait Analysis
✅ Saddle Fit to Horse
✅ Saddle Fit to Rider
✅ Custom Bodywork
✅ Documentation
✅ Recommendations & Gameplan

DM to apply, I look forward to working with you!
HB

07/25/2024

✨PREMIUM EQUINE CONSULTING✨

Yesterday I had the honour of working with the most lovely horse and rider combo one could ask for 🙌🐴

This was an especially exciting case as this mare had multiple complex compensation patterns that were difficult to release due to a primary restriction in her hoof! Initially she presented toed in LF, increased intra-abdominal pressure, evidence of pull back injury in face and poll as well as general body tension & asymmetry, lack of sling engagement and spinal integrity.

The first step was locating the primary restriction as her tissues held tight and were resistant to letting go of tension. Once we located the primary restriction (she’s no longer toed in LF 🙌) everything began to unwind and unravel. Keep in mind this is a complex case and we are no where near finished. We examined the saddle fit to horse and rider and found ways to support both. The gameplan is to hold off riding while we reorganize and rewire her posture and movement patterns.

This was such an interesting and rewarding case and she offered the sweetest kisses at the end of her session.

I have 2 premium consultations available this August, DM to see if this service is a fit for you and your horse.

07/24/2024

Thank you for your kind words and willingness to learn! I’m so excited for all of the horses you continue to help. Thank you for being part of the change! If anyone would like access to this training it’s available for $29 (over two hours of content!) and includes free live training in Saddle Assessment Club!

07/22/2024

Last Monday I offered a live training open to equestrians & equine professionals. We had well over 100 people sign up and at least 60 people on the live - it was absolutely amazing!!

This 2+ hour live training is now on sale for just $29!

"Thank you for hosting this webinar and sharing the replay. There is lots of great information in this session and thank you for trying to help horse owners become better guardians for our horses."

PLUS ADDED BONUS!!! Get a FREE live training in Saddle Assessment Club with purchase - all for only $29 !!!

07/22/2024

Awesome giveaway from Equestrian Entrepreneur - I can't recommend this service enough -- If you are an equine professional or entrepreneur, check them out!!

07/18/2024

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BODYWORK AVAILABLE

If a full consult is a bit more than you’re looking for I have two premium bodywork spaces available.

My background includes

• Registered Equine Massage Therapist
• Equi-Bow Practitioner
• Cranio Sacral
• Matrix Repatterning
• TTouch
• BTMM Nerve Release
• Applied Neuroscience
• Breathwork & Co-Regulation

Serving 1 hour radius from Hamilton, ON

DM to BOOK NOW!

07/16/2024

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THROWBACK

My passion for helping horses began as equine veterinary assistant after graduating a two year equine massage therapy program. I loved my job and learned something new every day. I willingly slept in barns on hay bales placed next to stall doors to keep an eye on colic patients like this sweet boy here. The amount of trust my boss placed in me grew my confidence immensely. I lived near and had a pager to jump into action when emergencies arose. Helping horses has always been a life calling of mine.

I’m so grateful to everyone who showed up last night for the training. I got an email after the event from the vet I worked with 20 years ago, she’d been on the call and wrote to send her regards.

I love circling back to where it all began and remembering how much experience has been gained along the way. I’m so grateful she hired me (I was pretty persistent as it started as externship hours and I wasn’t taking no for an answer!) it led to managing the office, scheduling, stocking the truck, inventory, audit prep, all of which prepared me for my next adventure in running my own business.

So many fond memories from these days, embracing a little nostalgia today.

If you missed the live training yesterday it will soon be available for purchase (just adding some downloadable goodies!)

Saddle Assessment Club picks back up this Thursday at 7pm - as a free bonus for joining you get replay access to last night training too 🙌🐴

DM or comment SADDLE for link to join. I can’t wait to share everything I’ve learned over the years with you.

Holly Barnett
Equine Consultant

07/13/2024

Don’t forget to share this FREE live saddle assessment training with your friends!

All are welcome 🙌🐴

https://www.augustequine.com/saddle-straightness-free-training-1873

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SADDLE ASSESSMENT CLUB PRESENTS:

✨ASSESSING SADDLE STRAIGHTNESS — FREE LIVE TRAINING Monday July 15th 2024 7pm est via zoom ✨

YES! Recorded with replay access 🐴

I’m on a mission to help equestrians recognize poor saddle fit. This live training will teach you to recognize straightness issues with your saddle.

This training is absolutely FREE!

Share this post in your stories with for a chance to win a bonus gift! 🎁

Friends don’t let friends ride in ill-fitting saddles. It’s time to raise the bar on saddle fit.

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https://www.augustequine.com/saddle-straightness-free-training-1873

07/12/2024

07/11/2024

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PREMIUM EQUINE CONSULTATIONS

Hands down my favourite portion of my 1:1 Equine Consultations is connecting horse & rider on a quantum level (call it quantum, cellular, nervous system, electromagnetic frequency— they all apply here!)

When I met this lovely pair the main issue that was brought up to be addressed was the poll (A-O joint)

I was able to demonstrate that when you connect with your horse through your breath and your heart you’re able to posture yourself in a way that invites them to mirror you. I demonstrated a few times and he did indeed follow my lead as I softened my neck and exaggerated the movement and posture I was inviting him to try. I was even able to do this from a ways away!

Next his owner tried and to our delight he too mirrored her suggestive posture, releasing his neck and poll!

We also examined posture, musculoskeletal confirmation, gait analysis l, saddle and bodywork however this moment was in my mind the most profound breakthrough!

I have 1 space left in July for 1:1 Premium Equine Consult - DM to claim!

07/04/2024

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SADDLE ASSESSMENT CLUB

Who else wants in in Saddle Assessment Club???

Membership includes:

✨ 2 live trainings / month
✨ Access to ALL recordings
✨ Submitting your own saddle fit cases for assessment
✨ Private Saddle Assessment Club FB Group

All for $99

Foundations of Fit is not required to join Saddle Club (but it includes a free month so it’s a great deal if you want to level up your understanding of saddle fit!)

DM or comment SADDLE for link to join - it’s time to raise the bar on Saddle Fit !

07/03/2024

Tomorrow at 7pm we are back in Saddle Assessment Club!

Membership includes access to all replays, two live sessions per month and invitation to submit your personal saddle for assessment.

DM to join. $99

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**NEW OFFERING FOR MENTORSHIP FOR EQUINE BODYWORKERS** Fall Croup cohort 🍂🙌🐴 Truly blessed to be working with such incredible humans. This is not a course or program. This is energetics Regardless of the modality,this mentorship weaves seamlessly into your practice and amplifies your skills. As your mentor my role is to see the gifts you possess and help you bring them forward. This is an online experience 4 weekly live calls + private Facebook group support • Energy management & environment • Breath & Grounding • Posture Patterns • Navigating difficult conversations & ethics • Additional techniques **BONUS** BURNOUT PREVENTION GUIDE This is the beta round and will be at the lowest ticket price, limited to 6 bodyworkers, 2 spots have been claimed. Thank you to my client for granting permission to share this precious moment from our 1:1 call. 1:1 MENTORSHIP (single sessions or 5weeks also available) DM to enquire ☺️ Holly Barnett Equine Consultant #equinebofywork #equinebodyworker #equinetherapy #mentorship #equineconsultant #equinemassage #equinechiropractic #equineosteopathy #pemf #equibow

✨PREMIUM EQUINE CONSULTING✨ Yesterday I had the honour of working with the most lovely horse and rider combo one could ask for 🙌🐴 This was an especially exciting case as this mare had multiple complex compensation patterns that were difficult to release due to a primary restriction in her hoof! Initially she presented toed in LF, increased intra-abdominal pressure, evidence of pull back injury in face and poll as well as general body tension & asymmetry, lack of sling engagement and spinal integrity. The first step was locating the primary restriction as her tissues held tight and were resistant to letting go of tension. Once we located the primary restriction (she’s no longer toed in LF 🙌) everything began to unwind and unravel. Keep in mind this is a complex case and we are no where near finished. We examined the saddle fit to horse and rider and found ways to support both. The gameplan is to hold off riding while we reorganize and rewire her posture and movement patterns. This was such an interesting and rewarding case and she offered the sweetest kisses at the end of her session. I have 2 premium consultations available this August, DM to see if this service is a fit for you and your horse.

Saddle Assessment Club starts July 4th! Link to join goes live tomorrow 🙌☺️

Quick chat about saddles, toplines and responsibilities. It’s our duty to call for change when it comes to what we normalize as a healthy back. Poor posture and serious compensation patterns have been normalized and it’s up to equestrians to educate themselves and become better advocates for their horses. Only when that happens and the dollars flow towards solutions instead of trends will things change. There are many opportunities to learn the basics - find your teacher, learn and implement. The power to change current paradigms is in your hands. DM or comment and questions ✌️🐴

Arriving to your appointments feeling fresh and relaxed is a beautiful thing! I’m passionate about helping equine professionals stay in the game long term without sacrificing yourself in the process. Enter Burnout Prevention 4 Equine Bodyworkers & Professionals 🙌🐴 You wear all the hats in your business - from scheduling, marketing, invoicing, admin, driving, customer service… and that’s before you deliver your world class services. It’s a lot and it takes a toll. Burnout Prevention 4 Equine Bodyworkers & Professionals is everything I wish I knew when I was still on the road. 🤎 Boundaries 🤎 Health Habits 🤎 Energy Management 🤎 Decompression Sessions 🤎 Breath Optimization I thought I was doing all the right things - meal prepping, hydrating even working out. Nurturing your nervous system is the missing link - and the best part is your equine clients absolutely recognize when you enter their space in a state of inner coherence 🙌🐴 Say yes to Success & Sustainability. Limited to 10 lovely souls for high level support. Live trainings Mondays in May @11am EST with replay access so you never have to worry about missing a thing. Live group support in Telegram Chat BONUS #1 Complimentary membership to Intero Breath Club BONUS #2 Complimentary membership to Saddle Assessment Club This is an all access pass to my best trainings and services dedicated to your well being and personal development. Say YES to Success & Sustainability - would be my honour to have you! BP4EB 2024 begins May 6th! See you on the inside, xoHB #burnoutprevention #burnout #equinebodyworker #equineprofessional #wellness #emotionalresilience #coherence #breath

Starting some conversations around Burnout Prevention for Equine Bodyworkers & Professionals 🙌🐴 Join me this May as we implement simple strategies seamlessly into your busy lifestyle without adding to your to do list. Learn concepts and habits that will save time and energy, reduce stress and set you up for success and sustainability. We meet Mondays at 11am EST in May (sessions are recorded) plus you have access to my support as well as the group in our live telegram chat group. You also get a complimentary membership to Intero Breath Club! Comment YES if you’re ready for Success & Sustainability- let’s do this 🙌🐴 #burnout #breathwork #equinebodywork #energymanagement #wellness #health #success #sustainability #equineprofessional #burnoutprevention #nervoussystemregulation #coherence

2 WEEKS AWAY!!! FOUNDATIONS OF FIT & POSTURE AS IT PERTAINS TO POOR FIT Honestly, this is information I wish every equestrian and equine professional knew like the back of their hand - it's that imperative. Your saddle makes or BREAKS every stride of EVERY ride. A saddle CANNOT and SHOULD NOT fit a horse with serious compensation patterns. Saddle-fit & Posture MUST be addresses together. The number of people struggling with saddle fit is directly related to the knowledge gap around saddle fit and healthy posture/mechanics. It's Time to Change the Paradigm. My mission is to create an army of saddle informed equestrians and equine professionals. Are ready to be educated and empowered around equine posture & saddle fit? Click the link and we will see you on the 30th! https://augustequine.com/live-training See you there! xoHB

You asked, I listened! Now available anywhere in the world 🌍🐴💫 I’ve had numerous equestrians reach out and ask if I’d be willing to offer online consultations and so I’ve put together a formula that will give you the best of me through an online format. Tap into my 22 years of experience of fitting over 15,000 horses and riders throughout North America of all breeds and disciplines. Benefit from my extensive bodywork background having been certified in multi modalities. How it works: 1) DM to apply 2) Purchase consultation and complete documentation package 3) Book online consultation At the end of this experience you’ll have a clear picture of where things are working well and what’s holding you back with an action plan to address obstacles. Options to add on mentorship for owner bodywork and equestrian co-regulation also available! Ready to get started? Send me a message 📝 #saddlefit #posture #saddleassessmentforequinebodyworkers #equinebodywork #sa4eb #augustequine #postureimpactsperformance #saddleassessment #newsaddle #dressage #eventing #hunter #jumper #equitation #empoweredequestrians

SA4EB is a week away! Join the leading experts in Equine Bodywork as saddle informed Equine Professionals October 21st & 22nd Online Live Training Month Long Mentorship 1:1 With Holly Barnett of August Equine Guest Speaker Business Integration Small class size for high touch mentorship This is the only saddle assessment course of its kind and is a complete career uplevel. Be the change — Join SA4EB today! Link jn Bio #saddleassessment #saddleassessmentforequinebodyworkers #equinebodyworker #equinemassage #equinetherapy #equinechiropractor #equibow #kinesiologytaping #equinesportstherapy #equinekinesiologytaping #equinemassage #equinefascia #saddlefit #saddlefitter #equineposture #equineeducation #augustequineacademy

Saddle Assessment 4 Equine Bodyworkers & Professionals is just around the corner! Call Cohort starts October 20-22nd online followed by a month long unlimited mentorship and wrapping up with a 1:1 ensuring you have the confidence and skills to add this much needed to service to your offerings. Saddle Fit is a massive blind spot in our industry and this is your opportunity to be the change. Join the growing number of equine professionals who are leading the pack as advanced service providers. “If you work with horses for the betterment of the horse and rider, this course is invaluable! It will train your eye, feel and intuition to help identify where the horse and rider need to be , to be their best .. health and movement” Lisa Byers, SA4EB Grad DM to join. See you on the inside. xoHB

✨CALLING ALL BODYWORKERS & EQUINE PROFESSIONALS ✨ SA4EB is less than a month away!! Join the fall training and become a leader in your field. Lack of saddle knowledge runs rampant in the industry and is a major blind spot for most equine professionals. I’ve distilled my knowledge of over 20 years as an equine bodyworker and professional saddlefitter into a concise format that delivers cutting edge information, practical knowledge and primes you with the experience necessary to make a difference in your practice and the lives of every horse you work with. Join me October 20th-22 as we take a deep dive into the world of saddle assessment. This offer is complemented by guest speakers and guest training with Equestrian Entrepreneur ensuring this new skill set is a profitable investment that you seamlessly build into your services. You will finish this training confident assessing saddles and connecting the dots between poor posture and poor saddle fit. The eye opening, game changing training takes place only twice a year and has limited spaces available to ensure a high quality mentorship and training environment. We offer two levels of training: Level 1 SA4EB - 15 hours live online training plus 30 days mentorship Level 2 SA4EB - 15 hours live online + 15 hours (2days) hands on in person training For 30 days you will have full support as you build your new skill set followed by a 1:1 mentorship call with me to ensure you’re fully confident assessing and providing a professional detailed report. ☑️ High level training ☑️ Exceptional learning environment ☑️ Live online accessibility ☑️ Hands on In Person Experience ☑️ 30 days personal mentoring ☑️ Business Integration Training ☑️ 1:1 Mentorship ☑️ Supportive Group Setting ☑️ Option for high level 1:1 mentorship ☑️ Professional Certificate of Completion ☑️ Alumni with ongoing access to resources to continue your professional development Spaces are al

Foundations Of Fit - LAST CALL 📣 Be there or be square 😝 seriously this is the information that all equestrians need to know when it comes to saddle fit. Can’t wait - see you soon ✨ https://augustequine.com/foundations-of-fit—intro-to-saddle-assessment

Countdown is on!!! ✨FOUNDATIONS OF FIT✨intro to Saddle Assessment Live online workshop with yours truly - join me and a spectacular group of equestrians and and equine professionals as we dive into common fit issues, how to spot them and how to ensure your saddle isn’t getting in the way of your performance. If you dread the saddle fitting experience as so many do this training is for you. For the equine professionals in the bodywork world - this knowledge is a massive blind spot if you aren’t in the know - see you on the 11th!! August 11th 2023 5:30-8:30pm EST via Zoom https://augustequine.com/foundations-of-fit---intro-to-saddle-assessment 4 early bird price spots remain! Snag yours before they’re gone and save 💸

DOORS ARE OPEN! If you are a professional who works with horses being saddle informed in a non-negotiable. This a great option if your on the fence for fall Saddle Assessment 4 Equine Bodyworkers & Professionals (SA4EB) This 3 hour immersion into saddle fit and equine posture is open to horsownners as well - If you are lookig to up your saddle awareness and knowledge we would love to have you! Link to join: https://augustequine.com/foundations-of-fit—intro-to-saddle-assessment ***This training is an intro to saddle assessment and does not certify you to professionally assess saddles for clients. SA4EB provides advanced training for those interested in adding saddle assessment as a professional service*** #saddlefitting #saddleassessment #equineprofessional #equestrianentrepreneur #saddlefit #equine #newsaddle #equestrian #hunter #jumper #eventer #dressage #warmblood #ottb #sporthorse #doesmysaddlefit