Equine Touch is a non-diagnostic, noninvasive, energy and connective soft tissue discipline which works at a complete holistic level; that is, it addresses the equine as a whole without paying any particular attention to any named problem as such.
On a practical level Equine Touch consists of a series of gentle vibrational moves performed over specific points in specific chreographed patterns, some of which may be interspersed with observation periods to allow the equine to recognizes and process the effects of these subtle procedures.
These soft tissue vibrations when performed correctly with the ET move have the effect of releasing spasms, distortions and adhesions in the connective tissue, and smooth muscle of organs. In synergy they stimulate the body's natural inclination towards balance and harmony in its structure and function as well as creating awareness of placement and motion within the equide.
For instance such a soft tissue correction can very quickly restore the compromised saddle area of the horse to its full pain -free-mechanical function or at the very least relieve or reduce the current level of pain giving it a better quality of life.
The Equine Touch - unique gentle bodywork for horses
Equine Touch which was first introduced into Australia and New Zealand in 2003,is a dynamic, non-diagnostic, non-invasive discipline which addresses the connective soft tissue, fascia and muscle. Equine Touch works at a holistic level. In practice it is a complete Equine Bodywork system which sits upon a specific body balancing foundation consisting of a series of precisely choreographed vibrational moves performed gently over specific points in predetermined patterns which when processed by the horse allows it to attain the ideal state of homeostasis at all levels. Area of concern addresses will then have a greater chance of success and longevity when applied to a balanced and relaxed body.
These procedures when performed with Accuracy, Integrity and Intent (A.I.I.) have the effect of inducing deep relaxation, releasing hypertonic and traumatized muscles, encouraging muscle tone recovery from injury and atrophy, reducing the pain spiral, and assisting in detoxification and lymphatic drainage. The horse through these series of gentle moves is trained to rebalance not only physically but emotionally, energy blocks are released, unwanted structures appear to dissolve, and the flow of Ki is stimulated through the meridians, allowing the equine to attain and maintain the ideal state of homeostasis in which its own innate healing power is able to work to its maximum potential.
The Equine Touch is not designed or intended in any way in whole or in part to be a substitute for orthodox allopathic veterinary practice. It is not a therapy as such but a holistic gift to the equine which is as complementary to an allopathic address as it is to chiropractic, homeopathy and herbal medicine as well as the horses own healing system.
It
is important to repeat that first and foremost the Equine Touch is not
a 'therapy' under the definition by law which states that 'Therapy' is
defined as being the treatment to heal a specific medical problem by means
other than surgical intervention. The Equine Touch is quite simply a
discipline, a set of pre-ordained procedures that the student or practitioner
applies to the horse no matter what problem the equine presents at the
time. The fact that the equine is able to deal with long standing problems
after a session of ET and that there is undeniably a remedial and therapeutic
effect, wherein the horse is, as a result of its own innate healing system,
freely able to process and ultimately dissolve unwanted structures while
in the balanced state of homeostasis.
Is Equine Touch Compatible with recognized therapies?
While having the unique ability to stand on its own as a positive corrective system at all levels, one of the most valuable assets of the Equine Touch is its total compatibility to work in a complementary and harmonious synergy with many recognized equine healing modalities including allopathic, acupuncture, homeopathy, herbs, Bach flower remedies and chiropractic. The Equine Touch is not only compatible with equine therapies but with all types of equine address such as trimming, shoeing, saddle fitting and correction, balanced riding, training, rehabilitation and nutrition, all essential elements in creating and maintaining stability and health in any horse.
The Equine Touch is: