The Equine Touch TM
Relatively new in the field of complementary animal modalities, The Equine Touch has already achieved credibility with horse owners, riders, trainers, equine therapists, equine chiropractors and veterinary surgeons in all countries where it is taught. The results in competitive horses have been, to say the least, stunning, and the ability for a horse to address a long-standing problem be it emotional, physical, neurological or behavioral has astounded even the most skeptical of traditional equine doctors and therapists.
The Equine Touch is simple to learn and requires no great knowledge of anatomy or physiology. The main ingredients required are accuracy, integrity and intent and a great deal of love for the equine.
The Equine Touch is not a therapy as such. It is in essence an energy release discipline, which must simply be considered as a holistic healing gift to the horse. It is not a treatment designed to focus on any particular injury that the horse may or may not have.
The Equine Touch is not designed, or intended, in any way to be a substitute for normal veterinary practice. It is extremely complementary to allopathic medicine, as it is to acupuncture, homeopathic and herbal medicine while standing on its own as an initiator of amazing results.
The Equine Touch was pioneered and ultimately choreographed as an individual equine modality in its own right in 1997 by Bowen specialist and international acclaimed instructor Jock Ruddock. Jock, principal instructor for the International Academy of Somatic Harmonization and former national standards advisor on Bowen for the United Kingdom , initially addressed the equine by transposing the basic VHT human procedures to the horse. Subsequently the modality was introduced to veterinarians in Europe and Jock was joined in developing and teaching the modality by his wife Ivana, a veterinary surgeon and former university lecturer in anatomy who researched and monitored the success of the treatments and assisted in developing the Equine Touch even farther. As a result of Ivana's input, equine anatomy was studied, the location of each move noted, new moves and procedures tested and tried, and while at this stage there is no medically acceptable explanation as to how The Equine Touch works, the results appear to have a profound and positive effect on all patients exposed to the work, however it must always be remembered that all holistic or energy based addresses of the body can only be judged by their results though practiced by people aware of their potential.
Colette was first exposed to, and became totally convinced that there is no comparison to The Equine Touch in 2002. Immediately amazed at her own ability to relax and change after Jock worked on her neck. She knew that there was no question that she had to incorporate ET into her program to do the best job possible for her horse, and any horse that came to her for training.
In keeping with the holistic approach to helping horses, we cannot overlook any area of the horse for any situation. The physical and emotional health of a horse has to be addressed if we are to help them with any behavioral issues, movement impairments, soundness, or any training situation we feel the horse may have. There are many factors that contribute to the problems that horses develop. The bodywork done through The Equine Touch can help bring balance to the horse. Proper training techniques can help a horse to relearn how to move correctly and to develop the proper muscles to make riding more pleasurable for both the horse and rider.
Together, with proper hoof balancing, proper dental care, and equipment that does not cause pain or interfere with the horse's natural movement, The Equine Touch is an invaluable tool to a happy horse.
Colette is a Certified Equine Touch Practitioner, as well as VHT, the human equivalent to ET. Horse owners and anyone else wanting to experience the body balancing effects, can benefit in their everyday lives, as well as freeing up the body to be a better rider.
Canine Touch for dogs is also available.