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n a daily basis, classical New Age “healing music” is playing in the barn; we all benefit! After two
years of training, OK has the most comfortable walk and trot in the barn. His canter is still a work in progress but we have faith we will make it an excellent one. From being a dangerous animal that could not be handled, even to pick up his feet, he is now a model of poise and dependability. We have addressed his balance issues and now he is no longer fighting against gravity, giving him the opportunity “to be the best that he can be.”
OK is a lesson for us regarding the importance of balance. He is a great trail horse and leader for the babies, and is our longe horse extraordinaire. Everyone who rides him gets off with a smile. He also works with people in the round pen helping them find balance on many levels: emotionally, interpersonally and spiritually. OK has now become the teacher of balance in our lives.
Gillian Vallis owns and manages Pine Knoll Center for Integrated Horsemanship in Lexington, Kentucky. For more information on the therapies offered, see “EquineSynergetics”© at
www.pineknollfarm.com
Meet Gillian Vallis and learn more about Pine Knoll Farm at the International Equestrian Festival Booth #506 during WEG (pick up your free copy of Holistic Horse there, too!)
THE INTEGRATIVE APPROACH
According to Pine Knoll Farm’s experience in rehabilitating horses, it takes approximately 18 months to see a consistent and stable outcome, although horses frequently make dramatic improvement early in the process. During these 18 months of rehabilitation, the horse experiences four seasons of healing, along with two more when he is healthy.
OK’s 18-month rehabilitation included a battery of complementary therapies, including: • Dental equilibration every 6 months • Corrective trimming every 4 weeks • Acupuncture • Homeopathics (adjusted regularly, depending on progress) • Chiropractic, 3 visits (more frequent would have been ideal) • Neural therapy in Spring 2009 and 2010. Dr. Judith Shoemaker injected local anaesthetic to reprogram neurologic function (like rebooting a computer).
His maintenance program currently incorporates: • Postural rehabilitation exercises daily • Niagara Equissage before and after work • Norfields magnetic blanket and hock boots prior to work • Respond Magnetic Blanket and Respond Laser therapy weekly on prescribed points
• Energy work, including Reiki and Color and Sound therapies • Regular dental work • Ongoing farrier visits for barefoot trim
INTEGRTED TOUCH THERPY
Offering small size, in-depth, hands-on classes in Equine, Canine and Feline massage and bodywork.
For class schedules and program details or to register for a class visit
www.integratedtouchtherapy.com
Call 1.800.251.0007 for a free brochure
Pine Knoll Center for Integrated Horsemanship Please Visit our Booth 506 at IEF Expo during WEG
Our Essence of Horsemanship© Programs emphasize the importance of the “whole picture”: incorporating Emotional
phone: 859 253 6838 - email:
pineknollfarm@aol.com web:
www.pineknollfarm.com
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