particularly well in the trot stretch circles that required her to carry her weight behind without falling onto her forehand and losing her rhythm by getting faster. This was dif-


days of dressage lessons, Kris- tina Paledes, a horse-owner- rider who lives near Seguin, was pleased with how well her horse V. performed. V. had done


masterson method increases mobility, range of motion By Karen Brown At the end of three


tissues and muscles is released, owners will notice increased mobility and range of motion in their horse, improved jumping, bending and stopping,” said Masterson.


the change? The Mas- terson Method™. After several sessions with Janet Terry, a certified Masterson practitioner, Paledes confirmed that V. performed with no- ticeably greater suppleness and improved muscle strength and control.


ferent from other les- sons. In those V. wasn’t consistent in maintaining her gait or in driving from her hindquarters. The reason for


od™ uses a variety of modalities to release tension in the areas directly affecting performance: the poll, neck/withers/shoulders junction and hindquarter junc- tion.


Masterson, who developed the method, certain areas of the horse’s body accumulate stress and tension that affect mobility, comfort, attitude and perfor- mance. This can result from any number of reasons including feet and shoeing problems, problems with saddle fit, teeth issues, conformation, old injury or lameness, and just plain work. “When accumulated


stress in your horse’s connective According to Jim The Masterson Meth-


uses his Method on U.S. and international equine competi- tors in FEI Grand Prix, Nation’s Cup, Pan American and World Cup show jump- ing events and on horses on the USET singles driving and jumping teams. In 2006, he was invited to be the equine massage therapist for the U.S. Equestrian Endurance Team in Aachen, Germany, and joined the team again for the 2008 and 2010 World Games. Masterson shares


listen, and if we are listening, the horse will answer.” Masterson regularly


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horse is an active participant. A knowledgeable practitioner identifies areas of stress and restriction by focusing on the horse’s subtle responses. He interprets that response to know where, what technique, and how much pressure to apply. It often takes no more than a light, slow touch and gentle flexion to release the stress and tension in the identified area and keep the horse re- laxed during the session.


hope that the Mas- terson Method will lead to not only deep muscle and tissue release for the horse,” he says, “but a new and exciting way of communicating between horse and owner. We don’t have to shout for the horse to hear us … we can whisper and the horse will


“It is my


In this Method, the


Texas practitioner: Janet Terry, Bandera, Texas, 210-385-9933 or email janet.terry@att.net . Lorre Mueller, Smithville, Texas 512-581-1429 Lovnlife. in.tx@gmail.com www.mag- gamassage.com Top Photo: Jim Mas-


terson gives a demonstration on a shoulder release at a weekend workshop. Center Photo: Jim


Searching for a response – a blink, muzzle twitch, lowered head – Janet Terry checks at the lumbar/sacrum junction.


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By David Sessum, GCDMA Public Relations What a weekend! The


National Miniature Donkey As- sociation (NMDA) National Show hosted by the Gulf Coast Donkey


and family had a chance to attend an exhibitor banquet sponsored by Bodie and Kerri Myers of Myers Meadows Farms of Groveland, Florida. The banquet gave ex- hibitors a chance to relax and visit before the show began. In each exhibitor packet, a special show program created by Sarah Hall of Sarah Hall Photography and Amy Mclean, was given to each exhibitor. On Saturday morning, the classes began and the entire


and Mule Association (GCDMA) at the Extraco Events Center in Waco, Texas April 9 and 10th started with a bang. On Friday April 8th


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weekend was an awesome event. GCDMA would like to thank the judge, Joanne Oswald, who truly is a national caliber judge, who came all the way from Dallas, Oregon to see what Texas had to offer. She did an amazing job judging and helped to keep the show running smoothly! A special thanks also goes out to all the exhibitors who helped make the show a huge success. From the open adult classes, a special pee wee division, multiple hitch driving teams,


Williams, our exhibitors proved why they deserved to be national champions! This show would not have been possible without the support of NMDA, GCDMA officers, our class and champion sponsors, and the many volunteers who donated their time and efforts to ensure that this national show was one to remember! Look for show results at www.gcdma.org and check out our facebook page for some candid photos of the national show!


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