A holistic approach seeks to restore a balance for the entire horse that tends to prevent the expression of disease. It views the entire horse, its physical, mental and emotional environment, as an intricate network of interconnected energies that contribute to the health of the being.
In this approach, how a horse is kept, what it is fed, how it is trained, shod and cared for all have a bearing on its state of health. While in many cases, particularly trauma or acute colic, modern veterinary techniques work wonders; there are other cases that do not respond as well to drugs and surgery.
For musculoskeletal conditions or a diagnosis of 'non-specific lameness' there are complementary therapies that could possibly give our horse’s additional relief. Integrating traditional vet diagnosis with therapeutic Equine Body Work provides a powerful toolkit working on various levels of health for our horses.
While in humans, determining symptom versus source for disharmony is difficult, with horses it's even more difficult due to lack of a common verbal language. Fortunately, the body, its movement and its energy is a language that is universal. Equine Body Work is a technique that not only addresses the immediate needs of the horse but also the deeper issues in a unique way.
The demands of ridden work and living in an unnatural environment take their toll on a horse's physical body and emotional system. The energetic impact of these stressors can become stored in the physical body and manifest in physical symptoms long after the physical injury has healed or the emotional stimulus has long gone.
A primary physical injury may result in secondary manifestations of physical illness caused by postural adjustment, for example where the horse compensates for an injury or imbalance and sets up tension elsewhere. These often respond well to physical manipulation. Physical injury can also have emotional or behavioral implications when a horse develops a 'habitual movement pattern', these tensions create further energy blockages.
Dawn Clow is unique within her Equine Body Work sessions she incorporates Sports Massage, Stretching, Acupressure, Myofascia Release and Reiki to support the release of these negative energies in addition utilizes Aromatherapy as and when appropriate to support the physical and emotional in the horse.
As a holistic practitioner understanding the team of professionals and how their work impacts on the health of the horse is integral to her Equine Body Work.
