Jim Masterson teaches a unique method of bodywork that recognizes and then follows the visual responses of the horse to touch, to find and release accumulated muscle and structural stress in key junctions of the horse's body that most affect performance. This method creates an interaction between the horse and practitioner in which the horse participates in the process of release.
Jim was the Equine Massage Therapist for the United States Endurance Team at the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany, and the 2008 FEI World Endurance Championships in Terrenganu, Malaysia, and also uses this Method on U.S. and International equine competitors in Grand Prix, FEI Nation's Cup, Pan American and World Cup show jumping events.
It is an equally effective technique for any equine discipline. Due to its intuitive, gentle and interactive nature, it is a wonderful way to increase trust, bonding and understanding between human and horse.
The Masterson Method™ Seminars are tailored to the needs of horse owners, trainers or equine therapists who would like to learn the basics of Integrated Equine Performance Bodywork™ to understand the concept of following the responses of the horse and to practice the Masterson Method™ on a variety of different horses. In these hands-on workshops you'll learn how to recognize and use the visual responses of the horse to your touch, to find and release accumulated stress in key junctions of the body that most affect performance. Jim Masterson has successfully taught these basic techniques to hundreds of owners, therapists and trainers worldwide, enabling them to open new levels of communication and relationship with their horses.
The Masterson Method™ Certification Course was developed to provide an in-depth immersion experience in the Masterson Method™ advanced techniques. Participation and successful completion in Level 1, Phase 1 opens the door to a path to certification (click here to see prerequisites.) Participants may choose Certification (Certified Masterson Method Bodywork Practitioner) By proceeding through Phase II; Case Studies, and Phase III; an additional 5-day course, or simply choose to deepen their understanding and mastery of The Masterson Method™ through the Phase I, 5-day course.
This three-phase advanced course will increase your success in bringing about positive change in the movement and performance of the horse. You will learn and perfect techniques used by Jim, and perfect your ability to read and evaluate what the horse is telling you. Demonstrations, de-briefings and hands-on practice on a daily changing variety of performance horses will help you learn to master the Masterson Method™.
The Masterson Method™ Three Day Advanced Course – Enthusiast Learning Path
In the Masterson Method Weekend Seminar Workshop you learned how to read and use the horse’s responses to your touch, and how to perform techniques that release tension in the three key junctions of the horse’s body that most affect performance.
The Three Day Advanced Course is the next step on the learning path for horse owners and enthusiasts who may not be interested in following the Certification path.
