By Edie-Jane Eaton (Tellington TTouch® Instructor) *This article was orginally published in the “TTEAM Connections” newsletter. While Edie-Jane focuses on horses in the text, this concept applies to all animals, including ourselves! It’s commonly accepted by Tellington TTouch® practitioners that when horses (or any animal) show resistance there’s always a reason – or several reasons. […]
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If you’ve spent any time around riding horses, you have probably come across a horse who could be described as “girthy” or “cinchy”. A horse who is not comfortable with the saddling/girthing process may display their concern in number of ways, from the subtle -tension through the body, holding their breath, pawing the ground to
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There is nothing worse than finding your horse colicking, calling the vet, and then having to wait helplessly while your horse is in obvious distress or at least discomfort. Over the past 40 years Linda Tellington-Jones, world renowned horse person, and founder of the Tellington TTouch Method or TTEAM, has used a few simple techniques
While many of us are sheltering at place at home and physically distancing ourselves from other people, this is a wonderful time to introduce some new ways of connecting with our 4 legged family members. One of the wonderful things about TTouch is that a little can go a long way. Just spending a minute
A TTouch a Day – Lick of the Cow’s Tongue Read More »
By Robyn Hood (first published in the TTEAM Connections Quarterly) In Part 1 I outlined exercises for day 1 and 2 in a week’s worth of 10 minute TTouch. In days 3 and 4 we add two new concepts that most animals enjoy a great deal, the “Octopus” and “Hair Slides” Day Three “Octopus” For
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By Robyn Hood (first published in the TTEAM Connections Quarterly) Think you’re too busy for TTouch? Think again! Here’s how to change your horse or dog’s attitude, behavior and performance in 10 minutes a day, or less. Most of us lead very busy lives. Horses and dogs may be a form of stress release for
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By Robyn Hood Deciding to send your horse to a trainer is a big decision. Once your horse is off property, you have no way of knowing what is really happening to them or how they are being treated. With social media it is easier to find a wide selection of potential trainers but it
Finding the Right Trainer for You and Your Horse (or any animal really!) Read More »
Do you ride your horse with or without a bit? For many, this issue has become very polarizing and one about ethics, safety and/or classical ideals. In our opinion there are many ways that work and what you choose should be about what works well for your and your horse physically, mentally and emotionally. We
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For the past several years I have had the honour of working with my aunt, Linda Tellington-Jones on the latest addition to the Tellington TTouch library of work with “Training and Retraining Your Horse: The Tellington Way”. Thanks to the tireless efforts of “Horse and Rider Books” the resulting publication is fantastic. This book takes
Starting Right or Starting Over with the Tellington TTouch Method Read More »
What if I told you there was a place that was totally focused on the physical, mental and emotional well-being of the animal (and human) inhabitants and visitors? Where you would not be scoffed at for being “too nice to your animal” and will not feel judged for thinking you could be friends with your
Tellington TTouch at The Icelandic Horse Farm Read More »