Body Work

The body TTouches break down into three groups; circles, slides and lifts. They consist of a variety of specific light pressure touches and strokes. The aim is to increase mind/body awareness and to give the animal new information and experiences by engaging the sensory aspect of the nervous system.

The circular TTouches are the foundation of the TTouch Technique. The fingers or hand actually move the horse’s skin gently in one and a quarter circles, usually in a clockwise direction although some horses prefer counter clockwise circles.

For the lifts, the hand gently lifts and supports the tissue of the body, then slowly releases it to the resting position.  This often assists an animal to release muscle tension around a specific joint or body part and the lifts are usually used on legs, shoulders, hindquarters and along the back and neck.  They can be combined with the circular TTouches or used on their own.

The Slides consist of slow gentle movements such as Ear Slides where the ear is stroked from the base right out to the tip, or long, mindful strokes that connect one body part to another.  These reduce stress, reinforce the animal’s spatial awareness and release tension.

Playground Of Higher Learning

Leading horses through patterns of poles laid on the ground, a bridge and through a labyrinth helps to improve proprioception, focus and balance and enables the horse top override patterns of posture and to learn without fear.

The Joy Of Riding

The Joy of Riding combines Linda’s 50 years of teaching classical riding and her experience as a Feldenkrais practitioner. Riding with Awareness increases the comfort, performance and confidence of horse and rider.

The Tellington TTouch® helps to increase trust and understanding between both the horse and his owner/rider as well as most other species of animals. It benefits both the giver and the receiver and gives us a greater appreciation for our animal companions.  

For more information please contact Robyn Hood at ttouch@shaw.ca or visit the website www.ttouch.ca