The Field of Universal Meanings Throughout this course, we’ve discussed the concept of Relaxation, and you’ve probably noticed that everyone has their own understanding of it. There are countless theories, personal beliefs, and philosophical interpretations — each resonating differently with individuals. But no matter what your personal definition of Relaxation is, no matter how it
Calming Signals & Relaxation Signs To effectively teach your horse Conscious Relaxation, it is essential to understand both Calming Signals and Relaxation Signs and to be able to distinguish between them. What Are Calming Signals? The concept of Calming Signals was first introduced by Turid Rugaas, a Norwegian canine ethologist, in her research on canine
Experiencing Relaxation Before we move on to teaching you how to teach your horse relaxation, it is crucial that you first understand and experience relaxation yourself. You cannot teach your horse something you do not have, feel, or fully comprehend. Relaxation is particularly tricky for us humans because it is a widely used concept —
The Process of Releasing Tensions: Understanding and Moving Forward with Grace I love teaching Conscious Muscle Relaxation to horses and their humans. Every time I do, I become even more convinced of what a fascinating and deeply moving process it is. When we enter the state of relaxation correctly, it becomes powerful and real. It
“With this practice, I want to share with you a piece of heaven that I have experienced with my horses—something you can effortlessly integrate into your everyday life.” — Anna Marciniak, founder of OneHorseLife You have probably heard of relaxation before. It’s a widely used term, yet it means something different to each of us.
Welcome to the Mini-HUGE-Course in Relaxation Technique for Horses I am so happy to have you with us on board this incredible Mini-Course! The experience ahead of you is called the Mini HUGE Course, and you will quickly discover why—because the changes it unlocks in your horse are truly HUGE. Even more exciting, the possibilities
ENTERING ACTIVE RELAXATION: The Alchemy of the Forward Movement “Bigger energy and a greater willingness to move comes naturally when the horse’s mouth meets a relaxed hand of the rider” The very next phase of the RTRT Training is opening Energy through Relaxation. As you start to hang your hands on the reins and focus
“Your body relaxes and tenses your smooth muscles all the time. If you are not in charge of this process, then who is? UFO?” — Pawel Marciniak, co-founder of OneHorseLife Is
“Don’t be ever afraid of the weight of your hands. Fear restrictions caused by your tensed muscles.” HANGING HANDS ON LONG REINS, before we start: If your horse has any problems with acceptance of the bit, spookiness or nervousness (or if you simply want to give him the very best possible start into the Residual
“Weight is not a problem. Restriction is a problem.” The reason behind this stage of the RTRT training is to teach you how to remove all the restrictions ( = muscle tensions) from the connection between your horse’s mouth and your hands. You have already experienced how to hang your hands on the flexed reins,
