Saddle and Tack Fitting Workshop

with Cheryl Gibson

Date: TBA

In this full day workshop we will discuss how our tack affects the posture and performance of the horse, touching on the issue of posture v.s. conformation. Ample practical time will be allowed for assessing and improving tack fit.

This workshop is open to anyone who is interested in learning more about fitting tack for their own horses' benefit. It is also a required course for those enrolled in the Equi-Bow Canada equine bowen certificate program.

This workshop does not qualify participants to act as consultants for, or to do saddle fitting as a profession.

For information or registration please contact Cheryl Gibson at (905) 659-7223 or by e -mail at info@cedarlanefarm.ca.

Cheryl Gibson is a past member of the International Alliance of Healthcare Practitioners and has practised as an Equine Behaviour Specialist for over thirty years. She practised and taught equine Feldenkrais for more than twenty-five years, and developed and practised myofascial release and CranioSacral techniques for horses and companion animals during the last sixteen years.

Interest in the physical and mental well-being of the horse and a holistic approach to problem-solving has led to extensive research, development, continuing education and teaching in various therapy modalities including acupuncture, acupressure, acu-ssage, structural anatomy and sports therapy, movement analysis, anatomical kinesiology, proper foot balancing, Touch For Health, Bowen therapy (human and animal), EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), energy medicine, homeopathics, herbal remedies, flower essence therapy, Therapeutic Touch, magnetic therapy, T.E.N.S. Quantum Touch, balanced riding techniques, tack fitting and saddle design (producing the SUPREMO custom saddle - designed to work with the moving horse).

This body of work plus close consultation with holistic veterinarians and doctors has provided the foundation of Cedar Lane Farm's Equine Sports Therapy and education program.