Susan Smith Classes
Brief Biography: Susan Smith has had a lifelong love of horses and began her interest in bodywork while endurance riding. The need to keep horses and herself fit led her to study bodywork for both equines and humans. Susan's certifications include: Registered Instructor & Advanced Practitioner Ortho-Bionomy® & Equine Ortho-Bionomy®, Founder of Equine Body Balance™ and Horses at Liberty Foundation Training™, certified Liberty Foundations™ instructor, Practitioner of Equine Positional Release (EPR), Member ABMP, Society of Ortho-Bionomy® International, Independent Liberty Trainers Network.
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*Sessions: In addition to the workshops and study groups described below, Susan is offering human Ortho-Bionomy® sessions (hand-on, feedback, consults) and horse EBB sessions. Human and Horse Sessions are available by appointment only and payable directly to Susan Smith at time of session. Be sure to check the box on your registration form below to reserve your session!
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Equine Body Balance™
Equine Body Balance™ is now offering an Equine Body Balance Online Video Course. Take the online course and be ready for the next Susan Smith hands-on workshop in 2020!
The following classes are designed for horse owners and professionals, body workers and equine enthusiasts who would like to learn how to do some effective bodywork with their horse. The courses will include building blocks of equine health and energetic relationship with the horse. The work relies on the horse’s innate ability to self-correct and can have profoundly sustainable results. Emphasis in class will be on developing feel and timing in contact. Classes are open to anyone, no pre-requisites.
The following classes are designed for horse owners and professionals, body workers and equine enthusiasts who would like to learn how to do some effective bodywork with their horse. The courses will include building blocks of equine health and energetic relationship with the horse. The work relies on the horse’s innate ability to self-correct and can have profoundly sustainable results. Emphasis in class will be on developing feel and timing in contact. Classes are open to anyone, no pre-requisites.
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Equine Body Balance:
Bodywork for Equines Online Video Course Start Anytime Description: The online class format for Equine Body Balance “Bodywork for Equines” class is adapted from the actual hands-on class in order to provide a rewarding student experience without the student needing to leave their own homes or barns. The student may also take the course at their leisure, without having to adhere to a specific time and place requirement. Access to the lessons are available for 90 days from date of purchase. Take the online course now and be ready for the next Susan Smith hands-on workshop in 2020!
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Equine Body Balance:
Heal Equine Trauma Through Bodywork June 13-14, 2020 Sat-Sun 9am-5pm (Lunch on your own) Canby, Oregon (Near Portland, OR) $375 Early Bird savings to 5/13/2020 $425 Regular Price after 5/13/2020 All payments by 6/6/2020 Limited class size! Description: Whether human or accident caused, a horse doesn't need to remain triggered by trauma forever. We may never know the entire story of why a horse is holding trauma in his/her body, but we can work with the symptoms that present themselves through careful observation, palpation and calming techniques.
We will begin with the way the horse presents, what she is capable of, to begin the process of unraveling the mystery of what tension the body is holding. We will work with the self-corrective response in the horse to restore natural rhythms, change respiration, empower movement, diminish flight/fright reflex and much more. We will work with specific trauma responses as they arise. Affected areas may include:
Techniques may include:
Completion of this class awards the attendee 16 hours (16 CEs) elective Ortho-Bionomy instruction. NCBTMB Approved Provider #100176. |
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SPECIAL CLASSES REFUND POLICY (TRAVELING INSTRUCTOR): Cancellations within ONE MONTH of the event are non-refundable, but payments may be applied to a future special event by the same instructor. If the event is cancelled by us or the presenter, you will receive a refund (less small admin fee).