Dear Horse Enthusiast,

Would you like to combine your love of horses with work that fulfills your heart? Is it important for you to have kindness and compassion be every bit as important as technical knowledge?

Would you thrive in a small scale learning situation where teachers have time to spend individually helping you develop your skill and talent?

Our program teaches students how to work in the most caring, heart-centered way possible. Horses appreciate being treated with kindness and respect and this is a hallmark of our method. We enter into our sessions with a profound sense of partnership with each individual horse. Using highly proficient technical skills with tremendous love and respect often brings about significant positive changes in horses.

Our students come with all kinds of backgrounds and our training supports many different kinds of knowledge. We've trained equine massage practitioners and equine bodyworkers; human structural integration practitioners; natural horsemanship folks; horse trainers and farriers; dressage, hunter-jumpers and eventers; western enthusiasts; university professors; people from 19 to 65; and plenty of horse owners and riders.

Although their backgrounds may differ, all our students share a deep love for horses. Some students are quite knowledgeable in their fields. In our training we cover our material in a way that helps beginners learn well while expanding the knowledge base of people with more experience.

Hre's something we've heard from our students this past year. They tell us that in times of economic uncertainty, they feel a lot better knowing they have a way to earn a part or fulltime income without relying on a job alone. Above all, our school trains you for a joyful career working closely with horses and with owners who understand, appreciate and want your skills.

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”I got my thoroughbred off the track.
He went with his head high and hollowed his back. His right side was very underdeveloped. He was a long term project. My chiropractor recommended this work. I was skeptical, but after the second and third sessions, Nick started rounding his back up, accepting the bit, and moving his shoulder much more. I’m so glad Nick had the series. He changed dramatically. After the last session, I had a whole new horse. My dressage scores have come way up and his jumping improved. He now lifts his entire shoulder area over the jump, not just his knees. Months after his last session he continues to get stronger.”
--Linda Stuckenschneider, Eventer

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Our work helps horses

• Develop Exquisitely Graceful Movement
• Deliver their Absolute Best at Shows
• Perform at their Peak
• Be More Comfortable in their Bodies
• Bring Joy to their Owners

Next Class -- Level One
July 26 - August 1 FULL

Next Level One October 3 - 9 (six spots open)

Level Two July 12-18 or Oct 31 - Nov 6
Level Three Nov. 8-14
Advanced Course Sept. 20-26


NEW! $250 SCHOLARSHIP for working with Rescue Horses
Help horses who've been abandoned who don't have an owner to pay for sessions. Donate sessions with the nearest horse rescue center.

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Our school takes only a few students at a time so we can focus on helping you develop your career.

Our Staff ...

Our faculty is a remarkable group of bodywork pioneers. Our teachers understand most people in equine fields look for what’s wrong with horses and from that perspective, try to fix them.

Our teachers chose another path.

They work to find what’s right, what’s good and correct about the horse’s body and heart. Then they work with great compassion, kindness and skill to strengthen the horse’s structural integrity and develop the horse’s promise.

We’ve created a way of working with these magnificent animals that truly changes how they feel and move. We've continually tested our methods since 1995 and keep seeing positive -- often permanent -- changes that owners and trainers notice.

Our students tell us our professional training delivers the expertise they need to be knowledgeable, competent and reliable.

Our training is different from every other school. Not only do our students learn how to improve a horse's structure and movement, we also do it in a heart-centered and caring way. We teach an innovative method of bodywork that differs from equine massage, chiropractic, physical therapy and other bodywork methods.

Rather than trying to fix problems as most modalities do, we bring out the inherent natural balance and adaptability of a truly vital, life-filled horse. We do this by addressing the underlying structural system of the horse’s body, making changes that develop smoother strides, better balance, increased flexibility and evenness. This helps horses feel more calm, collected and be more pleasant to ride.

”The learning atmosphere and teamwork is extraordinary. The teachers open their hearts to the students. I loved working with them at the barns. Every time I worked on a horse, I understood more the power of the sessions. I am constantly surprised how much more there is to this work.”
-- Melina Knoop

“The Equine Natural Movement Series training was exceptional. The explanations, descriptions and demonstrations of classroom and hands-on work are geared toward each student's learning style. That allowed me to experience the work on many levels and made integrating it much easier. The teachers are patient and focused and the work is so wonderful and fun.”
-- Faith Bushby

We have been training students since 1999 and thoroughly enjoy helping our students learn valuable work that really makes a difference to the horse community. We have a different approach and it’s one that works. We get results with horses and that’s really what matters, isn’t it?

OUR TRAINING

• Basic Certification at 300 hours
• Advanced certification at 500 hours
• Includes business training
• Onsite classes and home study
• Lots of hands-on time with horses
• Most students complete program within a year
• Small class size (6-8 students) allows plenty of individual attention
• Highly qualified, expert faculty. Each teacher is an accomplished innovator in their field.
• Opportunity to obtain further professional training and certification in Human Structural Integration or Equine Massage

Many students are able to reimburse the entire cost of their tuition by working with 15-20 horses.

We’re not saying this work is simple and anyone can do it and we don’t pretend to be “Horse Careers for Dummies.” Instead we work patiently and professionally. We challenge each student to expand their ability to understand how horses move, think, feel, and work with their riders. We help students make the best of their knowledge and skill.

SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS AND GRADUATES

We teach from scratch and don’t assume any thing is known by all. That way, despite all the different backgrounds people come in with, everyone moves forward together, course by course, all the way from the basic classes on through the advanced work.

Nobody gets left out in the cold. Everything we do in our training -- with horses AND people -- is done inclusively. This makes everyone much happier.

Many students wonder how they’ll fare once they graduate and you’ve probably got that question in your head, too. Don’t worry. We don’t send you out with a certificate, a wing and a prayer.

Instead, to ensure your success, our graduates get a FULL YEAR of online and phone support for no additional cost. If you have a question or need advice about a horse you’re working with, we’re happy to help.

We know of no other school that has such personal involvement in their students’ success. We’re committed to making sure you are extraordinarily good at this work and stand behind you to make sure you are.

ENSURING YOUR SUCCESS

Would you like to be seen as a skilled horse professional, someone who really can deliver the goods? Would you find working with appreciative horses (and owners) rewarding? Would you like to have a business where people brag about what’s happened with their horses since you worked with them? Would it make you happy to know horses are better off because of your work?

That’s what we do. We offer four levels of equine classes that cover horse safety, touch skills, assessment, structural integration bodywork, horse psychology and communication, functional anatomy, energetics, performance enhancement and even how to conduct clinics. Each course includes homework done in your local area between sessions and includes enthusiastic phone and online supervision and support.

Our other module is called 'Creating a Profitable and Honest Business' where you learn how to market your skills and develop a thriving business. This is a five month at-home class that runs alongside your other modules, allowing you to build your business AS YOU ARE LEARNING. Our goal is that you have clients and a growing reputation for quality work by the time you graduate.

Classes are full at 6 - 8 students and begin three times a year.

Small classes allow us to address each student's strengths and weaknesses so we can help everyone progress the best ways possible. We've found this kind of personal attention enriches our classes in ways we couldn't imagine.

Our learning environment is professional and fun, our staff is wise, compassionate and thorough and the horses are very demonstrative about how much they appreciate the work.

UNIQUE IN THE HORSE INDUSTRY

You probably can tell that our school is quite different than other equine career schools that teach equine science, massage, horse training, management, chiropractic, acupressure and other fields. We're glad they do what they do because there's need for that. It's just not the same as what we do ...

Our approach to horses is different: We don't fix problems. Instead we work to bring out the strength and promise in each horse. This style of working physically, energetically and psychologically, helps bring horses into a more confident, comfortable, athletic willingness to learn and partner with their riders.

Most of our graduates charge $75-150 per session, a few charge more. Their clients are eager for sessions because they see solid results.

Here’s what two riders had to say after their horses went through the Equine Natural Movement Series ...

The Equine Natural Movement Series is incredibly powerful and remarkable. After two sessions my horse was able to canter without issue. Previously we had struggled for ten years with ear pinning, tail swishing, switching leads behind and general tension everywhere. Somehow this work unlocked and released her patterns of holding tension and diminished adhesions that had been in her back for as long. My horse got all five sessions and she continues to improve months after the series was completed. Her topline and overall physique have changed so much she doesn't look like the same horse. Her muscles are soft, supple and relaxed. She is mentally content and way happier.
-- Amy Kendis, Saddle Fitter

My 18 year old Dutch/TB gelding had serious conformation issues. Despite chiropractic, massage and corrective shoeing, the deep holding was still there. After the sessions Randy became able to do things other horses take for granted. Muscles that were stiff and unyielding are now soft and pliable and he can move. This work seems to make other modalities more effective, too. Not only has Randy's body changed considerably, but his mind has also improved. He is more open and curious, interested in what goes on around him and a better partner. He willingly tries new things and feels fabulous underneath me. This series released the real Randy who had been trying to come out for so long!
-- Nancy Kittleson, Dressage, Centered Riding and Natural Horsemanship

As you can see, these horses made significant improvements. Their owners became happy evangelists for the Equine Natural Movement Series. Clients like these help your practice grow because they’re so thrilled with the gains their horses have made that they can’t keep their mouths shut!

IS THIS WORK RIGHT FOR YOU?

We aren’t looking for students who take our classes on a lark. We will probably challenge some of your ideas and knowledge about horses. You may even look at some of your past horse experiences and come to different conclusions about what you thought was happening. We teach a new way of understanding and working with equine structure and horse wisdom.

We seek a certain kind of student, one who is friendly, honest, open-minded, and above all, who loves and respects animals and people. We expect our students to be reasonably intelligent and bring an inquiring nature to the work.

Does that fit you? If it does, please download our application. We'd really like to hear from you.

Our school application

TELL ME MORE ABOUT THE CLASSES

Choose the format that best fits your situation. If you need to stretch the residential classes out over a year or two, that's fine.

We offer FIVE MODULES. The first three modules (300 hrs) lead to certification at the basic level as an Equine Natural Movement practitioner.

In the RESIDENTIAL FORMAT, students spend a week with us in class and doing hands-on work with horses. The time between modules has reading assignments and written and hands-on-horses homework that firmly grounds your new knowledge and gets you ready for the next course. The residential class best for students who live distant from the school because you can stay right here at the farm.

The WEEKEND FORMAT covers the first three modules ane meets over six three day weekends over a ten month period. The same course content is covered as is in the residential format. The weekend format was created for students who live within driving distance, generally within Washington or Oregon. (We can arrange overnight stays if needed.)

Two elective modules: Business Training and the Advanced Module. The business class meets online and by phone with no need to travel. It spans over a five month period. Once a practitioner has spent awhile working successfully, he or she can apply for the Advanced Course, a fast-paced and challenging intensive training we offer twice a year to our best and brightest graduates.

Completion of five modules (500 hrs) leads to certification as an Advanced Practitioner.

One thing our students have made us aware of is that many people take educational equine classes to give themselves more skills with horses, but they often don’t earn an income from what they’ve learned. Here's what two of our successful graduates wrote to us after they graduated and were back at home working ...

“From my training I got what I paid for and wanted and I received so much more!”
-- Lea Moonsong, KMI Structural Integration practitioner, Maine

“This work is wonderful. My heart keeps opening up.”
-- Kenny Mateer, Structural Integration practitioner, Illinois

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To apply to be one of our students, print out the application at
this link
Before you mail it to us, give us a quick call at 360-687-8384. and ask what dates are open. We'd also like to send you the larger and more complete info packet by mail so please email us your postal address and we'll stick it in the mail pronto.

Because our classes are small, they tend to fill pretty quickly. Give us a call and let us know your application is on the way. We’re happy to answer any questions.

P.S. We notice that sometimes emails don't arrive here, most likely because of overly enthusiastic spam filters. If you wouldn't mind, please also call
360-687-8384
and leave your mailing address and phone number. This way we'll BE SURE you get the new student info packet.

Hours: 9am - 7pm PST but give a call and see if we're still in the office.

warmly,
Jacqueline Freeman
Training Director

p.s. Need a bit more information? Speak with our graduates. Contact them through our links page. They’re wonderful, talented people and we’re very proud of them.