Transitions from Spring to Summer

We started our discussion on acupressure with Jesse McCowan of Birch Animal Wellness and Tallgrass Canada in episode #5 on March 10 of this year. Today we are going to look specifically at the use of acupressure to help our horses transition from Spring to Summer season. Transitions are something we all experience, a process or period of changing from one state or condition to another. The transitions from one season to season can be especially difficult for a horse when they grow or shed their coats, have hormonal influx or depletion, gain or loose weight, and more. All of that within their own bodies, let alone the transitions happening around them with environment and herd mates. So it’s no wonder that these transition times are often more stressful on them. Today we will discuss transitions from spring to summer as we near the summer equinox here in the northern hemisphere. We have Jesse McCowan joining us again as well as Carol Yates, certified in acupressure for equines by the Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute who works here in southern Alberta. Additionally they have given the bonus of a chart of reference for points you can use with your own horses. This will be posted on our social media sites as well as our YouTube channel. For more information on Jesse, check out her website: https://www.birchanimalwellness.com as well as https://www.tallgrasscanada.com or by email at birchanimalwellness@gmail.com To connect with Carol, please email her at carolayates50@gmail.com Our goal with this podcast is to continually open the conversation around equine wellness and bodywork. It is through open conversation that we can grow this industry with knowledge and understanding of our equine partners. Ever evolving along with tried and true methods of horse husbandry, it’s by learning from one another that we will elevate the care of these amazing animals and partners. So don’t be afraid to connect through social media, both Facebook and Instagram @equinebodytalks My co-host, Tina Watkins EST, EEBW3, is the founder of InHand Equine Therapy which strives to improve the lives of horses through equine bodywork. She also has over a decade of experience teaching other bodyworkers and offers both mentorship and continuing education for professionals and owners alike. For more information about our continuing education short courses for equine professionals and owners courses, please check out https://inhandequinetherapy.podia.com Follow along with our social media sites on FB and instagram under @inhandequinetherapy. #opentheconversation

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Our mission is to provide information and open the conversation on equine wellness. This will help equine owners gather a strong team of people for success in and out of the arena. We will talk to a wide variety of equine professionals to examine a range of topics pertaining to equine performance. Our goal is cover all pillars of health so you will feel confident making decisions for your equine partner.