About Karen Eastham
Karen grew up with horses and has always had a passion for animals. She left school and trained to become a BHS Instructor prior to becoming a Nurse.
Resources
Easy Breathing Techniques
- Deep Breathing: Deep breathing is a simple but very effective method of relaxation. It works well in conjunction with other relaxation techniques such as Progressive Muscular Relaxation, relaxation imagery and meditation to reduce stress.
Shoulder Loosening Exercise
This Exercise is taught to your horse in steps to help him to learn to be calm and relaxed for his front limb exercises. If he can’t do the first step properly then give him time and don’t rush him to get to the rotation exercise as he is telling you he is not ready yet. When people have rushed this stage it results in the horse being tense every time he picks his feet up in the presence of people resulting in muscle tightness and imbalance