My No.1 Technique For A Neutral Spine

The inspiration for this technique -

[Sometime around 2016]

My first perambulation into the world of bodywork that extended beyond the traditional equine physio training I had was when I chanced upon some The Masterson Method, Integrated Equine Performance Bodywork videos online.

I thought it was interesting how much the horse responded to techniques which were far lighter than the ones that I was using; the first one that I tried being the "Withers Wiggle"

I remember my mare Chelsea connecting to the session in a way that I had never seen a horse do before - it was incredible.

https://mastersonmethod.com/

[Sometime in 2023]

"If you look after the spine, you'll be just fine" - Holly Barnett

I was chatting with my beautiful friend Holly Barnett about a shared passion of ours: Postural Restoration.

She talked about something she referred to as "Bone Frequency" - let me tell you that resonated, not that she showed me what that was, but the discussion alone was enough to get my creativity flowing.

https://augustequine.com/

[Sometime in 2024]

I happened across the book "The Horses Know" by Lynn Mann

In the book, they talked about 'Bone Singers' who repair broken bones using their voice - they find the frequency which resonates with the break, and then gradually change frequencies to knitt the bones back together.

https://www.lynnmann.co.uk/books

And from that fiction book, I started playing again -

"How can I lay my hands on that horse in a way that resonates with their body"

"Can I melt my hand into this muscle"

"What can I visualise in my mind to curate this feeling"

Each iteration of inspiration unravelling as whole new perspective ✨️