Introduction to Equconnect – Pure Equine Experience.
Equconnect - Pure Equine Experience is about connecting the rider with their horse. The Equconnect umbrella encompasses;
* Theory and Practical Courses. For the first time horse owner. Includes pre-purchase checks, costs, horse management, safety, handling, equipment and much more.
* Equine Massage Therapy. Massage and movement function for performance, lateral and vertical stretches for progressive movements; Therapeutic massage and progressive exercises for rehabilitation.
* Equine Massage seminars. The purpose of massage; techniques; body, skeletal and muscle functions; movement assessment; massage for healing and communication; behaviour modification; stretching exercises and more.
* Rider and Horse Training, Horsemanship. Lessons from the ground up. Safety and ground training, including long-lining, lungeing for education and body awareness, riding from beginner to competition
* Gymnastic Vaulting. educating the vaulting horse, horse and rider balance exercises, vaulting for fitness and fun – exercises on the horse, vaulting for rehabilitation – mature riders and injury rehabilitation.
* Equine Assisted Learning: Horses Helping Humans. The horse assists the human in developing trust, confidence, self-esteem, relationships, leadership, interaction, focus and direction, and emotional and mental benefits. This is all about developing physical, mental and emotional balance, cognitive and motor skills, and touch and sensory experiences
Therapy photos at http://rylopark.com/about/gallery/ and a photo service is available.
Within these disciplines, communication with the horse is introduced from the horse’s perspective. Communication is the connection we seek, both with our horse and within ourselves. This may take the form of physical touch, the spoken word and sounds, body language, ground and ridden aids, but above all, communication with the horse comes from within. The horse asks for clear, genuine guidance; we must be able to offer clear and genuine direction, without any desire or need to manipulate or dominate the horse.
This way of being, is the basis for the learning and teaching disciplines of Equconnect – Pure Equine Experience.
Misha Zeman is a certified Equine Massage Therapist and a qualified National Coach. Misha has been teaching people and educating horses for nearly 30 years and imparts knowledge with passion and simplicity. Misha sees equine therapy and massage as another path for connecting with the horse, so she incorporates this knowledge into her teaching.
Misha has designed and written several courses, including a new horse owners guide to safe horse practice management and a series of six equine massage seminars. Courses are regularly offered in Victoria, NSW and QLD and as they require pre-booking, they are advertised in the Contact us/Clinics page, on facebook and email.
Misha Zeman lives in Stroud, Upper Hunter, NSW. www.saphukaistud.com.au, Here she is educating young horses for performance, assisting to re-educate mature horses for Equine Therapy Partners for Autistic Children, and also educating horses and ponies for harness and display performance.
Misha travels Australia-wide and can arrange group clinics in your area.
Equine Therapy & Massage starts from AU$60.00 per session per horse, from AU$55.00 ea for multiple horses.
Horse Training & Coaching starts from AU$55.00 per session (private lesson).
Equine Massage Seminars start at AU$90.00 per person, and AU$110.00 per horse and handler (limited number of horses).
Misha is qualified as an *NCAS Level 1 Coach* * Certified Equine Masseuse * * Senior First Aid * * EA Vaulting and EA Lungeing Coach * * Cert IV Training and Assessment * * Equine Assisted Learning Provider *
Call Misha now on 0419-362-204 for more information.
Im looking for a trainer to re train my 6 yr old mare.
How much do you charge to keep and train my mare for a week or two weeks? I live in Bacchus Marsh.
Thank you, Carli.
Hi Carli,
I live in NSW, however I dont take horses for re-training. I do give lessons with you and your horse, allowing you to develop and train with your mare. You may need to keep looking for a local trainer or instructor. If you do, keep in mind what it is you would like to do with your mare in the future. I do come to Victoria regularly, and am more than willing to have a one-on one training session with you, or you are welcome to attend a one or two day clinic. Thanks very much, Misha.
hey, i was wondering
i want to start this as my career or something when im older as im only 15 at this time.
can i start the therapy and massage course in sydney??
x
Hi Bowen,
That is great that you want to work with horses. You may need to google equine massage and research the colleges and TAFEs in sydney to find an accredited equine massage course.
The courses and seminars I provide are not accredited by themselves, but I have units of competency that are part of a full accredited course.
Some colleges and training organisations and TAFEs accept under 18 year olds, just check with the course provider that you find.
Also try National College of Traditional Medicine, a private certified provider in Melbourne, they ocassionally offer NSW courses as well.
best wishes and enjoy the horses!
Misha Zeman
Hi there my name is Nikki and I have a 10yr old brumby mare who is a great horse I just haven’t had the time to ride her and have left her for three months I live in Newcastle and was recommended to you by kristy pike from breakthrough and was wondering how much you charge for a lesson
Hi Nikki,
A lesson is $55.00 and is from 45 mins to 1 1/2 hours, depending on the horse and riders responses and understanding. Homework may be offered for the horse and rider in between lessons. Please email on naggs4eva@live.com.au or phone on 0419-362-204 if you would like more information.
thankyou very much,
Misha Zeman
Hi there, my name is Kate im 22 and i live in Melbourne.
thanks
I am very interested in doing some training in massage therapy and horsemanship. I spent nearly 15 years being around and working at an equestrian centre but have never owned my own horse due to lack of funds and time commitments… Due to vce and uni i have been unable to continue with my passion. Now that i have finished uni in an unrelated field i want to focus on my dream which is working with horses. However I dont know where to start. I am hard working and even more so when it comes to animals… Can you give me any advice as to where to start as i desperatly need to be wit horses again?? Any advice will be GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!
Hi Kate,
The field of horsemanship is quite extensive and may take some time to really explore.
Other than the mainstream equestrian activities at teaching centres, pony club and adult riding club, there is:
* assisting at eventing days, * breeding stud farms, * rehabilitation farms * RDA centres * racing TB, SB and Arabs * endurance training and competitions
* assisting at equine facilitated learning sessions * finding and assisting at private horse and people rehabilitation, training, and care centres.
Networking, finding and offering assistance to these places may be a start to experiencing and learning the different avenues with which to work with horses. Some are just with horses, some are with horses and people.
Please go to the contacts page for links and to start networking!
for further information, please e-mail Misha Zeman on naggs4eva@live.com.au
Cheers!
Misha zeman
Thanks for that ill definatly look into it