Anyone Can Learn The Masterson Method

The Masterson Method® is an interactive approach to equine bodywork that anyone can learn. It’s a gentle way to help horses release accumulated tension so they feel and move better, all while building trust along the way.

The Masterson Method is developing a new course for members of youth clubs, such as the United States Pony Clubs, 4H, or other youth riding club to help you go further with your ponies, both in terms of ribbons and relationship!

Youth at all levels are welcome to attend. A half day course will be available for all levels to learn a few basic light-touch techniques, followed by an afternoon for more experienced riders to learn some of the movement techniques.

We appreciate your patience as we develop this exciting new program for young riders and their ponies. You’ll help your pony feel and perform better with light touch, while building trust.

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Read this article on Building Trust in the Arena at U.S. Pony Club Nationals written by competitor and her coach at the 2024 USPC Festival.

The Masterson Method® is an interactive approach to equine bodywork where you learn to recognize and use the responses of the pony using light touch in order to find and release tension in key junctions, which will result in greater comfort and ease of movement.

You work with the horse’s nervous system to learn 1) where they are holding tension, 2) when the tension is released, and 3) when a performance-limiting issue might be developing.

With The Masterson Method, you can help to create—

• restored range of motion
• improved overall suppleness
• enhanced impulsion, collection, and ability to lift the withers and back
• decreased resistance behaviors
• improved connection with your pony

While you’re waiting for the new Youth Course, you can start learning The Masterson Method with any of the links below:

The Bladder Meridian Technique is our cornerstone technique. The skills you learn when practicing this will be used in all other Masterson Method techniques. Share this experience with your pony—it will be transformational for you both!

The Beyond Horse Massage Book offers step-by-step instructions, photographs, and anatomical illustrations. Jim Masterson, the founder, demonstrates all of the techniques found in the book in the Beyond Horse Massage Video.

Our Bodywork Blog covers a variety of horse topics and Masterson Method applications. Posts are written by Jim Masterson and select Masterson Method Certified Practitioners.

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