
March 31-April 2, 2023 Richmond, IL
May 18-20, 2023 Salinas, CA
May 19-21, 2023 Montrose, CO
May 26-28, 2023 Lyons, GA
June 1-3, 2023 Dardanelle, AR (Thur-Sat course)
June 4-6, 2023 West Linn, OR (Sun-Tues course)
In addition to benefiting horses, we have found that doing this bodywork has a meaningful and often powerful impact on the people who are practicing it. We recognize how subtle changes in your body impacts the horse’s body, and how sensitive horses are to touch. Those practicing this bodywork on horses can improve their connection with the horse, develop greater self-awareness, and deepen their quiet, mindful presence.
Whether you have an equine-assisted service program of your own or simply volunteer at a program, consider becoming a Masterson Method Equine Specialist. Since safety is critical, we require that you have at least two years of experience safely handling horses before attending this course.
Join us to learn simple bodywork techniques you can share with EAS program staff, volunteers and participants to use to help care for your horses.
In this 3-day course, you will learn the basics of how to practice The Masterson Method with horses in equine-assisted activity or therapy (EAAT) programs AND how to help EAAT program participants (clients, students), volunteers, and staff do the simplest techniques with the horse to release tension, build trust and deepen connection.
Tuition: $595
Participants will—
Students must meet the following prerequisites:
If you are a Masterson Method Certified Practitioner and interested in pursuing the MMES certification, please contact the MMES Program Coordinator at before registering. We offer a discount to qualified MMCPs interested in assisting and attending. For more information, login to the Fieldwork School Site and look under Resources for our Continuing Education Opportunities.
Tuition: $100
We expect individuals in the following fields will be interested in certification:
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I have shared the Bladder Meridian Technique with a number of clients, many of whom experience anxiety and post-traumatic stress. These clients have reported experiencing a variety of benefits from the work, including improved energy and focus, mindfulness and emotional regulation, and gratitude for the ability to share something that the horse demonstrates to be…
Just do it. 🙂
This class [MMES] is an incredible way to build connection and trust with your horse and an amazing way to share it with others.
Smokey seemed to have a smile on his face as he licked & chewed. As he was relaxing, I felt myself relaxing and enjoying the feedback from him. This was a true give & take experience. By my feeling his willingness & calmness, I became calm. I was able to give him a ‘softer hand’…
Softening my hands was challenging. I’ve been going around with fists all the time and didn’t even know it.
The MMES training was wonderful! I went back to [the barn] yesterday and had three horses, and the training I received this weekend really helped me connect more [with the horse] and go even softer during my sessions. I just loved the training. What an awesome program MMES really is!
I think when you give, you get something back, as long as the intent is pure. I think about some of the kiddos I’ve mentored or worked with, and the idea that they would be important enough to make a difference in a horse’s life has dramatic effects on them for a variety of reasons.…
The Masterson Method is the first [program] I have found that is for the horse; it is so very real and truly teachable to people. The Equine Specialist piece has been a tangible tool nobody can dispute that is effective for the client while not compromising the integrity of the horse.