Light to the Core Seminar-Workshop

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Are you interested in profoundly affecting the deepest interconnections of the horse’s body? Would you like to delve deeper into the light-touch techniques taught in Jim Masterson’s Light to the Core video?

In this new hands-on workshop, you will learn subtle, gentle, simple bodywork that has the ability to profoundly affect the deepest interconnections of the horse’s body. The principle of staying under the bracing response of the horse is the foundation of Masterson Method bodywork. Light to the Core is the subtlest demonstration of this.

This course is for any horse owner or handler; no knowledge of anatomy is required and you will not be picking up the horse’s legs. Light to the Core is also suitable and beneficial for students on up to the most experienced practitioners of The Masterson Method.

The prerequisite for this course is to have reviewed and practiced a handful of the techniques demonstrated in the Light to the Core video.

Successful completion of this seminar DOES NOT fulfill the prerequisite for our Advanced 5-Day Course; you must take the Beyond Horse Massage Weekend Seminar if you wish to go on to the Advanced 5-Day Course. However, this course will enrich your understanding of the power of light touch techniques and is suitable for all levels, including the seasoned Masterson Method Certified Practitioner.

Light to the Core Seminar-Workshop Video

Light to the Core Seminar-Workshop Dates

See our COVID-19 procedures. See our COVID-19 Waiver (for Canada, the United States and Poland).

**If you find a course that works for you and has openings, we do recommend registering as soon as possible. Our courses have been filling much faster than usual. If a course is FULL, email to be added to any course waitlist**

USA

April 22-23, 2023 Georgetown, CA with Sandy Vreeburg

April 29-30, 2023 Pittsboro, NC with Carla Ball

May 27-28, 2023 West Fulton, NY

June 24-25, 2023 Victor, ID

July 22-23, 2023 Seneca, SC with Carla Ball

September 2-3, 2023 Liberty Lake, WA with Sandy Vreeburg

November 4-5, 2023 Cottonwood, CA 

Canada

April 22-23, 2023 Rockwood, ON with Kathryn Reid

May 6-7, 2023 Almonte, ON with Kathryn Reid

May 21-22, 2023 Richmond, QC with Sylvie Vallières (in French) *note: this is a Sun-Mon course

June 3-4, 2023 Abbotsford, BC with Lori Hoppe 

June 24-25, 2023 Guelph, ON with Kathryn Reid

June 24-25, 2023 Calgary, AB with Lori Hoppe

September 3-4, 2023 Saint-François-Xavier-de-Brompton, QC with Sylvie Vallières (in French) *note: this is a Sun-Mon course

September 16-17, 2023 Campbell River, BC with Lori Hoppe 

April 20-21, 2024 Calgary, AB with Lori Hoppe

May 4-5, 2024 Rockwood, ON with Kathryn Reid

Europe & UK

June 3-4, 2023 Norfolk, UK with Vicky Devlin

 

**If you find a course that works for you and has openings, we do recommend registering as soon as possible. Our courses have been filling much faster than usual.**

Lori Hoppe demonstrating light touch techniques

Day 1 — Workshop begins at 9am

Workshop begins at 9am with a discussion of the principles of The Masterson Method®:

  • The horse’s survival-bracing response.
  • How to use different levels of touch, and the horse’s responses to by-pass the bracing response.
  • Use of movement and positioning to allow a muscle or junction to release tension.
  • Key junctions of the body that most affect performance.
  • How the subtle and sometimes not-so-subtle process of release works.

Techniques covered on Day 1 focus on the light-touch Search-Response-Stay-Release techniques throughout the body, covering the key junctions that most affect performance. Techniques are first demonstrated, then students practice on horses with individual hands-on help from the Instructor, and then we re-group to ask/answer questions and review/discuss the results of the technique. We break for lunch and have short morning and afternoon breaks.

At the end of Day 1, the Instructor will provide a whole-horse demonstration, blending in some of the Light to the Core techniques taught in this course.

Day 2 — Workshop Continues at 9am

We follow the same learning format as on Day 1, with an emphasis on the subtle movement techniques, and completing a whole-horse session. Techniques are first demonstrated, then students practice on horses with individual hands-on help from the Instructor, and then we re-group to ask/answer questions and review/discuss the results of the technique. We break for lunch and have short morning and afternoon breaks.

On Day 2, students will also learn how to assess what techniques are best suited to any given horse, and then do a whole-horse session, practicing select techniques based on their assessment of what that particular horse needs. This way, the student will review and practice a full bodywork session on a horse prior to going home.

Light to the Core Seminar Prerequisite

The prerequisite for this course is to view the Light to the Core video and to try out some of the techniques prior to attending. If you do not currently have this video (DVD or streaming option), you can add it to your cart when you register for the Light to the Core Seminar-Workshop.

Note that students will not be working on their own horse during this seminar, even if their horse lives at the host barn. However, you’ll be able to apply all that you’ve learned to your own horse afterwards!

Note About Our Trademark

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Student

The Light to the Core Seminar is absolutely amazing for learning a sense of “feel” — the hands-on instruction is essential. I learned so much that can’t be picked up through watching videos or reading!

Student

The Light to the Core Seminar is an excellent way to connect with your horse. Working this gently and thoroughly really helped me to understand my horse and where she is at with the added benefit of being able to improve her performance and physicality.

Student

The course is well worth the time, money and commitment. The Light to the Core Seminar not only benefits the horse, it positively changes and enhances our relationship with the horse.

Student

It [Light to the Core Seminar] is like a life-changing experience that increased my bond with horses!

Student

The Light to the Core Seminar is one of the best ways to connect with your horse and assist his/her ultimate well-being.

Student

The Light to the Core Seminar is a great confidence-builder for the beginner horse owner and a great connection-developer for the more seasoned owner.

Student

Every horse should have their person do the Light to The Core Seminar!!!

Student

The Light to the Core Seminar is a great way to deepen your relationship with your horse and positively affect performance. The best long term investment for your horse.