The Masterson Method Equine Specialist Fieldwork phase is only open to students who have completed the Masterson Method Equine Specialist Seminar, and who have current, past, and/or planned experiences volunteering or working in equine-assisted services (EAS) programs.

Fieldwork consists of conducting Masterson Method Bladder Meridian sessions on 7-9 separate horses, and documenting information about the horse’s responses and releases during the session, as well as evaluating your own responses and interpretation of the activity. Once approved by your Mentor, you will then facilitate a learning experience with someone new to this bodywork, sharing how to do the Bladder Meridian, and document your reflections.

You will complete initial fieldwork sessions on 3-4 horses that are not working in an EAS program and that are relatively physically active. With your Mentor’s approval, you will then complete fieldwork sessions on 4-5 horses that are working in an EAS program. You will interview each horse owner or program staff to gain information about the horse’s history, current responsibilities and any physical issues. All horses should not have a current illness or injury.

After fieldwork is complete, your Mentor will either authorize you to move on to taking the Online MMES-Level 1 Certification Exam, or discuss with you a recommendation and benefits of conducting some additional sessions prior to proceeding to the online exam.

Your Mentor will provide you with the necessary forms to document your findings and reflect upon each Bladder Meridian session. Email communication is preferred with notes typed into the provided forms. More information will be provided upon registration for fieldwork.