Horsemanship and Reiki Fusion

Horsemanship and Reiki Fusion sessions are a unique and ground breaking approach that is now being offered by myself (Vicki Jayne Maris) and Sarah Bradshaw. We are massive fans of alternative health therapies. Over the years we and our horses have enjoyed physical and mental benefits from treatments. I noticed that after my treatments there was an additional benefit; my riding and groundwork improved and the communication between me and my horse became much clearer. I wanted to explore the possibility of blending alternative therapies with my professional horsemanship approach. As Sarah and I are passionate about my style of horsemanship, it was a very natural progression for the two of us to work together.

We set about exploring combining healing techniques that work with energy, with a horsemanship style that does the same. What we discovered by fusion of the two skill sets was a unique, holistic and ground breaking blend is achieved with many very interesting benefits to horse and rider.

Horsemanship & Reiki Fusion:-

Above: Before Horsemanship & Reiki Fusion

Above: Start of the Horsemanship & Reiki Fusion session

The fusion enables greater recognition of energy in relation to horsemanship. People can learn to understand, feel and apply energy with their horses. By blending my horsemanship approach with Reiki the energy blocks of both horse and rider start clearing allowing both bodies and minds to function more effectively. With the knowledge of energy in relation to horsemanship the horse and rider partnership will feel the difference.  

As most seek harmony with their horse. Horsemanship that focuses on this agenda fused with Reiki takes this to another level. Communication becomes even clearer and more effective between horse and rider. Even closer bonding in their partnership has been reported. Therefore in turn a more effective lesson or schooling session is experienced.

Many clients start their journey with problems in one shape or form. Enjoyment and relaxation with their horse is often just a dream. Horsemanship that uses intent and energy requires relaxation, so by using a range of techniques I work towards the goal of relaxation. The fusion of Reiki into the horsemanship enables relaxation of horse and rider to a much deeper level.  

Above: Start of the Reiki element of the session

Above: Sarah giving Reiki

Horsemanship is about working in partnership with your horse to develop a connection that is soft. This softness should been seen on the outside and be felt on the inside. My horsemanship approach helps people learn how to develop this connected softness with their horse. Blending with Reiki people report their horses become even softer mentally and physically. 

My horsemanship approach is first and foremost about building a strong bond between horse and rider. Many clients start out at the wrong end of this spectrum, not understanding their horse, confusion, fear, stress, anxiety, and calling me in as a last resort. Clients are successfully supported in gaining the skills, knowledge and understanding to develop a bond with their horse so they can work in a partnership. My work is beautifully complimented by Reiki as people report it enriches the bonding and building of the horsemanship partnership. 

Both horse and rider find the experience of the blend of horsemanship and Reiki enjoyable.  

An added benefit is that these changes to horse and rider continue outside of the lesson.  

Above: After Reiki with more horsemanship tutoring.

Above: After Reiki with more horsemanship tutoring.

I try to explain: “Many people seek harmony with their horse. This can be achieved by tuning in to intent, energy and the language of the herd to become in tune with your horse. However, many riders only see the resulting energy blocks in their horsemanship such as an unbalanced relationship with their horse, lack of communication, poor understanding, mistrust and lack of unison with horse and rider etc… a problem they want fixing. 

I use a range of complimentary teaching styles, facilitated learning and cognitive behavioural techniques to teach people. This enables people to effectively learn how to read, understand and use intent, energy (using core breathing techniques) and the language of the herd in their horsemanship. This horsemanship approach enables horse and rider partnerships to become harmonious and balanced. Reiki works on clearing blocked energies, thus enabling the body (horse and /or rider’s) to function at its optimum. This is why I asked the question: Is it possible to fuse my horsemanship methods which use intent and energy, with Reiki? The answer is yes. Individually my horsemanship and Sarah’s Reiki, Acupressure and Acupuncture are very beneficial. However it is fascinating to see the many extra benefits by fusion of our skills.”

Above: After Reiki with more horsemanship tutoring.

Above: After Reiki with more horsemanship tutoring.

Sarah explains: “Reiki is an alternative therapy based on the belief that every living being, human, animal or plant has a life force or life energy flowing inside, around and radiating from it. This energy is known as Ki or Chi (pronounced key and Chee). In order for the human, animal or plant to function well, this energy needs to be balanced and flowing freely around the body.  A Reiki practitioner is able to channel energy or Ki to living beings in order to clear energy blocks and increase their ki, thus enabling the body to heal itself. When the body does not seem to work properly, illness is evident, or there is simply a lack of well being, it is believed this is due to the ‘energy’ being depleted or not flowing around the body as it should. Many factors can affect the smooth flowing of this energy in horse and/or rider.  Our Western life styles can have a negative effect on energy or Ki. Stress, environmental factors such as damp housing, excess cold, excess heat, poor diet, life style choices, alcohol, recreational drugs etc…”

I say “Horses are unable to understand the concept of a placebo effect. Horses thrive on natural horsemanship and alternative therapies. Separately my approach of using intent, energy and the language of the herd and Sarah’s Reiki, Acupressure and Acupuncture are highly beneficial. My clients and their horses experience significant positive results using my horsemanship approach. My animals and I have greatly benefited with treatments from Sarah. By fusing Reiki and my horsemanship approach we are able to offer horse owners a unique and holistic experience that goes beyond the benefits experienced by each by itself.”

Above: Annie and Becki after Horsemanship and Reiki Fusion.

In the first trials Sarah gave a Reiki treatment while I rode my own horse Merlot. The effects of clearer communication and deep relaxation were felt by both me and Merlot. Seeing positive results, the next step was to look for volunteers for Sarah and I to develop this partnership approach. Several of my clients quickly became involved in this ground breaking approach.  

Feedback

Annabelle Tuckey (one of my clients) shares her experience: Annabelle says “I found the combination of horsemanship and Reiki session really fascinating. I had already learnt from Vicki how important it is to read and use appropriate intent and energy when working with your horse. With the addition of Reiki it was incredible to physically feel the energy rippling through Alfie's back and watch how he drew in and out of contact with Sarah’s Reiki. I enjoyed the atmosphere that was created. It helped with our bonding and it is something I would like to try again at a later date. So many horses and their owners could benefit from it.  For me, it really highlighted how much of a partnership it is.” 

Price

The price for a Horsemanship and Reiki Fusion session, in which you will experience a unique, holistic and ground breaking one to one session with myself and Sarah is £200 + Travel. For private sessions areas covered are Coventry, Warwickshire and surrounding areas.

Clinic format is available for small groups (min of 4 people) for England. 

For more information on Horsemanship & Reiki Fusion or to book a session please contact myself or Sarah, contact details are below:

Contact details

Vicki Jayne Maris BA Hons National Horse and Pony Network Managing Director and Inspirational Horsemanship Tutor. Tel 07930605544. E-mail nathorseandpony@googlemail.com or click here to use the on-line contact form. 

Sarah Bradshaw BA Hons Lic.Ac. M.B.Ac..C  Reiki level 2 Traditional Acupuncturist, Animal Acupressure Practitioner and Reiki Practitioner. Tel 07989238969. E-mail sarahebradshaw@tinyworld.co.uk or visit www.acupressure4animals.co.uk