ENDORSEMENTS
THE PROFESSIONALS HAVE THEIR SAY
The Equine Touch in the equine species is historically presented as one of the first indications in this field of alternative medicine. My experience, however, with this art of illness management in the horse is short and incomplete. The Equine Touch practitioner as well as the veterinarian can use this type of specific movement on the horse’s body for releasing hypertonic and traumatic muscles in the equine athletes before competition and for unspecific reconvalescence after races or during events. Interesting is the Equine Touch monotherapy of some diseases, such as inflammation of the lymphatic veins, sprains, combustions, and some neurological and musculoskeletal problems. It achieves many interesting and encouraging results; however, the most important indication is the support of classic allopathic therapy with this type of treatment. Together with homeopathy and acupuncture, the Equine Touch is an important member of the alternative medicine in the horse. Zdenek Zert MVDr. Board Certified Veterinary Surgeon. Head of Equine Surgery Brno Veterinary University, Czech Republic
The Equine Touch is an equine bodywork modality that any owner can learn and is very beneficial to the horse. An excellent modality to use before or after an osteopathy, chiropractic or acupuncture treatment, it consists of a predetermined series of moves choreographed in such a manner as to supply the horse with an energy-supported blueprint aimed at informing, training, or coaching the animal’s innate wisdom to address and hopefully positively correct any structural malfunction through the encouragement, release and uninterrupted flow of Ki energy.  I recommend to every one of my clients that they attend the foundation class in the Equine Touch. LuAnn Groves DVM. Equine Specialist, Acupuncturist, Osteopath, Equine Touch Practitioner, Texas, USA
In the way I use it there is no equine bodywork modality to compete with the Equine Touch as the muscle and emotional relaxation is the best out of the methods I know. I almost always do a combination of acupuncture and ET. ET really improved my chiropractic work: The more balanced the recipients become, the healthier they are both physically and emotionally. The happier the horse is, the better it performs. Gernot Gaggle DVM. Equine Specialist, Homeopath, Acupuncturist, Chiropractor, Equine Touch Practitioner, Austria
The Equine Touch is a gentle healing modality to which horses respond very well. Performance horses are constantly subjected to stress and prone to injury. In addition to the obvious stress on the musculoskeletal system, my osteopathic training emphasizes the common injury to connective tissues surrounding the internal organs and adhesions that form in this area can also affect the way a horse moves and performs. The Equine Touch seems to address this well. In addition to its effect on the muscles and tendons, it also appears to support the immune system by giving the horse more ability to adapt when restrictions are removed in the connective tissues. I like for horses to receive regular Equine Touch bodywork sessions in between osteopathic exams. I have been impressed with the Equine Touch method as a way to keep horses healthy and comfortable and feel it is beneficial for all horses and especially for those in competition or recovering from illness or injury. Madalyn Ward DVM. Holistic Veterinarian, Osteopath, and author, Texas, USA
The Equine Touch employs a series of gentle vibrational moves that focus on the fascial layer of the horse to transmit information via the lymph, blood vessels and nerves as well as the associated muscle to allow the body to re-balance itself through tension release, lymphatic drainage, and improved circulation and restored communication. It can be used as a stand-alone bodywork technique or employed alongside any other therapeutic endeavor. The Equine Touch is usually readily accepted by most animals, even when that animal resists other forms of intervention. It allows one to assess a patient while simultaneously providing a means to address the areas of concern that are revealed. I find it an invaluable technique in my treatment of horses. Debra Tibbits DVM. Veterinary Surgeon, Equine Specialist, Osteopath, Equine Touch practitioner, WA and AZ, USA
The first time I saw Equine Touch was on an older mare that had very ingrained bracing patterns. I had known this mare for about 3 years and knew she was a "grinchy" horse to ride. As Trudy did Equine Touch with her, I could see immediate changes and release of tension in the mare's body. Her walk was noticeably freer, her skin was smoother and fuller and her topline was longer This way of working with her and the obvious relief to the horse with the ET work was impressive and effective. Since then, this form of equine bodywork has helped many horses in my clinics by freeing up their movement with a few minutes of targeted work. This work has been critical to riders understanding that their horse is having difficulty moving due to a restriction in the body, not because the horse is being"difficult". The first time Trudy worked on my mare Belle was two years ago. Belle is an Irish Sport horse at that time 14 years old. As a 6 year old Belle had colic surgery, as a 10 year old she fractured her right front coffin bone and as a 12 year old she had colic surgery at 10 1/2 months of pregnancy and lost the foal. Immediately I noticed a marked change in Belle's topline which was greatly affected by the surgeries. For the first time I was able to access the energy in her hind legs in a way I had not been able to do until then, as her pelvis had been released. From that day on she has been much easier to work and has continued to improve each time Trudy works with her. Equine Touch is an effective bodywork method for aiding in the release of bracing patterns and restoring movement and elasticity to the horses' bodies. I highly recommend this work. Peggy Cummings.  Creator of Connected Riding, author and trainer USA
Jock and Ivana Ruddock of the Equine Touch organization are great people and great teachers. I have seen “The Equine Touch” help many horses including my own. I would encourage anyone that wants to learn more about equine bodywork to go and listen to Jock and Ivana speak. They will give you an informative and professional insight into equine bodywork and how you can help yourself to help your horse. I have no hesitation in recommending and endorsing Jock and Ivana and The Equine Touch. David Stuart. Parelli 5 Star Instructor, International horse behavior specialist. Australia
The horses and ponies that are rescued by HorseWorld have often been neglected or have experienced cruelty or mistreatment. They are often suffering from injury or psychological trauma and we have found that The Equine Touch bodywork sytem, used alongside our rehabilitation programme, can relax and help to rebuild an animal’s trust and confidence in people. Jerry Watkins. Welfare Department Manager, HorseWorld, Bristol, United Kingdom
‘I have been shoeing and trimming horses hooves for over 30 years and I am more than well aware of the effect of tight and spasmed muscles on the horse and its effect upon the work of farriers. In all my years I have never seen an Equine Bodywork system as powerful and effective, gentle and simple, act so quickly and yet be as long lasting as The Equine Touch’.  I recommend Equine Touch to everyone I meet in the horse world. Lyle Bergy Bergeleen. International Farrier, Trimmer, Instructor, author and founder of Hooftalk.
I like the Equine Touch simply because it works and the horses love it. So many horses behaving badly are simply in pain.   I find the Equine Touch is a unique hands-on way to find the source of the pain and correct it, thereby transforming a ‘bad’ horse into a trusting and friendly companion.  It never ceases to amaze me. I would wholeheartedly recommend the Equine Touch as the ultimate and safest equine bodywork system to any horse owner. Paula Rautenbach DVM . Veterinary Surgeon, Equine Touch Practitioner, Johannesburg, South Africa
Whenever I am working with a horse I am trying to balance and then develop the mental, emotional and physical aspects of that horse.  For me Equine Touch has been the critical link in understanding and influencing the physical. For students who are learning horsemanship skills, I recommend ET not only as a unique equine bodywork technique but as a way of generating a communication with a horse as a way to be able to read the thoughts and feelings of the horse. Kate Prowse. Horsemanship Instructor BHSHI, United Kingdom
I can personally recommend Equine Touch as a valuable, ongoing treatment to any horse that is nervous, uptight or stiff from work.   In the case of Brumbies, they are naturally stressed on arrival after being brought in from the wild.   Jane’s work with the Equine Touch works wonders with them. To see these wild horses physically relax under Jane’s soothing hands and her excellent knowledge of horse anatomy combined with her attention to detail and areas that need attention is positive proof of the benefits of this form of equine bodywork. We find the horses easier to handle and much less stressed after a session with Jane. Our horses love to see Jane and the benefits to them are quite amazing. Jane Carter.  CEO Save the Brumbies Inc, Australia