Intro
I am Dorothy Marks, and I am the ‘Back Lady’.
My primary objective is to improve Balance and Symmetry for horse and rider by addressing three key aspects of the horse & rider interaction. I can help you with just one aspect, or all three.
I consider these key aspects as a triad of:
HORSE – SADDLE – RIDER:
- If a Horse is unbalanced and asymmetrical, this can make the saddle sit unevenly or twist, can make the rider sit unevenly and can even cause the rider to have back or neck problems.
- If a Saddle does not fit the horse or rider, it can cause a multitude of problems for both horse and rider.
- If a Rider is unbalanced and asymmetrical, this can cause a saddle to drop to one side or twist, will make the horse uneven and can cause physical or lameness problems for the horse.
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Horse
To have balance and symmetry your HORSE must be physically able to do what you are asking of him or her. Whether this is hacking along the lanes, jumping, pulling a carriage or foot perfect accuracy in the dressage arena, your horse’s musculoskeletal system needs to be free of restrictions, stiffnesses and pain. Using McTimoney Chiropractic together with massage, craniosacral therapy and stretches, I can help ensure your horse can do what you want, in a willing, joyful way.
Saddle
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To have balance and symmetry your horse’s SADDLE must allow as much freedom of movement as it can. The saddle needs to allow you, as the rider, to sit in a neutral, balanced way, appropriate for your chosen discipline. As an Independent Saddling Consultant I can evaluate your existing saddle, and work with it to give the best fit possible. Alternatively, I sell a range of well designed leather saddles that provide exceptional comfort for both horse and rider.
Rider
To have balance and symmetry you need to be aware of your own twists and unevennesses as a RIDER, and how these will affect your horse. I am an Accredited Mary Wanless RWYM Coach, and can use this powerful approach to help you sit straight and in balance, allowing you to influence your horse for the good. If you want your horse to move straight, you need to sit straight!
Dogs
Many dogs, especially working, agility and obedience dogs, have significant demands put on their bodies, which can take a toll on their musculoskeletal systems. McTimoney Chiropractic can greatly improve these dogs’ performance and wellbeing. McTimoney can also help companion dogs that suffer with the stiffness of joint wear and tear, and mild intermittent lamenesses can be helped hugely.