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 Advanced Equine Structural Integration with Equine Freedom Solutions Advanced Equine Structural Integration with Equine Freedom Solutions. Clinics, Saddle Fitting, Bodywork, Training, Retreats About Kelly Snyder, Director Equine Freedom Solutions... Kelly Snyder, owner of Equine Freedom Solutions is a big picture person who also understands the smaller pieces required to create the bigger picture. She is extremely thorough, passionate, and persistent… qualities her clients love about her! She has been faithfully serving the equine residents in the Asheville area and beyond for almost 10 years by providing them with pain relief, increased mobility, balance, strength, and overall health. What is Equine Freedom Solutions' Mission ‒ and what Qualifies Them to Work with MY Horse? Kelly Snyder of Equine Freedom Solutions (EFS) is highly qualified to work with your horse and produces amazing results that her clients rave about. Kelly is a: * Certified Equine Massage and Bodywork Therapist, who is passionate about exploring every possible reason as to why your horse might be experiencing pain and not moving and performing at its optimal level. This passion inspired her to become a bodyworker and saddle fitter, and to study with a highly skilled, veteran corrective farrier. Kelly’s bodywork is intuitive, yet precise, with remarkable results. * Certified Advanced Equine Structural Integrator through the Equine Natural Movement School located in Battle Ground, WA, and is a Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist (LMBT14691), earning her license after having graduated from the WNC School of Massage. * She apprenticed with Jack Boyd of Asheville Structural Integration and Catherine Hunter of Sacred Connections Horsemanship, learned saddle fitting from expert saddle fitter and saddle designer, Ron Friedson of Pegasus Saddles, and currently assists corrective farrier, John Banks. How is Training Offered by the Equine Freedom Solutions Team DIFFERENT from Other Training? Rather than turning to harsh tie downs, severe bits, the latest therapeutic modality, fad training techniques, or other gimmicks, Equine Freedom Solutions founder, Kelly Snyder, realizes that lasting change is the result of all the pieces of the puzzle fitting together. Rather than attempting to splice together success from random pieces, Kelly and her colleagues draw from traditional, scientific, time-proven knowledge that considers, and addresses the needs of the whole horse—not just pieces. Note: This wholistic approach, which creates amazing rides on quiet, responsive, yet forward horses, starts with removing all causes of pain or discomfort. How does the Equine Freedom Solutions Method Discover what My Horse needs to become Successful? Our team first checks the horse’s hooves and tack, for all potential problems. Only when the horse is comfortable and able to focus, does the team move onto a proven, systematic training program—designed to preserve the horse's health, soundness and well-being. The team turns to each other, and other qualified professionals to find real, lasting answers to each horse’s problems… and the results — are amazing! How does EFS help Horses and Riders to Become More of a TEAM? Equine Freedom Solutions', unique approach successfully helps horses and their riders improve movement and performance while eliminating pain, fear, and confusion—all of which hinder performance, health and partnership. The EFS Team begins by stripping away the layers of pain, fear, and confusion to build the horse and rider back up slowly and correctly. Frustrating or scary rides become a thing of the past. Riders feel safer and more secure in the saddle, horses are happier and more willing to cooperate. How do we do this? By focusing on the basics that build the horse's and the rider’s foundation. Equine Freedom Solutions starts ‒ From the Ground UP (starting with your horse's hooves!) Equine Freedom Solutions' team begins with healthy, balanced hooves, correct fitting tack and establishing healthy boundaries to build confidence in both horse and rider. Your horse also receives massage, body and energy work to quicken the healing process. But I have tried other Therapies and Trainers ‒ Why Weren't They Able to Help Me? New equine therapy modalities and training methods are being created all the time—yet most are alike. Unfortunately, without other important pieces of the puzzle, none of those therapies or training methods can create true, lasting change. Why do these new therapies, training methods and gizmos constantly keep showing up on the market? Kelly and her colleagues believe wholeheartedly that it is because the equestrian world has lost touch with traditional riding and training systems that kept horses sound and functioning well into old age. Otherwise, why is it that despite all of our advanced technology and knowledge, functionally unsound horses have become the norm—horses with constant back soreness even though they are ridden in custom made saddles costing thousands of dollars, horses that receive regular chiropractic and acupuncture yet have pain related behavior issues, and horses 7 years of age and under getting hock injections! Why are teams of vets, therapists and acupuncturists necessary to keep our horses going? Note: I know it has been said before, but it is the foundation of their success! Equine Freedom Solutions doesn’t rely on gadgets or the latest fad training method to help horses improve and become their best. We use a time-proven system where amazing rides on quiet, responsive, yet brave, forward horses begins with proper care and tack, and then moves onto a proven, systematic training program—designed to preserve the horse's health, soundness and well-being. Who are the Equine Freedom Solutions TEAM Members and What Do They Offer Me? Kelly, Catherine, Ron, John, Brian, and Meade each an expert in his or her field, combine more than two centuries of knowledge and expertise to offer amazing success for those blessed to work with them. This article in the Tryon Daily Bulletin describes how these experts work together to help horses and their owners reach new levels of success. Kelly Snyder ‒ Equine Massage and Bodywork Therapist Kelly Snyder of Equine Freedom Solutions (EFS) is a Certified Equine Massage and Bodywork Therapist, is passionate about exploring every possible reason as to why your horse might be experiencing pain and not moving and performing at its optimal level. This passion inspired her to become, a bodyworker and saddle fitter and to study with a highly skilled, veteran corrective farrier. Kelly’s bodywork is intuitive, yet precise, with remarkable results. Kelly is a certified Advanced Equine Structural Integrator through the Equine Natural Movement School located in Battle Ground, WA, and is a Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist (NCLMBT #14691) having graduated from the WNC School of Massage. She apprenticed with Jack Boyd of Asheville Structural Integration and Catherine Hunter of Sacred Connections Horsemanship, learned saddle fitting from expert saddle fitter and saddle designer, Ron Friedson of Pegasus Saddles, and currently assists corrective farrier, John Banks. "When I took Sonny to my trainer, after only the second session, she [the trainer] was amazed at his change. Before I really struggled to keep him in a jogging/sitting trot. Now he was prancing around like the king of the world! I highly recommend Kelly for her expertise in equine structural integration, her kind and loving manner, and her intuitive energy healing capabilities." ~Laura "Obe has become more elastic longitudinally through her spine - I can feel this in the transition between collected work and extended work. I can also see this in her tail carriage - up and away from her body rather than clamped." ~Jennifer Catherine Hunter ‒ Classical Trainer, Riding Master, Author Equestrian Consultant, author and Peace Rider, Catherine Hunter of Sacred Connections Horsemanship is a rare treasure in an equestrian world flooded with trainers and instructors who have forgotten the time-proven systems of the past. Like the past masters, who used these traditional, classical systems, Catherine excels in correctly and humanely training quiet, steady, bold, forward horses and riders. A nationally rated rider, a licensed trainer and former police horse trainer, Catherine's more than 50 years of equestrian experience includes training with U.S. Cavalry Instructor and Olympic Coach, Gordon Wright, Olympic riders and coaches such as Egon Kamarassi and Lendon Gray, ANRC National Judges including Jimmy Cantwell, Pam Cantwell Baker and Kay Russell, and nationally acclaimed author, Jane Marshall Dillion. Catherine’s training and instruction focuses on the traditional forward riding and classical dressage systems, which equine bodyworker, Kelly Snyder, discovered helps loosen restrictions in the horse’s fascia and connective tissue. This approach to riding and training supports better, more balanced muscle development, which relieves pain and improves movement and performance. Catherine helps you: • Become one with your horse • Feel more secure when you ride • Ride without hurting your horse • Develop a deep, two-way communication with your horse • Discover riding/training designed to support your horse's health, soundness and well-being “Folks are amazed how well I ride now and the performance of my horse. They always want to know, 'How do you do that?' Before riding with SCH, I was a tight rider, looking good, but clutching for dear life to my horse, unable to achieve the performance from my horse Shaddeaux and feel good about my riding. Now I gallop over hill and dale with confidence, relaxation, cooperation and security from Shaddeaux.” ~Jeanine W.
Brian Schwager‒ Rider Movement Specialist Wellness Movement Specialist and Performance Enhancement Trainer, Brian Schwager of Wellness Movement Center in Asheville gradually became an important asset of the Equine Freedom Solutions team after Kelly Snyder saw how his work greatly improved her daughter’s horseback riding, mounted archery, and kung fu abilities. Since then, Kelly and Catherine have recommended him to several of their clients with successful results. Brian has more than 35 years of qualified knowledge and experience which he uses to assess and treat areas of dysfunction within a rider’s body, thereby helping improve the rider's abilities. Besides improving a person’s mobility and stability, his goal is to also reduce the level of any pain the rider may be experiencing. Brian is a Level 1 Corrective High-Performance Exercise Kinesiologist Practitioner, and Level 2 Certified Functional Movement Screen Specialist and Selected Functional Movement Assessment Specialist. "Since working with Brian, I have noticed increased balance and strength. He always impresses me with his knowledge of the body. I also love how thoughtful he is when creating my programs. He listens to what my goals are and also what is going on in my life and then tailors a program to my specific needs. He is amazing and such a pleasure to work with!” ~Rebecca Ron Friedson Saddle Fit Expert and Saddle Designer Ron Friedson of Pegasus Saddles is a titan in the equine industry, yet is one of the nicest people you will ever meet. He is considered one of the top saddle designers and saddle fitters in the world, is a specialist in hard to fit horses, and holds multiple patents for helmet and saddle technology. Kelly and Catherine love his Pegasus saddles because the technology allows the saddles to fit any horse. For horses that have less than ideal toplines, due to atrophied or uneven musculature, Pegasus corrective pads, with 4 pockets and multiple shims for each pocket, make supporting the saddle over the horse’s back much easier. All this well-designed technology means that Pegasus saddles do not interfere with the horse’s movement, while actually improving the horse’s movement and performance and eliminating debilitating back pain problems. The Tryon Daily Bulletin featured 2 great articles about Ron's amazing Pegasus Saddles: Article 1 Article 2 "I can only say great things of Ron Friedson. He will go beyond what is needed to make certain you are happy. He is incredible to do business with and will always make time for you. I will never buy from anyone else. I love my new Pegasus saddle!" ~Susan John Banks- Veteran Farrier John Banks, is a legend in his field, locally as well as regionally, while also being an extraordinarily humble man. Catherine and Kelly would not be nearly as successful without John's wisdom and skill addressing hoof imbalances causing movement and performance issues often associated with pain throughout the horse’s body. John studied, trained and worked as a professional mechanical engineer before retiring. That knowledge is employed brilliantly in his ability to know when a horse’s hoof angles are causing discomfort and impairing quality movement. As a result of John’s eye for angles, deceased master farrier, Red Tomlinson, employed John to teach hoof angles to students at his farrier schools. Reactions from horse owners after John has worked on their horse’s feet have ranged from tears of joy, hugging him with gratitude, and insisting he’s an angel! Meade Newman- Life Coach and Master Healer Meade Neumann of Renewed Spirit Healing provides emotional guidance, support, and empowerment for horse owners who dare to dream of having a better relationship with their horses through healing of their horses and themselves. Horses are known for mirroring their people, but often that mirroring can bring up things inside us that are painful or confusing. This happens especially during any sort of healing process. Meade’s work provides powerful insight, balance, and perspective, which helps riders navigate the subtle inner world of emotions, so they can consciously choose a positive path towards happiness and success! She studied life coaching under priestess, Rhiannon Martin, is a graduate of the Tennessee School of Therapeutic Massage, and is also a Reiki Master and Norse Greenlief Healer. "Meade has a wealth of wisdom and healing tips." ~Mary "I value my time spent with Meade. She has provided me with introspective elements that have been long overdue in my daily life. Over the years I have received relaxation, personal care and intuitive insights into my perspective. I have improved my self image and have learned to restrain when needed and how to let go of things as warranted for survival. My time spent with Meade is awesome and I adore it . . ." ~Kit What Packages Are Available To Me? Local clients (within 1 hour of Asheville) Non-local clients (within 2 hours of Asheville) * Local Single bodywork session for a horse ‒ $135 or a package of 5 sessions for $625 * Non-local Single bodywork session for a horse ‒ $150 or a package of 5 sessions for $700 * Local Saddle Fittings are $65 for E.F.S. bodywork clients ‒ $50 with a series of bodywork sessions, $100 for non-bodywork clients (Saddle Fittings purchased with a series will be performed during one of the 5 sessions) * Non local $150 ‒ $135 for non-locals with a series of bodywork sessions (Saddle Fittings purchased with a series will be performed during one of the 5 sessions) * Bodywork, saddle fit combo: Locals $185 Non-locals $250 * Shim adjustments for Pegasus Saddle clients (local clients only) $25 For pricing or information about Brian Schwager’s training program for riders, please contact him at (828) 667-9334 or you may email him at wellnessmovementcenter9@gmail.com To learn more about Meade Neumann’s work and pricing, please contact her at (828) 489-4222 or email her at meadeneumann@renewedspirithealing.com Where Is Equine Freedom Located? Most of the Equine Freedom Solutions Team is based in Asheville, though Catherine Hunter is currently residing in Idaho. For those local to the area, team members are available for individual, on site consults or sessions. Those outside the local area, or wanting to work with Catherine Hunter, can receive help remotely via Skype, video and phone consults. Note: To inquire about working with Catherine Hunter, you can reach her at (828) 505-9221 Initial Consults with Catherine are $150 and Additional sessions with Catherine are $100 A package of 10 Sessions with Catherine is $995. Price includes the initial consulting fee Equine Freedom Solutions Offers Bodywork, Saddlefitting, Training and Riding Solutions Apart From The Crowd! Equine Freedom Solutions offers Bodywork, Saddle Fitting, Training and Riding Solutions apart from the Crowd! Our ‘team’ is amazing, but nothing is more amazing than the RESULTS we offer!! We are anxious to help and can customize solutions for your individual needs. You and your horse will love our gentle, thorough, way of working. We offer solutions that can last a lifetime. For more information, please call Kelly today! Contact: Kelly Snyder 354 Warren Creek Rd Candler, North Carolina 28715 Phone: 828-552-3003 Email: Website: Click Here To Connect |
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