Elizabeth A Cinney

Often mothers give their attention and care to their children despite their own needs. It’s a way. Ways most have gotten comfortable with day to day happenings. But what happens when the caregiver is worn down?

What happens when an equine athlete receives all that’s needed? Good food, healthy hooves, balanced training, ulcer treatments, joint injections, chiropractic, body work, laser sessions are all industry standards. The horse is pretty good but it can be better! See there is a missing piece. What happens when the rider or trainer isn’t as good in their body as their equine partner? Disharmony happens. Imbalance happens.

The ironicy...We spare no expense for horse supplements. Yet! It is common place for a box of donuts to be in the tack room on weekend mornings. How can a horse perform to its peak when the rider is experiencing lack of mobility in their hips? Arthritis in their knees? Sharp, searing back pain? How can we, the people, excel when our intake is around sugar and needlessly tiring ourselves out?

the balanced team of Lisa McCluskey and Cavalos

There are two athletes in this picture. A horse and rider combination is a partnership. It’s a relationship. If only one is cared for, then there is a crucial weak link.

A horse that balks when ridden on the road with car traffic has a trainer hired to change their reaction. Once this is established, the rider must go through guidance with said trainer to unlearn responses that support a balking attitude. The trainer must work with the horse and rider separately and then jointly. This way, the team may proceed with a new and different approach to stress.

Where is the line? The place where one considers responsibilities, care that is given others and balances their own needs so they are met. There are supplements, great organic food, yoga classes, pilates studios. There are self-help books. There are enlightened gurus. But there is an easy first step. Make time for yourself! Make time to feel good! Clear the debris. Find the root of disharmony. Find help. Employ such help.

There are certain things that are not shared. Whether for competition, social politeness or superstition, information is withheld. I’m suggesting a different approach. Let’s put all the great possibilities on the table. A banquet is served with embroidered linens and china. Easily accessible…An abundance for all. You are powerful. All the tools are at your fingertips.

Here’s a helpful random tidbit not commonly shared for social politeness… cornstarch works excellently for rider’s saddle sores. Use as a daily preventative. It’s simple, non-toxic, and it works!

Here’s another tidbit…Balance, harmony, and well-being with oneself and within the partnership of a horse/rider team is possible. Build muscle, condition, stretch, open your body, and schedule an Acupressure session! Take it seriously. Only with your health, may you support or be involved in a win-win relationship...that is flourishing. How good are you willing to let it get? I hope quite a bit. Many winner’s circles and blue ribbons await you! Claim it.

Elizabeth on a hike

Elizabeth A Cinney is an avid equestrian, healer, and spiritual seeker. She started a private practice in Acupressure for horses and people in 1998. She continues to offer these transformative services in office and barn locations. In addition, she facilitates Equine Assisted Learning, Qi Gong, and Massage Therapy instruction. She resides in Los Angeles, California and has founded numerous organizations both for and non-profit to educate and support communities at large. These devotional enterprises are proudly entitled: Healing Tack Room, Friends for Food, Infinity Project, and Blooming Willow. Early 2023, Elizabeth is self-publishing a book of poetry named, You Talking to Me?, My Journey into Cancer and Rise with Hinduism.

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