Kathy Hanneson, MMCP

After a long hiatus between childhood and adult riding, I was reacquainted with horses during a trip to Iceland where I was introduced to the hardy, smooth-gaited and personable Icelandic horse. A few years later, my Icelandic mare Blida found her new home in Canada. Saddle-fitting challenges and a diagnosis of PSSM (Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy – an equine muscle disorder) led me to investigate various kinds of bodywork to help improve Blida’s chances of a longer riding life.

In 2017, I completed the requirements to become a Masterson Method® Certified Practitioner, followed by Certified Equi-Bow Practitioner status in 2018.

As a practitioner, I have worked with horses from a variety of disciplines including barrel racing, dressage and harness racing, as well as pleasure and retired horses of several different breeds. Whatever the background, these gentle and effective bodywork methods can have a positive impact on your horse’s well-being!

Additional education and training:
Equine Science Certificate, University of Guelph (2013)
Equine Musculo-Skeletal Performance Anatomy Course (2015). (Source)