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Would You Like a Franchise With That?

April 17, 2008 by Christine Meunier 1 Comment

I was thinking about Horseland today and all the things I’d love to buy for my pony if money permitted and it dawned on me – why not invest in a business that is already set up? Granted, you’d need a decent sum behind you to get into a franchise. But, you’re buying into a business that is already set up – the building is there, the stock is already decided, the client base is built up and the name is recognised in the industry. Not bad!

I’m not sure if there are others available around the world as a quick search on Horse and Franchise through Google didn’t provide too fruitful a search, but one horse related franchise I am familiar with is Horseland; a recognised saddlery/horse store throughout Australia.

Horseland, Australia Visit https://www.horseland.com.au/index.html and click on the Franchise link on the left hand menu to find out what they have on offer. If you’re considering investing in this franchise, you’ll need:
– A good credit rating
– Willingness to devote yourself to your business
– Minimum of access to $280,000 cash or bank facilities
– Retail understanding would be a benefit

The Holistic Horseman also offers a franchise opportunity:
– No business experience?
– Not enough capital to buy into established franchises?
– Want a horse related business?
– Only want to work part time?

“Riding is a partnership. The horse lends you his strength, speed and grace, which are greater than yours. For your part you give him your guidance, intelligence and understanding, which are greater than his. Together you can achieve a richness that alone neither can – Lucy Rees.”

tag: franchise, horse business, horseland, holistic horseman, australia, career

Profile On: Mary House, Equine Massage.

April 16, 2008 by Christine Meunier Leave a Comment

The first South Australian to be qualified by the Victorian National College of Traditional Medicine and the SA representative of the Australian Myofunctional Therapy Association, Mary answered some questions kindly for Equus Blog.

Mary is also the first South Australian to gain certification in the courses run by American pioneer of Equine CranioSacral Therapy, Maureen Rogers. You can find out about Mary and her work at http://www.healthyhorsesnaturally.com.au/about-mary.asp.

Have you always been interested in horses and when did you come to discover the benefits of CranioSacral and Myofunctional Therapy?
I have always had an interest in horses, started riding at age 5, now 60. Was studying to be a coach but found that not my ideal and the myofunctional course came up in 2003. I had been treating horses with TTEAM stuff and massage for some time but without qualifications and felt I needed the qualifications.

How much of your day/week is hands on with horses?
I work/treat my horses every day, and clients when required.

In this field is it possible for someone to be a full time professional, earning a livable income?
Not possible in South Australia, elsewhere in the world maybe. I have chosen not to work in the racing industry

What are the general steps taken to be able to carry out these therapies on your own horses and others?
I have completed a certificate course in Myofunctional therapy and levels 1-3 in equine craniosacral therapy, and Universal Energetic Bodywork. I do energy hands on work, chakra balancing, what ever the horse requires at the time.

Any advice for those interested in pursuing these types of massage?
A love of horses, time and the ability to feel energy levels.

Is there anything else with horses youâ€™d love to learn about or try?
Always learning more about energy healing.

Favourite horse memory?
Too many to list.

Future goals?
Heal more horses.

Best thing about your sport/profession?
The response of such a big animal as a horse to the work that I do which is so gentle, and so effective.

“A hot horse and a hot head don’t mix.”

tag: australia, self education, equine massage, craniosacral massage

CranioSacral Therapy, Equine Massage

April 14, 2008 by Christine Meunier Leave a Comment

In a nutshell:
CranioSacral Therapy is a “method which focuses upon the central nervous system and uses light touch to optimise body movement.”

Cranium – 1. the skull of a vertebrate; 2. the part of the skull that encloses the brain.

Sacrum – bone resulting from the fusion of two or more vertebrae between the lumbar and the coccygeal regions, in humans being composed usually of five fused vertebrae and forming the posterior wall of the pelvis.

Two yearlings dead to the world.

Based on it’s name, one can conclude that this form of equine massage focuses on the whole horse – from head to tail. There seems to be a lot of different methods out these days to help you relax and be a better rider and to help your horse relax and perform better.

And the best bit? So many of these methods you can learn yourself to help improve your performance and relationship with your horse. And of course there’s the added bonus that if you’re good at what you do and you’ve gone to the trouble to receive a piece of paper to prove your skill then you can potentially earn some money doing something you enjoy that is helping others’ horses.

Take a look at:
http://www.healthyhorsesnaturally.com.au/equine-craniosacral-therapy.asp
http://www.equinecraniosacral.com/ – site of Maureen Rogers, US Representative.
http://www.equinology.com/info/course.asp?courseid=22 – CranioSacral course.
http://www.equinemassageireland.com/ – CranioSacral Therapist, Ireland.
http://www.danishequineacademy.com/ – Danish Equine Academy focusing on massage.

“Great riders are not great because of their talent; they are great because of their passion.”

tag: craniosacral massage, course, ireland, australia, education, america, horse studies, equine massage. denmark

Instructing Positions…

April 13, 2008 by Christine Meunier Leave a Comment

Just a note for anyone in Victoria, Australia or more specifically around the Keysborough area who’s interested in getting into teaching/looking for instructing work. Melbourne School of Pony Equitation are on the lookout for more instructors.

You don’t need a qualification but can work towards your EFA Level 1 through the school and gain teaching experience. A sound knowledge of riding principles and tacking/untacking horses would be needed however to carry out lessons. A general lesson consists of one to up to half a dozen students who catch, groom, tack up their horses then ride and bring in and untack, groom and put away.

The school has a 70m x 30m outdoor arena as well as a cross country course, jumps paddock and other areas to ride. If you’re interested in teaching and are available over weekends, consider contacting the school for work.

“His hooves pound the beat, your heart sings the song – Jerry Shulman.”

tag: horseriding, australia, Level 1, EFA, coaching, instructing

Would You Like a Franchise With That?

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