Episode #97: Fear Free Interaction with Dr. Marisa Markey

As equine professionals we have all met horses that are fearful and anxious for their time with us.

For bodywork practitioners this tension makes it far more difficult to assess the posture, tone and condition of the horse. It can even escalate to being dangerous!

Thanks to dedicated professionals such as Dr. Marisa Markey (Fear Free Certified Practitioner), behaviour modification and conditioning is accessible to help overcome the anxiety of appointments.

This revolutionary approach to acknowledging horse behaviour, feelings, and the power of positive conditioning is benefiting the lives of so many horses, owners and professionals. 

Whether you are a vet, farrier, bodywork practitioner, or horse owner, this is a service you need to know about!

Join me for this episode where Dr. Marisa Markey of McKee Pownall Equine Services introduces me to Fear Free visits.

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Please note: The ideas expressed in this podcast are opinions only, and are not substitutes for proper veterinary care, veterinary medicine and other forms of bodywork. The opinions are not intended to be prescriptive or diagnostic in nature.

Judith Rathbone