"Having horses is one of my greatest joys in life." I was lucky enough to grow up on a large cattle property in Central Queensland which surrounded me with many different animals including a large number of horses. I witnessed the old way of ‘breaking’ horses, as it was done in the ‘good ole’ days’ but I knew from a very young age that there had to be an easier way. I intuitively knew that there had to be a way to build trust and connection with these incredible animals, and the many broken bones certainly helped me to question the way it was done! I was always curious to learn how horses moved and responded to each other in their natural environment without human interference, and questioned whether we could use the same approach when building a connection with them. I know now that approaching horses in a way where they get to communicate and have their say allows them time to think before reacting and enriches the relationship we have with them. “Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” -Victor E. Frankl. I believe this applies to horses too. Without time between stimulus and response they will revert to their flight and brace instinct rather than growth and freedom. After finishing school, I spent many years training horses of all types, disciplines and behaviours and I sought out many extraordinary mentors throughout my equine journey (horses and humans) across Australia, Canada and the United States. My continuing curiosity into the horse's body and how tension in muscles affects different movements led me into the realm of equine bodywork. I was seeking for a whole-body approach to bodywork that actually gave lasting results and when I discovered the Masterson Method®, I finally found the key to unlocking the horses's ability to release tension, improve range of movement and regain balance. It is a great honour for me to be one of few MMCPs (Masterson Method Certified Practioner) in Australia as well as a qualified Emmett For Horses Practitioner. Both qualifications have allowed me to witness amazing transformations in horses and their riders, moving from frustration and despair to relief and joy as mobility and balance are restored, enhancing the bond between them and improving their performance.