the magic happens when there is a gentle and fluid giving and receiving between the horse and the human.
Whether it’s through bodywork, horsemanship, or rehabilitation,
The threads that weave my work
together are connection and reciprocity.
CONNECTION
& RECIPROCITY
And aren't we all here for the magic?
The longest journey you’ll ever take is from your head to your heart.
And my joy comes from helping people and horses get In Connection.
Tina Cormier
Meet Tina Cormier
Many of us have walled ourselves off from those around us - life’s journey, and our journey with horses, is about closing those gaps of perceived separation from one another and within ourselves. It’s about becoming whole. It’s where healing, joy, and magic begin.
Tina's Journey
Equine Bodyworker
Equine Connection Coach
Equine Bodyworker Equine Connection Coach
Tina’s ability to tune into a horse’s needs is nothing short of amazing. She has worked on my three very diverse horses – an elderly mare; a fearful, middle-aged mare; and a young, busy gelding. As she found and carefully worked on areas that were tense and tight, you could see each horse physically release and relax. After their treatment they all napped – something the fearful mare rarely does. Tina’s experience with and study of horses is apparent in the thoughtful way she is able to treat each horse. My horses and I highly recommend her.
-MB
Voices of Connection
My goal is to help you identify and clear blocks to connection that you and your horse may be experiencing.
Mental or physical tension can result in fear, unhealthy movement patterns, and unwanted or dangerous behavior, blocking true connection and fluid, beautiful movement.
Groundwork and riding should feel good to both horse and human.
How can you help your horse feel safe and comfortable in their body?
- Perhaps you are having challenges communicating effectively with your horse and need some horsemanship guidance.
- Or maybe fear (yours or your horse’s) is what’s blocking you from fully connecting with your partner, and we need to work on safely building confidence and expanding comfort zones.
Tension, Fear, or Communication Challenges?
Bodywork & Groundwork Can Help!
- Maybe your horse has some physical or mental tension as a result of an injury or as a normal part of being an athlete and competing in a sport - bodywork and some postural exercises could be impactful additions to his care.
These may sound like vastly different offerings, but to me, they are all part of a bigger picture you are painting with your horse. They are obviously different in terms of what we are doing in a given moment, but the goal is always the same:
My Philosophy:
balance, relaxation, and connection
...reflects a way of being that cultivates deep and harmonious internal awareness of ourselves (of our inner wisdom) and of our relationship with all of nature.
It’s where I begin each and every time I start to work with a horse - with myself.
When I am in connection with myself, I can facilitate that awareness in others. We all have little walled-off parts of us that we can’t feel or access - our body’s and mind’s way of protecting us. Horses are no different.
IN CONNECTION...
Sometimes our work with horses can help them reconnect with themselves. Sometimes, it helps us reconnect, too.
I am excited to work with anyone who is eager to learn and grow, no matter where you are on your journey. As a lifelong learner myself, I admire curiosity and openness in others.
BUILDING COMMUNITY
I want to work with people who want to be moved by the horse, whose soul is longing for the journey they are calling us to.
I want to work with people whose focus is not only on what we can teach the horse, but what the horse has to teach us.
I want to work with people who have a holistic view of the horse, of themselves, and of what each needs to be happy and healthy individually and together.
If any of this sounds like you, has piqued your curiosity, or inspired you to reach out to chat, please don’t hesitate to connect with me!
