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- Lyn Kamer, C.E.S.M.T.
Horses/Expert Profile
Expertise
Training, alternative therapies, saddle fitting problems, behavioral problems, endurance riding, driving, Mustangs
Experience in the area
Horseman of over 40 yrs., certified equine massage therapist, trainer both riding and driving, endurance riding
Organizations
American Endurance Ride Assn., Eastern Competitive Trail Ride Assn., New Jersey Trail Ride Assn., Aromatherapists International, American Mustang and Burro Assn., United States Trotting Assn., Standardbred Pleasure Horse Org.
Publications
Trail Blazer magazine, AERC Newsletter, Hoofbeats magazine
Education/Credentials
Certified Equine Sports Massage Therapist, Least Resistance Trainer, Certified Aromatherapist
What do you like about this subject?
Love working with the animals and making them feel better. They are always so grateful and eager to see me again.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
Want to go on and learn cranio-sacral therapy to expand my massage work and effectiveness.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| Hya | 11/24/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much for your answer ..... |
| BARBARA MOON | 11/04/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I was really surprised to come to ..... |
| Samantha | 10/23/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much for your response ..... |
| Travis | 10/23/09 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Lyn, thank you so much for your ..... |
| Bonnie | 10/17/09 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Lyn Kamer, C.E.S.M.T.
2009-11-23 Selective biting:
Hya, As to why he bites the only way you would ever find out is to talk to him through a communicator. But I think you are on the right page with using a least resistance method to modify his behavior
2009-11-22 Puting a halter back on a young Filly:
Jim, First off, if she's got Mustang in her then she's smarter by far than the average horse. I don't know why you shouldn't have a halter on a horse 24/7. Mine all do. If they get out I want something
2009-11-17 Horse diet:
William, Horses can digest meat just fine. Most don't care for it, that's true, but I had a horse that was absolutely addicted to MacDonals' Big Mac's. She gave me reproachful looks if I took the pickles
2009-11-09 Head-throwing:
Shannon, First off, the standing martingale is a real problem in and of itself. I would never use one, they are extremely dangerous. If you feel you have to use one then use a running martingale.
2009-11-07 Arab Saddle Fitting:
Katie, First off I appologize for taking so long to respond to your question. I won't go in to details but the last few weeks have been kind of nuts with a lot of events (I managed a 2-day 50/1 day
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