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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.

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Recent Answers from Lyn Kamer, C.E.S.M.T.

2009-11-04 rearing over the stable door:

Natalie, Unfortunately you cannot be there all the time and this is not something he won't grow out of. It's the kind of behavior you get out of spoiled kids and horses. I can think of a couple of

2009-11-03 :

Barbara, Along with stifle injuries you get muscle problems. I work on a lot of them! It's compensatory damage due to the stifle injury because the muscles are used differently. First off I would

2009-10-31 Dominant Horse:

Keith, It's not as much a case of dominance as respect. You have a very alpha mare on your hands. Someone else has a sister with the same attitude. My guess is the mom was this way too. OK. You

2009-10-22 shanking:

Samantha, I agree with your views in that shanking, when used in the correct manner, is very effective in getting the point across when correcting unacceptable behavior. Properly placed it will smart

2009-10-22 Abused by the herd:

Travis, This is one for the books. I, too, have a herd of 9 horses and ponies. I haven't seen this before and only suggestion I can give you is to get an animal communicator involved and find out

 

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