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On farm or will travel. Private, Semi-private, groups.
Owners, Trainers, Beginners thru Advanced        

If you have an issue with your horse (behavioral or other) but distance prevents setting up an appointment here on farm Gwen is available for DISTANCE CONSULTS via LIVE CHAT  (Skype) or TELEPHONE.  $50 for an hour consult. PREPAID. You can sign up here: 

Gwen will contact you to arrange a day and time to meet as soon as she receives notice of payment.

HORSES - Helping horses to perform their best by doing what Gwen loves best - teaching horses and helping to resolve unwanted behaviors. Working & playing mostly at liberty and utilizing positive reinforcement methods, Gwen teaches the horse how to 'think through' issues and situations and allows the horse to choose answers to derive the best possible win-win results.
Colts, Re-training, Problem Solving.

All ages, breeds, disciplines.

Coming Back Spring of 2012:  TRAINING BOARD!  PENZANCE IS, once again, offereing 2 Training Board spaces per month beginning April 2012. These spaces are quickly reserved and they are on a first-come, first-served basis. So you'll want to get your name in as soon as you can. Training board will be $1200 monthly and requires the owner to be an active particpant as much as possible (but with a once weekly lesson required - included in month's board fee). Board will include a private paddock with free-choice stall/shed; custom diet according to the horse's needs, expert natural hoofcare, free choice excellent quality 2nd cut grass hay (without clover but sometimes with alfalfa), herb and homeopathics as deemed necessary, complete health & wellness watch/care, and daily 'teaching' sessions. Training board will be on a monthly basis with one full month (30 days)required in totality. DEPOSIT (partially non-refundable) and References will be required before acceptance of horse. Balance of board fee payable on day of arrival.  Please email:caballus@charter.net or call 508-476-1317

TRANSFORMATIONS PART 2:

     EQUINE AGILITY - as it is labeled now, used to be what was known and what Gwen taught as "extreme trail courses" ... For decades Gwen has taught horses to accept going over bridges, teeter totters, through 'car washes', gates, 'turnstyles and tunnels and even jumping through rings or standing in hula hoops or up on platforms. Now we have a formal program known as Equine Agility. This type of teaching encourages the horse, teaches 'thinking' through spooky and scary situations as well as instilling trust and respect for the human partner. It is fun, can be done with horses of all ages and breeds and disciplines. It helps the horse develop the ability to optimally 'perform' no matter waht the situation. Trailer loading? Piece of cake. Going through streams? Fun! Going over strange terrain? No problem. The horse learns to adapt and even welcome the challenges that is presented before him.      

      BODY WORKS- Identifying and releasing muscle spasms that contribute to lameness, poor performance, undesireable behaviors and hoof problems. Utilizing a combination of Acupressure, Neuromuscular Release, Stretching/Flexing and Stress & Trigger Point Releases, Gwen will locate your horse's pain and spasm points and gently release them so your horse can move and function in comfort again. Before chiropractic work be sure to have the muscles spasms released so the muscles don't pull the chiro adjustments out of place again. (Many times chiro won't even be needed after a body work session.) Pain can be the cause for so many "behavioral" issues as well as compromised performance.

This mare shown above is an aged girl with previous, unknown severe physical injuries. The results of these injuries are not only shown in her hooves but throughout her body. In one session Gwen helped release the pelvis as you can see in the above photos. Above right - before Body works session; Bottom left - after Body works session. The owner reported remarkable improvement in movement and comfort in the days/weeks following the Body Works session.

      NATURAL HOOFCARE - Teaching owners and the career-minded how to care for and trim Equine Hooves on a holistic level. Intensive,integrative education on the Equine Digit from the inside out.  Private and groups.

NATURAL HOOFCARE:

Please click on link above to go to Gwen's NATURAL HOOFCARE site. Serving MA, RI, CT, Southern NH
Clinics & Workshops offered. (Youth & 501(c)3 Discounts)

See article/video on Gwen @ Yankee Pedlar
 

     CONSULTING:  - Are you looking for answers to your questions but having a hard time weeding through myriads of articles and copious amounts of information 'out there'? If so you would benefit greatly to simply giving Gwen a call!  Her 45+ years of hands-on experience with horses combined with the latest 'findings' that allow her to assess you and your horse's individual needs and address them easily and efficiently for you. From Horse Care & Management to Complementary Health and Behavioral Issues, Gwen will sit down with you and together you will come up with answers that blend right into the best solutions for your individual situation. .  508-476-1317. email:caballus@charter.net

REQUEST DISTANCE CONSULT via SKYPE or PHONE HERE.

     
INSTRUCTOR & COACH: 

Please click on link above to go to PENZANCE Equine ONLINE Educational Center to find a list of currently available courses. Some courses are approved for CE units.

 

    WORKSHOPS:
Periodically offering scheduled workshops and demonstrations at Penzance, Gwen also travels and will present a full educational day at your barn or stable for your group.

     WHOLE HORSE CARE:
The definition of "health" is being free of "dis-ease" as a whole.
The horse is a whole being - physically, mentally and emotionally. All facets of this is taken into account in Gwen's work. Behavioral issues that are sorted through may be supported with herbs, homeopathy, acupressure, touch therapy (bioenergy) or other non-invasive and organic treatments. Diet recommendations, environmental and social conditions are also considered along with supportive therapies in order to allow the horse to be 'whole'.

     Equine Asst. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Horses are our mirrors.  They have an uncanny way of uncovering and exhibiting our own challenges we face even when we may not be aware of them. They, themselves, make the most perfect teachers -- we only have to listen and be willing to change ourselves. Gwen helps facilitate personal development and leadership growth with the horse being the prime instructor.  Private sessions and semi. Will travel.

EDUCATIONAL SPEAKER:
Have a particular topic of equine study or interest that your group or organization is addressing? Invite Gwen to tailor a presentation just for your interests. Contact for more information.

AUTHOR:
Gwen is a noted author with both regional, national and international publications. She is also the author of "10 Secrets to Healthy Hooves" (barefoottrim.com)  A partial list of a few publications can be seen here:  If you have a need for an Equine related article, Gwen is available to assist you. Please contact her through email or call directly. She is presently accepting inquiries.

In the works:  "10 Secrets to Healthy Horses" cue to be released the beginning of 2012.