Hello to you,
This is Britta Bruns and I am a 45 years old horse addict.
Born and bred in Germany, I came to New Zealand in 2014. In Germany I worked as an Occupational Therapist for 20 years ( that is why I am thinking and working in a holistic way....), did my Yoga teacher training and also worked on a Western Horse farm for 15 years part time.
Within my work as an OT I have done some extra trainings in practising Mindfulness, Kinesiotaping, guided Relaxation and some massage techniques as well.
As a therapist you really get the feeling for body structures, restrictions and gentle ways to loosen them up.
Very helpful, when you work on horses too. Although the size is different to a human, the functions are often similar.
I can apply a lot of the experience from my work with clients onto the horses body, because I have a feeling for it.
I started horse riding as a kid, on the pony of our neighbours which had a "difficult mind". But we got along very well, maybe that was already the start to my " gentle, connective bodywork path".... My family could not afford to buy a horse and pay for all the costs that come with it, but i grew up in the countryside with lots of farms and horses around.
I continued riding and caring for other peoples horses until I started working as an OT 20 years ago and earned my own money.
Then this lovely American Paint Horse foal crossed my way and that was it. She was the perfect fit. I raised and trained her with the help of my friend who owns a Western Horse farm in Germany (breeding, training, showing) . That's why I ended up with Western Riding and my love for American Paint Horses and American Quater Horses.
If you are interested, have a look here www.whaw.de. This farm is also the home of beautiful Paint Horse stallion "Midnight Asset DH".
I was working on that farm for 15 years and learned a lot through course education, observing and caring for the 25 horses on the farm each day, joining clinics with different trainers and explored several things by myself with this horse love of my life (that Paint Horse mare) named SUNNY.
You see her on top of this page.
Unfortunately, I needed to leave her behind when coming to New Zealand as I don't wanted her to suffer through that long flight, quarantine etc. .
She is still on that horse farm and is now helping other riders to become good gentle riders. She has a really good life in a herd there and seems to be healthy and happy.
She will always be part of my life and has a special spot in my heart, that's for sure!!!
My path to energetic equine bodywork:
Horses are part of part of my life since I was a child. That's why it is my passion to help these wonderful souls to be healthy and happy again.
My horse Sunny was actually the one who SHOWED ME THE PATH to bodywork. I "accidently" healed her lameness 15 years ago (probably caused by overexcitement in the paddock with her mates : )) just with putting my hands on her sacrum area. She really relaxed into it and I felt "something" in my hands. At that time I did not understand what's going on, but I was fascinated. After a few minutes or so, she started yawning and was stretching herself, then she walked off- not limping anymore.
I was speechless!
Later that day, I started my research about Reiki, Energetic bodywork etc.
And the more I dived into this, the more I felt : THIS IS MY PATH!
Within the last 20 years, I also learned and studied a lot about horses health and wellbeing and got to know different types of equine bodywork.
I took the suitable practises out of these courses that suited me and my approach to create MY OWN WAY of bodywork with horses:
A caring and holistic way to help them. So, 15 years ago the name "BB HORSE CARE - back to balance" was born.
The combination of all those courses, studies and practical experiences and my own passion, intuition and positive inner balance make this bodywork unique.
I am able to REALLY connect with the horses within my work and I LOVE it.
I am continuously reading and studying for the horses health and wellbeing to be up to date and get new inspirations.
I am happy to share this knowledge with everyone who wants to make a change for the happiness and health of their horses.
The more people are up to date with what horses really need and how their nature is, the better it is for the horses. THAT is important for me.
That is why I am writing this Blog, posting educational stuff from other inspiring people on my Facebook page and support my clients with important information relevant for THEIR horse.
I am not just a " bodyworker" for horses, I am on a mission to make the life of horses better in a holistic way .
That includes the rider, owner and handler of the horses, as they are part of this TEAM.
I do "Mindful Horsemanship Coaching" with people who really want to change something for themselves AND their connection to their horses.
For the love of horses and the happiness of the people who care about them.
Make your booking or get more info:
Britta Bruns, Invercargill
PH: 022 0828 143
email: bbhorsecare(at)gmail.com
Facebook: BB HORSE CARE
This is Britta Bruns and I am a 45 years old horse addict.
Born and bred in Germany, I came to New Zealand in 2014. In Germany I worked as an Occupational Therapist for 20 years ( that is why I am thinking and working in a holistic way....), did my Yoga teacher training and also worked on a Western Horse farm for 15 years part time.
Within my work as an OT I have done some extra trainings in practising Mindfulness, Kinesiotaping, guided Relaxation and some massage techniques as well.
As a therapist you really get the feeling for body structures, restrictions and gentle ways to loosen them up.
Very helpful, when you work on horses too. Although the size is different to a human, the functions are often similar.
I can apply a lot of the experience from my work with clients onto the horses body, because I have a feeling for it.
I started horse riding as a kid, on the pony of our neighbours which had a "difficult mind". But we got along very well, maybe that was already the start to my " gentle, connective bodywork path".... My family could not afford to buy a horse and pay for all the costs that come with it, but i grew up in the countryside with lots of farms and horses around.
I continued riding and caring for other peoples horses until I started working as an OT 20 years ago and earned my own money.
Then this lovely American Paint Horse foal crossed my way and that was it. She was the perfect fit. I raised and trained her with the help of my friend who owns a Western Horse farm in Germany (breeding, training, showing) . That's why I ended up with Western Riding and my love for American Paint Horses and American Quater Horses.
If you are interested, have a look here www.whaw.de. This farm is also the home of beautiful Paint Horse stallion "Midnight Asset DH".
I was working on that farm for 15 years and learned a lot through course education, observing and caring for the 25 horses on the farm each day, joining clinics with different trainers and explored several things by myself with this horse love of my life (that Paint Horse mare) named SUNNY.
You see her on top of this page.
Unfortunately, I needed to leave her behind when coming to New Zealand as I don't wanted her to suffer through that long flight, quarantine etc. .
She is still on that horse farm and is now helping other riders to become good gentle riders. She has a really good life in a herd there and seems to be healthy and happy.
She will always be part of my life and has a special spot in my heart, that's for sure!!!
My path to energetic equine bodywork:
Horses are part of part of my life since I was a child. That's why it is my passion to help these wonderful souls to be healthy and happy again.
My horse Sunny was actually the one who SHOWED ME THE PATH to bodywork. I "accidently" healed her lameness 15 years ago (probably caused by overexcitement in the paddock with her mates : )) just with putting my hands on her sacrum area. She really relaxed into it and I felt "something" in my hands. At that time I did not understand what's going on, but I was fascinated. After a few minutes or so, she started yawning and was stretching herself, then she walked off- not limping anymore.
I was speechless!
Later that day, I started my research about Reiki, Energetic bodywork etc.
And the more I dived into this, the more I felt : THIS IS MY PATH!
Within the last 20 years, I also learned and studied a lot about horses health and wellbeing and got to know different types of equine bodywork.
I took the suitable practises out of these courses that suited me and my approach to create MY OWN WAY of bodywork with horses:
A caring and holistic way to help them. So, 15 years ago the name "BB HORSE CARE - back to balance" was born.
The combination of all those courses, studies and practical experiences and my own passion, intuition and positive inner balance make this bodywork unique.
I am able to REALLY connect with the horses within my work and I LOVE it.
I am continuously reading and studying for the horses health and wellbeing to be up to date and get new inspirations.
I am happy to share this knowledge with everyone who wants to make a change for the happiness and health of their horses.
The more people are up to date with what horses really need and how their nature is, the better it is for the horses. THAT is important for me.
That is why I am writing this Blog, posting educational stuff from other inspiring people on my Facebook page and support my clients with important information relevant for THEIR horse.
I am not just a " bodyworker" for horses, I am on a mission to make the life of horses better in a holistic way .
That includes the rider, owner and handler of the horses, as they are part of this TEAM.
I do "Mindful Horsemanship Coaching" with people who really want to change something for themselves AND their connection to their horses.
For the love of horses and the happiness of the people who care about them.
Make your booking or get more info:
Britta Bruns, Invercargill
PH: 022 0828 143
email: bbhorsecare(at)gmail.com
Facebook: BB HORSE CARE