{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Equine Assisted World with Rupert Isaacson","title":"Exploring TTouch with Robyn Hood: Connection, Communication, and Equine Well-being | Ep 22 Equine Assisted World","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":7688,"description":"Robyn Hood, sister of Linda Tellington-Jones and a leading figure in the development of the Tellington TTouch Method, joins Rupert Isaacson in this insightful episode. Robyn has dedicated her life to refining and teaching TTouch, a revolutionary approach to working with horses, dogs, and other animals that fosters trust, connection, and healing. In this conversation, she delves into the origins of TTouch, its impact on equine well-being, and practical techniques that horse owners and equine-assisted practitioners can integrate into their work. Whether you're looking to deepen your relationship with your horse or explore a more mindful approach to training, this episode is filled with wisdom and practical insights. Learn more about Robyn’s work here: https://learn.ttouch.ca | https://ttouch.com\n\nWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode:\nThe Origins and Philosophy of TTouch (Starts at 02:31)\nHow Robyn and Linda developed TTouch.\nThe inspiration behind the method and how it differs from traditional equine bodywork.\nUnderstanding the nervous system’s role in movement and behavior.\nKey TTouch Techniques for Equine Well-being (Starts at 16:03)\nThe Clouded Leopard touch and why it’s a cornerstone of TTouch.\nThe importance of gentle, mindful contact in building trust.\nHow to identify and respond to equine tension and discomfort.\nBody Wraps and Their Impact on Equine Balance (Starts at 36:27)\nWhat body wraps are and how they work.\nHow they help horses with proprioception, relaxation, and postural awareness.\nPractical applications for therapy horses and performance horses alike.\nTTouch for Enhancing Human-Equine Communication (Starts at 56:02)\nHow to interpret subtle equine body language.\nWhy intention matters in touch and training.\nHow TTouch principles apply to groundwork and riding.\nCross-Species Applications of TTouch (Starts at 1:14:22)\nHow TTouch benefits dogs, cats, and even zoo animals.\nThe surprising effects of touch on emotional regulation in animals.\nHow to introduce...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/PuJAXgaKmhfeBRqqEPEATMHDH_c-iN9O1OlaUtqD0-g/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQwMDI3LzE2ODI0/MjQ0MTQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}