Here we go again!
WORLD EQUINE TOUCH DAY (also know as International Equine Touch Day)
A time when the Equine Touch Foundation (ETF) family world wide is encouraged to celebrate our great modalities and to commemorate what would have been Jock Ruddock's 79th birthday. A time for reflection and the opportunity to promote brand awareness.
HOW TO CELEBRATE
Every year at this time we invite all students and practitioners, past and present, world wide, to pay tribute to the ETF trilogy of Equine Touch, VHT and Canine Touch by working on someone special on 25 July 2021 (or on a day to suit in and around that date) or to simply take a moment or two to reflect on their training, the people and the events they have encountered in their journey.
It has been a tough 18 months with lockdown and restrictions preventing us all keeping up with the practical side of our training or even keeping in touch with others. Even now as things are easing, lack of confidence and reluctance to meet up again are likely to be very much on the cards.
Setting aside time this year to do exactly that might be just what you need to get out and about and to focus on something to help others whilst at the same time helping yourself get back on track. Simple steps like making contact with a fellow student, a former client or case study, or even joining us on Zoom could help you feel less isolated and who knows, may even give you that much needed confidence boost to face 'life' again! And I am sure we all remember how awesome face to face courses and events can be - the buzz, the energy and of course the emotion of seeing the result of the work we do! Jock always loved to share quotes with his students - perhaps this one might be the inspiration you need to find your own 'new normal' going forward:
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” ― Mahatma Gandhi 1 Nov 2012
If up to doing a session this year, capture your sessions on camera and forward photos to ietaukandireland@gmail.com with or without a short resume or post directly to our Facebook Addicts pages. The best photos/stories will be published on the website or in future ezines or Equine Touchin’ magazines.
Reminder: as anything you send will be in the public domain, please make sure anyone mentioned in the content gives consent for us to use their words/photographs in our advertising.
A SPECIAL CELEBRATION IN UK
IETA UK & Ireland will be running a special Zoom event on Jock’s birth date, Sunday 25 July 2021 at 12 noon in an effort to bring the greater ETF family together to show we are not standing still in our efforts to promote the modalities, improve training standards and develop understanding and knowledge in what lies beneath our amazing modalities. The highlight of the event will be a special presentation by Jo Fernandes on the Vagus Nerve and its impact on both Horse and Human. Guaranteed an event not to be missed. I am sure Jock's name will be in there somewhere. Those attending have been asked to bring along their own memories and stories to share! To book a place, contact Liz ietaukandireland@gmail.com for zoom details.
Whether or not you can join us for the ZOOM event on the day, make 25 July 2021 the best excuse ever to refresh skills and reflect on your own special journey. A time to remember the man who started it all – Jock.
A chance to show the world how proud we are of the ETF “brand” and the changes we have all made and continue to make to so many horses, dogs and people.