Karen Abbattista

In 2012, I left a successful career in the natural foods industry to follow my passion, becoming an Equine Professional dedicated to helping horses and riders improve their partnership.  I have competed in the sport of Dressage for decades, earning numerous USDF All Breed awards, the USDF Bronze and Silver Medals, as well as the Bronze and Silver Freestyle Bars, and graduating from the Learner Judge Program with Distinction.  I have written articles that have been published in FL Sporthorse Magazine and the USDF Connection.

Over the years, I have learned that most of the time when a horse says "No," he either doesn't understand the request, or it is physically uncomfortable for him to comply.  As a trainer, my job is to improve the clarity of communication between horse and rider.  As an Equine Functional Therapist, I work to make it easier and more comfortable for the horse to do what we are asking him to do.

I am trained in multiple modalities, including Swedish, Shiatsu, and TMJ Massage, Myo-Fascial Release, the Masterson Method, and Gua Sha.  I continually add more techniques to my skill set.

I was awarded Top Practitioner Status by Holistic Animal Studies for my knowledge and expertise.

Certifications:

Equine Myo-Manipulative Therapist (EMFT)

Magnawave PEMF Practitioner

”Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.”

Anatole France