I am Nele Svensson and I am a certified Equine Therapist and Naturopath.
I am based in north Canterbury, New Zealand and travel around the world to work with horses.
In the last years I have been working hard to gain a deeper understanding for the horses well- being and health. We have such a big responsibility in keeping our horses healthy and sound.
We expect and hope for fantastic performance on multiple levels. It doesn’t matter if we have a working/ farm horse, ride for pleasure or on a high competitive level, we should always look after the horses and take the responsibility to give them the care they need, but without overdoing it.
From the right boarding, nutrition, exercise to the right care for their needs.
I grew up in Germany and have travelled a lot when I was younger and I still enjoy travelling all over the world. Meeting new people, making memories and especially learning more about horses. I always was very curious and find new things inspiring especially different countries and their cultures. Everyone has a different way in boarding horses, their care, training and breeding- … but in the end we all would like to achieve the same result. Performance, well- being and satisfaction for owner and horse.
When “Marley” my Palomino Stationbred came to me, he had absolutely no “life balance”. He had no routine, no proper nutrition, no training or exercise, no one to trust or to follow, health issues, not the right care for his needs and he was not the happiest horse I’d say.
I tried my best to help him and to take any advice I could get. I started studying every single horse book, magazine, article and met with trainer, vets and nutritionists. I wanted the very best for him and especially I wanted to take the discomfort away from him and to become a great team on the ground and in the saddle.
Horses were always my biggest interest, but it was not just the sport I loved. More likely working with them and seeing the cooperation when they are comfortable and healthy. There is so much gratitude and satisfaction, especially when you treat your horse well and look after them.
I decided to study Equine Therapy in Canada, so I can help and support horse owners and to teach them to keep their wonderful horses healthy and happy. But especially to help the horses and to take pain or discomfort from them.
A couple of years ago I started a blog “The Equine Happiness Project” to let people be a part of my journey in learning each day and getting a deeper understanding for horses. It has been such an amazing time and I got to meet wonderful people who have been very supportive and excited with me.
After I successfully graduated from Equine Chiropractor and Massage Therapy School in British Columbia/ Canada, I started my own business as an Equine Therapist & Naturopath. Following in my family’s foot steps and passion in helping and making a change in the animals well being.
I found what I believe in and a way how I can help animals. I am grateful for every day of this journey. I had ups and downs and had to learn that this is a part of this journey, because it shapes who I am and who I will become.
I believe that chiropractic alone does not relieve all the pain in the horses body, but accompanied with acupressure, massage and naturopathy. The horse has a much better general well being and movement.
Great Equine Therapy is massage therapy that works hand in hand with proper chiropractic and also naturopathy.
I will be travelling around the world to help, support and work with horses. Based in New Zealand and I am going to be in West- and East Canada, northern Germany and Scandinavia on a yearly basis. If you would like me to come to your country, town or farm please contact me and we will make this happen.
