The Bridge between bodywork & horsemanship
A Guided RH Symposium Replay with Josh Nichol & Jim Masterson
This 6-week course brings you inside the Relational Horsemanship Symposium, where Josh and Jim combine their approaches to honour the horse through awareness, bodywork, and connection. Through lectures, demonstrations, and case studies, you’ll learn how to build the bridge between bodywork and relational horsemanship. In doing so, you’ll be able to create a partnership with your horse that supports the horse’s physical and relational needs.
Important Note:
Jim Masterson’s presentations and demonstrations are included in the course footage. However, Jim will not be participating live in the guided sessions. The live Q&As and ongoing guidance are hosted exclusively by Josh.
Cohort Start Dates
Cohort 1: January 6, 2026
Cohort 2: February 24, 2026
Each guided cohort includes weekly content releases, reflection prompts, and live Q&A sessions with Josh to keep you on track and supported.
Course Schedule
Module 1 – Introduction & Foundations
- Josh & Jim Symposium Introduction (Upstairs)
- Josh Lecture: Honouring the Mind & Body
- Jim Lecture: Promoting Relaxation
Module 2 – Developing the Mind & Body Mapping
- Demo: Developing the Mind
- Josh Lecture: Body Mapping
Module 3 – Body Mapping in Action + Live Q&A
- Live Q&A with Josh (with student video submissions)
- Case Study: Kandi – Groundwork to Saddle & Bridle
Module 4 – Integration with Case Studies
- Demo: Body Mapping & Bodywork
- Case Study: Ringo – Groundwork and Riding Application
Module 5 – Methods of Progress & Supplemental Study
- Jim Lecture: Methods of Progress
- Reinforcement: Promoting Relaxation
- Case Study: Jerico (Supplemental)
Module 6 – Working Together + Wrap-Up
- Case Study: Pepsi – Josh & Jim Collaboration
- Live Wrap-Up & Q&A with Josh
What You’ll Gain
- A deeper understanding of how mind, body, and emotions interact in the horse.
- Tools to apply body mapping and bodywork in your own horsemanship.
- Insights into supporting the horse’s training needs and physical needs, and how to blend the two.
- Community connection and live support (guided cohort option only).