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Beneath the Leather: A Professional’s Guide to Tack Fit Issues is a 2-day online training for equine professionals who want to confidently recognize and communicate tack-related discomfort. Whether you're a bodyworker, saddle fitter, trainer, farrier, or other equine professional, this course strengthens your ability to detect dysfunction, interpret patterns, and advocate for both horse and client. What You’ll Learn Recognize and Communicate Tack Related Issues in Horses Across 8 focused modules, you'll build the skills to observe, interpret, and clearly communicate what the horse’s body is telling you—especially when tack may be contributing to dysfunction. Course Modules Module 1: Framework for Prioritizing Primary Issues Module 2: Talking with Clients Module 3: Tack Primer & Consequences of Poorly Fitted Tack Module 4: Science of Pain & Non-Tack Related Sources of Pain Module 5: Body-Talk: The Horse’s Language of Pain Module 6: “Listening” with Your Senses to Horse’s Body-Talk Module 7: Assessment & Palpation Primer Module 8: A Visual Glossary of Body-Talk & Language of Tack Related Pain Who This Course Is For This course is for equine professionals who want to sharpen their observation, interpretation, and client communication skills. (Pre-approved for The Masterson Method® Continuing Education program.) Course Format Delivery: Live Online held on Zoom (2-Day Course) Dates: October 25 – 26, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM CT (with breaks) Access: 90-Day Replay Access CE Credit: 15 Hours – Masterson Method® CE Approved Your registration includes: * Real-time instruction with case-based learning, interactive Q&A, and collaborative exercises * Digital Manual, knowledge checks for retention and self-assessment * Post-course access to two private, instructor-moderated Facebook groups: + Beneath the Leather (BTL) + Client Conversation Coaching * Two complimentary 2-hour Instructor Office Hours on Zoom to mirror the above two Facebook group topics.