Meet the Founder of The Total Balance Method

Dawn Cooper has partnered her nearly thirty years in teaching and training with the techniques and tools of complimentary therapies into a rewarding program for both horse and rider. Nearly twenty years on the professional show circuit and over a hundred and fifty championships in various disciplines, have given her a unique perspective into the working horse. With her extensive background in saddleseat, driving, western pleasure, dressage, eventing, stadium jumping and gaited horses, few horses present issues that are not familiar to her. In addition to the training and teaching background, Dawn worked several years as a veterinarian assistant absorbing the intricate study of horses with lameness issues. Though the veterinary hospital had extensive services including surgical services, Dawn concentrated her interest in the use of acupuncture, chiropractic and the podiatry elements of care. Medical conditions must be addressed by a licensed veterinarian, though Dawn found that she could be effective in other areas and was drawn to the continuing education of surrounding complimentary therapies as their contribution to gait correction, soundness, training attitude and general elevation of performance was proved valuable. After combining her skills with other professionals as a team, (veterinarians, farriers, acupuncturists and energy workers,) she has developed a well- rounded approach to the horse's overall health and welfare. Her work has served horses throughout the country in both private sessions and through clinics. Her goal is to provide affordable comprehensive understanding between owners and their horses as to how they move, when there is pain in the training program and how to relieve those issues to enhance their partnership with their horse.

She is developing a network of others who wish to use their talents with horses and invites them to join the Total Balance team of instructors. Her program is set up with a support system for the team members as well as assurances to the client that their work will be consistent to the standards of The Total Balance Method.