Ewen Equine Management and ConTact CARE

05/08/2026

July saw the pet cows line up to show a few students some of the nuances of ConTact C.A.R.E on cattle, an Equine Foundation course, and lambing started a little earlier than planned😅

Calving is now in full swing so I will be working closer to home for the next few weeks - planning appointments around daily farm checks.

I also popped into Kaipara Landscape Supplies to pick up some seeds for a project we've been planning for a while🤩

28/07/2026

Fantastic couple of days helping the horses teach the foundations of Equine ConTact C.A.R.E. This group of ladies are already doing great work - having had their start with Lisa Bishop ConTact CARE - Flinchlock Release like I did. It was lovely to see, and help facilitate some lightbulb moments throughout the two days😊

26/07/2026

20/07/2026

It's hard NOT to be passionate about what we do with people like Camille at the helm - continually exploring and developing further understanding of Equine ConTact C.A.R.E🐎

🐴 Meet Camille the heart behind Equine ConTact C.A.R.E

15 Years of Listening

When people ask me what I do, the answer is simple…

I help horses find freedom in movement.

For more than 15 years, I’ve had the privilege of helping horses rediscover comfort, freedom and ease of movement through Equine ConTact C.A.R.E.

What continues to inspire me isn’t simply treating a horse…

It’s watching the moment they realise they no longer have to brace against their own body.

Every horse has a story.

Sometimes that story is written in tight muscles.
Sometimes it’s hidden in altered posture.
Sometimes it’s found in the way they hesitate to turn, collect, or simply stand comfortably.

I’ve learned that the body is incredibly intelligent.

When something isn’t working as it should, the body doesn’t give up—it adapts.

Those adaptations are often what we notice first.

My role isn’t to force change.

It’s to listen.

To understand what the horse’s body is communicating.

To restore structural balance so movement can become effortless again.

Whether your horse is a competition athlete, a treasured companion, or enjoying retirement, every horse deserves to move with comfort, confidence and dignity.

This work has become far more than a profession…

It’s a lifelong passion, and I’m grateful to every horse and every owner who has trusted me along the journey.

Here’s to helping horses move the way nature intended.

💛 Camille Nelson

Equine ConTact C.A.R.E. Practitioner & Educator

11/07/2026

ConTact C.A.R.E for Down Cows
Down Cows place a significant drain on time, energy, and financial resources during an already demanding time of year. The speed at which a cow is safely assisted back to her feet directly affects her comfort, recovery, and long-term wellbeing.

Yesterday I attended a down cow and demonstrated to the owner and staff what we look out for and how to release the pressurised bones that were hindering her progress. They now have a simple additional method to add to their already strong toolkit🤩

02/07/2026

For those wanting to learn Equine ConTact C.A.R.E - I have a course coming up at the end of the month. Also keep an eye on the training calendar for courses up and down the country 😊
https://www.equinecontactcare.co.nz/register

30/06/2026

Goosebumps Equine Edition (zoom in) Piloerection during a session can indicate a shift in the autonomic nervous system from sympathetic (fight/flight) to parasympathetic (rest/digest) this was particularly nice to see given the reason for the session was that the horse had been demonstrating anxious behaviour in the past week😊

22/06/2026

Great example and explanation from Stacy Canterbury ConTact CARE 👌👌

03/06/2026

Such a fantastic few days! Thanks to Lisa Bishop ConTact CARE - Flinchlock Release for hosting us all on top of all the behind the scenes organisation that goes into an event like this😊

30/03/2026

Team work makes the dream work🤩