Short Film “A Mind Like Still Water” Shares Two Women's Journeys Toward Acceptance, Trust and Confidence

FAIRFIELD, Iowa, – Jan. 25, 2021 – “A Mind Like Still Water” is a documentary short film directed by Dylan Silver that follows two women who travel to an equestrian clinic where they hope to learn techniques to improve their horses. The revelation they discover is unfolded in the American Documentary and Animation (AmDocs) Film Festival pick. The two women find that it’s not about learning ways to change their horses' performances or behaviors but about making transformations in their lives.

In the film, world-renowned horsemen Jim Masterson, founder of The Masterson Method®, and author and horse trainer Mark Rashid, team up to hold a sold-out clinic, Considering the Horse, Mind and Body at Happy Dog Ranch in Littleton, Colorado. Masterson focuses on the horse's body and comfort and Rashid works to build softness for horse and rider in the saddle. In the process, the participants must evaluate themselves and how they affect their horses. The documentary follows the journey of Mindy and Linda as they learn to let go of past issues and better connect with their horses.

“Learning with your horse is a remarkable experience for many participants," said clinician Jim Masterson. “Not only do they build a new trust-focused relationship with their horses, but they learn about themselves and how to connect on a deeper level."

Profoundly aware of emotional energy, horses can sense what people are feeling. Despite how well a person shelters their true selves, they cannot fool a horse. Horses sense deep-seated emotions and mirror them back. Reflected and unwanted behaviors and poor performance can ensue, creating issues between horse and rider.

“A Mind Like Still Water" showcases the bond created between horse and human and the life-changing effects that can result. The more Mindy and Linda connect with their horses, the more they start to question how they've navigated their lives outside of horsemanship. During an emotional and life-altering week, they learn the art of softening and let go of the truths they've held on to, until now. "A Mind Like Still Water" proves it's never too late for change.

''A Mind Like Still Water'' is available for streaming or DVD purchase.

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ABOUT JIM MASTERSON

For horse owners, horse caregivers and equestrians, The Masterson Method® of Integrated Equine Performance Bodywork can deepen the bond between horse and human. It is a significant way to improve performance, open new levels of communication and develop the horse's trust. Countless testimonials tell the stories of horses and humans that have been forever transformed for the better by The Masterson Method. Anyone can learn The Masterson Method.

Jim Masterson developed The Masterson Method after many years as a professional equine bodyworker and official bodyworker of the U.S. Endurance Team. It is an interactive approach to equine massage in which the horse is an active participant. The practitioner learns to recognize and use the responses of the horse to their touch. Through the horse's response, the practitioner locates and relieves tension in key junctions of the horse's body that most affect performance. It is something done with the horse, rather than to the horse.

Visit MastersonMethod.com for more information.

ABOUT MARK RASHID

Mark Rashid is an internationally known author and horseman known for his ability to understand the horse’s point of view and solve difficult problems with communication rather than force. He began working with horses at age 10, when he met the “old man,” who taught him to work with horses, not against them, and to listen to what the horse is trying to say.

He is the author of 14 books including Considering the Horse, Horses Never Lie, Life Lessons from a Ranch Horse, Horsemanship Through Life, Whole Heart, Whole Horse, Journey to Softness, and Finding the Missed Path.

Visit Mark Rashid’s website for more information.

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