FEEL HERD

Communicate with your horse in a language they truly understand, fostering trust, connection, and belonging.

The SUMCHI Technique is a unique magnetic massage method inspired by natural herd dynamics of mutual grooming, helping you build a deep, meaningful bond with your horse. By using the Sumchi6 magnetic massager with intentional SUMCHI Strokes, this technique promotes better circulation, enhances muscle function, improves locomotion, and supports overall performance.

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Professional Equine Physiotherapist, Beth Shaw, has designed easy to follow SUMCHI Strokes and Stroke Routines for you to effectively massage your horse. The stroke routines are explained over 4 Levels. 

Testimonials

Group 5

“I have found Sumchi6 awesome in targeting fascia restriction and making my ETT sessions easier”

– Birgit Schroder, Leading ETT Practitioner in South Africa, with 6 consecutive Group 1 wins at Durban July.

Group 5

“I’m loving the Sumchi6 Heart and Diamond. It’s very Interesting how some horses prefer the Sumchi6 to hands on in different areas. It also saves my hands /recovering broken wrist.”

– Ellie, Professional Equine Bodyworker, UK

Group 5

“The horses are loving the Sumchi6 treatments and responding well to it, giving loads of releases and moving into me when I stop and move away, almost wanting me to carry on!"

– Staci Weitz-Hayward, ETT Practitioner NZ

Group 5

“A lovely little tool to have in your ‘toolbox’. Working the fascia and getting results made easy, bonus is the horses love it!”

– Anel Louw, Equine Therapist (Cape Town, SA)

Group 5

“SUMCHI has helped me connect with different horses and gain their trust. They love the releases and how it feels, it really makes you feel like you are helping.”

– Nikita Canot, ETT Practitioner (UK)

Sumchi6 Magnetic Massager

4 Levels of SUMCHI Stroke Routines

The SUMCHI Technique uses 4 levels of choreographed stroke routines which layer on top of each other.

Level1

SUMCHI Level1 Stroke Routine introduces horse and user to the Sumchi6 and the six foundation strokes:

1. HALFMOON Stroke

2. FAN Stroke

3. BUTTERFLY Stroke

4. FROGGY Stroke

5. TEARDROP Stroke

6. DOUBLE SEVEN Stroke

Level2

Level2 SUMCHI Stroke Routine adds 6 intermediate strokes, increasing the overall flow of the stroke routine.

Level2 encompasses more of the horse's body, using crossover techniques which encourage unblocking of the horse’s energy channels.

Level3

Level3 SUMCHI Stroke Routine adds advanced strokes, dual Sumchi6 action, and unlocks all 22 MUSCLE HUBS of SUMCHI’s Equine Concertina.

The instruction in Level3 incorporates more knowledge about how the Stroke Routines interact with MUSCLE HUBS and Interhub Tension Lines (IHTL) to balance your horse's collagen matrix. 

*pouches are essential for dual Sumchi6 action

 

Level4

SUMCHI Level4 introduces equine Ting points, according to traditional Chinese medicine, and earthing the SUMCHI Strokes. 

Beth Shaw – Founder of SUMCHI Technique

Beth is a Competency Specific Veterinary Physiotherapist (SAV #CSVP24/17700) specializing in the SUMCHI Technique (equine bodywork) and ETT Transeva Technique (ETT). Beth has para-veterinary practices in Hong Kong and South Africa.

Beth owns and operates BSET Academy at Manyatta Farm in South Africa. BSET Academy has been operating since 2008 delivering specific instruction in SUMCHI, Equine Transeva Technique (ETT) and Ekwos through the course “Holistic Healing Equine Modalities.” BSET Academy alumni are working Worldwide in the equine industry. www.BSETAcademy.co.za

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