14/07/2026
Not every horse starts relaxed⦠but every horse deserves the chance to feel comfortable.
This lovely buckskin mare was quite nervous when we first met. During her assessment, she was carrying a lot of tension through her back.
As the needles were placed, some of the tight muscles "grabbed" them, and she reacted by kicking out onceβa normal response that can happen when very tight muscles begin to release. With a little reassurance, she quickly settled and became more comfortable throughout the session.
By the end of her treatment, she was standing quietly, her eyes had softened, and she was almost asleep. π
After removing the needles (including one that had bent into a full "Z" shape from that initial muscle tension!), I followed up with a gentle massage, which she absolutely leaned into and enjoyed.
The best part? She walked away looking more comfortable, had a big roll back in the paddock, and was soon cantering around happily playing with her paddock mate. Moments like these are why I love what I do.
Supporting comfort, relaxation, mobility and wellbeing through equine acupuncture.
Steph's Equine Acupuncture
π Servicing Gold Coast, Logan & Hinterland
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Every horse responds differently to treatment, and each treatment plan is tailored to the individual horse.