KOlsen Equine Bodywork

KOlsen Equine Bodywork Providing Innovative Equine Key Impulse therapy & Bodywork Massage to horses in the Central West, NSW

15/08/2026

Messages like these make my day 💓

This is why I got into bodywork but especially Key Therapy.

I don't think we've scratched the surface yet of what this type of therapy can achieve.

09/08/2026

Gotta love a controversy...

But here’s the point people miss-

Turn out isn't just dumping a horse in a paddock and saying off-you-go...

I've seen horses who have the 3 F's (food, freedom, friends) and still show stress behaviour.

The original post was discussing turn-out in the context of horses lacking "forward" and proposed the idea of fatigue being part of it.

There's a lot of chatter about that,

But it does raise the question- if a horse is showing signs of stress or low energy,

Do we look at their environment enough?

Most horses work on average 1 hr a day and spend the other 23hrs away from us and a lot can happen in that time.

A little mare that just came to live with us has taken some time to settle in and there are parts of the paddock she refuses to go near.

You can coax her away with food etc but she will go straight back to her "safe corner" afterwards.

She has 2 other paddock mates, she has access to food and room to trot and canter and play.

But she still hugs that fenceline.

What else is going on?

🔸️Noise & stimulation - Local truck traffic increased about the same time she arrived so there's a lot more noise & people moving around than she's used to.

🔸️its winter - cold weather, wind and rain mean she has to brace against the elements and is more sensitive to noise. Shelter is available but we've all seen them stand in the rain by choice.

🔸️Pain or body discomfort - i've noticed her resting a hind leg more than the other. Not lame, but there's an issue there.
Chronic tension causes fascial restrictions all through from jaw to hind hoof... --> bodywork will help this 👍

🔸️Her coping skills- this mare hasn't learnt to think before she reacts so her nervous system is primed for flight 24/7. Training will help her use her thinking brain.

🔸️ Feed quality- her diet changed when she arrived so her gut has gone through a period of adjustment as well as removing parasites.

🔸️terrain- does it get slippery in the rain?

I don't believe she has "too much" turn out, its not a thing IMO...

But what environment is your horse turned-out in?

And does it support their needs or add more st

Here we go! AUGUST already 😱Offering Key Equine Therapy & Bodywork for horses and ponies. Enquiries welcome for other ar...
19/07/2026

Here we go! AUGUST already 😱

Offering Key Equine Therapy & Bodywork for horses and ponies.
Enquiries welcome for other areas,

If your needing an earlier date than what's posted,
Send me a DM and will do my best to find a time that works.

Am open to travel to Sydney or Mudgee for a min of 3 horses per trip.

Key therapy is also available for riders/owners & their family members also struggling with pain or recovering from injury.

Currently treating people with shoulder injuries, post-op surgical related issues & nerve pain.

For more info send me a message or take a look at my link in bio 😊

...truth is, every horse in ridden work will need regular bodywork during their life to address issues from conformation...
07/07/2026

...truth is,

every horse in ridden work will need regular bodywork during their life to address issues from

conformation, teeth, rider imbalace, training, hoof angles, posture & injury recovery.

The horses that just "cope" without it &
quietly get on with their job may "look" ok.

but their body is keeping score.

Any ridden horse is an athelete. This means they are expected to move in balance, carry a rider and perform with some degree of agility.

The problem is most ridden horses aren't physically prepared for the work asked of them so they have to manage the best they can.

It seems to work fine in the beginning, but over time the little imbalances, soreness, restrictions and adjustments catch up.

This looks like:

- a new bucking problem
- tendon or ligament injuries
- lameness that won't go away
- anxious spooky behaviour
- girthiness
- hard to catch or avoidance issues
- hock, stifle,, fetlock issues
- neck stiffness
- contact issues
- canter problems...

🔸️The next time you are prepping for a big clinic or event,

Make sure you've also booked your horse a recovery bodywork session for when you get home.

This helps your horse recover and also spot check for issues that may be hiding and prevent them growing into bigger problems later.
..and chat to your bodyworker about regular maintenance sessions to help your horse continue moving well in a comfortable body.

🧡🧡🧡

KOlsen Equine Bodywork is available in Blue Mnts & Central West NSW 🇦🇺

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Oberon, NSW

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