Specialising in RESULTS! Equine Bodywork that combines massage and skeletal alignment to address the horse's muscles and skeleton.
18/07/2025
🌴 Out of Office: Taking a Little Break 🌴
Just a quick note to let my clients know I’m currently taking a break and will be overseas for the next few weeks. I’ll be back refreshed and ready to see your beautiful horses again from 18th August. 🐴✨
If you need to get in touch while I’m away, please feel free to send me a message. I’ll be checking messages when I return and will get back to you as soon as I can after the 18th.
Thank you for your patience and understanding — I can’t wait to return with fresh eyes, full energy, and even more love for the incredible work I get to do with your horses. 💛
See you soon!
Sam
03/03/2025
Today marks FIVE YEARS of Monaco Equine Bodywork!! What a journey it has been!! Where does the time go??
I would like to extend a huge and heartfelt THANK YOU to all of my amazing clients and four-legged patients for your trust and support over the years 💜 It's an honour and a privilege to help your horses and dogs to feel and perform at their best. I look forward to seeing what the next year brings! 🤩✨
28/02/2025
Every view is improved by your horse’s ears 🤩💜🦄
27/02/2025
It always breaks my heart to say goodbye to a patient but Aspen is a particularly special girl who I won’t soon forget. She grew her angel wings yesterday afternoon 💔💜
She was the sweetest, kindest mare I've ever met and it was always a pleasure working with her. I feel very lucky that I had the opportunity to say goodbye to her just before she went to sleep.
Many thanks to Madi for trusting me to work on your special girl ❤️ Fly high darling Aspen, you will be missed 💜🦄
21/02/2025
The lovely Pretty Vegas, or “Kaley” as she’s known in the stable, had a super win at Queanbeyan on Tuesday 🤩 Congratulations to all of her connections, and thanks so much for the shout-out Joe Joe Cleary Racing! It’s a privilege to be part of the team and help keep the horses feeling and performing at their best 🦄💜✨
18/02/2025
Brick is one of the sweetest boys around. Due to some conformational issues and his habit of playing a bit too enthusiastically, he often manages to make himself sore so I see him every 4 weeks to keep him comfortable and happy.
He always greets me with a big, goofy grin and can almost knock you over with his waggy tail! Also, he thinks he’s a lapdog and likes to try and sit on my knee! I think it’s safe to say he enjoys his sessions! ✨💜
Shout out to Brick’s parents Rachael and Tom at Vellara Equine for trusting me to look after your special boy! It’s a privilege helping him feel his best 🤩🥰
24/12/2024
Wishing all my clients and four-legged patients a very Merry Christmas!! Thank you for trusting me to help your horses feel and perform at their best throughout 2024 🦄
I look forward to continuing to look after their bodies in the new year! Best wishes to all! ❤️🤩🐎🎄
10/12/2024
A huge shout-out to the local horses and trainers who had a fantastic day at the Cooma Races on Saturday!
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1. Stevo coming in first with Vinnie in second 🤩
2. Gwen taking the win 🐎
3. Mia taking a fantastic victory after leading them all the way 🦄 Dugee ran a great race to finish second. Dessie isn’t pictured here but he ran his little heart out to finish 5th in this same race
Here’s me working on a client horse, having a conversation that I have had more times than I care to count.
Client: Oooh, bloody hell I’m sore!
Me: That’s no good! Maybe you need to invest in some bodywork on yourself. When was the last time you saw a chiropractor?
Client: Oh no, I NEVER go to the chiro! I don’t need to, I’ll be right.
Me: *frowns disapprovingly
As horse people, we are all very tough! We take a lot of pride in “just keeping on going”. We say “she’ll be right” with a cheery smile as we limp down to the paddock. Our shoulders feel like they’re about 55 years old, our hips and knees are somewhere north of 60 and our lower back is pushing 80, and we just keep getting on and riding as though nothing is wrong. Horse people – we are the most stubborn people on the planet!
Guess who doesn’t appreciate this attitude? Your horse. Because as much as your slightly less-dodgy right hip compensates for your injured left knee, your horse’s entire body is compensating for you. And it doesn’t matter how many times I put your horse back together again, if YOU are crooked, THEY will be crooked.
So, if your bodyworker tells you to go to the chiropractor, please listen to them!! They only want what is best for your horse and if you can look after you, you will also be looking after them! ✨💜
07/12/2024
𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩!! 𝐌𝐲 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐞 - 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐈 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥?! 🤯🤯🤯
It’s the question we all ask ourselves when we bring our horse in from the paddock or out of the stable and notice that something is off. Sometimes, the answer is obvious. If it’s pi***ng blood, you’re obviously not going to call the dentist. But other times, it’s not immediately clear. So here are some basic rules on who to call when.
Bodyworker:
- Stiffness/soreness
- Incorrect canter-leads/disuniting
- Sudden abnormal behaviour: bucking, bolting, rearing
- Girthiness/discomfort when being saddled
- Discomfort when being mounted/dismounted
- Biting/kicking
- Tripping and slipping
Farrier:
- Lameness provided no soft-tissue injury
- Cracking/seedy toe
- When referred by a bodyworker or vet
Vet:
- Blood or open wounds
- Illness
- Heat or swelling
- Severe lameness where the horse is non-weight-bearing
- Unexplained lumps and bumps
- When referred by bodyworker or farrier
Dentist:
- Dropping feed or difficulty chewing
- Sudden weight-loss
- Discomfort when bridling/unbridling
- When referred by bodyworker or vet
Lameness can also occasionally be a bodyworker issue – but only if there have been no other issues flagged by the vet and/or farrier.
A good bodyworker who knows their stuff will be able to tell you who you need to call and when. Please listen to your equine professionals because they should only want what is best for your horse!! 💜
Did that clear some things up for you? Or are you feeling thoroughly confused now? If so, feel free to get in touch and I'll happily have a chat about any questions you have!
13/11/2024
What a great week it was at Willinga!! Always a pleasure to work alongside the incredible Kim Alexandra Horne and a privilege to help these amazing equine athletes to feel and perform at their best 🤩🦄
06/11/2024
Absolutely loving being back at Willinga Park working alongside my amazing mentor and friend Kim (Equiphoria Equine Bodywork & Equine Business Coaching) to help keep these incredible equine athletes feeling and performing at their peak! 🤩🦄
Day 2 Update from Willinga Park!
🌟 What a start to the Australian Showjumping Championships! 🌟
The energy here at Willinga Park is fantastic, and it’s been incredible to see the impact of our sessions on these incredible horses. Thank you all, it’s a privilege to be part of your journey!
📲 Message us here or send an SMS at 0423 083 031. Let’s keep your horses performing at their peak!
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Monaco Equine
Welcome to Monaco Equine!
I have been involved with horses all my life and my passion for horses began long before I could talk about it - back when I could just sit up and my aunty used to hold me on the saddle in front of her as she rode me around the paddock. I’ve always known I wanted to be involved with them. I wanted horses to be my career, not just a hobby. While the specifics of that dream changed over time - I wanted to be everything from an equine vet to an Olympic event rider - the genuine love for horses never shifted.
I am offering equine bodywork sessions focusing specifically on the musculo-skeletal system. The muscular system is what holds the skeleton together and both are invaluable to your horse both feeling and performing at their best. Horse’s are athletes and require regular “tune-ups” to keep them fit and healthy. Regular bodywork sessions are kind of like servicing your car.
Everything I do is aimed at relieving any stress, trauma or pain your horse may be experiencing in their body. I do this by first using gentle massage to warm up and relax the horse’s muscles, followed by some deeper work to relieve any tension and knots. Afterwards, if necessary, I will perform some non-invasive skeletal alignments. I aim to work with the horse’s body, not against it, and everything I do is about encouraging the body to fix and align itself: I’m just there to give it a helping hand.
No matter your discipline or experience, horse-owners all have one thing in common: we love our horses and we hate it when they are in pain or uncomfortable. You know immediately when there’s an issue - you know your horse better than anyone. Helping horses is my passion and I will work with you to relieve your horse’s discomfort.
For a limited time only, I will be offering a reduced introductory rate. So let’s get your horses feeling their best! If you’re interested in booking a session, give me a call on 0421 429 993 or email [email protected]
