Masterful Massage Equine Bodywork

24/07/2025

Is your noseband too tight? You could be impeding his performance as well as causing serious discomfort. Check out this research-based conclusion below.

https://askanimalweb.com/new-study-links-tight-nosebands-to-reduced-stride-length-and-potential-facial-damage-in-horses-3/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLvDDRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHhmquHXDbdMJ7yqyXUhHIX_UMoBxK8BopceDvPa38yTjFrn4qq1MndyhOiTl_aem_MxohVDMsbgsmHxWnSDRJhQ

A new scientific study co-authored by Animalweb’s own Dr David Marlin in conjuction with Anglia Ruskin University students Emily Hopkins and Stacie Whitrod and ARU Writtle Associate Professor of Animal Biomechanics and Sports Medicine and School Research Lead Dr Roberta Blake, has found that tight...

19/07/2025

Enhance your horse's vitality with expert bodywork techniques designed to promote relaxation and performance. Visit our website for valuable insights and resources that can transform your horse's health today.

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23/04/2025

It's a beautiful day out! I hope you're enjoying your horses.

25/03/2025

Now that spring has arrived and you are spending more hours in the saddle, does your horse need some extra TLC? Bodywork helps them move on from the winter stiffness and soreness and get them feeling ready for the activity of spring. Reach out for your appointment today!

22/03/2025

Feeling all the feels in his hind end. Ahhh.

14/02/2025

Happy Valentines Day!

26/01/2025

I just saw an ad for a new bridle called Better Bridle. I love that it focuses on giving clearance to the sensitive places on the horse's face, such as the TMJ and facial crest. I see so much tension here in horses when I do bodywork. I may have to test one out and see for myself! Has anyone tried one yet? I'd love to hear what you think. And no, Better Bridal is not a sponsor of mine. But they could be! , sponsor my business, lol.

10/01/2025

Ill-fitting tack is one of the primary causes of discomfort and, ultimately, lameness in horses. There is cartilage along the top of the scapula that can be damaged by pressure if your saddle sits or rubs against it. A good saddle fitter should be a part of your team, but here is a helpful basic guide.

10/01/2025

How do we become better? We learn. We put our hands on as many horses as we can and we feel. We focus on the areas where the horses tell us they need help, and we help them. We try different techniques, and they feel better. We read. We study. We listen to experts and, read research papers. We consult other experts - bodyworkers, vets, farriers, osteopaths, dentists, saddle fitters, and chiropractors. And we get more knowledgeable so the horses get better and feel better.
I've been on this bodyworker journey for 5 years now, and I began so I could make my own horse feel better. Now I have 2 horses of my own that benefit from all the skills I have learned to help them.

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25/12/2024

Happy holidays from my herd to yours. Wishing peace and good health this season!

09/12/2024

Started a 3-week intensive twice per week session schedule for my personal horse today. At the beginning of the session, he could not pick up his right leg at all. But the end, D&F and D&B with some relaxation and ROM. We have a long way to go, but pretty happy with these improvements. There were also big releases from accordions on his left hind end, not surprisingly. Looking forward to getting my guy feeling better to hopefully be able to reveal the primary issues that have been there since I've had him. I'm so grateful for the skills that MM has given me and for the support of the horse community at large!