Tammy Johannes Equine Massage

In my time as an equine massage therapist and horse owner, ive learned that the only true source of solid feedback on how effective your work with a horse is, comes from the horse.

Horses hide so much pain but they tell us so much. Learning their body language and behaviours is so important. Each horse is so unique. Like us they have big personalities and history. Some horses carry more trauma than others. Some horses carry more pain than others. In my experience, no one approach fits all.

A large part of being a massage therapist is being able to listen, read very small changes and adjust my approach quickly. Giving the horse a choice, demonstrating a good sensation and inviting the horse into more. This kind and gentle approach has worked for me in my work and in my own herd. Building trust with horses should always be the first step. Trust and understanding has to go both ways for an effective change whether it's behaviour,
training or body development.

The most rewarding relationships never last long enough. 💔 you came here nervous and not trusting . You became so much more than we expected. You could open gates or take them down. You helped us catch other horses but thought it was hilarious to run from us. I will miss those big lips flapping back at me whenever I spoke. A big hairy part of our hearts is missing

Post massage sleepy, to think this guy was completely unable to relax when I first met him

Misunderstood, fearful and in pain.
Not so much any more lol

This is why I smell like horses more often than I don't.

This is why my heart is happy.

Its a sleep in kinda morning

I think I have a new apprentice!