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Certified Equine Massage Therapist
For the equine athlete š
šColorado Springs
13/06/2026
My favorite horses to work on are horses that have anxiety issues.
The nervous system and body of the horse are so closely intertwined. Being the prey animals that they are, they are wired to react when they perceive a threat without really stopping to think.
They jump away as soon as they hear something in the brush, their body immediately springing into flight.
So when they feel discomfort in their body, itās bound to influence how they feel and react to pressure. Whether the pressure be under saddle or on the ground.
A horse that is sore in the back might present as flighty or sensitive. A horse that is sore in the jaw or the poll might push through the bit, searching for release.
I have the opportunity to focus the horseās attention onto areas of discomfort, and I sit in it with them. I watch them closely and let them guide me through at their own pace.
I donāt push harder than I need to, I donāt force. I cultivate a quiet conversation. I help connect the mind and body to bring the horse back into the present moment.
I whole heartedly believe that massage isnāt just the manual manipulation of tissue, it is the gateway back to awareness.
Hi Colorado Springs!š Thereās a new equine massage therapist in town! Surprise, itās me.š
Need a therapist who will adapt to your schedule? Maybe someone who has trained her own and knows the stresses of performance horse life?
Schedule a session for your equine athlete today!
Email me š [email protected]
26/05/2026
Email or DM me to schedule a session!
āWhen should I schedule a massage session for my horse?ā is a question I get all the time.
Most times my answer is around a week before a chiropractic appointment.
When soft tissue is worked on before skeletal alignments there is a better chance of the alignment sticking.š
The soft tissue is less likely to pull the skeleton back into misalignment, making an adjustment far more effective for your horse!š
11/05/2026
Ready to give your horse the relief theyāve been waiting for?
Schedule today!
Maxie is so good at communicating how I need to massage her. She cracks me up with her snapping turtle moves.š¤£
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