MV Equine Bodywork

This week’s sessions were a beautiful reminder that sometimes the most powerful work is also the quietest.

Many of these horses needed very little “doing.”
One primary hold, some focused energy work, and then helping them rediscover a healthier posture in their own body.

When the nervous system settles and the body feels safe, the change can happen surprisingly quickly.
You start to see the neck soften, the rib cage release, the back lift, and the whole horse begin to organize itself differently.

That moment when a horse exhales, drops their head, and says “Oh… that’s easier.”
That’s the magic. ✨

I’m so grateful to the owners who trust me with their horses and allow them the time and space to reset.

Horses are incredible teachers of what the body can do when we listen. 🤍

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When the body feels safe, it remembers how to soften.

I am always amazed at just how well acupressure, Lazarus Nerve Release, and Balance Though Movement exercises go together for a very impactful session for the horse.

These before and after photos show more than just a posture change. They show what happens when a horse’s nervous system feels safe enough to let go.

When a horse is carrying stress, discomfort, or past tension, the body creates protective patterns:
Tight neck and jaw
Braced topline
Uneven weight distribution
Restricted movement
A guarded or disconnected expression

This isn’t stubbornness or poor behavior. It is the body trying to protect itself.

By combining the above mentions “trifecta” of methods, I can help support the horse in shifting from survival mode into a state of safety and regulation.

If you’re curious as to what is happening, read on. If not, enjoy the photos. ☺️

Acupressure helps calm the nervous system and release physical tension by gently holding points that encourage circulation, relaxation, and improved communication between body systems.

Lazarus Nerve Release works directly with the nerves, allowing the horse to disengage from chronic stress patterns and soften deeply held tension often stored in the fascia and muscle memory.

Balanced Through Movement Method exercises then guide the horse to reorganize posture and movement in a way that feels stable, balanced, and comfortable without force or pressure.

What you will notice in these photos:

A softer, lower head and neck position.
Reduced tension through the topline.
Improved balance and alignment.
More even stance and weight distribution.
A calmer, more present expression.

This softness is not trained. It is remembered.

When the body feels supported, heard, and safe, it naturally begins to unwind and return to its healthiest state. The horse does not have to be pushed into change. The change happens because the body finally feels safe enough to allow it.

And this is why it will never get old helping your horses feel better in their bodies. 🩶🩵🩶 This is the foundation for better movement, improved comfort, and a deeper connection with your horse.

Forever grateful to my teachers and mentors.

It’s been a busy couple days with 11 horses worked on. I love this life so very much. 🖤

What a difference a year makes. Way to go Fynn. Glad to see him thriving.

He used to growl when touched, not want to move much, and was holding onto a lot of tension.

His owner scheduled him regular bodywork, chiro, and vet check ups. Worked hard on transitioning from shoes to bare hoof, and any thing else we could figure out he needed.

Top photos was Aug 8th 2024
Bottom photos are July 22nd 2025

It was a great day helping a couple new clients unfold. Bodywork followed by postural exercises to help them find a more comfortable way to be in their body.

Love it when they find extension in a soft way.

What a wonderful day it was working at Nagila’s barn. ALL the red horses and sweet baby horse loves. 😆

It was a great day helping horses feel better in their bodies. The body doesn’t lie and the fascia tells a story. Loved how much these horses softened today.

Forever thankful to my clients who trust me with their beloved horses.

It was a good day helping ponies feel better, more balanced, and more present in their bodies.

Always thankful to the owners who have me out to help them and their horses.

🖤🤍🩶

It’s been two years working with this mare and her owner. It’s lovely to see these changes in her overall body. So much softer and more comfortable. We average a session every 12 weeks or so but the biggest impact is that her owner spends a lot of time working with her on the ground. She focuses on Balance Through Movement Method concepts and homework from her amazing trainer.

So proud of this duo.

Top Photo: after first session March 2023
Bottom Photo: after session Feb 2025