Frequently Asked Questions

Performance horses, lesson horses, older horses, and horses in light or consistent work. I also see a lot of horses that aren't necessarily lame or injured but just feel "off" in their movement or behavior.

This often shows up as stiffness, uneven strides, resistance, difficulty with collection or transitions, short-striding, or changes in attitude and behavior.

Most horses I work with have already been cleared by a vet but are still showing patterns that affect how they move, feel, and perform.

Many horses develop compensation patterns before structural issues show up. The body adapts around discomfort, which creates uneven movement, stiffness, or behavioral changes - even when imaging looks normal.

Yes, when they are related to physical tension or discomfort patterns.  Many behavioral challenges such as resistance, anxiety under saddle, or mood changes can be linked to how the horse is holding or compensating in their body.

Yes. Many performance issues are related to compensation patterns in the body. Horses that struggle with collection, lead changes, bending, or straightness often improve when underlying tension and imbalance patterns are addressed.

I don't look at the horse as a collection of isolated tight spots; I look at how the entire system is organizing itself. Posture, movement, and the nervous system are always working together, especially when a horse is compensating.

When a horse feels off, stiff, uneven or resistant, there is usually a pattern underneath it - how the body is protecting, bracing or adapting to discomfort. My focus is on helping the horse come out of those protective holding patterns rather than just temporarily releasing tight muscles. 

When the nervous system starts to feel safe enough to let go, posture changes, movement becomes more efficient, and the body can reorganize in a more balanced way. That's where lasting change actually happens.

For horses enrolled on my Ongoing Care Memberships, PEMF is thoughtfully integrated alongside bodywork to support movement, recovery, reduce inflammation and help maintain progress made between bodywork sessions as part of this whole-horse approach.

Posture is how a horse organizes their entire body under load. When posture is off, it creates strain through the muscles, fascia, joints, and connective tissue. Over time, this leads to recurring tension and performance/movement issues.

A compensation pattern is when one area of the body works harder to protect another area of the body that is tight, restricted, or uncomfortable. This creates imbalance and reduced efficiency in movement.

No. The focus is on the nervous system, deep held tension, and compensation patterns, not adjustments or traditional massage techniques. 

PEMF helps reduce pain, inflammation, stiffness by supporting circulation and the body's natural healing process. PEMF can reach up to 16 inches into the body, which allows it to influence deep tissues, muscles, joints, bones and connective tissue throughout the body, not just surface areas.

PEMF works very hand in hand with my particular bodywork. The deep tension/nervous-system-led bodywork I do helps release compensation patterns, deep tension and PEMF supports pain relief, reduces inflammation and helps the body recover and integrate those bodywork changes more effectively. 

Together, they help the horse not just "loosen up," but actually feel better, move more comfortably and stay more balanced between sessions.

Yes, but not during the same session. While these therapies complement each other extremely well, I intentionally schedule them on separate days to avoid overloading the horse's nervous system. On occasion, I will do targeted PEMF sessions on one area of the body the same day.

By combining PEMF with nervous system-focused bodywork, we address both sides of the picture; the physical discomfort happening in the tissues and the compensation patterns in the body creates in response. 

PEMF helps create an internal environment that supports recovery, reduces inflammation, eases discomfort and promotes relaxation.

The bodywork helps release deep tension and the compensation patterns horses develop when they've been protecting sore or restricted areas. 

Together, they support better movement, performance, recovery, well-being, and long-term wellness from the inside out.

Session length can vary depending on what the horse presents that day.  Most bodywork sessions range from 1 - 2 hours. The horse always sets the pace, and work is adjusted based on how their nervous system responds and when they indicate they've had enough. 

PEMF sessions are typically 1 hour.

It is a supportive therapy using highly flexible, breathable tape applied directly to the horse. It helps by:

-Reducing pain & swelling

-Amplifying and prolongs the benefits from both bodywork & PEMF

-Supporting posture, movement, proprioception & the nervous system

-Increasing circulation & lymphatic drainage

-Supporting muscles & joints

-Allowing a full, unrestricted range of motion

Horses should be clean, dry and in a safe, quiet area where they feel most comfortable. It is helpful if they are not immediately coming off intense work right before the session. It is helpful if they have been fed and watered before their session. I don't allow them to eat during a bodywork session (during PEMF they can eat) so I get the best read on your horse and what he is communicating.

Many horses show signs of relaxation such as licking, chewing, yawning, deeper breathing, or softer movement. Some may move differently for a day or two as their body reorganizes. Light movement such as hand walking or turnout is often beneficial after a session. 

I recommend the Foundation Series because it creates a structured starting point instead of a one-off session. Most horses I see are working through longer-term compensation patterns, which don't full resolve in a single visit.

The Foundation Series allows us to build change by starting to release tension patterns and helping the nervous system adapt gradually instead of temporarily.  This is what creates more noticeable and lasting improvement in how the horse moves and feels.

It also gives us a clearer baseline for your horse, so any ongoing care after that is more targeted, effective, and specific to what your horse actually needs.

Yes. You can book a single session, and it's often a helpful way to see how your horse responds to a deep tension/nervous system release session.

That being said, most of the horses I work with are dealing with longer-standing compensation patterns, which tend to improve more consistently with a structured approach rather than a one-time session.  For that reason, I typically recommend starting with the Foundation Series so we can build on progress instead of resetting each visit.

If you're unsure, one session can still be a good starting point. We can always decide together what makes the most sense for your horse moving forward.

Because the nervous system doesn't release long-held patterns in a single session. Each session builds on the last, helping the horse gradually shift out of protective holding and into a more balanced state.

One session can create noticeable change, but it doesn't fully reset long-term compensation patterns.  Without follow-up, the body often returns to its previous holding strategy. 

Horses are movement athletes. Even light riding, turnout imbalance, saddle pressure, and compensation patterns can rebuild tension over time.  Ongoing care helps maintain balance instead of restarting progress each time.

Consistent sessions help the horse maintain better posture, smoother movement, and more even engagement. This supports better collection, transitions, and overall rideability.

It depends on workload, history of tension, and goals. Performance horses typically benefit from more frequent support, while a lighter workload may maintain well on less support.

No. This work is not a replacement for veterinary care. I do not diagnose or treat medical conditions.  It is most effective as part of a team approach that may include veterinary diagnostics, farrier work, training, and saddle fit evaluation when needed.