Equine Body Works - Kylie Capp

14/03/2026

People always ask me what age is a good age to start body work on a horse? Foals can develop misalignment and compensations from birth.
Early intervention promotes musculoskeletal balance and allows you to address - structural issues and posture which can prevent future gait issues and compensation patterns that can put additional strain on joints and ligaments.
Removes discomfort from the body that can initiate an untrusting and defensive behaviour.
Promotes blood flow and helps release tension which aids in faster recovery.
Boosts proprioception so the foal has more body awareness leading to better balance and coordination.
Regular touch and handling builds trust between foal and human for future training.

14/03/2026

I had so much fun working with this little fella Bruno. A 2 month old foal that developed an Infection in his RH hoof. His frog ended up falling off. He was really quite lame for a few weeks and was developing compensatory patterns as a result. Gentle massage helps areas with secondary soreness. Not to help matters mum was attacking him wouldn’t allow him to eat so poor little Bruno was also missing out on much needed nutrition.

10/02/2026

What is usually seen by the eye as the problem is usually the compensation for the real issue. I was called out to this horse as she was stepping short in her OS hind.

06/02/2026

We always look at our horses side on. Do your horse a favour and take a birds eye view. It just may explain a few things 🤷‍♀️

11/01/2026

Monkey 🐵 see monkey do!!! When you turn around after grooming your horse to see your youngest daughter performing some of your own methods to make her pony feel more comfortable 😍. Equine massage is important for improving a horse’s physical health, mental well-being, and athletic performance. It is used as both a preventative measure and a complementary therapy for existing issues not to mention its also a great way to bond with your horse.

09/01/2026

10/12/2025

It’s been forever between posts but who doesn’t love a good butt tuck!!

23/10/2025

A recently retired thoroughbred. He had 3 starts then a spell. During his comeback he’d jack up and pull out left. He was retired on that note! On another note before his session he weight beared left, his ribcage dropped away to the right and he was contracted in his flanks and rotated in his pelvis laterally right and cranially on his right. Today he walked off with a swagger 🥰

01/09/2025

Have you ever wondered why your horse may feel amazing one day and then off the next? We all know horses can have silly paddock accidents that can leave them sore but silly stumbles under saddle can be just as bad. This fella stumbled on a trail ride and landed on his head compressing his neck. His owner did the smart thing and had him checked before riding again. Before and after - one session.

24/06/2025

Through connecting the body, freeing the diaphragm and balancing tension she chose to stand this way 🥰👏 feb25 to jun25

24/05/2025

Wet days are for checking in on the ponies at home. My daughter competed Gypsy last weekend and it was obvious she wasn’t feeling her usual self. She was rushing, preferred to be in canter over trot, was fussy with her head and bit and has been holding her tail flagged. I’d also seen her rubbing her head and neck a lot of the wooden fences and she was head shy. I found her to be very tight and restricted in her poll, neck and shoulders. She also held tension in her back and in her left stifle. Happy to report Gypsy is back to loving the attention and especially a rub on her forehead 🥰

12/05/2025

A couple of golden beauties after their first session. The beginning of their transformation. Their owners report first ride back they are different ponies 🥰