A Plus Equine Bodywork

04/03/2026

Couple of days left to register for the April 25th session with Caren!

04/01/2026

Have you ever heard of craniosacral therapy for horses?

It's one of those modalities that sounds almost too subtle to be real, until you feel it for yourself.

The latest post on my Substack breaks it all down, from the classical mechanical approach to biodynamic work, and why horses respond so beautifully to this kind of quiet, listening touch. Paid subscribers also get step-by-step exercises to start developing their own palpation skills.

Drop a 🐴 in the comments if you've experienced CST with your horse. I'd love to hear your stories and experiences!

03/23/2026

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Ontario Equine Expo this weekend!

My booth is in building 2 where I’ll have information on upcoming bodywork clinics, and Red Horse hoof care products for sale.

I am in the demo ring presenting each day on the following:

Friday March 27 at 3pm: The Whole Horse Assessment - how to read posture, stance, and compensatory patterns before you even touch the horse

Saturday March 28 at 11am: Hands on Horse - Palpation Skills and Bodywork Techniques for Horse Owners

Sunday March 29 at 2pm: Finding Calm - Acupressure Techniques for Nervous or Anxious Horses

Harley and I are also participating in a couple of the clinics as well if you’d like to watch us!

Friday at 1pm - Obstacles clinic with Jill Barron
Saturday at 3:30pm - Horse Communication clinic with Jill Barron
Sunday at 12pm - Extreme Cowboy Clinic with Susan Caldwell

03/21/2026

When you look at your horse's feet, do they match? There isn’t always perfect symmetry (just like us) but do you notice if one is more upright and boxy, and one flatter and more spread?

If you've never thought much about it... this episode might change that. 👀

Because high-low feet aren't just a hoof quirk. They're your horse's body trying to tell you something. And once you know what to look for? You can't unsee it.

In this week's Head to Hoof episode, we're getting into:
🐴 What high-low actually is (and why it's so common)
🐴 What's happening in the BODY behind those feet
🐴 The signs you might already be noticing
🐴 What genuinely helps (hint: it's a whole-body approach)

This one is for every horse owner who's ever been told "that's just how their feet are." 🙅‍♀️

🎧 Give it a listen (see the link in the comments below) and if it resonates with you, please share it with a fellow horse owner who needs to hear this. You never know whose horse you might help. ❤️

And I’d love to know, does your horse have a high-low pattern? Drop a comment below! 👇

Head to Hoof · Episode

03/17/2026

Those of you going to the Ontario Equine Expo, I’m doing a presentation each day in the demo ring.

What would you like to see/learn about?

03/17/2026

Your horse might not be anxious.

Their nervous system might be overwhelmed.

A lot of horses labeled as “hot,” “reactive,” or “sensitive” are actually living in a constant fight-or-flight state.

And when a horse’s nervous system is stuck there, you’ll often see things like:

• Spooking at small things
• Trouble standing still
• Difficulty focusing under saddle
• Tight muscles and short, choppy movement
• Overreacting to normal stimuli
• Always feeling “on edge”

Many owners immediately reach for calming supplements.

But here’s the problem:

If the nervous system still feels a threat within the body, the horse can’t truly relax.

Tension patterns, compensation from old injuries, body restrictions, and even hoof imbalance can keep the nervous system on high alert — even when the environment is perfectly safe.

This is one of the reasons I focus my bodywork on supporting the horse’s nervous system, not just the muscles.

Using techniques like craniosacral therapy, acupressure, and Equibow, we help the body release deep tension patterns so the nervous system can shift from survival mode into rest-and-reset.

When that happens, owners often notice:

✓ deeper breathing
✓ softer eyes and expression
✓ improved focus under saddle
✓ freer, more relaxed movement
✓ a horse that feels calmer in their own body

Instead of trying to quiet the symptoms, we help the horse’s body feel safe enough to relax.

Sometimes what looks like anxiety is really the nervous system asking for help.

If you have a horse that always feels tense, reactive, or on edge, bodywork that supports the nervous system can make a huge difference.

Feel free to reach out if you're curious whether this type of work might help your horse.

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

Joffrey is a huge fan of Red Horse Products delivery day!

If you need your Artimud, Hoof Stuff, Sole Cleanse, HydroHoof or Stronghorn, I’ll have lots of stock at my booth at the Ontario Equine Expo at the end of the month!

03/16/2026

March is Lymphedema Awareness Month 💛

Did you know horses have a lymphatic system just like we do, and when it isn’t moving well it can contribute to swelling, pain, reduced performance, and slower recovery?

Supporting healthy lymph flow can make a big difference in your horse’s comfort and overall health.

Want to help support your horse's lymphatic system at home?

Intro to Manual Lymphatic Drainage – Featuring the Grooming Technique with Wesson Natural Therapies

This course introduces a simple, hands-on grooming technique that can help stimulate lymph movement, support immune health, and relieve discomfort in horses.

In this course you’ll learn:
• How to recognize signs of lymphatic congestion
• Why congestion occurs
• The anatomy of the equine lymphatic system
• How to perform “The Grooming Technique” to assist lymphatic drainage

Course includes:
✔ Lifetime access
✔ 3.5 hours of educational material
✔ Step-by-step video demonstration of the grooming technique
✔ Printable diagrams to help you learn the system

This is a great educational resource for horse owners who want to better understand their horse’s body and add another supportive tool to their grooming routine.

If you'd like to learn more about supporting your horse’s lymphatic health, this is a fantastic place to start.

✨ See link to course in the comments

03/14/2026

You go out to the barn in the morning and your horse's legs are puffed up. Sound familiar?

It might not just be "one of those things". It could be your horse's lymphatic system asking for a little help.

In this week's episode, we're diving into everything you need to know about lymphatic health in horses: what the system actually does, what lymphangitis is and why it matters, and what you can do to support your horse, both at home and with professional therapies.

We cover:
🔹 Why movement is one of the best medicines for this
🔹 What's really happening when legs swell
🔹 How massage, kinesiology taping, Equibow, red light & cold laser all play a role
🔹 Simple things you can do between appointments
Hit play and let's talk about the quiet system that does so much for our horses 🎙️

🎧 https://open.spotify.com/episode/78eF0LhEBlFvaZr46nOjk7?si=1b8XbNw0TuGfaUqs8vF1Bg

Head to Hoof · Episode

03/11/2026

March is Lymphedema Awareness Month, and while many people are familiar with lymphedema in humans, it’s something that can affect horses too.

Chronic swelling in the legs isn’t always “just stocking up.” In some horses, it can be linked to lymphatic dysfunction, which affects circulation, tissue health, and overall comfort. As bodyworkers and horse owners, understanding how the lymphatic system functions can make a big difference in how we support these horses.

In my latest Substack post, I’m breaking down:
• What equine lymphedema is
• Why it develops
• Signs horse owners should watch for
• Ways bodywork, movement, and management can help support lymphatic health

Paid subscribers also get access to a step-by-step lymphatic massage routine you can use on your own horse to help support lymphatic drainage and reduce swelling.

If you’ve ever dealt with persistent leg swelling in a horse, this is an important topic to understand.

Read the full post here 👇

https://open.substack.com/pub/aplusequine/p/the-quiet-system-understanding-your?r=70hiuu&utm_medium=ios&shareImageVariant=overlay