C2 Performance Therapy, LLC

08/14/2025

Some of the very best advice I’ve gotten falls in mind with this. Several years ago when I started my business a veterinarian that I consider a friend and mentor said to me, “Educate yourself. Be someone who people enjoy doing business with. They are buying you, not the modality”. While going through the certification process for my most recent modality, the instructor stated “ people make the choices that best suit them”. I find myself frequently thinking of these two pieces of advice. As a therapist we’re all a special blend of whatever our experiences have been and each of us brings something different to the table.💕

It's never about a modality its how the individual applies it!!

Sniping comments, misunderstandings about how a modality changes from showing an owner to the path a qualified practitioner takes, bringing others down in order to build your modality up is not how things should be done.

Two people could qualify in one modality yet be so different in their approach you would not recognise they both have a similar training background, one may qualify yet never go out and work so only bring the tools of the modality of the time they qualified, another may encounter many horses every day changing their techniques adapting to each horse and eventually the two people can look very different.

Bringing a whole modality down because it didn't resonate with your experience is limiting the potential to explore, grow, and move beyond your one experience of an individuals application of the things they learned

What did they bring when beginning the modality ?? Did they have to unlearn previous applications so maybe found it harder than someone who came in with no prior experience, how is their application does one struggle to feel while another flows through the body like water.

It's not about modalities its always about the individual application behind it that makes every therapist unique and individual, its not just about techniques its how we live and breathe our life with horses, its bringing a little bit of who we are into our work, that is what makes us not a modality but a therapist.

I was always told never leave a door slammed shut on your way out, leave the door ajar because you never know when you may need to knock on it and ask to be let back in.

I remember one client who said we book you because we like you, we like the way you work, we like how you respect our horses, that is not taught in a classroom its who we are.

So if you like me are looking around thinking where are we at, why in a world of preaching kindness we see so much animosity. If you feel that how can we move forward I simply say if you cannot treat humans with kindness and kindness does not mean not holding people accountable for their actions or words, then how would you treat my horse if it disagreed with your opinion when working on it.

Choose a therapist because they are good at what they do regardless of the modality they chose to train with.

The horse always tells you the truth listen to them.

08/03/2025

One idea can change your life forever

07/29/2025

This really spoke to me today. This is really at the heart of what I do. There’s no such thing as a perfect horse. They can be acting up or not traveling right for so many different reasons. Nothing warms my heart more than an owner who is willing to invest in their horse through therapeutic modalities instead of just saying they’re “unfixable”.

Sure, I love a big, powerful, high dollar performance horse. I just might love a 20+ year old running his heart out for the little girl on his back just as much 💕💕.

Learn to Love the Horse You Have

Social media has a sneaky way of selling us a fantasy. We see stunning horses moving like dancers, riding bridleless across golden fields, performance horses doing perfect maneuvers seemingly never taking one wrong step…and without even realizing it, we start chasing that image.

The idea of the perfect horse.

That horse you’re head over heels for?

He might crib in the stall. He might fence-walk until his hooks get sore. He might be explosive under saddle at the start of every session, when the camera isn’t rolling yet.

You just don’t see it, because social media tends to not show the messy, mundane, or frustrating moments. It only shows the fantasy. Because it’s appealing and it sells.

The sadest part about all of this, when all you see in your social media feed is “perfection”, your own horse starts to feel not enough.

You focus on his quirks. His fears. His setbacks. His flaws and his weaknesses. You start seeing him as a list of negative traits and not enough’s instead of the partner he’s becoming and all the heart and try he’s giving you.

“Comparison is the thief of joy”
- Theodore Roosevelt

It robs you of the joy you could be feeling with the horse that you have right in front of you.

Every horse has strengths and struggles. Every one of them. Even the ones who look flawless online.

Instead of chasing a dream horse that doesn’t exist, start appreciating the horse that you have. All of him. The good, the bad and ugly.

He doesn’t need to be perfect, because perfect was never the point.

Expecting a horse to be flawless, unreactive, obedient and high performing with no problems, hurdles or hiccups 24/7 is an unrealistic standard no living being can meet.

And yet, that’s the silent pressure we put on our horses, thanks to carefully edited posts and photos, curated videos, and a constant stream of highlight reels only who don’t show the whole picture. Your horse will always have days where everything goes smooth and others where he’s struggling.

Just like you.

Loving the horse you have means meeting him where he is at, not where the internet tells you he should be or where other horses seem to be.

By withholding and not allowing for that type of love, due to the constant comparison and focusing on the negative only, you’ll end up sabotaging the both of you.

The Horse Center

07/29/2025

There’s a lot of different modalities available on the market today, which is great. The advancements in technology and medicine is amazing, but sometimes it can get confusing.

I know that some owners may not exactly know the difference between all the modalities. To help decipher the differences I created a quick reference sheet of the most commonly used modalities and their primary usage, if certification is needed, what the modality emits into the body, and if FDA approval has been obtained. There is a lot more information we can dive into about each of these modalities, but for ease I tried to keep it less complicated.

Please let me know if you enjoy this type of content & I’m happy to make more educational posts. As always I try my best to be unbiased, all of these modalities serve their time and place, but by knowing each of these better you will know what to use for the condition, injury, etc you are trying to address ✨🐎

www.equanimityanimaltherapy.com

07/21/2025

Fascia is SO important! As usual, Sozo Equine, LLC did a fantastic job breaking down information for us! Please take the time to read and learn about your horse. Amazing things can happen through tape applications and massage therapy!

I found this article today chronic low back pain in humans and all I could think about was horses.

Chronic back pain in humans is being studied more and more because of the millions of people dealing with it and the most common culprit? Unhealthy fascia.

Fascia, especially fascia in the low back (thoracolumbar fascia) is jam-packed full of nerves and mechanoreceptors.

Mechanoreceptors are specialized cells that report specific information to the brain. Some cells reports pain, some report pressure, some reports soft touch, some report vibration, and so on.

Nerves and mechanoreceptors in the fascia are highly responsible for proprioception - knowing where body parts and joints are in space - because input from nerves in the fascia travel to the brain 3 times faster than (most) other sensory messages carried to the brain.

Eyesight is the only input that arrives faster to the brain

The interesting and unfortunate scenario is that one of the areas of most densely packed nerves and mechanoreceptors is also the site of most commonly found unhealthy fascia.

The results of the study go on to discuss the benefit that manual therapy has on the fascia, proprioception, and pain.

Unhealthy, dehydrated, and poorly gliding fascia on the low back results in more pain.
More pain results in more proprioceptive deficits - poor body and joint positioning awareness.

Ever have that bad dull ache in your back that seems to radiate everywhere? You can’t really specify with one finger where it hurts, “it just hurts around here”

Think of your back pain on your worst day and think of how you were holding the rest of your body - probably in a way that most serves protecting your back - and it’s probably not the most athletic positioning.

Think again of that back pain on your worst day. Now I give you an algebra equation to complete. You can’t think much beyond the pain, right?

Now let’s put a saddle on that back, an unbalanced rider, repetitive training and performance, and no manual soft tissue work to address the fascia.

Depending on the severity, it may be hard for that horse to place their feet correctly every step. It may be hard to figure out that new thing you’re teaching them.

Can they do it? Of course.
Could they do it better? Probably.

The fascia is an entire network that encases the whole body.
That means if we think of fascia like a full sized onesie, a snag in the onesie of fascia is pulling on other areas of the body as well. A snag pulls from every area with increasingly more force as the snag increases.

“Fascia should therefore be considered a cause of pain and proprioceptive deficits and treatment should be applied accordingly. Manual therapy could be used to regain proprioceptive acuity in the region of pain. The passive movement with different frequencies, amplitudes and intensities stimulates fascial tissue and the mechanoreceptors. Through this stimulation, additional proprioceptive input is generated, which could lead to altered central processing. This in turn leads to tonus regulation and better performance in proprioceptive assessments. “

Healthy fascia is so important.

Start by just rubbing your horse’s back with your hands! You don’t have to know everything to get started. Focus on the squishy parts of the muscles.

You know how good it feels to have your own back rubbed, try out a pressure you would like for yourself and spend about 5 minutes before each ride working on your own horse. I’ll bet they don’t hate it 🙂

Kopeinig, C., Gödl-Purrer, B. & Salchinger, B. Fascia as a Proprioceptive Organ and its Role in Chronic Pain - a Review of Current Literature. Saf Health 1, A2 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1186/2056-5917-1-S1-A2

I created a free PDF on how to tape a horse with back pain. It includes 7 different applications.

Comment “free” to get your copy.

07/19/2025

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07/10/2025

I think this applies to our equine partners as well. Take care of them and they’ll take care of you! 💕

Power couples aren’t built on luck. They’re built on alignment, effort, and shared vision.

When you both want to grow, win, and build something meaningful, the energy multiplies.

It’s not about one person carrying the weight.

It’s about moving in sync—pushing each other, holding each other accountable, and celebrating every win like it’s shared.

Invest in each other’s dreams like they’re your own.

Be each other’s peace, not pressure.

Talk goals, not gossip.

Make plans, not excuses.

Because two focused minds, two loyal hearts, and one shared vision? That’s a formula no setback can break.

Together, you’re not just building a relationship—you’re building an empire.

And empires built with love and hustle don’t fall easily.🔥❤️

06/30/2025

C2 Performance Therapy is owned and operated by Victoria Cook. Born and raised on a ranch in Northeast New Mexico, Victoria grew up surrounded by horses and cattle. Stock showing and time spent with animals were a staple of her childhood, and a love for animals has always been at the heart of her life.

In 2021, she took a leap of faith and stepped away from her comfort zone to return to what she truly loves, spending time with animals. The name “C2 Performance Therapy” honors her last name, Cook, and represents a deep connection to family, which serves as the foundation of her values.

C2 stands for Care and Commitment, two pillars that define every interaction. Victoria is dedicated to building long-term relationships with both her clients and their animals. Her goal is for clients to see and feel her commitment in every session she performs, while she continues to grow through formal education and hands-on experience.

Since launching C2 Performance Therapy, Victoria has added multiple certifications and expanded her offerings. The core modalities of the business are the Electeo-Acuscope, Electeo-Myopulse System, and Equine Sports Massage Therapy. Additional services include PEMF therapy, cold laser therapy, and kinesiology taping.

Sessions are available for equine and stock show animals. C2 Performance Therapy is based in Canadian, Texas, but Victoria offers mobile services within a 3.5–4 hour radius. A limited number of indoor stalls and outdoor runs are available at the home location for animals needing more intensive care or longer stays.

“I truly love this small business and the people and animals I get to work with through it. Building strong relationships with both clients and their animals, is something I really value. I enjoy collaborating with owners, fitters, trainers, animal chiropractors, and veterinarians to create a team approach that helps optimize each animal’s health, comfort, and performance. Most people just want to care for their animals in the best way they know how, no matter what level they’re competing at or what their goals are. If I can play even a small part in helping optimize that journey, I consider it an honor and a blessing.”
Victoria Cook

Mobile animal therapy service. Electro-Acuscope, Electro-Myopulse, Equine Sports Massage, PEMF, Cold Laser, Kinesiology taping.

03/29/2025

True! 💕

03/11/2025

❤🐴

02/16/2025

I love this.

So true...

01/28/2025

W.R Arena is bringing something special to the area again, don’t miss it!