NG Equine Massage Therapy

30/07/2025

What is preventative care and why is it so important?

Preventative care is the routine maintenance used to prevent injury and discomfort.

Preventative care is essential to maintaining the overall health and performance of horses, especially those used in sport, work, or recreational riding. Among the many aspects of equine preventative care—such as proper nutrition, hoof care, dental maintenance, and regular veterinary checkups—bodywork through massage therapy plays a significant and often underappreciated role.

Equine massage therapy involves the manipulation of muscles and soft tissues to promote circulation, reduce tension, and enhance flexibility. Just as in humans, horses can suffer from tight muscles, soreness, and imbalances caused by work, poor conformation, or even stress. When left unaddressed, these small issues can develop into more serious lameness or behavioral problems. Regular bodywork serves as a proactive approach to identifying and resolving physical discomfort before it leads to long-term damage.

One of the greatest benefits of massage is improved range of motion. When muscles become tight or overused, a horse may begin to compensate in its movement, placing strain on other parts of the body. Massage therapy helps release these tight areas, promoting balanced movement and reducing the risk of injury. Additionally, increased circulation from massage supports faster recovery from exercise and helps remove metabolic waste from muscle tissue.

Massage therapy also plays a key role in detecting early signs of discomfort. Trained equine bodyworkers can often feel subtle changes in muscle tone, temperature, or tension that may not yet be obvious to the owner or rider. This early detection allows for prompt adjustments in training, tack, or veterinary care.

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29/07/2025

This is a great read! Releasing the Fascia is a huge part of each and every horses session with me. Understanding why is so important so check this out!

𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚 & 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬: 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝… 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲? 𝐀𝐛𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲.

When we talk about fascia in horses, most people picture a web of tissue wrapping around muscles, tendons, and organs. And that’s accurate—but here’s the surprising part: fascia isn’t physically connected to joints.

Joints are made up of bone, cartilage, synovial fluid, ligaments, and a joint capsule. Fascia doesn’t attach directly to these structures the way a tendon attaches muscle to bone. Instead, it surrounds and interconnects the muscles, tendons, and ligaments that move and stabilize those joints.

𝐒𝐨, 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝?
• Movement Translation: When fascia is restricted or dehydrated, it changes how the surrounding muscles and tendons move. That altered motion affects how force is transferred through the joint.
• Stability Influence: Fascial tension can pull on muscle groups, changing joint alignment and load—even without direct contact.
• Communication Pathways: Fascia is rich in nerve endings and proprioceptors, meaning it helps the horse “feel” where its body is in space. Dysfunction in fascia can create protective patterns around joints, even if the joint itself isn’t injured.

Think of fascia like the rigging on a sailboat—it doesn’t touch the rudder directly, but it can absolutely influence how the rudder moves.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞?
- A horse with tight fascia may show signs of joint discomfort or stiffness even if the joint itself is healthy.
- Addressing fascial health can improve performance, flexibility, and joint longevity.

- Tight or restricted fascia? ➝ Changes how muscles fire ➝ Changes how joints move ➝ Hello stiffness, compensations, and sometimes even pain.

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞’𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞—𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦.

28/07/2025

Now booking for August!

• Lots of availability for this weekend, the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd!

• Lincoln, NE on the 4th! Time for 2-3 more horses

• Grand Island, NE on the 8th! Time for 3-4 more horses

• Omaha, NE on the 12th! 2 appointments available, evening only

• Monday the 18th ~ All day availability

• Open availability for the 22nd, 23rd, and 24th! Weekends usually don’t work for me so take advantage while you can!!!

• The 30th and 31st ~ Grand Island, NE! I will be at the Johnny Flores Clinic so get your horses booked!

August is going to an exciting month! Be sure to take extra care of your equine athletes 🐎
Shoot me a message (402) 249-9847

26/07/2025

Who’s in need of some Draw It Out Horse Health Care Solutions Products! Message me to order!!

From Liniments, Fly Spray, Electrolytes, Poultice, Ect… They have it ALL! 🐴

They even carry products meant for dog! 🐾

24/07/2025

Everyone with a horse!!! ➡️ Drop a silly photo!!!

Here’s a few of my favorites of my three boys! ❤️

✨ Rosco, Spoon, and Chevy ✨

23/07/2025

Message me to book! I have all day availability on Monday the 28th!

Read some of the benefits from the servies that I offer! What does your horse need? Shoot me a message to work together in giving your horse the best care possible!!!

💛 Deep Tissue Massage 💛

• Myofasica Release
• Improves Digestion
• Aids in Healing
• Improves Muscle Balance

💚Kinesiology Taping 💚

• Muscle and Joint Support
• Improved Circulation
• Pain Reduction
• Reduces Swelling

❤️ Red Light Therapy ❤️

• Promotes Healing
• Improves Circulation
• Stimulates Cellular Repair
• Muscle Relaxation

22/07/2025

When your bodywork session just feels THAT good! 💜

20/07/2025

Edit: Full! Message me to book for a different date!

Last chance to book with me for tomorrow, July 21st! I have two appointments available in Grand Island, NE 📍

20/07/2025

I wasn’t able to get many photos today but wanted to thank everyone who trusted me with their horses today! 🐴✨

The Nebraska Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association put on a great event. If you haven’t had the chance to watch a Mounted Shooting event drive up to Oakland to check one out tomorrow!

18/07/2025

17/07/2025

I am wanting to add Balance Pads to my services! I need your opinions! Who would be interested in having these added to your horses treatments? Read the benefits below to learn a little more about them!

- Improves Stability
- Encourages Core use
- Tension Relief
- Mental Stimulation
- Reduces Hoof Pain

Comment below if you would be interested!!!

09/07/2025

Rodeo season is in full swing! Get your horses feeling right before those hot days and long nights!

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In or around Columbus, NE 📍

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