Kelsey Bault Horsemanship

03/07/2026

Goooood morning barrel racers!!! It's a gorgeous day at Canby Barrel Race Club's Sudden Death Finals! Come say hi and snag some Complete Equine Performance goodies for your crew!

Don't forget that 🪄 The Magic Trio 🪄 is on sale!!
🔮CEP Gut Check
🔮 CEP HoofRx
🔮 CEP Vitality/Vitality Plus

02/27/2026

I can confirm personally how important the sphenoid bone truly is.

The sphenoid bone is one of the true keystones of the cranium in both horses and humans.

It articulates with 12 other cranial bones, forming a central structural hub. Within it sits the sella turcica, a saddle-shaped depression that houses the pituitary gland.

The pituitary regulates growth, metabolism, stress response, and body composition through hormones such as ACTH. ACTH stimulates cortisol production from the adrenal glands, influencing:

* Metabolic regulation
* Tissue adaptation
* Stress physiology

That is a significant responsibility for one centrally positioned bone. If this region is compacted or compressed, the mechanical environment surrounding the pituitary changes. In humans, cranial dysfunction has at times been mistaken for primary metabolic pathology.

So the question becomes:

Are we always looking far enough upstream in horses presenting with metabolic patterns?

Structure and function are reciprocally interrelated. The cranium is not exempt from that rule.

For those in our Craniosacral Certification programs, this is why precision at the SBS matters. For those considering joining us, this is the level of integration we train.

Learn more on our website: equilibriatherapeutics.com/equine-craniosacral

02/26/2026

I'm currently building my March schedule. If we haven't already confirmed your dates, would you please send me a message or text with the # of horses you would like worked on (and your location if I don't know where your horse is 😉).

I'm trying to do a better job with my travel so I don't wear myself out by the end of the month.

Thanks y'all.

02/24/2026

Who do I know in the Dallas area that's running at PNWBRA in Eugene this weekend? I've got some CEP that needs a ride.

PFA (and because Slinky is the best 😜)

02/19/2026

👀 Do you see what I see?! 👀

Today, I'm sharing 2 before photos instead of a before & after. Do you notice any differences in these photos?

I see how the pelvis shifts when the head is turned. For me, this is a great example of how interconnected the body is.

What we do with our hands on the reins effects what's happening in the hind end. I witnessed it during a dissection and it changed how I ask horses for collection ⬇️

The horse's ability to reach up under themselves with the hind limbs is drastically reduced when forced into vertical flexion and reduced even further with downward pressure on the tongue.

02/18/2026

One of Stella's favorites is up for this week's Taping Tuesday!

We're sticking with the diaphragm theme with a tape application this time.

What do you want to see next?

02/17/2026

Another quick and easy tip for horses with some tension in their back!

〰️ Remember that oscillations can effect every vertebrae in the spine no matter where you're doing them from.

〰️ Pay attention to what speed your horse likes. Some prefer suuuper slow and others prefer a bit quicker. They'll tell you what they like.

〰️ If you watched my latest 'Under the Hide' video this could be a good one for horses with some restriction in their diaphragm. If you haven't seen it, go find it on my profile!

02/15/2026

🫁 Ya know that feeling when you can't take a deep breath? Sucks, right?

That's what your horse can feel like when their diaphragm is restricted. It's one of the most important muscles in the equine body! Here's a few more reasons why 👇🏾

🐎 Important structures that pass through the diaphragm:
🔸 Vagus nerve (innervates many organs)
🔸 Phrenic nerve (motor/sensory nerve for the diaphragm)
🔸 Vena cava (returns blood to the heart)
🔸 Aorta (moves blood to the organs)
🔸 Esophagus (moved food/water)
🔸Thoracic outlet (moves lymph)

🐎 Not to mention the fact that the liver is “suspended” from the diaphragm and the movement of the diaphragm aids in digestion and breathing.

🐎 A restricted diaphragm can be like someone repeatedly jamming the on button for the fight/flight response. Cue anxiousness and overreactivity. Which checks out because I'd probably panic a little too if it felt like I couldn't breathe properly. 😳

Don't forget to follow for more cool looks ‘Under the Hide’.

02/13/2026

Strike while the iron is hot...or whatever 😉

When the urge to ride hasn't happened in months and it finally does, rubber booties and sweats are acceptable riding attire. Because jeans and boots feel like too much work.

Stelli and I beat the rain for a 30 min walk around the property today. Complete with hills, logs to step over, water to cross, and branches to pick through.

If I keep this up, my mares are going to be in better shape and more sure footed than they ever have.

02/13/2026

“You're just standing there…how did that do anything?!”

Short answer? craniosacral therapy. Long answer? Keep reading 👇🏾

All bones and tissues have an inherent motion that they move through at a regular rate. Think respiratory rate or heart rate but much slower. It's kinda like the heart beat of the nervous system and it follows the flow of cerebrospinal fluid from the brain, through the spinal cord, and back. It's subtle. Like, REALLY subtle and takes practice to learn how to pick it up.

Once you do, it feels like magic. I offer the body a fulcrum to correct itself and I see muscles go from tight/reactive to soft/supple. I see pelvises straighten, shoulders realign, and gaits become more balanced and even.

All while it looks like I'm just standing there with my hands resting on your horse. I assure you, there is so much more going on beneath my hands than what you're seeing. Sometimes I'm still baffled by this modality and it's so cool to be surprised every day by the difference it makes.

If you're interested in trying craniosacral therapy for your horse, shoot me a message!

02/12/2026

He might be almost 22 years old with an injured stifle but the old man has more sass than he did as a 2 year old 😂 the things this guy gets away with now never would have flown when both of us were younger but he owes me absolutely nothing so there aren't many rules left for him.

My heart sure is happy after a quick 10 minute ba****ck trail ride around the property ❤️