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Montana Rose Equine Therapy

L.M.T & E.S.M.T I offer equine/human massage, kinesiology taping, and equine cold laser. LMT, ESMT

11/13/2025

If you look closely at the first photo, you can see the small divots and uneven texture through the shoulder — signs that the tissue was tight, congested, and not gliding the way it should.

After targeted work through the shoulder and surrounding fascial lines, the second photo shows a smoother surface and a more balanced contour.�This isn’t just cosmetic — it reflects changes happening underneath:

• Improved circulation and hydration in the fascia�
• Better muscle recruitment through the shoulder�
• Reduced tension around the cervical–thoracic junction�
• Cleaner movement patterns through the forelimb

These subtle shifts are what help horses move with more comfort and efficiency.�The body always tells the story — you just have to know where to look.

Learn more by visiting: https://montanarosequinetherapy.com/

11/06/2025

You’ve probably seen a horse lick, chew, sigh, blink, or yawn during a bodywork session — subtle moments that might seem small, but tell us a lot about what’s happening beneath the surface.

These are called releases, and they’re signs that the nervous system is shifting from a state of tension (sympathetic activation) to one of rest and repair (parasympathetic activation). When that happens, the body begins to process stored tension, improve circulation, and allow tissues to move and communicate more freely.
In practical terms, it means the horse is responding — the work is landing. Tight areas begin to soften. Restriction in the fascia eases. The breath deepens. The eye softens. Those visible changes often mirror deeper internal shifts that support performance, recovery, and overall comfort.

Not every horse releases in the same way or at the same time. Some show obvious physical signs early on; others process quietly and respond later, once they’ve had time to integrate. The goal isn’t to “get” a release, but to create conditions where the body feels safe enough to let go on its own timeline.

Bodywork isn’t about forcing change — it’s about helping the body find its way back to balance. Each release, no matter how subtle, is a reminder that the horse’s system is doing exactly that.

10/30/2025

Not every imbalance shows up as obvious soreness — sometimes it looks like tiny habits we’ve gotten used to noticing, but not interpreting.

Things like:
• Always leaning into the cross ties
• Resting the same hip every time
• Parking wide behind
• “Shouldering” into you when led
• Head tilting slightly when chewing
• Swinging the hind end away when you approach with tack
• Always stepping off with one particular leg

None of these are random. They’re the body making a choice — finding the path of least resistance so another area doesn’t have to work harder.

Over time, those small detours become full-on compensation patterns, which eventually turn into restriction, reactivity, or breakdown somewhere else in the chain.

Bodywork helps unwind those patterns before they become the new “normal,” restoring more balanced movement and helping the horse feel safer and softer in their body. If you’re noticing little “quirks” like these — your horse might be whispering long before a big problem ever speaks up. Want to chat more? Visit: https://montanarosequinetherapy.com/pages/contact

10/23/2025

Show weekends are full of little stressors stacked on top of each other — hauling, standing in a trailer, new stalls, tightened timelines, unfamiliar footing, sharp turns, quick stops, big asks, and the mental effort of staying “on” for days at a time. Horses hold all of that in their body, even when they come home looking sound and willing.

Post-show bodywork isn’t just about “fixing soreness.” It’s about helping the nervous system downshift out of performance mode and giving the soft tissue space to decompress so the body can recover instead of compensate.

When we reset the body after a show, we’re supporting:�• Hydration + circulation through the big muscle chains�• Soft-tissue elasticity after repeated bracing�• Fascia that tightened to stabilize in the arena�• Subtle pelvic and rib restrictions from deeper turns�• Mental decompression after staying hyper-focused

That means fewer nagging patterns turning into bigger issues later — and a horse that comes into the next show feeling freer, not just patched-over.
�The quiet work done now is what creates longevity, softness, and true readiness for the next go.

Learn more: https://montanarosequinetherapy.com/

10/09/2025

October is packed with great events — from the PEWC Finals to the Dave Scribner Memorial Saddle Shootout in Verndale, MN! 🐴✨

If your horse is hauling, showing, or just working hard this month, it’s a great time to give our new Indiba® Therapy a try. This deep, regenerative tool helps reduce inflammation, speed up recovery, and keep your horse feeling their best through a busy show schedule.

Message us to book your session or learn more about how Indiba can support performance and recovery this season!

10/06/2025

This weekend I attended my second equine dissection with Trinity Equine Services at KR Acres, and I’m once again in awe of how beautifully complex the body is. Seeing how every layer connects and supports movement brings such a deeper appreciation for the work I do.

I’m incredibly grateful for the horse that allowed us to learn and the wonderful people I had the chance to meet and brain storm with!

Experience like this fuels my passion for continuing education and reminds me why I love what I do. 💛🐴

10/02/2025

Indiba is one of the most versatile tools we use to support equine wellness. Unlike modalities that only address surface-level tension, Indiba works on a cellular level—helping stimulate circulation, improving oxygen delivery, and accelerating natural repair processes within the body.

Because of this, it can be used in a wide range of situations, including:�
✔️ Tendon & ligament injuries – encouraging stronger, faster tissue repair.�
✔️ Back soreness – reducing inflammation and relieving compensatory tension.�
✔️ Joint support – improving mobility and comfort by increasing circulation around the joint capsule.�
✔️ Muscle recovery – helping hardworking horses bounce back quicker after training or competition.

What makes Indiba so powerful is its adaptability—it can be used as part of a rehab program, ongoing maintenance, or even pre-performance prep to keep horses comfortable and moving their best. 🐴✨ https://montanarosequinetherapy.com/

09/25/2025

Indiba and massage may look like two very different therapies, but together they complement each other beautifully.

- Indiba works on a cellular level, using radiofrequency to increase circulation, stimulate tissue repair, and reduce inflammation.
- Massage addresses the soft tissues more directly—releasing muscle tension, improving range of motion, and supporting overall relaxation.

When used in combination, Indiba helps prepare tissues by increasing blood flow and cellular activity, which makes the benefits of massage even more effective. The result? A more complete recovery process that supports both performance and long-term soundness. 🐴✨

Learn more or contact us to schedule by visiting:
https://montanarosequinetherapy.com/pages/equine-services-1

09/18/2025

Research highlight 🔬🐴�
A 2020 study evaluated capacitive-resistive electrical transfer (CRET) therapy — the same technology behind our new INDIBA Equus services — in sport horses with thoracolumbar pain.

The results were impressive:�✔️ Increased back flexibility�✔️ Decreased thoracolumbar pain�✔️ Reduced epaxial muscle soreness

Horses receiving CRET therapy showed clear improvements, while the control (sham) group did not.

This is why we’re so excited to offer INDIBA sessions at Montana Rose — giving horses advanced support for back pain, recovery, and overall performance. ✨

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33291357/

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