Sozo Equine, LLC

05/12/2026

The Brachial Plexus is a nerve bundle that hides behind the scapula for protection.

The nerves of the brachial plexus give both motor and sensory innervation to the muscles of the forelimb and the muscles that suspend the forelimb.

The forelimb is attached to the rest of the body by soft tissue only, there are no boney attachments.

Because there is no boney structure to maintain the space that the nerves need, these nerves can become compressed between the scapula and the torso.

If you’ve ever sat on your foot for too long, you know what a compressed nerve can feel like.

Come nerd out on nerves with me.

We address every individual nerve.
Learn how to recognize and assess impingements, and learn all the different treatment options.

My next Equine Myofascial Release and Equine Nervous System workshops are:

Clever Missouri - May 29 and 30
(Deadline to register is May 22)

College Station - June 12 and 13
(Deadline to register is May 29)

Comment “learn” for more info on how to get signed up 🥳

05/12/2026

The Brachial Plexus is a nerve bundle that hides behind the scapula for protection.

The nerves of the brachial plexus give both motor and sensory innervation to the muscles of the forelimb and the muscles that suspend the forelimb.

The forelimb is attached to the rest of the body by soft tissue only, there are no boney attachments.

Because there is no boney structure to maintain the space that the nerves need, these nerves can become compressed between the scapula and the torso.

If you’ve ever sat on your foot for too long, you know what a compressed nerve can feel like.

Come nerd out on nerves with me.
Learn how to recognize and assess impingements, and learn all the different treatment options.

My next Equine Myofascial Release and Equine Nervous System workshops are:

Clever Missouri - May 29 and 30
(Deadline to register is May 22)

College Station - June 12 and 13
(Deadline to register is May 29)

Comment “learn” for more info on how to get signed up 🥳

05/11/2026

The elbow release is one of my favorites.
The ventral (bottom) side of the horse is easy to over look. We literally can’t see it if we’re not being intentional about it!
Horse hold so much tension there. This can be a cause of cinchiness or reactivity.

The elbow is a huge intersection for soft tissue that influences how well the forelimbs move and reach.

Attachments here are:
Triceps
Lats
Pecs
Digital flexors

Facsia lines intersecting here are:
Front limb retraction lines
Superficial ventral line
Lateral line
Functional line

Restriction here can look like poor reach, or a shortened stride.

My next Equine Myofascial Release and Equine Nervous System workshops are:

Clever Missouri - May 29 and 30
(Deadline to register is May 22)

College Station - June 12 and 13
(Deadline to register is May 29)

Comment “learn” for more info on how to get signed up 🥳

05/11/2026

Foal slippers or Eponychium
It’s a soft rubbery material on the foal’s feet to protect the mare’s uterus and birth canal from damage from the feet during birth.
They usually fall off quickly once they stand up and walk around.

05/07/2026

Thought on the Spine to TMJ connection?

05/07/2026

Carolyn texted me today to share her new love for forks 🍴 and it reminded me of April’s feedback back in October.
They are such a fun part of my Equine Nervous System class.
These 2 slides I have take from my class.
Comment “relax” for a free pdf on treating the nervous system.

05/07/2026

Critter’s Story - the pathology of damage on the medial side of the entire left forelimb.

My thoughts of the “why” of all of this is here is just that he was a barrel horse, so when he performed he made 1 right turn to every 2 left turns. Twice as much torque on the left front every single time he performed. The left bicep tendon (next post) speaks to the amount of torque on his left front as well.

This is why I talk about activity analysis in my MFR and myofascial release classes. This is why I teach activity analysis and job specific demands on the body in all of my sport specific classes.

Their job WILL dictate the wear and tear on their body. You can either proactive out it or just deal with the consequences of it.

I meant to have this post up earlier (as if anyone was waiting on it anyways) but we had the opportunity to dissect a foal early this week where an owner of a very unfortunate loss gave us an a opportunity to see beautiful little foal joints and truly appreciate the delicate design of their body. It was incredible. We’re gearing up for another dissection tomorrow as well on a geriatric mare with several forelimb pathologies and lumbosacral pathologies.

05/04/2026

THE Horse Led Healing is having me back again in College Station Texas June 12th and 13th to teach Myofascial Release and The Equine Nervous System. I’m pretty sure Layla is the only host site I’ve done all of my classes at over the years 🥰 I love being there. Come see us!

You've released the fascia. Mobilized the joint. Addressed the trigger points. But the issue keeps coming back.It's time to stop guessing. Start assessing.

05/02/2026

What treating the nervous system looks like 🤝🏻

The online classroom is 25% off until Sunday May 3

Take advantage of the sunshine practicing some wellness modalities on your own horse at home.

Prioritizing wellness time together = amazing connection

Learn how to tape your horse, cup your horse, blade them, use Myofascial release, and treat their nerves.

I also have sport specific education where you can learn what injuries are most common in your sport so you can be proactive.

Code “spring” saves you 25%

The Vault is excluded from the offer. This Vault is regularly over 30% off and gives you access to all future classes without ever paying another dollar. It will always be the very best deal.

Comment “spring” for info.

🖤The Vault - This bundle includes every class for 35% off. All future classes added will be given to you for free.

🖤Foundational Taping Masterclass - Level 1
This is the VERY best place for EVERYONE to start learning how to use kinesiology tape on horses. Start Here.

🖤 Basic Horse Owner Taping Class
A basic introduction to taping that feels simple and can be done on a budget.

🖤Advanced Equine Kinesiology Taping Masterclass - Level 2
This class is to be taken after the Foundational Masterclass to advance taping concepts.

🖤 Taping the Rider
Learn how to tape the humans too!

🖤Cupping and Blades
Learn how to create change in the tissue to improve fascia, nerve, and muscle mobility using dry cupping and fascia blading.

🖤The Equine Nervous System
Learn how to recognize, assess, and treat dysfunction in the peripheral nervous system, and understand how the peripheral nerves affect the soft tissue of the body.

🖤 Equine Myofascial Release - learn how to treat the fascia surrounding the muscles using a gentle pressure to maximize the change in the soft tissue.

🖤Sozo Equine Business Blueprint
The blueprint to getting your business off the ground, filling your schedule with appointments, and growing your following.

🖤 Discipline Modules
Learn what injuries are most common for your sport specific performance so that you can provide preventative care accordingly.

04/30/2026

Sharing the stand alone images as well.
Critter’s left front navicular bone and DDFT damage.
Check out the video to see more context on these images.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18iK8piKkz/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Thank you Shannon Hill with Hill House Photography for the images.
Thank you Becks Nairn for leading us through his body.