Soft Eyes Equine Bodywork

04/15/2026

Come talk horses with me at the Midwest Horse Fair in Pavillon One Booth 1420 Friday-Sunday, April 17-19! I finished my booth curtains at 2:00am. They are exactly what I envisioned! I can’t wait to hang them! 😍😍😍

04/14/2026

This cutie's abscess is on her neck. It's healing well, but it's a slow healing. I was able to provide soft tissue tension release in her neck above the wound on both sides, and at or below the wound on the other side. She rested her head on my shoulder at times, which for this spicy gal was quite special. We had a really good walk together after her session too. Then the storm rolled in! Whew, made it just in time.

04/13/2026

NOW ACCEPTING Horses for Craniosacral Level 3 Case Studies focusing on the nerves and soft tissue! Eeeeek! 5 appointments for $300. These case studies will offer advanced techniques to help with rebalancing and restoring biomechanical function with horses experiencing neurological pathologies or deficits. Conditions may include:
-headshaking, TMJ,
-pull back, trauma to head, a trailer accident,
-stress/anxiety, behaviors, or
-neck or tail, hind end lameness.

If this is your horse, reach out and we can discuss if this is a good fit for your horse’s needs.

Wanna know more? Well let me tell you ALLLL about it!
Ha! Just kidding. This course is offered by Equinology/Equilearn and taught by Dr. Sandra Howlette, one of my favorite anatomy geeks!

Level 3 focuses on the anatomy and neurological function of the equine cranial nerves as well as in the forelimb and hind limb, poll, barrel, and pelvis. When there is soft tissue tension, nerves get cranky, then horses get cranky. Think about what sciatica feels like. Ouchie!

I've already attended Levels 1 and 2 that focused more on the musculoskeletal anatomy and dysfunctions. This is also building on the year-long functional osteopathy course I took in 2024.

I am really looking forward to being able to help more horses with more complicated concerns. And case studies make it possible. I sincerely appreciate everyone's support!!!

Equinology INC EquiLearn Sandi J Howlett

04/12/2026

Nosey Neigh-bors 🤣🤣🤣

04/12/2026

Horse owners and equine professionals, please take time to respond to this industry challenge.

**URGENT: A legislative concern in Texas requires attention.

The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners is proposing changes to Chapter 573 that could significantly restrict or eliminate the ability of non-veterinary professionals to provide services such as equine bodywork, chiropractic care, PEMF, acupuncture, and other holistic modalities.

As written, these changes may remove the non-veterinary pathway for certain practices entirely, while requiring veterinary pre-approval for others—limiting independent clinical judgment and access to care.

This has implications not only for practitioners, but for horse owners and trainers who rely on a collaborative, integrative approach to equine wellness.

The board will meet on April 21, 2026 in Austin. We encourage our community to remain informed and engaged by submitting a professional, experience-based comment by MONDAY, APRIL 13th to comment@veterinary.texas.gov.

A Legislative Action Guide from NBCAAM is available here:
https://d1yei2z3i6k35z.cloudfront.net/4940915/69d99f46991c71.83829156_NbcaamLegislativeActionGuide.pdf?sc=22904527709d08018ca67e8509529a07ec49d5381

Whether in Texas or beyond, your voice contributes to shaping the future of access to this work.

04/11/2026

Yessss!!!! Go attend this webinar!!!!! 💕💕💕💕

The walk is one of the most underestimated tools in conditioning, and most riders never use it to its full potential.

In this LIVE webinar, I break down what physical adaptations can and cannot be achieved through a walk-only plan, and how to design sessions that actually build tissue resilience, postural strength, and foundational fitness.

If you've been guessing what the walk can do for your horse, this is where you stop guessing.

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
4 PM PT | 7 PM ET
Recording will be available
Live format, bring your questions.

Link to register below.

04/10/2026

My print order is here!!! I will be working on finishing touches on Sunday. Nothing like a deadline to meet! Ha!

04/09/2026

This spicy cutie had a reaction to her spring vaccines. It's been pretty ouchie for her. She was cleared by the vet for craniosacral work. This gentle process is helping her body with unwinding the tensions from the abscess. After her session, she's a power walker in the arena! I so enjoy working with her. I love my job. I am so blessed.

04/08/2026

https://www.ruralamericainaction.com/fb_share.php?type=petition&s=stop-the-texas-vet-boards-proposed-rules-that-would-eliminate-equine-care-practitioners

The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners is proposing rule changes to Chapter 573 that would eliminate or severely restrict the ability of independent equine chiropractors, PEMF providers, acupuncturists, holistic practitioners, and bodyworkers to legally serve horses in Texas. For acupunctur...

04/07/2026

Come visit Soft Eyes at the Midwest Horse Fair April 17-19 in booth 1420! We can talk about your questions and curiosities about your horses. Can't wait to see everyone! I will have some fun donations for the daily give aways for the Fair too!

PS This is a sneak peak into my booth! These are the proofs from the printer. I'm WAAAY behind schedule for this step, so send positive juju that it's all going to work out just fine! Gah!

Midwest Horse Fair Wisconsin Horse Council

04/05/2026

I LOVE APPOINTMENTS OUTSIDE!!! And because in a previous life, THIS is better than any corner office, hands down! Spring was teasing us this day, and it's getting light out in the evenings. So heck ya, let's go outside! Everyone else at the barn had the same idea and both arenas were busy! Bring on the warm weather!