Jill's Equine Massage

Jill's Equine Massage Certified ESMT
Other modalities I offer include; MicroCurrent, MicroCurrent Massage, Red Light Laser, Cupping, Kinesiology Taping, & Nebulizer. J.E.M.

I proudly work with the best Horses and Owners! I look forward to meeting you and your athlete! Welcome to Jill's Equine Massage! offers Sports Massage, MicroCurrent, MicroCurrent Massage, Cupping, Red Light Laser, Kinesiology Taping, and Nebulizer Treatments!

09/25/2025

✨Did you know?✨ Horses need conditioning, therapy, & recovery just like human athletes 🐴💆‍♀️💪

🐴Stretch It Out Sunday- Hind Leg Edition ✨One of my favorite ways to keep horses moving comfortably is…hind leg stretchi...
08/10/2025

🐴Stretch It Out Sunday- Hind Leg Edition ✨

One of my favorite ways to keep horses moving comfortably is…hind leg stretching both forward and backward! There’s a right way, a right time, and a right reason to do them! 💪🏼

💡 Why we stretch the hind legs?

Backward stretch benefits:
•Improves range of motion in the hip, stifle, and hock.
•Releases hamstrings and glute muscles.
•Aids post-workout recovery and eases stiffness.

Forward stretch benefits:
•Opens up the hip flexors and quadriceps.
•Loosens the muscles along the belly and groin area.
•Improves comfort for collected work, lateral movements, and jumping takeoff.

🛠 How I do it
For the backward stretch:
1️⃣ Stand safely to the side, facing the hindquarters
2️⃣ Gently lift the hind leg, supporting under the fetlock
3️⃣ Slowly guide the leg backward until you feel a soft stretch, never force it.
4️⃣ Hold 10–20 seconds, then return the leg to resting position

For the forward stretch:
1️⃣ Stand facing the horse’s head, close to the hind leg you’ll stretch.
2️⃣ Gently pick up the leg and bring it forward under the belly, keeping the limb low and supported.
3️⃣ Move until you feel a gentle release in the front of the thigh and hip, stop if there’s resistance.
4️⃣ Hold 10–20 seconds, then return carefully.

⏱ When I stretch
-After a ride or workout (when muscles are warm)
-As part of a rehab or maintenance bodywork session
-On rest days for mobility work

🚫 When NOT to stretch
-Before warm-up (cold muscles are more prone to strain)
-If the horse is lame, injured, or showing pain
-Directly after an acute injury without vet clearance

Gentle, controlled, and patient is key…you’re asking, not forcing. Your horse should relax into the stretch, not fight it. 😌🐎

🐴💪🏼Muscle Monday💪🏼🐴🔥The Serratus Ventralis Thoracis 🔥🐴Barrel horses don’t just need fast feet, they need a lifted ribcag...
08/05/2025

🐴💪🏼Muscle Monday💪🏼🐴
🔥The Serratus Ventralis Thoracis 🔥

🐴Barrel horses don’t just need fast feet, they need a lifted ribcage and free shoulders to stay upright and balanced in every turn. That’s where this muscle comes in.

💪🏼The serratus ventralis thoracis is part of your horse’s “thoracic sling,” holding their body between their front legs. It lets them pick up their shoulders, stay light in the front end, and transfer hind end power through the turn and down the alley.

🛢️Why it matters for barrel racers:
•Keeps your horse’s ribcage lifted in the turn so they don’t drop a shoulder and hit a barrel.
•Allows bigger, freer strides coming out of the barrel to clock a fast time.
•Acts like a shock absorber during quick stops and pivots.
•A weak or sore sling can lead to tripping, heavy front ends, or tight/short strides mid run.

❤️‍🩹What soreness feels like to you as a rider:
•Horse feels downhill entering the barrel, heavy in your hands.
•Front stride feels stabby or short, especially leaving the turn.
•Shoulders drop into the turn instead of staying upright.
•Horse may trip or lose balance when collecting or powering up to the first barrel.

⚡️Why it needs regular attention: This muscle works overtime every run, absorbing impact and controlling every shoulder lift. Keeping it strong and supple means:
•Cleaner turns (less chance of knocking barrels).
•More efficient power transfer = faster times.
•Less wear and tear on shoulders, knees, and fetlocks.

🌞 Stretch It Out Sunday 🐴🌟 What Does Stretching Do?🐎 Increases Flexibility & Range of MotionLonger, looser muscles = smo...
07/20/2025

🌞 Stretch It Out Sunday 🐴

🌟 What Does Stretching Do?

🐎 Increases Flexibility & Range of Motion
Longer, looser muscles = smoother movement, better balance, and fewer injuries.

❤️ Boosts Circulation
Better blood flow means faster recovery and less soreness post-work or bodywork.

💪 Supports Muscle Health
Keeps muscles elastic, strong, and better aligned, this is key for longevity and performance.

😌 Promotes Relaxation & Connection
Slow, gentle stretches activate the rest-and-digest system and build trust with your horse.

🔥 Prepares for Movement
When done after warm-up, active stretches (like poles or carrot stretches) get the body primed for action.

🚫 When NOT to Stretch:
❄️ When your horse is cold
🤕 If there’s pain, injury, or resistance
🧊 After icing or during active inflammation
😬 If your horse is anxious or tight — stretching will only add stress

💡 Types of Stretching:
Passive Stretching:
You guide the stretch: like leg holds after bodywork or riding.

Active Stretching:
The horse does the work: carrot stretches, correct backing, pole work, etc.

🌟 Microcurrent Maintenance Sessions! 🌟Did you know my regular clients can schedule in-between sessions just for Microcur...
06/26/2025

🌟 Microcurrent Maintenance Sessions! 🌟

Did you know my regular clients can schedule in-between sessions just for Microcurrent therapy? 💥

If your horse is already on a Whole Package schedule (every 4–6 weeks), you’re eligible for weekly or biweekly Microcurrent-only sessions for just $60! 🐴⚡️

Perfect for:
✅ Managing chronic soreness
✅ Speeding up recovery
✅ Supporting performance horses in full work
✅ Sensitive horses who benefit from light-touch therapy

This is a low-stress, high-impact way to keep your horse feeling their best between full sessions. 🫶

📍Only available for clients in Norco on a regular 4-6 week schedule.

💪 Wellness Wednesday 🐴Let’s talk about two powerhouse nutrients your horse can’t thrive without: Vitamin E & Selenium!Th...
06/04/2025

💪 Wellness Wednesday 🐴

Let’s talk about two powerhouse nutrients your horse can’t thrive without: Vitamin E & Selenium!
These two work hand-in-hoof to support:

🧠 Neurological health
💪 Muscle strength & recovery
🧬 Immune system function
⚡️ Antioxidant protection from cellular damage

🔹 Vitamin E is essential for muscle function and nerve health — especially in horses who are in heavy work, rehabbing, or on limited pasture.
🔹 Selenium boosts antioxidant defense but must be fed carefully — too little = weakness, too much = toxicity!

💡 Horses in selenium-deficient areas (like parts of California) may need supplementation — but ALWAYS check your hay and feed labels first, and test if unsure! (ask your vet, JEM does NOT practice vet med)

🐎 Pro tip: Look for natural Vitamin E (d-alpha-tocopherol) for best absorption🚨

🩵 A healthy body starts on the inside. Support your athlete’s recovery and performance from the feed bucket too!

❤️‍🩹STRETCH IT OUT SUNDAY🐴Let’s talk about those pelvic tilts — aka the magic move for your horse’s hips!Why it matters:...
05/11/2025

❤️‍🩹STRETCH IT OUT SUNDAY
🐴Let’s talk about those pelvic tilts — aka the magic move for your horse’s hips!

Why it matters:
Your horse’s pelvis is their powerhouse ⚡️ — if it’s stuck or tight, it can lead to stiffness, uneven strides, or even back soreness.
That’s where pelvic tilts come in!

Benefits:
✨ Improve SI joint mobility
✨ Encourage core activation
✨ Support hind-end engagement
✨ Relieve lumbar + glute tension
✨ Promote better balance + posture

📍How to do it:
Lift the belly gently or apply light tail pressure to ask your horse to tuck their pelvis (think “round and lift”)
Watch for:
➡️ A dip at the top of the croup
➡️ A lift through the back
➡️ Relaxed tail or soft eye = bonus win

Perfect before or after:
✔️ Groundwork
✔️ Rides
✔️ Bodywork sessions
✔️ Chilly mornings

🙌🏼Keep it calm, slow, and supportive — these tiny tilts lead to BIG results!
Let the b***y move, and the balance follow!

WELLNESS WEDNESDAYHow Microcurrent Can Support Horses with ColicWhile nothing replaces a vet in an emergency, microcurre...
05/07/2025

WELLNESS WEDNESDAY
How Microcurrent Can Support Horses with Colic

While nothing replaces a vet in an emergency, microcurrent therapy can be a gentle, supportive tool for colicky horses—especially during mild episodes or post-treatment recovery.

Here’s how it helps:
1. Stimulates Gut Activity
⚡️ Applied to points like the poll or sacrum, microcurrent activates the vagus nerve to encourage healthy gut movement.
2. Relieves Cramping & Spasms
🌀 Helps relax tense abdominal muscles and ease digestive discomfort.
3. Boosts Circulation
❤️‍🔥 Improves blood + lymph flow, supporting healing and detox.
4. Natural Pain Relief
🌿 Reduces inflammation and soothes nerve irritation for more comfort.
5. Calms the Nervous System
🧘‍♂️ Encourages the “rest + digest” state—so your horse can truly relax.

Always call your vet first.
Microcurrent is a supportive tool—not a replacement for emergency care.

🐴When the massage feels so good you just can’t help but smile!Nothing makes me happier than happy horses—just look at th...
05/07/2025

🐴When the massage feels so good you just can’t help but smile!
Nothing makes me happier than happy horses—just look at that face!😀

Muscle Monday: Fascia Lines in Horses🐎✨💪Your horse isn’t just muscle and bone — they’re wrapped in a powerful web of fas...
05/06/2025

Muscle Monday: Fascia Lines in Horses
🐎✨💪

Your horse isn’t just muscle and bone — they’re wrapped in a powerful web of fascia that connects everything from poll to tail! 🕸️ These fascia lines link muscles, joints, and organs, helping with posture, balance, and fluid movement.

But when fascia gets tight or restricted, you might see:
⚠️ Shortened stride
⚠️ Resistance to bend or flex
⚠️ Behavioral changes under saddle
⚠️ Chronic soreness or “mystery” lameness

Here’s the thing: fascia is alive.
It has nerves, blood flow, and memory. It holds on to past injuries, poor saddle fit, and repetitive strain — until we release it.

Major fascia lines in horses include:
• Superficial Back Line (poll to tail): topline, posture, head carriage
• Superficial Front Line (chest to front legs): stride and shoulder mobility
• Lateral Line (along the sides): lateral bend, rib cage movement
• Spiral Line (diagonal wrap): balance, rotation, coordination

Want to feel fascial tension yourself? Try this:
✋ Slowly glide your hand along the horse’s body — tight fascia feels gritty, dry, or sticky
✋ Try gently lifting the skin — healthy fascia glides, restricted areas won’t
✋ Watch for twitching, bracing, or flinching when tracing fascia lines
✋ Compare both sides — one will often feel tighter or more reactive

That’s where I come in — fascia-focused bodywork makes a huge difference!
Here’s what I use to release stuck lines + restore comfort:
✨ Massage – melts tension + boosts circulation
✨ Microcurrent – reboots the body’s electrical flow
✨ Cupping – lifts and loosens fascia
✨ Red light therapy – reduces inflammation + encourages healing
✨ Kinesiology taping – supports and guides fascial release
✨ Tuning forks – vibrational release for deep fascial tension

When fascia is happy, the whole horse moves better — with more freedom, comfort, and performance power.

Ready to unwind the web and get your horse feeling their best?
Send me a message to book!

Therapy Thursday ❤️‍🩹Let’s talk SPORTS MASSAGE for horses — the ultimate tool for performance, recovery, and wellness!Wh...
05/01/2025

Therapy Thursday ❤️‍🩹
Let’s talk SPORTS MASSAGE for horses — the ultimate tool for performance, recovery, and wellness!

Why add it to your horse’s routine?
💪 Boosts muscle performance
💨 Increases circulation
⚡ Speeds recovery
🌀 Breaks up adhesions
🧘 Reduces tension & anxiety
🦵 Improves flexibility & range of motion
❄️ Soothes stiffness & soreness
⭐ Helps prevent injuries

Massage types:
🫧 Swedish – relaxing, improves flow
🎯 Myofascial Release – frees up tight fascia
⚠️ Trigger Point – targets painful knots
🧱 Deep Tissue – works on chronic tension
🏅 Sports Massage – combines all of the above = total care

Why sports massage?
It’s customized, functional, and works for every horse – from athletes to retirees. It’s not a luxury… it’s preventive maintenance. Think of it like a tune-up:
Your horse feels better, moves better, and performs at their best.

Let your horse feel the difference.
DM to book!

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Norco, CA

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Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 3pm
Wednesday 7am - 3pm
Thursday 7am - 3pm
Friday 7:30am - 12:30pm

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+9518470603

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