AMOR Animal Wellness

09/12/2025

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09/12/2025

Thanks Beth, good stuff!

Give them their heads back.

09/01/2025

Good stuff Amy! My empath/intuition alerts go off frequently - I sometimes wish I could turn that little gift from above OFF. I’ve gone with the better person over better accolades numerous times. Honest, kind, thoughtful, timely - and a lifelong learner, not a lifelong boaster. 🐴💚

When seeking a mentor, find someone who is a better human than you.

Find someone who is grounded to a moral code
Find someone who is less judgmental, more patient, stronger emotionally, and more giving.
Find someone with strong boundaries and a soft heart.
Find someone who you aspire to be like- if you aim for 100% and manage 60-70%, that’ll be far and above where you already are.

Aim for the top, with a sharp eye on where you want to be. A mentor models how to be a better horse person, but more importantly, how to be a better human.

08/30/2025

YES! It's human nature to want the big reveal - but some are real subtle. I even have one rescue that I work with almost exclusively at liberty so she can walk away and into her shed to yawn in the corner (I've seen it more times than I have fingers!) - then she comes back over to me for more. Being vulnerable isn't always a benefit for some of them.

So, do you know your horses releases? Slow down and watch for them, it will help with haltering, saddling, and all the other stuff too! Let them have that release time - it means a lot to them.

EQUINE TENSION RELEASES
BIG & small

Horses have many ways they release tension in general and the same actions can mean different things in certain situations.

Today's post will be about tension releases during bodywork sessions.

We’ve all seen the pictures of big yawns or sleepy, droopy heads but that is not always the norm AND it should never be the judge of whether or not your session was effective.

Some horses release BIG with:
+yawns
+lots of licking and chewing
+big head shakes
+big stretches
Some horses release really small with:
+soft eye blinks
+a rested hip
+deep sighs
+a lowered head

ALL ☝🏼of those releases are great!
Releases are more examples of horses “processing” a feeling.
Some are just more comfortable being a little more dramatic than others.

Don’t be discouraged if your horse doesn’t yawn like crazy during their sessions-their sleepy eye may just be the way they “let go”.

If you’d like to provide massage to your horse(s) check out my online owners course and get lifetime access to video instruction and more:
https://sbw-owners-massage.thinkific.com/collections/owners-courses

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08/24/2025

Martha's Vineyard & Conway NH areas....I am trying to gauge interest in both riding lessons & groundwork training (traveling to you) to see if it's worth the cost of renewing my instructors insurance this year. I am certified in MA.

References for both available.

08/24/2025

These two were super stars for their MagnaWave sessions!

08/11/2025

“Animals help calm the human nervous system by offering a steady, nonjudgmental presence that signals safety to the brain.”

08/03/2025

🏅 If Olympians and professionals trust MagnaWave for their horses, imagine what it can do for your pets! 🐾💖

Here’s why more pet owners are turning to MagnaWave PEMF therapy:

1️⃣ Faster Healing – Boosts circulation & reduces inflammation
2️⃣ Natural Pain Relief – No meds, just safe, soothing comfort
3️⃣ Improved Mobility – Helps stiff joints & sore muscles move better

Whether it’s a world-class horse 🐎, your backyard pony best friend 🐴, a military or police working canine 🚓🦮, or your couch-loving dog 🐶, every animal deserves to feel their best.

08/02/2025

Hi Humans! I am unfolding a special for August! Monday & Tuesday availability - online booking open and available. PEMF and Reiki Combo - $25 off!

07/31/2025

Let’s talk energy. 🌍⚡️
The earth radiates it. Our nervous systems feel it. And horses—with four feet grounded to the earth—are deeply in tune with it.

There are books (I’ve read a few of them!) about how the human body experiences and holds trauma. So why are we so hesitant to talk about it when it comes to horses?

Horses hold trauma too. Sometimes, they even carry YOUR trauma. I’ve seen it firsthand.

Through energy work and deeper healing, I’ve helped horses release what’s been stuck—and the change can be remarkable.

If your horse seems off, stuck, or like they just need “something else,” it could be an energy block.

💫 I’d love to help. Let’s support your horse’s healing together.

📞 Message me at Amor Animal Wellness to learn more.

07/29/2025

I received a message a couple of weeks ago from Olivia at Hands of Harmony Equine Sports Therapy asking if I could take a look at some photos, and listen to the story of a little rescue mare in Maine she had been working with at Horses with Hope. After a few messages back and forth, the conversation landed on a joint visit to work on this little mare together.

Olivia is aware of my energy healing work with horses as we have had a few conversations about it in the past. It's been 4 years now that I have been offering this type of work, but it's not often the first one folks ask about when they reach out to me. It is by far my absolute favorite modality to offer & I believe in it with every ounce of my being.

Today, there was communication back and forth, there was acceptance and reassurance, and there were some very large releases. While it will take a bit of time for her to continue processing the energy she cleared away, and for the team to evaluate the effects it may have - it felt darn good to work with this group of women who were all focused on simply helping her in any way they could. Sometimes it takes an open mind, a little thinking outside the box, and the courage to try something new to create a change.

It was my great honor to work alongside you all today.

12/04/2023

Release. Breathe. Release.