JL's Equine & K9 Bodywork Therapy

03/24/2026

Why Cinch placement matters ?

1. It supports the thoracic sling , 4 of the muscles in the thoracic sling tie together under the cinch .

2. It either enhances your saddle fit or detracts from it , if you can keep the girth groove , rigging and cinch lined up it helps the horses thoracic sling.

3. It enhances movement when your horse can properly use his biceps, triceps , elbow , shoulder ,dorsi muscles he can perform better .

4. It supports the rider and saddle having correct placement is key to strong horses and riders and having happy horses .

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03/21/2026

Excited for the clinic with Wendy in June!!!

03/18/2026

03/10/2026

Pawing is often misunderstood and quickly labelled as impatience or bad manners, but like all behaviour it has to be read within the full context of the moment. Horses do not perform behaviours randomly. Pawing is information about what is happening internally for that horse.

Sometimes a horse paws when they are experiencing frustration or internal conflict - for example when they feel restricted, confused, or unable to move away from something. In other situations pawing can appear during anticipation, such as when a horse is waiting for food, turnout, or work and their nervous system is building energy in expectation. Some horses will also paw as a form of self-regulation when they are trying to process stress or uncertainty.

There are also practical contexts to consider. Pawing can occasionally be associated with discomfort such as digestive upset, environmental frustration from confinement, or simply an attempt to interact with something in their environment.

The behaviour itself is not the story - it is the clue. What matters is the environment, the horse’s body language, what happened just before the pawing began, and what changes when the situation shifts.

When we slow down and read the whole picture, pawing stops being labelled as “impatience” and starts becoming a window into what the horse may be experiencing.

03/08/2026

After 11 years in the industry, it has become increasingly difficult to try and put all of what I do into a single bubble.

I have people messaging me on the regular wanting to know more about my work. How does it differ from this or that?

Here is what I have to say- my soft tissue work is a methodology of Sports Massage Therapy, Trigger Point, Myofascial Release, Acupressure, Masterson Method, Meridian work, & Nerve Decompression by soft tissue manipulation. I also do skeletal system alignment & stretching exercises for a total body approach. - leaving soft tissue untreated while moving the skeletal is counterproductive! Working on BOTH is essential for lasting results.
This is just a couple pieces to the puzzle though. We will also consider your horse’s diet, nutrition, hoof balance, dental balance, and tack fitting- I say tack fitting, because it is important to have a bit, bridle, saddle, pad, cinch/girth, harness, etc., that is properly fitting to your horse.
The other thing with me is, you better be prepared to get some homework. Rather it be you, or your trainer or a kiddo that half-leases a horse from you implementing the “homework” it takes a team to make a healthy horse.
Sessions typically last 40-60mins, but are completely unique to the horse. I do also offer some additional therapies we can incorporate- Red light, PEMF, essential oils, fascia gun and maybe even some prayer!
Message me today to get your horse in my books!

03/08/2026

I got to meet with Wendyjwinn at the Michigan Horse Expo yesterday, and we had a great chat about our upcoming 2-day clinic Crazy Horse Stables LLC this June 27th-28th.
This is guaranteed to be a life-changing experience!
-classroom time (biomechanics, balance, saddle fitting, nutrition, stretching & exercises for strengthening your horse and tranform your horsemanship)
-lunch with Wendy (lunch is provided both days)
-bring your horse or just bring yourself to learn (cost is the same) personal guidance both on the ground and under saddle.
We hope to see you there!
Register here ⬇️⬇️⬇️

https://www.winnhorses.org/crazy-horse-stables

++**++**WHEN THE CLINIC IS FULL, IT WILL BE REMOVED OFF OF WENDY’S WEBSITE++**++**

03/06/2026

Kyla Lentner did her job shadow with me last week for her Sanilac Career Center program. She was a joy to have working on the road with me and did a fantastic job with the horses! 💜🐎 keep up the great work, Kyla!

02/27/2026

Not every nicker means affection, and not every vocalisation is about us.

Horses nicker for many reasons. Anticipation of food, curiosity, herd contact, learned association, or social greeting. Context matters.

But when a horse consistently offers a low, soft nicker alongside relaxed posture, soft eyes, and an approach that is not driven or demanding, that is social recognition.

It is a communication offered within their species specific language. A way of saying, I know you. I have placed you. You belong in my awareness.

As always, we read the whole horse, not just the sound.

Recognition is built through repeated, safe experiences. And when it is genuine, it feels quiet.

02/22/2026

Just bragging on my amazing clients!!..: Heather Lawson & Chapo, you are incredible together. 🥇 congratulations on your WIN in Florida!

Thanks for allowing us to be apart of your team.
-J&A