Whinnies Equine Wellness - Kassie Knur

01/08/2026

01/03/2026

01/03/2026

First massage of the year with sweet boy Scotch! 🧡
(I was working on his right b***y, just out of frame 😜)

Help your horse start off ✨2026✨ right with one of my full body sessions! Bracing against the cold, tip toeing over ice and heavy winter blankets can have them especially tight this time of year. Shoot me a pm to get on my schedule!

🔹$65 for a Full Body session. Approximately 1 hour🔹

I can travel up to 30 minutes from Sandwich IL for a single horse or 60 minutes for multiples 😊

12/28/2025

So interesting!

12/11/2025

11/19/2025

‼️Some Q&As regarding the recent EHV1 outbreak‼️

For the safety of our horses, please notify me if you, your horse or any horses at your barn have traveled to southern state events in the last 2 weeks. As well as If you or any horses at your barn have been to events with horses that were in Texas in the last 2 weeks. I’m happy to reschedule so we can try to contain this and keep it out of the Midwest!

Here are the questions discussed in the conversation on the live A and A: continue asking questions and we will answer throughout the day.

1. Should producers cancel this weekend?
- Answer: Yes, they should cancel.

2. How would you advise neighboring states to proceed with horse events?
- Answer: Less movement of horses will help resolve the outbreak faster.

3. Is BVH aware of cases outside of the Waco horses?
- Answer: Currently, only aware of cases in Waco, but expect potential spread.

4. Is this contagious to humans?
- Answer: No, it is not contagious to people.

5. Can someone who attended these races get a test at the clinic?
- Answer: Yes, they can screen horses and we will do trailer-side examinations.

6. How do you advise other disciplines to respond?
- Answer: Be discipline-specific, vaccinate, take temperatures, and practice good biosecurity.

7. Is there any risk that farriers could transmit this from barn to barn?
- Answer: Unlikely, as farriers are typically careful about infectious disease transmission.

8. How do people get vaccines without bringing their horse to the clinic?
- Answer: Vaccines require a veterinary exam, either at the clinic or on the farm, call and we can schedule this for you.

9. When do you suggest getting boosters?
- Answer: If the last vaccines were given more than 90 days ago, then as soon as possible to increase antibodies and slow virus spread.

10. What is your choice for disinfecting tech buckets, the barn, etc.?
- Answer: Avoid bleach, use accelerated hydrogen peroxide, phenols, or quaternary ammonia products. (rescue or companion)

11. How long will the virus last on surfaces if not disinfected?
- Answer: 2 days on dry surfaces, up to 2 weeks on wet surfaces.

12. Can horses have the virus without fever or nasal discharge?
- Answer: Yes, they can still be potentially contagious.

13. Can lysine or other products help prevent or build immunity?
- Answer: No, lysine and zinc have not been effective. Vaccines are the best prevention.

14. What is a normal horse temperature?
- Answer: 99 to 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit, depending on environmental conditions.

15. Is it okay to ride your horse at home if they were exposed but have no symptoms?
- Answer: Yes, but be smart about separating horses and avoid sharing tack.

16. If a horse had recent exposure in the last two days and is not vaccinated, should they be vaccinated now?
- Answer: Yes, vaccination can help reduce virus shedding and spread.

09/24/2025

I have an opening or 2 next Wednesday October 1st! Currently I have a 5pm in Oswego & can take another before or after ☺️ shoot me a pm to get scheduled.

⭐️ $65 for a 1 hour full body massage ⭐️
(Cheaper than people massages & I come to you!😉)

09/22/2025

SKELETAL DEVELOPMENT should be considered more when we are developing young horses.

I’m not a trainer, and I can appreciate the idea of introducing tack and weight to young horses…slowly and mindfully while keeping the work light enough that the skeletal maturity is allowed for.

What I do wish I saw more of-is developing biomechanical balance in young horses from the ground before introducing tack and rider weight.

From the bodyworker perspective-the most common areas of soreness I see in ridden horses are the areas of the skeletal system that mature last…

While it’s not a clinical study by any means-but with well over 1000’s of massages under my hands I see enough of a correlation to be convinced we are doing too much too soon. More common than not-I see biomechanical imbalances in horses (of all ages) attempting to be corrected under saddle instead of in hand, which creates various compensation patterns elsewhere in the body.

I had these images created for my online classes to help owners and professionals better understand how the maturity timeline can impact performance development.

I share these thoughts in an effort to bring mindful awareness-never to criticize. I hope to see more ridden horses making it to their teens before they’re needing pharmaceutical intervention instead of the 5-10 year olds I see now.
The best time to learn new things and do better for the horse is now.

https://www.schaefferbodyworks.com/

08/20/2025

🐴The 72-Hour Effect: The Gift That Keeps On Giving

When your horse gets a massage, you’ll notice immediate changes: softer muscles, improved flexibility, and often a calmer demeanor. But the benefits don’t stop when the therapist leaves. In fact, a single session can keep working for up to 72 hours afterward.

Here’s how:

1. Circulation & Lymphatic Support

Massage boosts blood flow and lymphatic drainage. This helps deliver oxygen and nutrients to your horse’s muscles while removing metabolic waste. These improved circulatory effects continue for days, supporting tissue repair and recovery.

2. Nervous System Balance

Horses often live in a state of heightened alertness. Massage activates the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting relaxation and allowing muscles to let go of tension. The nervous system “reset” doesn’t vanish instantly — your horse continues to enjoy the calming effects for 2–3 days.

3. Fascia & Range of Motion

Myofascial release hydrates and loosens connective tissues. Once restrictions are eased, tissues remain more mobile for several days, allowing your horse to move with greater fluidity and less restriction.

4. Biochemical Benefits

Massage stimulates the release of endorphins and nitric oxide, chemicals that reduce pain sensitivity and enhance circulation. These chemical shifts linger in the tissues, extending the therapeutic effects beyond the session.

5. Neuromuscular Integration

Perhaps most importantly, your horse’s body “learns” new movement patterns once restrictions are gone. Over the following days, your horse will explore freer strides, better weight distribution, and improved posture — reinforcing the gains from the massage.

Bottom line: One massage session sets off a cascade of healing responses that can last for 72 hours. That’s why sessions spaced every 2–4 weeks are so effective. Your horse continues to improve long after the hands-on work ends, making massage not just a momentary fix, but a lasting investment in health and performance.

https://koperequine.com/massage-therapy-positively-affects-atp-production-and-ion-balance/

08/19/2025

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08/15/2025

✨This message from a new client made my whole day!!✨

They’ve had this mare for a few months & got her from a sale barn with an unknown history. Yesterday was my first time working on her. She definitely struck me as a bit shut down from her past experiences & was not really expressive during her massage. We got maybe 2 licks & chews? Most of our session she was kind of checked out or needed hay to stop moving.

One of her owners main concerns was that they had not been able to get her on her right lead in the time they’ve had her. Well now today she got it!! I’m so happy to have helped loosen her up & get her comfortable enough to try ❤️

I really wanted to share this this to highlight that just because a horse might not seem super “into” a session or not be very expressive, (I know we all love to see those big yawns), it doesn’t mean they aren’t still getting plenty of benefits!🐴

08/07/2025

Hello all! I will be available to take 1-2 appointments in the Hampshire area/along this route Wednesday afternoon (13th). With the heat & pesky bugs I’ve been finding lots of tight shoulders & necks lately. Many of your show, rodeo & trail horses have been working hard this summer too so let me help give them some TLC! Please pm me to get on my schedule ☺️

**Spots are Booked! Thank s friends 🥰**