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The Gentle Equine Touch,LLC Masterson Method, Integrated Performance Equine Bodywork and Equine Craniosacral Therapy

www.dwayneequinemassage.com Moved to North Texas to be with family.

I have started to massage horses in while living in Southern California, just by working on horses in and around Santa Clarita. I started out by donating massages on Therapy horses and local rescues. I became certified through Equissage doing Equine Sports Massage Therapy. I was going to Los Angeles Pierce College in Woodland Hills working on the equine/ horse science degree. Went on with The Masterson Method in becoming a certified practitioner. I mainly practice Masterson Method. I went to Weatherford College, completed the Equine Management and Production certificate program. I have attending classes by Ida Hammer, Whole Horse Trimming. My business goal is committed to helping horses, and their owners on improving horses performances and well being. Have the skills and knowledge to address their needs. I will work with your Veterinarian, Trainer, Farrier and other important people. There are many benefits to Equine Bodywork on your horse, and you notice the difference in their relaxation and calmness.

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Horses are asymmetrical, and sometimes there malformation in bones. It is important that bodywork is not to be force...
10/09/2025

Horses are asymmetrical, and sometimes there malformation in bones. It is important that bodywork is not to be forced on the horse, it is really difficult to detect, and by forcing them to move can cause injury to the horse.

How does my bodywork help get releases of tension and restriction? The main component is that the horse has to be relaxe...
09/09/2025

How does my bodywork help get releases of tension and restriction?

The main component is that the horse has to be relaxed during the work.

Doing the Masterson Method allows me to bypass the horse's bracing response. Most other massage methods and chiropractic care push the brace to get their release. This doesn't last long, and you end up treating it over and over again.

When you push against the brace, they end up creating more tension. My method of bodywork gets the horse to work with me without any bracing, which the horse accepts it.

What I achieve with this is a fuller and deeper release from the horse without creating any additional tension.

These releases are almost permanent and stick, allowing the body to actually start healing itself.

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Regenerative vs Degenerative

Engaging the heels naturally takes pressure off of the toe.

Propping up the heels naturally puts pressure on the toe.

Engaging the heels builds live sole and soft tissue depth which will be apparent in the shape and condition of the hairline and hoof capsule.

(David Landreville, 2023)

09/09/2025
Let's go over some key junctions in the horse that can affect its movement and performance. We'll start with the Poll-At...
09/09/2025

Let's go over some key junctions in the horse that can affect its movement and performance.

We'll start with the Poll-Atlas Junction, which includes the TMJ and hyoid.

Tension and restriction here can impact other areas of the horse, and vice versa.

What can cause tension in the horse's poll? Poor tack, riding heavy on the reins, foot pain, dental pain, and systemic problems like ulcers can all contribute.

The Masterson Method Equine Bodywork prioritizes releasing tension and restriction in the poll to restore movement, which can benefit the entire body.

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What makes Masterson Method unique from other types of massage and bodywork that there is not a routine. It is designed...
08/09/2025

What makes Masterson Method unique from other types of massage and bodywork that there is not a routine. It is designed for each individual horse. There is no A to Z. We will work on what the horse needs and where needs work. We start with what is easier for the horse before getting into difficult areas. Will go as deep as the horse allows. We pay attention to subtle responses from the horse. In the results, we can release tension and restrictions that are deep within the horse’s body that with traditional massage and chiropractic cannot get to release it.

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With a Gentle Approach to Integrated Equine Performance Bodywork.

About Me: Been certified Equine Sports Massage Therapist by Equissage, California. Worked with horses all around Greater Los Angeles since 2012 while attending Los Angeles Pierce College Equine Science Program for 2 years. Attended the Beyond Horse Massage Weekend Seminar in Bakersfield of April 2015. Moved to North Texas early August 2015 Attended the 5 Day Advance Course taught by Jim Masterson in Austin of June 2016. As I am going through my Fieldwork case studies I have been working with horses various horses with different discipline and breed. I have attended Certification Completion Course and gotten certified as a Masterson Method Certified Practitioner by Jim Masterson in Watsonville, CA in August 27, 2017. I Like to Ride all Around Western mostly for recreational like trail riding and ground work. I have completed in Cowboy Mounted Shooting Competition- Level 1. Been a sponsor to Dallas Charity Horse Show, and Blue Bonnets Horse Humane Society's Training Spring Challenge. Trained and certified in Equine Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage in July 2019, and only practitioner to over this service in Texas, and offer The Masterson Method Integrated Equine Performance Bodywork in North Texas. Benefits of Performance Bodywork: => Improves Circulation, as a result, promotes more rapid healing of Injuries => Enhances Muscles Tone and Increases Range of Motion => Prevents Injury => Eases Muscle Spasms => Boosts Athletic Performance and Endurance => Relieve Pain, Tension, and Stress => Increase Longevity => Increase Stamina => Improve Disposition => Corrects Alignment Issues => Restore Musculoskeletal Balance => Lengthens Connective Tissue and so Breaks Down and Prevent the Formation of Adhesion and Reduces the Danger of Fibrosis => Increases the Production of Synovial Fluids in Joints => Reduces Inflammation and swelling in the joints, thereby alleviating pain => Stimulates Circulation in Lymphatic System and Hastens the Elimination of Wastes Products and other toxins