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Equine Bodywork by Laura

Serving OR and WA. Nationally licensed Equine Massage Therapist through NBCAAM and Washington State.

14/07/2025

Zinger’s first bodywork session… Can you tell how much he likes it?? Double Z Farm your boy is such a sweetheart! 🥰🐴

23/06/2025

A beautiful day for some scratches! ☀️🐴🌸

21/05/2025

What helps your horse push off, stabilize on landing, or extend the front leg?
💪 The Triceps are a powerhouse muscle group, but they don’t get talked about a whole lot.

📍 Located on the shoulder, the triceps extend the elbow and support forward movement and weight-bearing.

⚠️ When tight or overloaded, this muscle can limit stride length, affect turning, and cause forelimb stiffness.

💆‍♀️ Releasing the triceps through bodywork can improve comfort, movement, and overall front-end performance.

This muscle plays a major role in soundness and performance—especially in horses compensating for sore backs or saddle fit issues.

👉 Swipe through to learn more and see why I pay close attention to this area during a session.

07/05/2025

Hannies enjoying this beautiful day ☀️🦄🌷

30/04/2025

Lucky number three 🐮☘️

11/04/2025

Tell me it’s spring without telling me it’s spring... 🤔

This pretty much sums it up!! The season of fly gear is officially here… Are you ready for this?!☀️🪰🦄

25/02/2025

Tendons vs. Ligaments: What’s the difference?👇

Tendons and ligaments work together to support movement and stability, but they serve different roles. Knowing how they function can help with injury prevention and overall performance.

🔸 Tendons connect muscle to bone and are designed to resist stretching while transmitting force for movement. They are stiff and strong to handle high loads but have limited elasticity, making them prone to strain when overworked.

🔹 Ligaments connect bone to bone, stabilizing joints while allowing some controlled movement. Though not highly elastic, ligaments have slightly more flexibility than tendons to accommodate natural joint motion.

Keeping Tendons & Ligaments Healthy:

✅ Gradual Conditioning Before Events – A horse should be properly conditioned before being asked to perform at high intensity. If tendons and ligaments are not accustomed to work, suddenly going from zero to one hundred significantly increases the risk of injury.

✅ Incorporate Rest Days – Just like muscles, tendons and ligaments need time to recover after work. Overloading without adequate rest leads to cumulative stress. A well-balanced training schedule includes both work and recovery.

✅ Hoof Balance – Correct trimming and shoeing reduce unnecessary strain on soft tissues. NPA can cause a cascade of issues throughout the body, and can be easily missed without x-ray.

✅ Bodywork & Maintenance – Regular massage with proper stretching techniques keep muscles, tendons, and ligaments supple and ready.

✅ Warm-Up & Cool-Down – When soft tissues are stiff or cold, they are more prone to micro-tears and strain. Stopping exercise suddenly can cause stiffness and fluid buildup, especially in the lower limbs. Easing your horse into and out of work reduces the amount of stress and inflammation in the body.

Prevention is always easier than rehabilitation! A strong, well-conditioned horse with a balanced workload and regular bodywork is less likely to experience soft tissue strain. Save this post for reference & share with fellow horse owners! 🐴💙

31/10/2024

Doesn’t this spiderweb look like a tattoo?! Desi is embracing her inner spirit and galloping into the spooky season! 🐎🕸️

Wishing you a hauntingly fun Halloween! 👻🎃🕷️

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19/10/2024

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08/09/2024

Fox and Stormy surveying the land… On the lookout for wild turkeys! 🐴🐾🦃

29/08/2024

Two pretty girls enjoying their post-massage glow 💆‍♀️🐴✨

20/07/2024

One of my most frequently asked questions is how often to schedule bodywork for your horse. Since every horse and situation is unique, there isn't a hard and fast answer.
Here are some general guidelines depending on your horse's needs 📆🐎📝

✨ Maintenance

✨ Performance

✨ Rehabilitation

✨ Aging/Chronic Health Conditions

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