I offer a unique and customized session for the horse that offers a mix of alternative therapeutic techniques. Including bodywork, sports massage, Shiatsu style techniques, myofascial release, passive range of motion, and acupressure points. Using these hands on techniques I allow the horses to participate in the process. Customizing my work to their needs and responses.   

Each horse is a unique individual, with it's own history of work, injury, or accident, all of which can contribute to restrictions held within the muscles.  Each time something happens to create muscle tension in the horse, they will make adjustments to movement and over time these are layered with additional restrictions & tension.  These can result in improper gait, inability to flex properly, refusal or inability to move in various ways or just unwillingness to perform.  Eventually this will result in other areas of the body working harder and creating soreness and imbalance. 

Equine therapy, Bodywork and the other therapeutic techniques I use, aid the horse in the release of these areas. Releasing muscle restrictions, relaxing and relieving tension, while bringing about increased flexibility and range of motion. Bringing balance to the body, mind, and spirit as comfort and release are achieved. Performance outcomes increase as horses move without restriction or discomfort.

While the release process is happening, the horse, as a prey animal feels vulnerable.  I work with the horses natural instincts, and provide an environment they feel safe and relaxed in. I listen to their language...body, breath, eyes, and even more subtle queues. Bringing about a softening and relaxation to the horse that amazes most owners that witness it.  

Contact me for more information or to schedule an appointment for you equine partner or find out more about the clinics.  I travel throughout the nation working on horse and teaching "Horse at Balance" clinics.  To see more about me and how I came to this work...go to the About Tamara page.

Veterinary care should always come first, as your vet is your first and best resource for your horses health care. Horses that are ill, do not need bodywork, they need medical treatment, so please don't think this is designed for use during illness. However, I do work with veterinarians to assist in tracking changes during a horses recovery from injury, surgery, or even aging. Sharing what I find during a session, and following veterinary instructions, as we all work toward a goal of full recovery and for the best quality of life for the horse.  
                                                                                                                                                     

Held January 5th at the beautiful Blue Star Stable in Berlin, WI.  We had a wonderful day of learning, practice, and happy, happy horses! 

A great group of students & horse owners, many of which used their own horses in the clinic, practiced hands on techniques to release muscle tension and increase comfort in the horse. 

All the techniques got hands on practice and personal coaching.  There were lots of 'ah ha' moments, I think even a couple of the horses had them, as they started to point out or push into the students hands to request more pressure! 

With different physical abilities, students who were concerned that they couldn't perform some of the moves, were taught alternate ways to achieve results.  Keeping personal safety at the forefront.  Success in every aspect of learning and performing each move was achieved by everyone.

A great day of learning new ways of connecting with the horses.  We finished just in time for our doctor classmate to leave to deliver a new baby.  What an exciting ending to a fantastic day!