EB Equine, LLC

05/13/2026

05/04/2026

Movement in massage can assist with processing feelings- physical and mental. This sweet girl needed to shift positions but then made sure to come right back so I could keep working on her glutes.

04/17/2026

Special appreciation post of two of my original clients. The horses and/or their "moms" have been with me since I was an intern. I am lucky enough to say that they are not the only ones, but these two cuties had their monthly massage this week and it makes my heart so full to have grown to know them like I do.

04/12/2026

Releasing muscle tension isn’t just physical, it’s also chemical.

Massage assists the release of those feel good chemicals like serotonin and dopamine, as well as oxytocin and endorphins. Nerve cells in the skin feel the pressure from massage, and send signals to the brain to release these chemicals.

These chemicals help with mood stabilization, pain relief, increasing feelings of joy and happiness, and desire for social bonding with others.

With working and performance horses, this change in chemicals is especially important as it also brings a decrease in cortisol, a stress hormone. Stress can refer to anything for the horse such as showing, learning a new skill under saddle, changing a routine, travel, or introducing a new horse into the barn.

I’m Erin Barbato, a nationally board certified equine massage practitioner. I hold certifications in equine massage, trigger point massage, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, red light therapy and kinesiology taping. I work in New England and travel to Wellington throughout the season.

04/10/2026

That's a wrap on Florida 2025-2026 season! So grateful to all of my clients both in MA and FL for their continued trust, confidence, and flexibility this season.

04/07/2026

Kinesiology tape has so many benefits. When applied to a horse, it lifts the hair which then lifts the skin, allowing for decompression of the fascia and tissue. When that happens, nutrients and blood flow in and waste flows out, reducing pain and inflammation.

Can’t picture it?

Imagine you’re stepping on a garden hose that is running. The water can’t move though because you’re stepping on the hose. Lift your foot a little and suddenly you get water. That’s kinesiology taping simplified.

I love using level 3 extra sticky on the horses after a session when they have tight muscles or any sensitivity.

04/06/2026

I love giving massages to all horses, but there is something about giving a horse their very first massage that is a little extra special. Nova sure appreciated our time together 💕

03/31/2026

March left me grateful for what I have and what is still to come. It was an amazing month filled with meeting new people and horses. I am sending so much appreciation to all my clients that are recommending me to friends, family, and colleagues. Your trust in me means the world.

Without further ado…welcome to the family:
Oceana, Irish, Nova, Jova, Iorek, Hera, Taeo, Uggi, Blaeja, Delta, Chaplin, Uno, Ovart, and Lenny.

03/23/2026

I am constantly striving for ways to continue my education with the goal to help both the horses I work on and the people who love and care for them. Proud to announce my latest certification, which helps to answer the often asked question of "What can I do in between sessions?"