Shaw Equine Therapeutic Services LLC

05/02/2026

12/11/2025

Thursdays might feel like the longest day of the week for most people… but around here, Thursdays mean a morning at Keni Kerin’s Brookside Farm, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. ✨

Pictured are a few of the amazing Dressage performance horses I’m lucky enough to work on (Penny not pictured but still very loved!). 🐴💕

Keni’s support for my program is truly unmatched. I’m so grateful to work with owners and trainers who understand the importance of maintenance work for these incredible equine athletes—and who love their horses just as much as I do.

A good horse is hard to beat… but good horses and good people?

That’s where the magic happens. ❤️

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11/19/2025

New patient Bear showing exactly how much he enjoyed his first session this past Monday!

🐴😴Yawning, Licking & Chewing: What does it mean? 🐴😴

👉Horses release tension through natural behaviors like yawning, licking, and chewing. These aren’t just signs of relaxation—they help horses process emotions and release stress.

👉A yawn helps reset their nervous system, and release tension. While licking and chewing are ways they work through excitement or anxiety. Next time you see these, know your horse is finding their calm! 💆🏼‍♀️🐴💤

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11/15/2025

✨ Polished + Professional✨

KT tape isn’t just for people — it helps horses release tension, reduce swelling, and encourage natural healing.

✅ Strategic KT taping supports muscle function, improves circulation, and helps clients move more comfortably and freely.

✅ When applied with light tension, KT tape gently lifts the outer layer of skin.

This creates more space between the skin and underlying tissues, which can help:
🎯Improve circulation
🎯Reduce swelling
🎯Decrease pressure on pain receptors

A perfect complement to equine massage therapy.

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10/28/2025

✍🏻Let’s talk Poll-Tension✍🏻

Poll tension doesn’t just affect the head — it affects balance, frame, and connection. By releasing this area, we unlock suppleness and true engagement in work. Tightness here can restrict flexion, collection, and softness in contact — making every stride harder. A relaxed poll = a more comfortable, willing partner.

Here we can see patient Wess releasing tension in his poll. After just 3 sessions focused on releasing tension in Wess’s poll and topline, he has made noticeable progress in his work—becoming more supple, willing, and an even better partner for his owner.

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10/14/2025

📣Catching up with clients from the past couple of weeks! 📣

🌿 Relaxation. Recovery. Performance. 🐎✨

Equine massage therapy sessions are more than just a treat — they're essential care for your horse's body and mind. From easing tension to boosting circulation, each session is tailored to help your horse feel and perform their best.

As you can see in these photos, patients are loving every minute of it — relaxed eyes, relaxed ears, counter-pressure, and floppy lips say it all! 💆‍♀️🤎

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10/02/2025

🗣️Massage therapy isn’t just for horses!🗣️

Here, Johnny, the Mule, shows just how much he enjoyed his session a few weeks ago.

Showing self adjustment, and counter-pressure, it is clear Johnny was content, relaxed and enjoying all the benefits of massage therapy.

🗣️🗣️Benefits including but not limited to….

✨Improved circulation

✨Reduced tension

✨Preparation and recovery for exercise

✨Injury prevention

✨Increase range of motion

✨Reduce inflammation/ swelling

✨Release endorphins

✨Improve athletic performance

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09/15/2025

It’s been a busy past few weeks! 🐴

Thankful for new customers and continued support.

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08/11/2025

Sometimes the stifle just hits the spot!🙌

Meet Mac, a OTTB turned Hunter Jumper.🐎

Here Mac demonstrates just how much he enjoyed his session last week. From poll to girth to back to stifle to hindend, no part was left unacknowledged by both therapist, and Mac.

Thankful for clients who make sessions so rewarding, and fun every single day!❤️

08/05/2025

🌿✨ Preparing for a massage therapy session?

Step 1: 🐴💆‍♂️Start with a thorough grooming! 🐴💆‍♂️

Grooming isn't just about looks—it's a vital step to ensure a successful session:

🧽 Remove dirt and debris, ensuring a clean surface for massage.

🧽Detect any sensitivity or tension areas to bring to attention of the therapist

🧽Enhance circulation, setting the stage for effective therapy.

A well-groomed horse is a relaxed and receptive one. 🐎💖

Step 2: 😴💤Ensure a quiet area— choose a calm, low traffic space😴💤

A quiet area isn’t just apart of preparation. It is key to an effective session.

🌿 Why It Matters:

🧘‍♀️Minimal distractions allow the horse to relax physically and mentally, making grooming and massage more effective and safe.

🧘‍♀️Horses need freedom to shift and relax— choose a stall, a quiet pen alone, or crossties in a low traffic aisle if necessary.

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