Zolman Equine Bodyworks

Zolman Equine Bodyworks Certified with the IAAMB

HEALED HANDS HEALING HORSES!
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I’m an Equine Bodyworker Certified in LLLT, KTTP, EMFT, ECST, Reiki Master and Animal Communication.

06/01/2026

Equine Myomanipulative Functional Therapy (EMFT) is a specialized, hands-on bodywork session for your horse. Think of it as a deep, therapeutic blend of targeted massage, stretching, and movement exercises designed to relieve pain and help your horse move freely.

How It Works for Your Horse

• Releases Tightness:

Melts away tight knots in the muscles and the connective tissue covering them.

•Resets the Muscles:

Sends signals to the nervous system to let go of deep, hidden tension.

•Improves Movement:

Uses gentle stretching to help joints move through their full, natural range.

•Boosts Circulation:

Pumps fresh blood and oxygen into tired muscles while flushing out toxins.

Top Benefits for Your Horse

•Better Performance:

You will notice longer strides, smoother turns, and easier movement.

•Pain Relief:

Soothes sore spots, muscle spasms, and general stiffness.

•Injury Prevention:

Catches and fixes minor imbalances before they turn into serious strains.

•Happier Attitude:

Eliminates pain-related behaviors like biting when girth-ed or resisting the bit.

•Faster Recovery:
Helps your horse bounce back quickly and feel refreshed after hard workouts.

Clues Your Horse Needs a Session.

❓Struggling to pick up or hold a specific canter lead.
❓Pinning ears, tossing the head, or resisting your cues.
❓Feeling stiff, hollow, or unwilling to bend in one direction.
❓Uneven muscle growth or a change in their usual energy levels.

05/27/2026

🐴 Understanding Hindquarter Tightness in Your Horse

In this video clip I am working on loosening the hip, gluteals, biceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus, and the Tensor Fasciae Latae (TFL)!

Our equine athletes use these powerful muscle groups to drive forward, turn, and collection. When they get tight, it directly compromises their movement, performance, and overall comfort.

Why Do Horses Get Sore in These Areas?
• The Gluteals & Hamstrings (Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus): These are the primary "propulsion" muscles. Heavy work, deep footing, explosive jumping, or repetitive lope/canter work can easily strain them. If a horse has a restricted lower back or pelvic misalignment, the hamstrings will compensate by overworking, leading to hard, painful spasms.

• The Tensor Fasciae Latae (TFL): This small, superficial muscle sits on the outside of the hip, flexing the hip and assisting the stifle. The TFL frequently becomes chronically tight, presenting as rigid, "stringy" bands of tissue. This occurs when it is forced to act as a primary stabilizer to compensate for weak gluteal muscles, core instability, or underlying stifle and hock discomfort.

Regular equine bodywork releases these restrictive tension patterns, improves local circulation, and restores an optimal range of motion. Your horse will reward you with a longer stride, easier engagement, and a much happier attitude under saddle!

📆 Is your horse showing signs of hind-end stiffness or resistance? Send me a message or comment below to book a bodywork session today!

Today we reflect, remember, and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.My heart i...
05/25/2026

Today we reflect, remember, and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

My heart is filled with gratitude for the heroes who served and sacrificed, as well as the families who support them. We wish you and your loved ones a beautiful, peaceful, and safe Memorial Day.🇺🇸

Forever Grateful. Always Remembered. 🇺🇸

05/14/2026

Watch as I release tension in muscles and fascia along this horse’s rib cage. Muscles include Abdominal Obliques, Latissimus Dorsi, Deep pectorals, Thoracic Serratis Ventralis and intercostals.
Here are some reasons she maybe sore in these areas.
• Hindlimb Lameness: Tight obliques are frequently seen when a horse tries to stabilize its pelvis due to unilateral hock or stifle arthritis.
• Front-Limb Lameness: Since horses lack a collarbone, the serratus ventralis acts as a massive muscular shock absorber suspending the rib cage between the front legs. Pain in the hooves (e.g., navicular disease, laminitis) or fetlocks forces this muscle to stay contracted to cushion the impact of each stride.
• Hind-End Compensation: The latissimus dorsi connects the spine and ribs to the front arm bone, but it works in tandem with the pelvis during locomotion. Weakness or pain in the hocks or stifles forces the horse to pull itself forward using the back and shoulders, overloading this muscle.

These are just a few possible reasons this horse is showing soreness in the muscles I was working on.

I want to wish all the moms a very Happy Mother’s Day!! Hope your day is filled with sweet moments and doing something f...
05/10/2026

I want to wish all the moms a very Happy Mother’s Day!! Hope your day is filled with sweet moments and doing something for yourself today!
Have a Blessed Day!

05/05/2026

Zolman Equine Bodyworks isn’t all about the horses it does offer modalities that your pet can benefit from such as Animal Reiki, Animal Light Therapy and Animal Communication!

While my hand is healing from an injury and I am on a 10 -14 day pause from doing equine bodywork. I still offer animal...
09/26/2025

While my hand is healing from an injury and I am on a 10 -14 day pause from doing equine bodywork. I still offer animal communication/mediumship sessions. If you would like to book one with me you can I am doing them remotely from my office at home. The sessions have no time limit. Each session is $75 paid upfront at booking. 
Message me or text to set up a time.
☎️(321)474-9470

I am starting another course! I decided to add Holistic Equine Nutrition to my business modalities. This will help me di...
09/20/2025

I am starting another course! I decided to add Holistic Equine Nutrition to my business modalities. This will help me dive deeper into understanding the different reasons for pain a horse experiences. Ulcers and digestive issues are very common and show up as lower back pain, weak core, sore girth area and more. My clients always as me what they can give their horses to help that is a more holistic approach. This modality won’t be offered till my training is complete.
One is never done learning new things and new ways to think. I love expanding my knowledge!

What a fantastic week it's been, enhancing the well-being of horses through massage, Red Light, KT Taping techniques, Re...
09/19/2025

What a fantastic week it's been, enhancing the well-being of horses through massage, Red Light, KT Taping techniques, Reiki and Communication! I also had the privilege of working from my office, conducting remote Animal Communication and Mediumship sessions. I'm passionate about improving the lives of horses and helping their humans build a stronger bond, from the ground to the saddle!

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