The Gentle Equine Touch,LLC

10/12/2026

Snaffle Bit Futurity Special for event.

10/05/2026

It is easy to label horse aggression as simple bad behavior, but doing so often overlooks underlying physical discomfort. In horses, pain and discomfort almost always exacerbate behavioral issues.

Let's identify the root cause of these shifts in behavior and discover where your horse is experiencing discomfort so we can help them return to moving and feeling their best.

10/01/2026

09/28/2026

The "Breath of Life" and Craniosacral Therapy

In Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, recognizing the "Breath of Life" is essential. It represents the unseen, intelligent force that animates, structures, and restores living systems.

Far from a modern concept, the reverence for an animating life force is deeply rooted in ancient wisdom and echoed across sacred scriptures:

(Genesis 2:7):
“Then the LORD God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.”

(Surah Sad 38:71–72):
“Remember when your Lord said to the angels, ‘I am going to create a human being from clay. So when I have fashioned him and breathed into him of My spirit, fall down in prostration to him.’”

Eastern & Other Traditions:
Similar principles appear globally, such as Prana in Hinduism, Qi (Chi) in traditional Chinese philosophy and medicine, and Ruach in Hebrew tradition—each describing a vital, organizing life force that sustains form and health.

09/26/2026

Sore Back? Here is my approach to helping horses with back issues.
It is crucial to identify what is creating tension in the back. While a poor saddle fit is often blamed, many other factors can contribute to back discomfort.

I often compare a horse’s back to a bridge: the front and hind ends serve as the structural supports.

The back frequently compensates for issues elsewhere in the body—or a combination of factors—including:
Hoof Balance & Shoes
Limb & Joint Issues
Dental Discomfort
Rider Balance & Saddle Fit
Training & Movement Patterns
Systemic Health Concerns

Before drawing conclusions, I perform a thorough evaluation to identify the primary root causes. Addressing and correcting these underlying issues helps provide lasting relief and prevents the tension from returning.

09/26/2026

09/24/2026

When it comes to equine bodywork, nothing replaces the sensitivity of human hands. 🖐️🐴

Every horse responds differently to pressure, movement, and release. By working entirely by hand—incorporating specialized techniques like the Masterson Method and craniosacral therapy—I can listen to what your horse’s body is saying in real time and adjust the session to their exact comfort level.

No rushed routines—just quiet, focused work that respects the horse’s responses.

Looking to help your horse move more freely and improve performance and wellness? Contact me today, my book is open and accommodate to your schedule.

09/24/2026

Sphenobasilar Joint. It is joint that you cannot see on a horse. It is an extremely important for the body. It helps to pump CSF fluid through the body. It is almost impossible to reach, and with Craniosacral Therapy can release tension and promote healthy movement here.

09/23/2026

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy is extremely effective and beneficial to the horse. Focuses on primary respiration in its relationship throughout the body. Primary Respiration is a slow tempo with in the body. This subtle movement can be palpable when there is stillness.

It is more about listening to what is the body is doing and letting the body release tension in the body.

Any horse can benefit from it, and it is very gentle and not invasive.