BW Equine Bodywork

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It’s been awhile!

End of year special, limited to Reno area. Fuel fee will apply to outlying areas.

Discounted pricing, great deals on multiple sessions.

If you’re taking advantage of our lack of moisture so far this winter 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼 and getting saddle time, treat your horse to some hands on treatment!

Please send me a message with any questions!

Welp, my baby decided to make his way into the world early! He got to meet our herd this morning 🦄🥰. I did have to have a caesarean so my recovery will be a little longer than I had anticipated.

This means I can start booking again for mid August!

Please send me a message if you’d like to get on the books! Thanks!

Time to officially let the cat out of the bag!

My husband and I are expecting a little cowboy in July! We are so excited and can’t wait to meet him. Of course we will have to see how long I can massage once my belly REALLY starts to grow. I will not be taking on any new clients until after little is born and at that point we will see what I can add. I truly appreciate everyone who is part of our journey.

And huge shout out to my sister for this beautiful present 💙

Shared from Dressage Hub, great reference!

I know we need the water but who else is totally done with this winter wonderland?!

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I hope everyone is staying warm out there!

Just wanted to let my wonderful clients know that I have had some life changes and after the first of the year I will no longer be available during the week for massages, I will have to schedule appointments for Saturdays and Sundays. Because of this I will be really limited on being able to take on new clients. I appreciate your understanding and hope everyone has an amazing holiday season ♥️

As an Equine Vet and Biomechanic consultant I feel the need to address some misinformation such as FB posts that emphasise the ‘importance of the thoracic sling’ while saying the hindlegs aren’t the driving factor in a horse’s correct posture under a rider.

Of course the horse has to hold its thorax up in order to move correctly but it does this when trained correctly, working over the back. When the hindlimb steps well underneath the body, this causes the joints of the hindlimb to flex more, as they are taking more weight.

As the muscles of the hindlimb (the gluteal muscles) are connected to the long back muscle this raises the back from behind, thus causing the horse to stretch his neck forward and down in order to keep his balance. This pulls on the spinous processes of the withers and raises the back from the front. These spinous processes are also attachments for the serratus muscles which raise the rib cage. Thus the thoracic sling is elevated!

It is quite simply not possible to do this without the engagement of the hindlimbs.

If anyone is keen to learn more accurate information and would like organise a group of intelligent, motivated riders for a lecture and clinic I would be pleased to hear from you.

Edit: I have been alerted to the fact that the serratus muscle doesn’t in fact attach to the withers, although it does attach to the vertebrae directly in front of the withers and the ribs so the principle remains the same. I have never concerned myself much with the thoracic sling as although it is important that these muscles work, the mechanism is as I explain quite clearly here. Some have claimed that the thoracic sling a new discovery and a result of current research but it has been known about for hundreds of years. Just not focused upon.

Good morning! I am considering getting certified in kinesiology tape, who would be interested in this being added to my service menu for your horses? Send me a message 😉

For small business Saturday:

Book three massages get HALF OFF of your third! Valid today only 😉. VERY limited number of new client availablility.

I hope everyone is having a great holiday weekend with their loved ones! I know my husband and I are going to get on our horses tomorrow!!

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Hey y’all! Happy Friday 🎉

I will be way up by the Idaho border with my husband and my dad trying to get my dad a bull elk! I am unsure of what kind of cell reception I will have so please bear with me on response times.

Stay warm and stay safe! ⛄️

And Happy Thanksgiving to everyone and their families 🦃🍁🍂🙏🏼

Love seeing the next generation come up 🛢🇺🇸💝

Time only’s are going strong here at Rafter 3C Arena!

Going to be a fun Friday night! 🇺🇸🛢🦄🐎

Happy Veterans Day!

To those that have served our great country, thank you is never enough but it’s a start.

Please thank a veteran today and everyday for all that they have done for us ♥️

Mr. Tall, gold and handsome, Aztec possibly did some mud slip and sliding causing him to have a really sore hamstring. His amazing owner had me out to massage and stretch his hind end before he got trimmed up this morning. I would love to work with your vet, farrier or acupuncture professionals to help your horses feel and move their best!

Silent auction goodies for this weekend at Race of Honor-hosted by Fallon Barrel Racing. Proud to support a great group of people and excited to watch some fast gals and their horses this weekend! Make sure you say hello ☺️

Handsome Indio got some massage to soften the blow of getting gelded today 😬🤷🏻‍♀️. How cool are his markings, especially his shoulder heart?! Happy to have him as a new kiddo on my books.

A few SPOTS left for December, get your horse on my calendar ☺️

Love this ♥️

“If you're not reaching back to help anyone then you're not building a legacy.” - Germany Kent
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📸 by S. Sylvester Photography

Booking for December! November is full, so THANKFUL for all of my clients!

Happy Halloween!

I hope everyone has a great day, stay safe out there!

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Let’s have a great Friday y’all 💝

Some of the really fun kiddos I worked on today. It’s so satisfying to see the relief I can give and it’s sooo much fun to get to meet new ponies and do my best to help them out. Busy but very rewarding day ♥️

Frost on the ground and snow on the mountains this morning! Do you make any changes to your daily care routine for your horses during winter months?

Good morning!

Only two spots left for October 🎃

Message me to grab a special treat for your equine athlete 🐎🍂🍁🥰

This afternoon I worked on a young endurance prospect mare named Juliet. What a doll! She melted under my hands and gave me some great releases. So fun to experience; the future is bright for this little black mare! Thank you for the opportunity Laura!

Happy Friday!!

I hope everyone has a great weekend 🐎