Royal Performance Equine Massage

Royal Performance Equine Massage Certified Equine Massage Therapist, helping horses feel their best so they can perform their best. Serving Cambridge and surrounding areas.

Also offering kinesiology taping, red light therapy, swedish massage and myofascial release.

How did everyone handle the polar vortex? I stayed warm by getting hugs and cuddles from my clients, lol! Since massage ...
01/23/2025

How did everyone handle the polar vortex? I stayed warm by getting hugs and cuddles from my clients, lol! Since massage increases circulation if gave them and me added warmth during the deep freeze🔥

Oftentimes, we take time off during the winter months, and our motivation to go to a cold barn is low, and that is 100% okay. We all need a break!

But time off and cold weather doesn't stop muscles from becoming tight, holding tension and discomfort. In fact, cold weather causes tighter muscles and less circulation because horses don't move around as much in the cold and can get tight muscles from trying to stay warm. So, while it may make "sense" that if horses are getting time off, they won't have muscle soreness, so they don't need bodywork. It just isn't true. Also, riding indoors in the same footing doing the same thing over and over can cause repetitive strain injuries from tight muscles.

Plus, keeping muscles relaxed and loose now prepares them for when the harder work kicks in and can prevent pre-show season injuries, which are the worst! Book your appointment now! I'm always taking on new clients and have evening and weekend appointments🙂

Saturday Shout-out to the owner of this handsome man. This is our second appointment together, and I already felt a dif...
01/11/2025

Saturday Shout-out to the owner of this handsome man. This is our second appointment together, and I already felt a difference in his muscle tone. As you may ascertain, this young lad is an OTTB, just 8 weeks off the track. When I first met him, his muscles were strung tight (typical off the track), he was anxious (to be expected) and was lacking muscle in his topline and glutes. I gave his owner a 6 week in hand targeted exercise program, and I can already see results. They are small, but they are there, and his muscles were much softer, and he was more relaxed. (He was still anxious at times but had some great moments of relaxation. Not all massages look the same the first few times, and that's okay). His owner has done a full soundness assessment with a vet, has had me out for massages, and is having a chiro out as well. TB's go through a lot on the track with their young bodies, and it's always recommended to get them bodywork. Downtime is not enough as it doesn't relieve muscle tension. His mom is setting him up for success by getting him the help he needs and building the proper muscle so he can support a rider comfortably, and I love that!!

Wishing You and Your Horses a Happy and Healthy 2025!As we close 2024, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each o...
01/02/2025

Wishing You and Your Horses a Happy and Healthy 2025!

As we close 2024, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each of you for trusting me with the care of your incredible equine partners. It’s been a privilege to support their wellness and performance through massage.

Looking ahead to 2025, I’m excited to continue working with you and your horses, helping them feel their best and reach their full potential. Last year was the biggest year yet for RP Equine Therapy, and I look forward to welcoming even more new clients in the coming year. I will honor Keenya by keeping my promise to him that I want to provide affordable bodywork for all horses. I hope to inspire more people to try bodywork for their horse as part of their wellness routine and to truly see that all horses, regardless of age or workload, can benefit from bodywork. So, for a third year in a row, I will NOT be raising my prices in hopes of making it accessible to everyone in these difficult economic times.

Here's to a year filled with success, harmony, and happiness for both you and your four-legged partner(s). I am honored to be part of your horses' wellness team.❤️

Here ye, here ye, RP Equine Therapy is closing out the year with a Sale, sale, sale!! As a thank you for a great year.$1...
12/31/2024

Here ye, here ye, RP Equine Therapy is closing out the year with a Sale, sale, sale!! As a thank you for a great year.

$10.00 off any massages (new clients or old) that are booked (and peformed) before January 31!

Massage Myth Monday! "My horse gets Chiro, so they don't need massage" is something I hear often. But this pretty lady i...
12/30/2024

Massage Myth Monday! "My horse gets Chiro, so they don't need massage" is something I hear often. But this pretty lady is here to show otherwise. She had a chiro adjustment last week and a massage a few days later. She had a lot of releases during her massage, and most were in the areas the chiro adjusted her...coincidence, I don't think so.

Horses can benefit from both massage and chiro because these modalities address different aspects of their muscoskeletal health, and both are important.

Chiro: Is manual manipulation to treat imbalances and correct misalignment in the spine and joints.

Massage: Addresses the muscles, soft tissue, muscle tightness, and tension by manually manipulating the horses' skin, fascia, and muscles.

Massage relaxes muscles, making chiro adjustments easier and more effective. Similarly, chiro can ensure that the skeletal system is properly aligned, preventing recurring muscle tension.

Combining both massage and chiro care provides a more complete approach to a horses health and performance, ensuring both muscles and joints function harmoniously. They are the perfect partners to compliment each other and help your horse feel their best to perform their best.

Just some "thank you" boops from these cuties! I was called out by their riders/Owners to:1. Prep this pretty palomino g...
12/30/2024

Just some "thank you" boops from these cuties! I was called out by their riders/Owners to:

1. Prep this pretty palomino girl as she is done her recovery and has the vets go ahead to start walk work and they wanted to be sure her muscles were in a good place to start from...so great!!!
2. After this cute fellas' last appointment, his owner reported he much better turning to the left (which was a trouble side), and she wants to "help keep him comfortable that way with a maintenance routine"....love it!!

Did I mention they are both younger girls, and they already recognize the benefits of a maintenance bodywork program and can feel the difference in their horses! I love that the younger generation is putting their horses' comfort and well-being first. It warms my heart so much❤️

To All my Wonderful Clients,As the holiday season shines brightly, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt grati...
12/25/2024

To All my Wonderful Clients,

As the holiday season shines brightly, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your trust and partnership this year. It has been an absolute pleasure working with you and your incredible horse(s).

May this Christmas bring joy, warmth, and love to your home, and may the New Year be filled with health, happiness, and successful rides. Here’s to more adventures, milestones, and cherished moments with your equine companion in 2025.

Wishing you and your horse(s) a season filled with treats, tranquility, and plenty of happy trails.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Your continued faith in having me work with your horses means the world to me❤️.

Emily

Last "Christmas Present" massage in the books with this little Mustang sweetheart. It's always interesting working with ...
12/23/2024

Last "Christmas Present" massage in the books with this little Mustang sweetheart. It's always interesting working with this fella. Since he was wild for most of his life, he has a very different awareness of things than domestic horses do. It's really amazing to watch him processing and asking for space for a few moments. He really reinforces the need to listen and feel and take cues from the horses, he's such a special guy. This was our 3rd time together, and he was much more relaxed, with lots of check-ins and even some moments of pure relaxation bordering on falling asleep, it was great to witness. His mom has been doing a lot of groundwork with him, and I can see the muscles he's built along his topline and in his glutes from the last time. Keep up the good work!

"All I want for Christmas is..." The bodyworker Edition. Okay, so it doesn't exactly roll off the tongue, but I just wan...
12/20/2024

"All I want for Christmas is..." The bodyworker Edition. Okay, so it doesn't exactly roll off the tongue, but I just want all my clients to know that they are amazing for including bodywork in their horses wellness program.

Especially prioritizing their horses' comfort in this past challenging year. Every horse deserves to be comfortable in their own bodies, and bodywork is not just a "spa treatment" or "treat."

So that's all I want for Christmas is for every horse to get the chance to feel the benefits of regular bodywork.

12/16/2024

All joking aside, School Horses are SO special and are some of the HARDEST workers out there! They have to deal with multiple riders a day and some who aren't quite balanced yet. What better way to say Thank You to these SAINTS than with a massage for Christmas!! Right now I am running a "School Horse Special"! Only $50 for a half hour massage if booked before January first! Only 2 rules, 1 they have to be a School horse and 2 you have to have permission from the barn owner. Give back to those hard-working sould who teach us every day, they deserve it! They also don't need time off to recover, so reach out today to set something up! [email protected] (Travel within 1 hour of Cambridge, evening and weekend availability).

And for my regular clients, keep your eyes peeled for a deal coming up around 🥊day (see what I did there, lol)!😉

Thankful Tuesday! 🎶 "3 Chestnut Mares" (sung to the tune of 12 days of Christmas), these 3 ladies were very thankful for...
12/11/2024

Thankful Tuesday! 🎶 "3 Chestnut Mares" (sung to the tune of 12 days of Christmas), these 3 ladies were very thankful for their massages from "Santa" (their moms).

Giving your horse the gift of a massage is one gift I PROMISE they will love, you won't regret giving, and they will NOT ask to return!

Christmas is as good as time as any to try massage as part of your horses health care team🎄🎅. Feel free to reach out, I offer evening and weekend appointments (and taping is included in the price!).

Massage Myth Monday! This beautiful young horse is here to remind everyone that massage is beneficial for ALL ages! I kn...
12/09/2024

Massage Myth Monday! This beautiful young horse is here to remind everyone that massage is beneficial for ALL ages! I know some people think only show horses or horses with "problems" need massage, but it's simply not true. This lovely girl is only 5 and has been brought along slowly and thoughtfully due to her size and age (major kudos to her mom for doing that!) and her mom wants to start her on a bodywork prevention and maintenance program to make sure she is progressing properly and pain free!

Investing in a young horses future this way may ensure a long career ahead of them. Massage has been shown to prevent muscle injuries along with MANY other benefits. Your horse will thank you!

It is never too early or too late to start your horse in a bodywork program. This sweet girl had many releases and processing, which is proof again that horses of all ages could use some bodywork. I could go on about this Myth all day long, but I will spare everyone the essay since it's a blah Monday lol.

Another to last week (when I was on holidays from my "real job" and spent it massaging lmao!) when I got to see these ...
11/22/2024

Another to last week (when I was on holidays from my "real job" and spent it massaging lmao!) when I got to see these sweet OG faces again. These were my very first clients after I got certified, so they always hold a special place in my heart. I am beyond grateful to all my clients for taking a chance on me and letting me continue to work with their horses. It means the world to me❤️.

To last week, when this sweet senior lady was vibing out to her tape post massage (still think tape does nothing...). ...
11/20/2024

To last week, when this sweet senior lady was vibing out to her tape post massage (still think tape does nothing...). I love watching horses process their massages and taping it's so cool.

These two ladies proving that horses of all ages benefit from massage, with one being 26 and one being 6. Horses of any age (even foals) benefit so much from bodywork, helping them be comfortable, move better, have a better range of motion, increase circulation and decrease compensation patterns, just to name a few! Discover the benefits of bodywork (and ktape)!

POV: When you have the nicest clients 🥹! I was at one of my regular farms massaging yesterday when they gifted me this ...
11/17/2024

POV: When you have the nicest clients 🥹! I was at one of my regular farms massaging yesterday when they gifted me this beautiful keepsake for Keenya (it's even painted to match a picture of us). What an amazing group of kind, thoughtful ladies. I am so grateful to them and so thankful they continue to have me out to work with their sweet horses. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. It's so heartwarming to know there are still kind people out there ❤️.

"Why would you massage a horse on stall rest, they aren't doing anything?" I have one word for you "circulation". Horses...
11/14/2024

"Why would you massage a horse on stall rest, they aren't doing anything?" I have one word for you "circulation". Horses are built to be moving constantly to have optimal circulation, so when they have to be on stall rest, their circulation slows down.

This is counterproductive to healing, which is why they are on stall rest in the first place. Circulation is not something that is talked about a lot. It's not a buzzword or fun fact. But, it is one of the MOST important aspects of horse biology.

Circulation is important for keeping muscles strong, to ensure optimal hoof health, it speeds recovery after injury or disease and reduces the pain and swelling from arthritis. It delivers vital oxygen and nutrients to the body.

Since horses already have reduced circulation in their lower legs due to lack of muscle, the tapings I placed add support and also increase circulation for a quicker recovery. Massage also increases circulation, which is essential for healing. This is why horses on stall rest should be getting regular bodywork.

Lest we forget....all those who fought for our freedom and contine to do so... two legged and four.
11/11/2024

Lest we forget....all those who fought for our freedom and contine to do so... two legged and four.

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What a year 2024 was! I saw some wonderful highs, like gaining many new clients, being super busy and the lowest of lows when I lost my heart horse Keenya in July. He is why I got into massage, and I will continue his legacy into 2025❤️ #cemt #equinwmassage #equinwbodyworker

Massage and Chiro shouldn't be an either or situation. Since they both accomplish different things and deal with different parts of your horse, they make great partners! #cemt #equinebodyworker #equinemassage

Pretty boring video, right? EXACTLY! This is what tacking up SHOULD look like. Notice the soft eye, no flinching, ear pinning, or snarking. This pretty lady is never girthy, so if she suddenly became girthy, I would be looking for pain. Contrary to all the things you have heard (or said yourself 👋 guilty) it is absolutely not "normal", "they've always been like that", "this is just what they do", "they are sensitive", all the things we tell ourselves to justify our horses being uncomfortable during tacking up. I was 100 percent guilty of this before I discovered bodywork. From the day my horse was backed, he was always girthy. He was a very sensitive horse, so I always chalked it up to that. I was always gentle, used fuzzy girths, etc. It wasn't until I discovered he had ulcers and pectoral and intercostal pain that I realized all along, he was trying to tell me he was in pain. I felt HORRIBLE and like the worst horse owner ever. But, you don't know what you don't know until you DO know. And now I KNOW! Enter bodywork, and he became so much better! Girthiness can look like: 😡 head tossing 😡 ear pinning 😡 tail swishing and moving away/around in the cross ties 😡Biting Causes of girthiness can be: 🤕 pain from the girth or ill fitting saddle 🤕 underlying health issues: like ulcers (9 times out of 10 it's this or saddle fit), hindgut discomfort or kissing spine 🤕 pain in the pectorals, obliques, latissimus dorsi or intercostal muscles So please listen to what your horse is trying to tell you. It doesn't make you a bad horse mom if you just didn't know. This is where we can start listening and treating pain in our horses. They just want to be heard, like most of us lol. Bodywork can help identify what areas have pain/tension and help to alleviate that pain. #cemt #equinemassage #equinebodyworker #girthinessisnotnormal

This beautiful moment of release was brought to you by the superhero Kinesiology Tape! Still think ktape doesn't do anything? Just ask Miss V here. This sweet girl was tight behind and traveling a bit short, so after a massage, I added some tape. This was her reaction when I stepped away to give her space, love it! Kinesiology tape has so many uses! Discover the benefits! Fun Fact: taping is included in my massage prices, bonus!!

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