Touch-n-Go Equine Performance Bodywork, LLC

01/30/2025

Clinician Announcement Ruben Villasenor!

Idaho Horse Expo on April 4-6, 2025 presented by the Idaho Horse Council located at the Ford Idaho Horse Park in Nampa Idaho!

01/29/2025

01/26/2025

I am very good at this!!😂😂

01/23/2025

"The slower you do it, the quicker you'll find it." - Tom Dorrance
Tom Dorrance was a legendary American horse trainer, widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the world of natural horsemanship. Born in 1925, Dorrance's approach to training horses emphasized understanding and communication between horse and rider, focusing on the horse's natural instincts and behavior rather than relying on force or dominance.

01/11/2025

I have 2 that deal with FWS. Once I found the correct probiotic it brought improvement. Had to spend a lot of money and time to find the correct one for them.

01/11/2025

Absolutely.

The Effect of a Nervous Human.... one of my favorite studies!

Researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences looked at the effect of an increased heart rate in a human on the horse they were riding or handling.

Here's a link from the abstract... "Each horse–human pair walked or rode between points A and B (30 m) four times on each test occasion.

However, just before the fourth pass, participants were told that an umbrella⛱ would be opened as they rode, or led, the horse past the assistant.

The umbrella was not opened, so this pass was no different to the previous control occasions, but nevertheless there was an increase in HR for both the person AND the horse."

We affect our horses.

When looking at any training "issue", our first responsibility is to to know ourselves and explore if there's something we could do better.

Here's a link to the research article, unfortunately I couldn't find a full text version easily available online, but you can read the rest of the abstract here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S109002330900121X?via%3Dihub

01/03/2025

As blanket season is in full force upon us, here is a very important reminder courtesy of the horse doctors at Miamitown Equine Veterinary Services:

"When securing blankets, make sure that the snaps/clips are facing inward, toward the horse! If they are facing out, they can easily become stuck on something, like the hay net in the picture."

12/20/2024

Love this!!

12/18/2024

Choke in horses is an esophageal blockage that can cause serious discomfort. 🐴 Signs include retching, extended head/neck, coughing, and feed material coming from the nose. 🚨 Fast eaters or those with dental issues are most at risk! Early prevention through proper chewing and careful feed management can make all the difference. 💡 If you suspect choke, call your vet immediately to avoid complications like aspiration pneumonia.

Want to learn more about choke in horses:
🇨🇦 https://madbarn.ca/equine-choke/
🇺🇲https://madbarn.com/equine-choke/

12/16/2024

The Elves stopped by the barn!

12/12/2024

Give your horse the gift of relaxation and tension release and improved performance. Book a Masterson Method bodywork session. Gift certificates are available and if you purchase a 4-session package (for one horse), I am offering a discounted per session price. Message me for details and to purchase in the Treasure Valley and local surrounds.