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Soft Touch Equine Therapy by Allison

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Soft Touch Equine Therapy by Allison

Allison Johnson
Certified Equine Sports Massage Therapist

Specializing in full body massage to help keep your equine partner feeling their best.
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os when a horse is exhibiting behaviors typically caused from sore muscles. Massage therapy is also great for horses that are not in pain to keep them feeling their best. By using a combination of red light therapy, essential oils, and massage, I can help your horse become the best equine partner he can be for you. My name is Allison Johnson and I have always had a passion for working with horses.I have owned and ridden horses for over 30 years, and I am always seeking to learn new skills and advance my education with them. I graduated with a degree in Equine Studies in '05 where I competed with my college's equestrian team in Hunter Under Saddle and Western Pleasure classes. I have worked under many types of professionals in the equine field to learn and advance my knowledge including equine veterinarians. I interned for Clinton Anderson during the summer of '04 at the Wahl Equestrian Center where I studied training techniques and learned barn management skills. I am a current CHA riding instructor, certified to teach both English and Western riding, and I have taught riding lessons for 15 years. Several years of teaching experience were spent coaching a special needs riding team and for 7 years I worked at, then managed a barn in Somerville, AL. I became certified in Equine Massage Therapy seven years ago and then started this business, Soft Touch Equine Therapy by Allison. I specialize in Myofascial Release Therapy which focuses on the deeper connective tissues of the horse. In addition to that certification, I am also certified in Red Light Therapy and Kinesiology Taping and I use thermal imaging in my massage practice. I also offer saddle fitting services for both English and Western riders. I have experience working with and riding many different breeds of horses, but my personal breed of choice is the Arabian.

09/18/2024

08/27/2024

When the Friesian stallion wants to cuddle after his saddle fitting session, of course you cuddle with the Friesian 😍 Had so much fun working with this stunning horse who was just an absolute sweetheart. He was fitted to a TW Saddlery Trail Light saddle, and yes because they are fully adjustable they fit these big guys as well!

08/13/2024

Dramatic differences can be seen in this before and after. You can see in the before photo just how tight and constricted the muscles are. After Myofascial release the muscles are relaxed and appear smooth again. Keeping a horse on a bodywork schedule keeps the fascia from becoming constricted which allows the horse to move freely.

08/13/2024

Met up with some clients at Bankhead National Forest for a saddle fitting and then decided to take the scenic route back out! This place is so beautiful and has some of the best riding trails in Alabama!

08/10/2024

Horses do not have a good way to tell us when a saddle is not fitting properly. Usually they have to let us know through behavioral changes that something is hurting them. This mare had started acting out under saddle so her owner had me out for a saddle fitting to see what I could do to help her. As you can see the difference is quite amazing! After helping them find a saddle that fits, this mare is now pain free and moving fluid under saddle ❤️ If your horse has started showing signs of discomfort under saddle, please feel free to reach out for help!

Huge thanks to her owner for allowing me to share the transformation videos!

08/09/2024

This gorgeous TW Trail Light went to its new home today 😍

08/09/2024

😂😂😂

08/07/2024

Everyone wants to get in line for a bodywork session ❤️

08/01/2024

This beautiful Eurolight found its new home and was custom fitted to the back of its new horse ❤️

08/01/2024

Can you see before and after results such as these after your horse has bodywork done? Myofascial release doesn’t just make your horse feel good in that moment, this modality has long lasting benefits and results that can be seen immediately after and felt by the horse .

08/01/2024

Be careful out there today and make sure to monitor horses for heat stress.

07/29/2024

07/24/2024

Zara was so relaxed after her massage session that she needed a head rest 😍

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Horses do not have a good way to tell us when a saddle is not fitting properly. Usually they have to let us know through behavioral changes that something is hurting them. This mare had started acting out under saddle so her owner had me out for a saddle fitting to see what I could do to help her. As you can see the difference is quite amazing! After helping them find a saddle that fits, this mare is now pain free and moving fluid under saddle ❤️ If your horse has started showing signs of discomfort under saddle, please feel free to reach out for help! Huge thanks to her owner for allowing me to share the transformation videos!

Lots of yawns and good releases today 💕

Brettley was moving and grooving the whole way through her masage today! It’s so nice to be able to see such an outward appreciation ❤️

All the ponies that I work on have a special story and place in my heart and I love to keep track of them when I can. Today while doing bodywork on the horses I realized there’s a pony at this barn that I used to work on back in 2019! I had lost track of her but it was so great to see her again. And she still LOVES her bodywork sessions 💕 Older video from 2019 in comments.

My sweet old girl was leaping for joy after her massage today to finish off 2019! Hope everyone has a Happy New Year!

Willy is not picky about his favorite spot as it includes everywhere 😂

I love when horses show me how much they appreciate their massages ❤️ Sweet Ghost is allll about it!

This mare was nickering out of pure pleasure during her massage today 🥰

Miss Wilka, feeling good and getting into her massage 🥰

Sweet Wilka at Vogelsang Farm enjoying her session today! 😍

Sweet Prada enjoying her session last night 💕

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Does your horse have trouble picking up and maintaining the correct lead or try to nip you when a saddle is girthed up? Has your horse started refusing jumps for no apparent reason or do they have trouble turning around a barrel? Maybe you can tell something is just "off" when you ride him, but you haven't been able to identify the source. Massage therapy can help these cases and many more scenarios when a horse is exhibiting behaviors typically caused from sore muscles. Massage therapy is also great for horses that are not in pain to keep them feeling their best. By using a combination of red light therapy, massage, KT taping, myofascial release and essential oils, I can help your horse become the best equine partner he can be for you.

My name is Allison Johnson and I have always had a passion for horses. I have owned and ridden horses for 28 years, and I am always seeking to learn new skills and advance my education with them. I graduated with a degree in Equine Studies in ‘05 where I competed with my college’s equestrian team in Hunter Under Saddle and Western Pleasure classes. I have worked under many types of professionals in the equine field to learn and advance my knowledge including equine veterinarians. I interned for Clinton Anderson during the summer of ‘04 at the Wahl Equestrian Center where I studied training techniques and learned barn management skills.

I am a current CHA Riding Instructor, certified to teach both English and Western riding, and I have taught riding lessons for 15 years. Several years of teaching experience were spent coaching a special needs riding team and for 7 years I worked at, then managed a barn in Somerville, AL. I became certified in equine massage therapy three years ago, and started this business, Soft Touch Equine Therapy by Allison. I specialize in Myofascial Release Therapy which focuses on the deeper connective tissues of the horse. In addition to that certification, I am also certified in Red Light Therapy and Kinesiology Taping and I also use thermal imaging in my massage practice. I have experience working with and riding many breeds of horses, but my personal mount of choice is my Arabian mare who I’ve owned for close to 18 years. This year has been the biggest and best yet for my business, and I thank all my clients who have had a part in that 💕