Luna's Legacy Ranch by Shelley

10/17/2025

While this device looks fun, I prefer to massage my equine clients with my hands so I can feel the tension and releases and softening of the muscles. Devices can be useful but shouldn't be relief upon solely.

09/22/2025

How are you different from another modality ???

Often the question I get asked the most is what do you do different from a, b or c??

First I can't answer what others do as I don't do that modality but also the other most important thing is wether you are a physio, massage therapist, chiro, bodyworker or any of the other many methods that are out there the judgement should never be made because of the modality because who ever is trained in whatever they do will bring a certain individuality to each one

We can often hear someone say oh I will never use a chiro again or that bodyworker was rubbish yet often its not the modality you should be disregarding as that is just one person who did that modality who was just not very good. Its not a right to work with horses it has to be earned with their approval

I am a masterson practitioner but I am unique in the skill I bring to that modalityi learned fasical work within a year of qualifying and melded that skill into my qualification, i attended a whole horse dissection just after qualifying and brought the discovvery of the truth inside the horse to finesse my work on the outside, I havent done the bladder meridian in over 9 years yet someone else qualified in the same modality may do it everytime, I have worked everyday for over 10 years my work would be completely different from someone who qualified the same time as me yet maybe never did it as a job or never attended the same classes as me or simply apply their hands in the way I do, it doesn't mean I am better it just means I am not the same masterson practitioner in application as anyone else with the same qualification.
We are all unique in our application of the skillset we have learned.

A newly qualified physio will differ vastly from an experienced one, a chiro who has spent years training will differ vastly than some who added it on top of their main modality

Someone who spent years learning cranial sacral work will differ vastly than someone who did a CPD day course

Each modality has its own validity yet each person who qualifies in that modality will bring their own personal touch and uniqueness to it

We all do things slightly differently yet we all I hope have the same goal in mind, which is to make the horse feel and perform at its best.

Of course like anything there will be bad in any profession they choose, but try not to throw out a whole modality because of one bad apple

I have friends who differ vastly from the way I work yet I meet them on CPDS, I see them on webinars, we buy the same books because we are all passionate about seeking more education to help us have a full toolbox to help the horse

The best discussions I have are those that have different views from me yet are willing to listen my point of view and me theirs.

The most important part of who you choose is how did your horse feel ??? And did they get better?? Those are the most important questions we should ask
For if we can get results without causing distress to the horse then it doesn't matter who you choose you have chosen the best person for your horse.

09/15/2025

When our core is weak, we have back problems and other effects. So imagine how your horse feels while you ride on his back. If his core is weak, he has no support. For humans, sit ups are not core exercises but here is a video of some simple, true core exercises by a doctor who promotes natural health care. For horses, your equine massage therapist can show you how to help strengthen your horses' core.

Discover a powerful update to one of the most effective core-strengthening techniques that doesn’t require sit-ups, crunches, or even stepping into a gym! Th...

09/13/2025

No equine massage appointments available next week. Booking for dates on and after Sept 24. Reduced barn call fees in Loxahatchee on Wednesdays and in Wellington on Sept 27. And no barn call fees for my Jupiter Farms neighbors! www.equinemasssgebyshelley.com

09/04/2025

Book a massage! Jupiter Farms no barn call fee! Loxahatchee reduced barn call fee on Wednesdays. Massage has a long list of potential benefits for horses whether they are working, pleasure or pasture ornaments. Visit www.equinemassagebyshelley.com for more info.

08/31/2025

Eli likes to fuss and be impatient during his massage but he can't hide his releases! www.equinemasssgebyshelley.com

08/25/2025

I am so grateful to my friends and clients for taking the time to write such thoughtful comments about my equine massage services. You're the best!

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Hello! I’m Shelley Patterson, a certified equine massage therapist, trained in Sport Massage techniques through the Animal Rehab Institute (ARI). My practice combines skill, compassion, and experience earned by years of hands-on experience in equine rescue, care, and rehabilitation. I understand t...

08/22/2025

In her WA Post article, “The Case for Eating the Wild Horses Out West,” Tamar Haspel says we just need to get over our “custom” of not eating horses and accept slaughter as the solution to “too many” wild horses ruining the range. What a dangerous oversimplification. First, wild horses and b***os are federally protected wildlife—not livestock raised for food. And Americans overwhelmingly oppose horse slaughter; it’s part of our cultural identity, not the dinner table.

What about the “overpopulation” claim? It’s based on arbitrary numbers set decades ago because if a heavy hand, not science. Meanwhile, nearly two million cattle and sheep graze those same public lands at rock-bottom rates.heavily subsidized we, the American taxpayers, subsidize the livestock industry hundreds of millions$$ yearly), wiping out the very wild herds we are supposed to protect.

Slaughter isn’t a solution—it’s a betrayal of our laws, ethics, and responsibilities. Instead, let’s end taxpayer-funded welfare livestock grazing on wild horse and b***o lands. In addition, let’s restore “zeroed-out” wild horse habitat and manage herds scientifically and humanely.
(Who is Tamar Haspel? She is an American columnist who "writes on the intersection of food and science" for The Washington Post.)

08/21/2025

I can't believe that it's been a year already since I completed the course for my Equine Massage Therapist certification! To celebrate, I finally created a web site and I will attend a refresher day in next week's Live Lab at Animal Rehab Institute. I want to thank everyone who helped me raise funds for the class so I can add more skills to my equine knowledge base so I can continue to help improve the lives of horses - and their humans.

To learn more and book visit:
https://equinemassagebyshelley.com/

I did it! I am a Certified Equine Massage Therapist and have completed the program at Animal Rehab Institute in Loxahatchee FL to add to over 2 decades of equine experience and knowledge. It was a fantastic program and Dr. Arlene White not only has decades of experience and in depth knowledge of horse anatomy and body mechanics, but she also cares deeply for their welfare. I highly recommend this program. Thanks to everyone who supported me! And thanks to Joe Mangravito and Brittany Beaupied for watching my kids so I could concentrate.

BOOK NOW! Equine massage appointments are available starting October 13! Jupiter Farms, Florida is my home base. Barn call fees will apply in other areas. Call to reserve 305.495.2486.

08/21/2025

Check out my new web site for equine massage services in Palm Beach County, FL! https://www.equinemassagebyshelley.com/

Ready to book? Contact [email protected]

08/14/2025

Loxahatchee FL: REDUCED barn call fees on Wednesdays for horses in Lox. Book an equine massage today! Shelley Patterson CEMT Text 305-495-2486 No barn call fee for my Jupiter Farms neighbors! Massage can promote circulation and gut health, reduces inflammation, and increase range of motion.

03/17/2025

Me and Taika show you how you can loosen up your horse's fascia and muscles using a simple grooming tool!

If you are in Palm Beach County and want a complete massage for your horse, text me! Shelley 305.495.2486