Equi - Motion Performance Horse Bodywork

Equi - Motion Performance Horse Bodywork Masterson Method Certified Practitioner, WS Instructor. ATS Certified Acuscope & Myopulse Therapist.

As a Masterson Method Certified Practitioner (MMCP), I work with the horse to release musculoskeletal tension to improve performance and wellbeing. The Masterson Method® is an integrated, multi-modality method of equine massage. It is a unique, interactive method of equine massage in which you learn to recognize and use the responses of the horse to your touch to find and release accumulated tensi

on in key junctions of the body that most affect performance. In contrast to most traditional modalities, it enables the horse to actively participate in the process of releasing tension. It is something you do with the horse, rather than to the horse.

01/22/2025

Search for the response, stay until you get the release (SRSR: search-response-stay-release)

You will lift until you see a blink.
Hold and you can hold until there’s a visible release, which may take several minutes.

Give it a try! Let me know what happens or if you have any questions!

01/21/2025
When I post bodywork descriptions, my goal is to help educate YOU, as horse owners & ultimately empower you with knowle...
01/15/2025

When I post bodywork descriptions, my goal is to help educate YOU, as horse owners & ultimately empower you with knowledge & skills that help your horses.

Many times, when I read posts by bodyworkers, they are very WORDY & both in length & terminology. Even as a bodyworker, it is hard for me to follow. Sometimes, I wish those very knowledgeable & talented bodyworkers would make their posts shorter & simpler, so that’s it is more easily accessible. I don’t need to use anatomical terms that may mean nothing to the “average joe” in an attempt to impress other bodyworkers or sound “smart” or put on airs.
That’s not the audience I’m trying to reach.

I try to step out of “bodyworker” talk & explain things that ultimately make sense to everybody…. and don’t get too lengthy or wordy (unlike this post 😂). I’m a visual person who likes to use humor when possible. Hopefully that resonates with you if you are HERE!

So…if it does, YAY! 🙌🏼
Hollah!

If something isn’t clear, ask!

01/13/2025

For anyone that is interested in pursuing Masterson Method, I would love to answer any questions & help you in your journey!

Horse owners, there are a variety of education levels amongst bodyworkers. Please feel it is ok to ask someone working on your horse what education & experience they have.

There is no “wrong” answer (unless they are doing techniques outside of their wheelhouse) but gathering information, as an advocate for your horse is doing your “due diligence”.

There are certifications in 3-4 days, 2 years and beyond. Again, there is not a “right” or “wrong” program, but there are important differences.

We are all on an educational path & once you start, you rarely “finish”, you are always expanding your knowledge & adding tools to your toolbox.

As a bodyworker, I take pride in choosing a quality program that resonated with me, one that I felt would provide me the education I would need to best serve my clients (both horse & human).

Happy Holidays to all!I am filled with gratitude for the horses I am able to cross paths with and help in any way possib...
12/26/2024

Happy Holidays to all!

I am filled with gratitude for the horses I am able to cross paths with and help in any way possible, the clients who entrust me with their care and include me as part of their team & the clinic participants that are hopefully empowered in their horsemanship journey by using Masterson Method and any information I share on this page.

Please continue to follow along, comment, love ❤️ and share posts.

I hope to touch as many equine lives in 2025 as I can. I have met the best people and have made wonderful friends through this work.

12/07/2024

One of the biggest things I see is people wanting to know what to do for an underdeveloped topline…

Well let me tell you what, an avid rider hates to see me coming because the first thing I’m going to tell you is to GET OFF OF THE HORSE’S BACK.

Get out of the saddle and stay out of the saddle until the muscle comes back.

You don’t build a topline by riding… meaning,

You can’t strengthen something that isn’t there to begin with- so if your horse’s top line musculature is depleted, you aren’t going to fix the problem by riding.

You add a rider once you have foundational muscle.

And I think that’s where the disconnect lies. Riders, trainers, breeders etc. have all convinced themselves that underdeveloped muscle is just fine and they call it ‘fitness’.

If you want real results you have to do real work.

You start building muscle once you’ve stopped the pain cycle. Once you’ve addressed tensional patterns.

Look at the situation for what it is.

These horses are started too young, they’re ridden in tack that doesn’t fit with restrictive training aids that don’t allow for the appropriate muscles to build and engage. On top of that, most don’t receive enough natural movement in their routines because they’re confined to a stall.

The formula is easy folks. We’ve created the problems. Just modify a few things and you’d be surprised how good that horse’s topline looks. You don’t need to make it harder than it has to be.

Poor topline= get off the back

⭐️You can check out my ‘rehabbing the topline’ freebie here- it has a few helpful tips. This is something I’m going to be going into a lot more detail about in a project I’m working on🤭 stay tuned

https://stan.store/abequinetherapy?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabvCH-69u_CN5SKDBf_5lM_kU4dalF5a3AYGjMygLAsth4hFe7RApPEV-s_aem_hjVz7GmOrGgBeRkAWuE9hw

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Dale Grove, MMCP

“My goal is to have a positive impact on the equine industry by helping improve a horse’s overall well-being. I find joy in empowering horse owners by increasing awareness and education thereby deepening their connection and communication, through a holistic approach to bodywork.”

Dale grew up in central Minnesota, developing a love of horses and riding at a young age which continued into adulthood where she began to pursue her hobby actively in new areas such as the local Sheriff's Mounted Patrol and competitively in NCHA cutting, Ranch Horse Versatility, Team Roping and most recently operating a beef cattle ranching operation with her husband.

A few years ago, Dale wanted to make a career change so that her passion was more reflected in her daily life. She had long held an interest in the possibility of equine massage.

“I chose the Masterson Method program because I wanted my bodywork education & preparation for my new equine career to be reflective of my passion for horses. The Masterson Method is a rigorous and thorough program with quality content, high standards & rigorous expectations.