On The Spot Equine Bodywork

15/04/2023

The importance of horses living like horses - an environment that encourages movement, socializing in a herd, some controlled seasonal grazing plus free choice hay. Yes the horse bringing up the rear looks a little stiff but she's 34!

18/02/2023

Somebody is completely racked out after his Masterson "Light to the Core" session. He's snoring! Romeo is mostly blind and has come to show his preference for the Light to the Core work. I think the lighter touch and less work with his legs creates a more relaxed environment for him.

18/01/2023

I'll be attending the Conference. I'm looking forward to all the opportunities for Masterson Method continuing education. It's such a great chance to learn from other MMCPs as well as from the Conference presenters. I'm also enrolled in the new "Light to the Core" seminar! Looking forward to sharing my Conference experiences with my clients and our horses. (And hopefully it will be warm!!)

26/12/2022

Wishing the Masterson Method group Happy Holidays!

29/10/2022

Thank you to Albuquerque Area Trail Riders for the opportunity to donate our Masterson Method bodywork sessions as door prizes for the 2022 Poker Ride. And a big Thank You to Nancy and Jenifer for choosing us for their awards!

19/06/2022

We had Masterson sessions today. Now we're working on "after care"

03/06/2022

This is Marayah. 32 years strong. A long time friend and one of my 1st Masterson Method clients. Read Marayah's testimonial on my website:
onthespotequinebodywork.com

30/05/2022

My favorite time of day. We're all winding down after a long day's work.

22/05/2022

Roadblock!!

09/05/2022

The only thing better than a Masterson Method session!

02/05/2022

Worth my time to read. And try my best to apply.

“Sure, your horse is tossing his head and wringing his tail, but you push him on. More leg. Ride ’em through it. More leg!” Or “Make the right thing easy and the wrong thing hard.” Or maybe something simple like, “Ask your horse to walk out.” It could be a trainer saying it, maybe it.....

26/04/2022

On my way home from assisting at a Masterson Method 2 Day Seminar - it seems I can't go from one place to another without a detour. So lunch in Trinidad CO. Neat old buildings and brick paved streets downtown.

26/04/2022

Important to remember and a great visual.

24/04/2022

Having a great time assisting Masterson Method Seminar Instructor Anne Bailey in Franktown CO this weekend. The host facility, Alley Cat Equine (love that name), and their horses are a treat to work with. A super group of students too!

01/04/2022

Having a good time in Tucson AZ assisting Masterson Method Course Instructor Vanessa Helvey with this 5 Day Seminar. We have 8 enthusiastic students, great horses and facilities plus mostly nice weather.

29/03/2022

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04/03/2022

On The Spot Equine Bodywork is celebrating our 3 year anniversary as a Masterson Method Certified Practitioner! Tucson Arizona February 2019 for the final Certification Clinic with Jim Masterson.

25/02/2022

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06/02/2022

Romeo is showing deep Hip Drop/Pelvis Tilt releases. Critical for releasing accumulated tension in the deep muscles of the hindquarters. He's such a cooperative client.

06/02/2022

Felix 2 sets the gold standard for a "yawning release"!

Now if I can just get all of my clients' horses to let go like this.

06/02/2022

This guy has the best yawn releases!

06/02/2022

Flashing back to my first Masterson Method training course - Arizona December 2015. It was supposed to be warm but look how bundled up we are - I'm in the black (goosedown!) jacket on the back row.

That was the start! Then on to the 5 Day and Certified Practitioner training.

06/02/2022

Ode again - showing a Hip Drop/Pelvic Tilt release during the Hind Quarter work. Then he shares a big yawn!

It took Ode several months to really produce a large, open mouth yawn release.

06/02/2022

Ode is one of my favorite clients! A former jumper, Ode was rescued from a kill pen and makes his home with Wilderwood Equine Therapy.

Here he's showing a Scapula Release to the front. Note the accompanying diagonal release of the right hind leg.

06/02/2022

MNAB showing off her "yawn releases". These pictures, taken during the TMJ & Tongue Release techniques, capture the progressive nature of her release.

She tends to accumulate tension in her Poll & Jaw. Our goal is to help her to release the tension & to support her development of healthier habits!