LB Horsemanship & Equine Bodywork

02/07/2025

I’ll be in Warsaw, Coshocton, and Newcomerstown area on July 10, and I have a couple spots available for bodywork.

I also have a few spots on July 11! Contact me to get on the schedule!

28/06/2025

Proud to be a Certified Provider!

So many people hear massage, and think just of muscle and relaxation.
But what we do is SO much more than that. When you use a Stride-Right Specialist Provider or a Certified Provider of The Headfirst Approach, you can expect to see a huge number of changes.
We mold and shape every inch of the horse to achieve the best moving and performing animal possible. Additionally, you may notice some or all of the below listed changes!

Stride-Right does it different. See how by scheduling with us or a certified provider in your area today!!

24/06/2025

I have a few spots available this Thursday and Friday for equine bodywork! Let’s get your horses feeling their best with the headfirst approach!

02/05/2025

Horse owners please note! This subject is back! I heard a very disturbing tale some time ago now from a dental colleague (a BAEDT member) who had been treating the same horse for a number of years with no problems; this year, the owner decided to use a 'dentist' new to the area (not BAEDT) who 'diagnosed' various problems, but recommended to 'exercise' the tongue by pulling it out from side to side at full extension to help 'realign' the hyoid apparatus (see pic). Since this treatment (and one session of tongue pulling) the horse was unrideable due to violent evasive head movements under saddle and the owner was left distraught and wondering what had happened.

The hyoid apparatus is a set of delicate bones, one of which (no.3 in the diagram) is attached to the base of the tongue. The bones, delicate joints or the tongue itself could easily be potentially irreversibly damaged by such 'treatment' 😔

We have heard a few tales of tongue pulling to 'realign' the hyoid apparatus, and there seem to be a growing number of videos on Youtube, Facebook etc of persons performing this 'technique'. Some appear to be very credible professional looking people that I can only assume are doing as they have been taught by someone else. No disrespect to you, but please think again before performing or recommending this technique. Mostly it was Australia but it appears to be spreading like a disease around the globe. The first person attributed to this was Dr Kerry Ridgeway in USA, however he did not publish any scientific evidence or research about it and there are reports of it doing more harm than any possible good.

The hyoid is not a 'gyroscope' for the horse as stated in one video, and to attempt to realign the hyoid through tongue pulling, manipulation or any other method is in our view potentially damaging, and a potential welfare issue. Also, logically if the hyoid was ‘displaced’ or ‘out of alignment’ you would 100% know about it as your horse would be in marked distress and no amount of tongue pulling would help.

It is really important that all professionals whether they are body workers, physiotherapists, dental technicians or vets work together as a team for the good of the horse - we must all follow the science - there is none for this. Please, do not let anyone attempt to manipulate your horse's hyoid apparatus.

17/04/2025

I have availability for lessons!

17/04/2025

I have availability!

10/04/2025

Love this! 🥰

From Barrel Racer to Reiner: The Unfinished Story of a Horsewoman

There’s a moment in every rider’s life that defines them—not by ribbons won or titles earned, but by the grit it took to get back in the saddle.

For me, that moment happened when I was 12 years old, after a terrifying accident where I was nearly killed—dragged by a horse I thought I trusted. Most people would’ve walked away. And I did… for a while.

But horsewomen don’t stay away forever. Especially not the stubborn, passionate, fire-hearted kind.

Returning to the Arena

Years passed, life happened, and like many adults, I found myself chasing dreams that had once been shelved. When I finally returned to barrel racing as a middle-aged woman, I brought with me something I didn’t have as a girl: perspective, patience, and a purpose.

I wasn’t just riding to compete—I was riding to understand. To get better. To give horses the foundation they deserve. That led me to pursue my Equine Science degree, focusing on Training and Stable Management. The deeper I went into education, the more I realized I didn’t just want to ride—I wanted to teach. Train. Inspire.

A New Direction

My husband, always the quiet supporter, watched as I poured my soul into barrels. But one day, he said something that stuck:

“You’re wasting your talents on just barrel racing.”

At first, I was hurt. But I knew he wasn’t tearing me down—he was pointing me forward. He saw something I didn’t yet: the reiner in me. The trainer. The artist. He nudged me toward something greater, and for that, I’ll always be grateful.

The Lyons Legacy

That push led me to one of the greatest turning points in my life: enrolling in the Josh Lyons/Lyons Legacy Certification/ and Accreditation program. Walking through those doors, I felt the weight of possibility. And doubt.

I’ll never forget Josh Lyons looking around the room and saying:

“There are two types of riders: Reiners, and soon-to-be Reiners.”

I scoffed and said, “I’m a barrel racer.”

But deep down, something shifted. I began to see reining not just as a discipline, but as a language—a beautiful, precise, and powerful way to communicate with a horse. And I realized: every horse I train deserves this foundation.

That’s why today, every horse I touch—whether it’s bound for the barrels or the show pen—gets the same gift: a reining foundation rooted in patience, softness, and understanding. It’s not about spinning fast or sliding deep. It’s about respect. Connection. Art.

The Road Ahead

I recently stepped into the reining pen for the very first time, placing 3rd in Pro Rookie at my very first NRHA show. People were surprised. I wasn’t. Because I know the hours I’ve put in. The sacrifices. The early mornings, late nights, and the relentless pursuit of better.

This is just the beginning.

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Poem: The Art of Reining

Not reins in hand, but soul in sync,
A whisper, a pause, the moment you think.
A slide through time, a spin through grace,
Horse and rider—no finish line, just space.

It’s not in the pattern, it’s found in the feel,
A dance of softness, honest and real.
From barrel turns to reiner’s pride,
I ride with fire I never could hide.

So here I stand, reins gathered and tight,
In this new chapter, chasing the light.
For I am a Reiner—heart, grit, and flame,
Carving my legacy. Earning my name.

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30/03/2025

I am pleased to announce that I completed the advanced course through Stride-Right Specialty Bodywork last Saturday. With my extensive experience in equine massage dating back to 2013, I have refined my skills in the headfirst approach, allowing me to provide superior services to your horses. I am eager to apply this technique and am now accepting new clients. To schedule a session contact me.

08/10/2024

You've got to be in it to win it.

28/09/2024

Pancho doing some bridle work today. We are working on him with head throwing and pulling the reins through your hands. He is doing really good and is getting really soft in his face. He’s learned to disengage his hindquarters and we have been working on shoulder work. I hope to get some pics and videos tomorrow. He is for sale and I will post more information about him then, Stay tuned!

21/09/2024

21/09/2024

More info coming soon!!!