• 30+ YEARS EXPERIENCE WITH HORSES:
  • Breeding/Farm management of Arabians (Taylor Farm), Morgans (Chancellor Farm)
  • Stallion management of Saddlebreds (World Champion Will Shriver and half-brother Kate's Scoop)
  • Former owner of the Lineback Morgan Stud (Robbi-Sue's Success Story).
• BRINGING TO YOU:
  • A trainer and breeder's eye for conformation, balance, movement.
  • A therapists eye for detecting asymmetry, biomechanical compensation and restrictions that affect proper movement.
  • A therapist's hands for detecting heat, tightness and tone imbalances.
  • A therapist's heart, for taking the time that your horse needs.
• EDUCATION:
  • Graduate: Equine Massage Muscle Therapy Program (2007) http://www.equinemmt.com/home.php/
  • 250 hour hands-on program
  • Learn 30 muscles and their origin, insertion, action, enervation.
  • 3 case studies
  • Over 30 random massages
  • Observation hours
  • Term paper
  • Bi-weekly volunteer hours (Even rescue horses need massage therapy.)
  • 60 observation and hands-on training hours with Bob and Kellie Sharpe, GA Equine Massage (Massage Therapy, Saddle Fitting.)
• CONTINUING EDUCATION:
• Cadaver Lab, Tufts University. Instructed by Nancy Thompson, DVM, Clinical Assistant Professor, Tufts University (2008).
• Locomotion Fitness: Myofascial Evaluation of the Compensation Phenomenon In the Horse. Jean-Pierre Hourdebaigt, LMT, Tufts University and Bear Spot Farm, Concord, MA (2008) http://www.massageawareness.com
• Structural Integration: Jim Pascucci, Certified Rolfer, Longmont, CO (May 2009). http://www.animalsi.com
• Equine Chiropractic: Methods and Clinical Applications, Daniel Kamen, D.C. Certified Animal Chiropractor (Allen, TX, November 2009) Note: An interesting seminar that gives insight into equine chiropractic evaluation, methods and treatment.
  Warning - Texas Veterinary Code prohibits the practice of equine chiropractic by any person who is not a licensed veterinarian, so please don't ask me to perform something that is against the law!
• MISCELLANEOUS EQUINE RELATED:
  • Co-founder of http://www.duncentralstation.com
  • 1999 Morgan Promotion Award recipient ~ Nominated by the Morgan Single-Footing Horse Association http://gaitedmorgans.org
  • 2002 Morgan Promotion Award recipient ~ Nominated by the Rainbow Morgan Horse Association http://www.rainbowmorganhorseassoc.com
• COMMUNITY SERVICE:
  • 2008-2009: Founding President, Hot Wells Neighborhood Association.
  • 1988-2007: Volunteer Legal Guardian of the Elderly (person and estate).

• Before-and-After Movement Evaluation when the owner, stable manager or other qualified equine professional is present.
• Saddle Fit Evaluation
• Trigger Point Release
• Myofascial Release
• Calming muscular spasms
• Stretching
• Suggestions for owner involvement
• Note: Experience has shown that an initial bodywork session followed with another 2-3 weeks later, is the best approach for treating sudden or long-term muscular conditions.

• "Tying-Up Syndrome" (Clearance from your vet must be given before work is performed)
• Bred Mares (Must be cleared, in writing, by your vet.)
• Fever
• Recent ailments/injuries currently being treated by veterinarian (including but not limited to grade 2 and above lameness, founder/laminitis, skin conditions, viruses, stitches, open wounds or sores).

If unsure whether your horse has a condition which would prevent him/her from benefiting from massage therapy, please email your questions to jerry@texasequinemassage.com

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