• 30+ YEARS EXPERIENCE WITH HORSES:
  • Breeding/Farm management of Arabians, Morgans
  • Stallion management of Saddlebreds
  • Former owner of the Lineback Morgan Stud
  • A trainer and breeder's eye for conformation, balance, suppleness
• MASSAGE EXPERIENCE - Including work with:
  • Warmbloods, Barrel Racers, Eventers, Endurance and the Retired equine.
  • A therapists eye for detecting asymmetry, biomechanical compensation.
  • 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.)
  • 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)
• MISCELLANEOUS:
  • Co-founder of www.duncentralstation.com
  • 1999 Morgan Promotion Award recipient ~ Nominated by the Morgan Single-Footing Horse Association
  • 2002 Morgan Promotion Award recipient ~ Nominated by the Rainbow Morgan Horse Association

• $80 Per Session
• $40 Trip Charge for travel more than 3 hours but less than 4 hours (waived if 4 or more horses in one location/immediate vicinity)
• Long Distance/Air Travel - Client is responsible for the cost of flight, accommodations, car rental, and meals. Let's discuss the particulars.
• Cash or Check due at time of service
• $25 Returned Check Policy
• $50 Cancellation Policy if canceled without 24 hour notification.

• 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 not yet having reached 70 days of pregnancy
• Fever
• Recent ailments/injuries currently being treated by veterinarian

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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• Clinics
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