Oak & Auburn Equine Bodywork

06/06/2026

Launching a barn owner/trainer discount program!
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Here is some info on how it works!
If the barn owner/trainer organizes the day of appointments, with a minimum of 3 clients horses to be worked on, the trainer will receive 50% off manual bodywork services for all of their personal horses.
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Reach out today if you would like to take the next step in getting your whole barn feeling and performing their best!

*A mileage fee may be applicable, depending on location.

06/05/2026

Just a few remaining appointment spots for the next two weeks, snag one while you can!
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Offering red light therapy, kinesiology taping and cupping add-ons to manual bodywork sessions.

05/28/2026

What services does Oak & Auburn offer?
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Maddy holds certifications in equine massage, myofascial release and soft tissue mobilization, kinesiology taping, and cupping. Additionally, red light therapy has now been added to my service list!
By offering a variety of modalities, we can come up with a unique plan for your horse, based on individual needs and comfort level.

Reach out today to book a session🤎🧡

05/26/2026

5 ways you can improve your horse’s topline - from the ground!
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Whether your horse is an athlete or a pasture puff, a healthy back is essential for longevity and comfortability. Without a strong, healthy back, compensation patterns will arise and there is a greater risk of injury.
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As care takers for equine partners, we need to place greater value on prehab. The goal is to prevent injuries from happening in the first place, rather than having to rehab injuries due to short comings in our partners musculature, that could have been helped with earlier intervention.
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I’ve listed a few exercises that can be done to help improve your horse’s back musculature. Disclaimer: each horse is unique and has different strength, endurance and ability. These recommendations are not specific to any horse and the intensity, frequency and duration of exercise will be different for every individual. Be mindful not to ask your horse for more than they’re capable of.
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For more info, or if you would like a specific plan for your horse please contact Oak & Auburn!

05/22/2026

05/11/2026

What are the benefits of Kinesiology Tape?
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Kinesiology tape is a fantastic supplemental tool to be used along side manual therapies. The tape creates a lift of the skin, allowing fluid to move more easily throughout the underlying tissues. This can help reduce fascial restrictions, pain and inflammation while improving lymphatic flow and proprioception. K-tape is non-invasive, unrestrictive of movement and can be used all over the body to influence the skin, fascia, muscles and joints with a targeted approach. This makes it a great complementary support to manual bodywork!
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Message Oak & Auburn today to find out how to best support your equine partner🤎🧡

05/06/2026

Who is part of your horse’s village?
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It’s no secret that it takes a village to care for our equine partners. Barn managers, everyday support staff, farrier, veterinarian, bodyworker, nutritionist… the list goes on.

Do you have a bodyworker as a part of your horse’s village?
Not only can bodywork do wonders for your horses nervous system, but regular bodywork will improve performance, mobility, circulation and movement patterns. All of these benefits contribute to injury prevention and lessen strain on the body.
Bodywork is an integral part of EVERY equine care and maintenance plan.

Message Oak & Auburn today, to make your village even stronger🤎🧡

05/05/2026

Thank you so much Hannah for the new gear!

11/13/2025

The poll is more than just the spot behind your horse’s ears. It’s a key junction of bones, muscles, and nerves that affect how your horse moves, carries themselves, and even accepts the bit.

Here’s what makes up this small but mighty area:

Bones:
The poll is formed where the skull meets the atlas, the first cervical vertebra (C1). This joint, called the atlanto-occipital joint, allows your horse to flex, extend, and slightly tilt the head.

Muscles & Soft Tissue:
Several muscles attach here, including the re**us capitis, obliquus capitis, and parts of the splenius and brachiocephalicus. These muscles coordinate to move the head and neck. When they’re tight, it can restrict motion all the way through the topline.

Nerves & Sensitivity:
The poll houses important nerve pathways, including branches of the trigeminal nerve, making it a very sensitive area. This is why tension or ill-fitting tack near the poll can quickly cause discomfort or resistance.

When the poll is free and relaxed, your horse can move with ease, softness, and better connection through the body.
When it’s tight, you’ll often feel it everywhere else.

Gentle bodywork can make a world of difference in restoring balance and comfort at this crucial junction.