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New Jersey Equine Massage Therapy
Certified Equine Myo-Manipulative Functional Therapist (EMFT)

Servicing: NJ and surrounding areas
[email protected]
908-268-3116

10/12/2026

🍂 Happy October! 🎃🐴

I’m now booking appointments for the rest of October! Whether your horse is gearing up for competition, recovering after a busy show or rodeo season, or could use some extra TLC, let’s get them feeling and moving their best. 🤎

As a Certified Equine Myo-Manipulative Functional Therapist (EMFT), I offer individualized bodywork sessions tailored to your horse’s needs and workload.

👻October 12th - Full
👻October 13th - Full
👻October 25th - SUSSEX COUNTY PM SESSIONS ONLY

📍 Serving NJ and surrounding areas
📩 Message me to schedule your horse’s next session!

Let’s finish out the month feeling our best! 🍁

09/26/2026

OCTOBER DISCOUNT! 🎃

Thinking about adding another horse to the routine? October is the perfect time to get them started with bodywork!

For a limited time, 𝐠𝐞𝐭 $5 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐒𝐄!

This offer is open to:
• New clients booking their first appointment
• Current clients adding a new horse to their care

💰 $5 OFF your first session for that horse
📅 Book by September 30, 2026 to receive the discount
🍁 Discount applies to new horses only

Whether they’re competing, in training, or simply deserve a little extra care, let’s get them feeling their best heading into fall!

📩 Message me to book or reach out with any questions!

09/23/2026

𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?
𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴?
𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱?𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿?

These are signs your horse may benefit from bodywork.

Horses are incredibly good at compensating. Sometimes, the first signs of muscular tension or restriction aren’t obvious, they show up as small changes in movement, posture, or behavior.

⬇️Some things to keep an eye on:

• Shortened or uneven stride
• Changes in posture or way of standing
• Tension through the back, neck, poll, or hind end
• Reluctance to engage the hind end
• Resistance to stretching or certain movements
• Changes in willingness to work
• Behavioral changes under saddle such as tail swishing, pinning ears, or becoming unusually resistant
• Slower recovery after exercise
• A horse that simply feels different than usual

These signs don’t automatically mean your horse needs bodywork. They can have many causes, including pain, lameness, dental issues, saddle fit, training, or other health concerns. That’s why looking at the whole horse matters.

Equine bodywork can be one piece of a horse’s overall wellness and performance program, helping address areas of muscular tension, support mobility, and keep your horse moving comfortably.

Your horse doesn’t have to be a competition horse to benefit from thoughtful, preventative care❤️

Pay attention to the little changes. Your horse may be telling you something.

Now accepting new clients!
908-268-3116 or Facebook Messenger

09/14/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸⚠️

Ever wonder why your horse can feel tight in their neck when the problem seems to be coming from somewhere completely different?

👉 Look at the jaw.

The jaw, poll, and neck are all part of a connected system. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ), the muscles around the jaw, the poll, and the muscles running along the cervical spine all work together to help your horse position their head, stabilize their neck, chew, swallow, and respond to rein contact.

When a horse becomes tense or braces through the jaw, that tension doesn’t necessarily stop there.

➡️It can travel through the surrounding muscles and contribute to tension through the poll, neck, shoulders, and even further down the body.

And it can work the other way, too. A horse experiencing discomfort or restriction in the neck may change how they carry their head and jaw in an attempt to compensate.

💡𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸
• Rein contact and training
• Collection and sustained head/neck positions
• Dental discomfort
• Bracing or resistance
• Stress and anxiety
• Saddle fit and overall body compensation
• Repetitive athletic movements
• Previous injury or altered movement patterns
• Hoof angles

This is one reason I don’t approach bodywork as simply, “I found a tight muscle, so I’ll work on that muscle.”

Instead, I look at the whole horse; their posture, movement, workload, history, and how they respond throughout the session.

Because sometimes the area that’s feeling tight isn’t necessarily where the story starts.

𝗔 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲’𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘂𝘀.

09/02/2026

🍂🐴 SEPTEMBER BOOKS ARE OPEN! 🐴🍂

September is officially here, and I am now opening my books for the month! As we head into a busy fall season, it is the perfect time to make sure your horse is feeling and performing their best. 🤍

Whether your horse is preparing for an upcoming competition, recovering after a busy show season, or simply could benefit from some extra bodywork and attention, I would love to get them on my schedule!

My Equine Myo-Manipulative Functional Therapy sessions are tailored to each individual horse and may include techniques such as myofascial release, trigger point therapy, sports massage, range-of-motion exercises, and stretching.

✨ Full EMFT Sessions
✨ Discounts available when scheduling 3 or more horses

📍 Serving New Jersey and surrounding areas. Travel fees may apply depending on location.

Message me to get your horses on the schedule for September! I am so excited to see everyone and help your horses feel their best throughout the fall season! 🍁🐎🤎

08/27/2026

Some of the faces I’ve seen so far this month! 🐴

A little August recap of some of the horses I’ve had the pleasure of working on! 🤎

So grateful for every horse and owner who trusts me with their horses and their bodywork. It’s always so fun getting to meet new horses, catch up with returning clients, and watch these athletes feel and move their best!

Here are just a few of the faces I’ve seen so far this month, with plenty more to come! 🫶🏼

Thank you for keeping me busy and supporting Spur M Equine Performance! 🐎✨

08/05/2026

A big yawn = a happy horse!❤️

One of my favorite parts of every session is yawning during bodywork which is often a sign of relaxation and a release of tension. There’s nothing better than seeing a horse let go of stress and leave feeling more comfortable and balanced.

Helping horses move better, feel better, and perform better - one session at a time!

📩 Message me to book!

07/31/2026

🥵Is the Summer Heat Secretly Affecting Your Horse’s Performance? 🥵

When we think about summer, we often focus on keeping our horses cool and hydrated, but did you know the heat can also have a significant impact on their muscles and recovery?

As temperatures and humidity rise, your horse’s body works much harder to regulate its temperature. This means more energy is being used just to stay cool, leaving less available for performance and recovery. Combined with training, hauling, competing, or long days at horse shows, this extra workload can lead to muscle fatigue, tightness, and stiffness.

Some common signs your horse may be feeling the effects of the heat include:
☀️ Feeling stiff during warm up
☀️ Shortened stride or reduced flexibility
☀️ Muscle soreness or sensitivity
☀️ Less impulsion or willingness to move forward
☀️ Difficulty engaging the hind end
☀️ Taking longer to recover after exercise
☀️ Changes in attitude or performance

Recovery doesn’t begin when you get home, it starts as soon as you’re finished riding. Giving your horse time to properly cool down, providing access to fresh water, replacing electrolytes when appropriate, and avoiding overworking them in extreme heat all play an important role in supporting healthy muscles.

Regular Equine Myo-Manipulative Functional Therapy can also be a valuable part of your horse’s recovery routine. By addressing areas of muscle tension and restricted movement, bodywork can help improve mobility, encourage more comfortable movement, and support recovery after training and competition.

Just like human athletes, horses perform their best when their bodies have the opportunity to recover. A horse that recovers well is often more comfortable, more willing to work, and better prepared for the next ride, show, or race.

How has your horse been handling this summer heat? Have you noticed any changes in their recovery or performance? Let me know in the comments! 👇

📍Spur M Equine Performance LLC
Certified & Insured Equine Myo-Manipulative Functional Therapist

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