"HANDS ON" EQUINE SERVICES, INC.
MICANOPY, FLORIDA

It was the purchase of my three and a half year old Appendix (a then wanna be stallion) in July, 2000 that started my journey.  Through a tough period of trial and error, I found the answers and partnership I was seeking with natural horsemanship.  That process of reading the horse, speaking their language and "less is more" approach sparked a desire to learn more about helping the horse in a non-invasive way.    I  became a Certified Sports Massage Therapist in 2004, followed by a multitude of related courses and clinics.  Life again intervened when I entered the corporate world and was soon spending more time inside than out! I realized I desperately needed to feed my soul and passion.  So, I formed my company, "Hands On" Equine Services, Inc. in January, 2013 and got back to working on horses. I decided to update my skills and retake the equine massage certification course.  It was during that course I rediscovered the book, "Beyond Horse Massage", introducing The Masterson Method®, Integrated Equine Performance Bodywork.  Purchased the book and immediately signed up for the next available Florida 2-day hands-on seminar.  I was hooked and knew this was a path I wanted to follow!  Jim's technique was a great fit and natural progression to my horsemanship principals. After that 2-day, I signed up for the next Florida 5-day advanced course, jumped right in and got started on the field course work and vowed to be certified within the following year. It's a long yet rewarding process backed by wonderful instructors, coaches, and mentors.   I met that goal and am now honored to among the other practitioners and coaches!   I will continue on my journey to further my education for the horse and believe wholeheartedly in my motto.... "Horses are incredibly forgiving.  They fill in places we're not capable of filling ourselves." Integrated Equine Bodywork/Massage Therapy is non-invasive, can be both calming and stimulating, aid in recovery as well as the prevention of injuries, promote healthy muscle function, improve range of motion and enhance performance in the healthy horse.  For optimum wellness and performance, Equine Bodywork/Massage should always accompany regular veterinary, dental and hoof care as well as balanced nutrition, training and properly fitted equipment.  "Hands On" will not work on any horse in an acute stage of injury/disease ( Learn the first step in establishing communication, finding where your horse may be storing tension and how to help begin releasing it!  A great tool for every horse owner to have.  A fun and easy activity held at your location for a small group of 3-6 participants.