Whispering Equine Body Works

03/15/2026

A very important client making sure all his session notes go in the right place!

03/14/2026

Some bodywork and decompression taping for this lovely fellow who has some arthritic changes in his spine. Using Hestaband 4” and 2” satin tape.

03/13/2026

Sharing a great post about the importance of non-negotiables and adding a few of my own to the mix!

As a professional Equine Bodyworker I hold these non-negotiables close to my heart. Your horses welfare will always come first! Some of my others include not doing any of these:
- punishing your horse, I will never punish your horse for moving or reacting. They are telling me something and I will never punish them for using the voice they have available to them. I will step away, re-evaluate and start again but never ever punish.
- adjusting my protocols to meet the owners timeline. I am always happy to discuss with owners the whys behind these protocols but will stick to them no matter what. They are there to both support and protect your horse.
- work around any contraindications. It may not fit the timeline the owner is looking for but again they are set for a reason. Protecting me, you and your horse!
- contradict other team members. You chose them to be a part of your equine team for a reason. I may ask questions to understand but we should be working as a team not fighting against each other.

🙌🎓 As an Equine Bodywork teacher I do have a few non negotiables.

1️⃣ Horse welfare always comes first.
Before techniques, before certificates, before anything else.

2️⃣ Evidence over trends.
What I teach is based on anatomy, biomechanics and experience, not whatever happens to be fashionable this year.

3️⃣ Knowing your scope matters.
Bodyworkers don’t diagnose and we don’t replace vets. We work alongside them.

4️⃣ You have to understand anatomy.
If you don’t know what structures you’re working over, you shouldn’t be putting your hands on a horse.

5️⃣ Quality over speed.
Good bodywork isn’t about rushing through a routine. It’s about feel, observation and doing things properly.

6️⃣ Every horse is an individual.
There isn’t a “one routine fixes everything” approach.

7️⃣ Professionalism matters.
With the horse, the owner, other professionals, all of it.

8️⃣ Learning never really stops.
A certificate is the start of your learning, not the end of it.

And probably one of the biggest one ⬇️

9️⃣ Certificates are earned, not handed out just for turning up.

It might sound strict, but horses deserve practitioners who know what they are doing and take this seriously 🙏

Consider what your list of Non Negotiables are as a Practitioner! I’d love to hear a few from you across the globe 🌎 in the comments

03/05/2026

Our amazing friends at Hestaband by Christa Veinotte, Equine Massage Therapist have done so much to help with awareness and helping horses and owners to manage lymphedema. There is help, you don’t need to give up! 💕

02/25/2026

I love this post so much! We seldom talk about the lymphatic system yet it is such an important thing to know about and understand. There is hope for those horses suffering with lymph issues and there is something we can do to help!!!

Okay but can we just take a moment to appreciate how wildly enthusiastic ChatGPT is about March 6th? 😂

I asked for a simple, calm, professional awareness graphic…

ChatGPT heard:
✨ DRAMATIC LIGHTING
✨ GLOWING LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
✨ CINEMATIC HORSE
✨ “THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT DAY OF THE YEAR” ENERGY

Apparently World Lymphedema Day is the "MET GALA" of the lymphatic world.

Meanwhile I’m over here like: “WOAH! Let’s tone it down just a smidge.”

But honestly? I kind of love the enthusiasm. Because the truth is —

🩵 Lymphedema matters.
🩵 Horses suffer too.
🩵 Awareness and education leads to better outcomes.

So yes… maybe we don’t need a Hollywood trailer vibe. But we do need the conversation.

March is Lymphedema Awareness Month — and whether we say it quietly or with glowing blue lightning veins… we’re talking about it. And that’s what counts. 💙

And next year - I am expecting the thoracic duct to win best dressed at the Gala...

02/17/2026

Kinesiology taping–does it work? If so, how? 🦴
One of the approaches currently gaining traction is kinesiology taping (KT), a hard-to-miss technique for humans and animals, with its bold colors and intriguing patterns. Learn more about this non-invasive modality and how it can help you deliver care.
📖 Read the article: https://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/kinesiology-taping-does-it-work/

02/16/2026

A little Hestaband Lymph tape to help reduce some swelling in a swollen stifle. The area was still a bit reactive to touch but full weight bearing so tape was applied slightly above instead of directly over the area of pain.

02/14/2026

A little valentines love added to Mr. Q’s Hestaband k-tape today to help relax those hamstrings. Using the new 4” Hestaband satin tape for coverage on this larger boy.

02/14/2026

Avoid cancelled sessions and paying partial fees for onsite cancellations!

A little reminder to reach out and let me know if your horse has started any form of injections or is set for their spring vaccinations!

Your bodywork session can not be booked for a minimum of 7 days after then end of your injection schedule or vaccinations!

02/14/2026

Too cute not to share! What’s your horses love language?

02/13/2026

An excellent discussion about ktape from the The Unbridled Equestrian Podcast and Hestaband by Christa Veinotte, Equine Massage Therapist worth the listen!