A Plus Equine Bodywork

03/17/2026

Those of you going to the Ontario Equine Expo, I’m doing a presentation each day in the demo ring.

What would you like to see/learn about?

03/17/2026

Your horse might not be anxious.

Their nervous system might be overwhelmed.

A lot of horses labeled as “hot,” “reactive,” or “sensitive” are actually living in a constant fight-or-flight state.

And when a horse’s nervous system is stuck there, you’ll often see things like:

• Spooking at small things
• Trouble standing still
• Difficulty focusing under saddle
• Tight muscles and short, choppy movement
• Overreacting to normal stimuli
• Always feeling “on edge”

Many owners immediately reach for calming supplements.

But here’s the problem:

If the nervous system still feels a threat within the body, the horse can’t truly relax.

Tension patterns, compensation from old injuries, body restrictions, and even hoof imbalance can keep the nervous system on high alert — even when the environment is perfectly safe.

This is one of the reasons I focus my bodywork on supporting the horse’s nervous system, not just the muscles.

Using techniques like craniosacral therapy, acupressure, and Equibow, we help the body release deep tension patterns so the nervous system can shift from survival mode into rest-and-reset.

When that happens, owners often notice:

✓ deeper breathing
✓ softer eyes and expression
✓ improved focus under saddle
✓ freer, more relaxed movement
✓ a horse that feels calmer in their own body

Instead of trying to quiet the symptoms, we help the horse’s body feel safe enough to relax.

Sometimes what looks like anxiety is really the nervous system asking for help.

If you have a horse that always feels tense, reactive, or on edge, bodywork that supports the nervous system can make a huge difference.

Feel free to reach out if you're curious whether this type of work might help your horse.

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

Joffrey is a huge fan of Red Horse Products delivery day!

If you need your Artimud, Hoof Stuff, Sole Cleanse, HydroHoof or Stronghorn, I’ll have lots of stock at my booth at the Ontario Equine Expo at the end of the month!

03/16/2026

March is Lymphedema Awareness Month 💛

Did you know horses have a lymphatic system just like we do, and when it isn’t moving well it can contribute to swelling, pain, reduced performance, and slower recovery?

Supporting healthy lymph flow can make a big difference in your horse’s comfort and overall health.

Want to help support your horse's lymphatic system at home?

Intro to Manual Lymphatic Drainage – Featuring the Grooming Technique with Wesson Natural Therapies

This course introduces a simple, hands-on grooming technique that can help stimulate lymph movement, support immune health, and relieve discomfort in horses.

In this course you’ll learn:
• How to recognize signs of lymphatic congestion
• Why congestion occurs
• The anatomy of the equine lymphatic system
• How to perform “The Grooming Technique” to assist lymphatic drainage

Course includes:
✔ Lifetime access
✔ 3.5 hours of educational material
✔ Step-by-step video demonstration of the grooming technique
✔ Printable diagrams to help you learn the system

This is a great educational resource for horse owners who want to better understand their horse’s body and add another supportive tool to their grooming routine.

If you'd like to learn more about supporting your horse’s lymphatic health, this is a fantastic place to start.

✨ See link to course in the comments

03/14/2026

You go out to the barn in the morning and your horse's legs are puffed up. Sound familiar?

It might not just be "one of those things". It could be your horse's lymphatic system asking for a little help.

In this week's episode, we're diving into everything you need to know about lymphatic health in horses: what the system actually does, what lymphangitis is and why it matters, and what you can do to support your horse, both at home and with professional therapies.

We cover:
🔹 Why movement is one of the best medicines for this
🔹 What's really happening when legs swell
🔹 How massage, kinesiology taping, Equibow, red light & cold laser all play a role
🔹 Simple things you can do between appointments
Hit play and let's talk about the quiet system that does so much for our horses 🎙️

🎧 https://open.spotify.com/episode/78eF0LhEBlFvaZr46nOjk7?si=1b8XbNw0TuGfaUqs8vF1Bg

Head to Hoof · Episode

03/11/2026

March is Lymphedema Awareness Month, and while many people are familiar with lymphedema in humans, it’s something that can affect horses too.

Chronic swelling in the legs isn’t always “just stocking up.” In some horses, it can be linked to lymphatic dysfunction, which affects circulation, tissue health, and overall comfort. As bodyworkers and horse owners, understanding how the lymphatic system functions can make a big difference in how we support these horses.

In my latest Substack post, I’m breaking down:
• What equine lymphedema is
• Why it develops
• Signs horse owners should watch for
• Ways bodywork, movement, and management can help support lymphatic health

Paid subscribers also get access to a step-by-step lymphatic massage routine you can use on your own horse to help support lymphatic drainage and reduce swelling.

If you’ve ever dealt with persistent leg swelling in a horse, this is an important topic to understand.

Read the full post here 👇

https://open.substack.com/pub/aplusequine/p/the-quiet-system-understanding-your?r=70hiuu&utm_medium=ios&shareImageVariant=overlay

03/10/2026

Topline is always a hot topic for horse owners.

Have you listened to this weeks episode yet?

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6aHRnVIjM1wcWo3euNx9z5?si=v-OzcCGkTFiCjVZoRj0gcw&t=7

Head to Hoof · Episode

03/10/2026

03/05/2026

London area!
I will be here on March 13 and have availability for 3 bodywork sessions.

Message me to claim your spot!

03/03/2026

Even though we may still have quite a bit of snow on the ground, there is some grass trying to peek through in areas.

With the cold nights and sunny days, fructans in the grass are higher, which can trigger metabolic horses and cause pain and inflammation in their feet.

If your pastures are starting to show grass, be mindful of where and how long your horse is turned out for on said pastures and consider restricting their intake on the grass during these peak times.