EquiEssence

EquiEssence Nikki Kagan is Israel's ONLY certified practitioner AND instructor for the Masterson Method. Visit www.mastersonmethod.com for more detailed information!

Learn to help your horse gain greater comfort and mobility by releasing tension in muscles, joints and ligaments. Masterson Method equine performance bodywork facilitates more fluid performance and greater comfort through the release of tension in key junctions of the horses' body. It is unique in that the work is defined and guided by the horse itself. As practitioners, we have been trained to recognize and follow the horse's responses in a way that elicits a visible and often dramatic release of tension. The result is improved fluidity in movement and therefore, greater performance, as well as a deeper, clearer level of trust and communication, both of which enhance the ease with which tension is released over time.

What an amazing experience! Eye-opening, educational, and a whole lot of fun! Thank you to all the participants who shar...
23/02/2026

What an amazing experience! Eye-opening, educational, and a whole lot of fun! Thank you to all the participants who shared their individual and collective knowledge and for keeping me warm on those very cold days! Thank you to our hosts at shining River Ranch and to our wonderful Instructor@lorre mueller!!! one more notch in my toolbox of knowledge for Equine bodywork!



10/02/2026

Exploring the stay apparatus… The Masterson Method, Integrated Equine Performance Bodywork equine services

08/02/2026
Three days immersed in equine dissection is not for the faint of heart—but it was deeply moving. To study the horse from...
08/02/2026

Three days immersed in equine dissection is not for the faint of heart—but it was deeply moving. To study the horse from the inside out is to be reminded, over and over again, just how exquisitely intelligent and interconnected their bodies are. Every layer told a story. Every structure answered questions I’ve been holding for years with my hands on a living horse.

What struck me most was how much clarity this kind of learning brings. Seeing the pathways, the relationships between fascia, muscle, nerve, and bone sharpens my responsibility as a practitioner. It deepens my respect for how subtle the Masterson Method truly is—and why listening, patience, and precision matter so much more than force or technique.

I came home tired, grateful, and more committed than ever. This wasn’t about acquiring information; it was about integrity. About making sure that when I place my hands on a horse, I’m doing so with humility, accuracy, and a continually evolving understanding of the incredible being standing in front of me.

Heading into day 3 of Equine Dissection at Shining River Ranch with . Absolutely fascinating to see under the skin what ...
08/02/2026

Heading into day 3 of Equine Dissection at Shining River Ranch with . Absolutely fascinating to see under the skin what and how we are releasing tension and creating ease of movement through the The Masterson Method, Integrated Equine Performance Bodywork!

31/01/2026

Equisoul: were souls joined together for healing and hope💕

26/01/2026

What an honor and privilege to at this big cat! Happy to go with you

What a weekend. ✨Our Masterson Method seminar here in Israel was not only successful—it was genuinely fun. The kind of f...
20/01/2026

What a weekend. ✨
Our Masterson Method seminar here in Israel was not only successful—it was genuinely fun. The kind of fun that comes from being fully in it: curious hands, focused minds, lots of “wait… did you feel that?” moments, and the quiet satisfaction of watching horses soften when someone finally finds the right touch. We had a beautiful group, great energy, and the kind of learning that sticks because it’s felt, not just taught.

Little by little, we’re putting Israel on the Masterson map. 🇮🇱🐴
Every seminar, every horse that benefits from this work is another step forward. Thank you to everyone who came, practiced, asked questions, and showed up with both humility and confidence. This is how something grows—one weekend, one horse, one breakthrough at a time. 💛 The Masterson Method, Integrated Equine Performance Bodywork

30/12/2025

Hebrew follows

I had the pleasure of teaching today at Timna Benn’s farm, sharing how connection and body language come alive through the Masterson Method with students training in Therapeutic Riding.

It was a full, curious, and genuinely enlightening morning—watching students slow down, notice more, and really listen to the horses reminded me (again) how much information lives beyond words. Days like this are why I love this work.

הייתה לי הזכות ללמד היום בחווה של תימנה בן, ולשתף סטודנטים ללימודי רכיבה טיפולית בעבודה על חיבור ושפת גוף דרך שיטת ה-Masterson.

זה היה בוקר עמוס, מסקרן ומאוד מעשיר. לראות איך הסטודנטים מאטים, מתבוננים באמת ולומדים להקשיב לסוסים – מזכיר לי שוב כמה ידע וחוכמה יש בתקשורת שמעבר למילים. ימים כאלה הם בדיוק הסיבה שאני אוהבת את העבודה הזו.

Rain even sleet couldn’t dampen our spirits!  The Masterson Method, Integrated Equine Performance Bodywork is gaining gr...
28/12/2025

Rain even sleet couldn’t dampen our spirits! The Masterson Method, Integrated Equine Performance Bodywork is gaining ground in Israel!!!

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Masterson Method equine performance bodywork facilitates more fluid performance and greater comfort through the release of tension in key junctions of the horses' body. It is unique in that the work is defined and guided by the horse itself. As practitioners, we have been trained to recognize and follow the horse's responses in a way that elicits a visible and often dramatic release of tension. The result is improved fluidity in movement and therefore, greater performance, as well as a deeper, clearer level of trust and communication, both of which enhance the ease with which tension is released over time. Visit www.mastersonmethod.com for more detailed information!