Kelsey Bault Horsemanship

03/31/2026

Installed some racing stripes on the Queen tonight because she decided to tear up her leg the same day I started riding again 🤦🏾‍♀️ she's sound but there's some stubborn swelling so this edema application should help move the fluid out of her lower limb.

One day, I'll make it back into the competition arena. One day.

03/28/2026

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03/13/2026

03/13/2026

Before: front & hind limbs camped under. Difficulty flexing neck bilaterally. Significant tension at neck shoulder junction and girth/elbow. Moderate tension through his back.

During: craniosacral work on the sacrum, lumbosacral junction, 1st ribs, & atlanto-occipital joint, plus myofascial release of the shoulders and pectorals.

After: standing more balanced. Improved neck flexion. Reduced tension at neck shoulder junction and elbow area. Softer through his back.

03/11/2026

Can I give you some advice? Stick with it. Whatever it is.

I was reminded the other day of a rule my dad has for deciding if he likes a new song or not. Its the 4 listen rule. He doesn't make a decision on a song until he's listened to it at least 4 times. If he still doesn't like it after that, then alright.

But ya know what happens more often than not? He makes it to the 2nd or 3rd listen and realizes that the song is actually pretty freaking good.

Sometimes in the horse world we try a new bit, a new drill, a new therapy, and it doesn't work instantaneously so we cast it aside and look for the next quick fix.

Here's the deal though, the thing we're trying to fix probably took more than 1 ride to become a problem. So what if we gave that thing more of a chance to work than just 1 appointment or just 1 ride?

What if we stuck with it instead of jumping ship because someone else said they use something else? What if we gave things 4 tries to make a difference before we decide if it works?

I think we'd be pleasantly surprised with the difference things can make if we just give them a chance.

03/11/2026

The sternum protects the heart and lungs. Its an attachment point for the diaphragm and the intercostal muscles.

What happens when it's outta whack? Your horse might struggle with their breathing. It could effect their stride length or their ability to reach laterally with their front limbs. All three of those are pretty darn important for barrel horses, yea?

This taping can be applied directionally like I did in this video, or you can apply from the middle just to offer some support to the area.

03/07/2026

Goooood morning barrel racers!!! It's a gorgeous day at Canby Barrel Race Club's Sudden Death Finals! Come say hi and snag some Complete Equine Performance goodies for your crew!

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02/27/2026

I can confirm personally how important the sphenoid bone truly is.

The sphenoid bone is one of the true keystones of the cranium in both horses and humans.

It articulates with 12 other cranial bones, forming a central structural hub. Within it sits the sella turcica, a saddle-shaped depression that houses the pituitary gland.

The pituitary regulates growth, metabolism, stress response, and body composition through hormones such as ACTH. ACTH stimulates cortisol production from the adrenal glands, influencing:

* Metabolic regulation
* Tissue adaptation
* Stress physiology

That is a significant responsibility for one centrally positioned bone. If this region is compacted or compressed, the mechanical environment surrounding the pituitary changes. In humans, cranial dysfunction has at times been mistaken for primary metabolic pathology.

So the question becomes:

Are we always looking far enough upstream in horses presenting with metabolic patterns?

Structure and function are reciprocally interrelated. The cranium is not exempt from that rule.

For those in our Craniosacral Certification programs, this is why precision at the SBS matters. For those considering joining us, this is the level of integration we train.

Learn more on our website: equilibriatherapeutics.com/equine-craniosacral

02/26/2026

I'm currently building my March schedule. If we haven't already confirmed your dates, would you please send me a message or text with the # of horses you would like worked on (and your location if I don't know where your horse is 😉).

I'm trying to do a better job with my travel so I don't wear myself out by the end of the month.

Thanks y'all.

02/24/2026

Who do I know in the Dallas area that's running at PNWBRA in Eugene this weekend? I've got some CEP that needs a ride.

PFA (and because Slinky is the best 😜)

02/19/2026

👀 Do you see what I see?! 👀

Today, I'm sharing 2 before photos instead of a before & after. Do you notice any differences in these photos?

I see how the pelvis shifts when the head is turned. For me, this is a great example of how interconnected the body is.

What we do with our hands on the reins effects what's happening in the hind end. I witnessed it during a dissection and it changed how I ask horses for collection ⬇️

The horse's ability to reach up under themselves with the hind limbs is drastically reduced when forced into vertical flexion and reduced even further with downward pressure on the tongue.