Kelsey Bault Horsemanship

Kelsey Bault Horsemanship Equine Sports Massage Therapist
🙌🏽 over 20 yrs in the horse industry
🐴 helping horses run faster, fire harder, & perform better

My name is Kelsey Bault and I have been involved with horses since the year 2000. I got my first horse when I was 8, started my first horse when I was 13, and have been going strong ever since. I have always had a thirst for knowledge and a desire to help horses. Equine Sports Therapy is something that has been in my soul for a long, long time. Why did I wait until I was 30 to make it official? Only God knows the answer to that question. When I graduated high school, I had plans to become an equine sports therapist. I wanted to help horses feel better, I wanted to be involved in rehab and conditioning. My grandma even arranged a tour of Pegasus Equine in Redmond, WA (SUPER cool place, by the way). Unfortunately, the plans of an 18 year old got derailed. I didn’t know how to become what I wanted to be as I got sucked into the college and career rat race that was preached to me. Financial security became more important than chasing the dream of an 18 year old girl. I had many a conversation with a friend who was in the field already while standing in the barn for hours, watching her work. I admired her hunger for knowledge and the effort she put into being the best. I always thought to myself, if I ever take the leap, that’s exactly how I want to do it. I didn’t want to just go buy a machine, slap it on some horses and call it good. I’m the same with training my horses, if I expect them to have a good foundation, I should expect the same for myself. So, after always keeping this idea simmering at the back of my mind over the years, I could no longer ignore that pull I kept feeling. I attended massage school in January of 2023 and received my certification as an Equine Sports Massage Therapist from Equissage California. Certifications/Completed Courses

Linn Benton Community College Associate’s of Equine Science
20 + Years of Equine Industry Experience
Equissage Certified Equine Sports Massage Therapist
Sozo Equine Kinesiology Taping Foundational Masterclass
Sozo Equine Thoracic Sling Module
Beyond the Movement Method Masterclass Member
Holistic Animal Studies Craniosacral Therapy Course (In Progress)

02/15/2026

🫁 Ya know that feeling when you can't take a deep breath? Sucks, right?

That's what your horse can feel like when their diaphragm is restricted. It's one of the most important muscles in the equine body! Here's a few more reasons why 👇🏾

🐎 Important structures that pass through the diaphragm:
🔸 Vagus nerve (innervates many organs)
🔸 Phrenic nerve (motor/sensory nerve for the diaphragm)
🔸 Vena cava (returns blood to the heart)
🔸 Aorta (moves blood to the organs)
🔸 Esophagus (moved food/water)
🔸Thoracic outlet (moves lymph)

🐎 Not to mention the fact that the liver is “suspended” from the diaphragm and the movement of the diaphragm aids in digestion and breathing.

🐎 A restricted diaphragm can be like someone repeatedly jamming the on button for the fight/flight response. Cue anxiousness and overreactivity. Which checks out because I'd probably panic a little too if it felt like I couldn't breathe properly. 😳

Don't forget to follow for more cool looks ‘Under the Hide’.

Strike while the iron is hot...or whatever 😉When the urge to ride hasn't happened in months and it finally does, rubber ...
02/13/2026

Strike while the iron is hot...or whatever 😉

When the urge to ride hasn't happened in months and it finally does, rubber booties and sweats are acceptable riding attire. Because jeans and boots feel like too much work.

Stelli and I beat the rain for a 30 min walk around the property today. Complete with hills, logs to step over, water to cross, and branches to pick through.

If I keep this up, my mares are going to be in better shape and more sure footed than they ever have.

02/13/2026

“You're just standing there…how did that do anything?!”

Short answer? craniosacral therapy. Long answer? Keep reading 👇🏾

All bones and tissues have an inherent motion that they move through at a regular rate. Think respiratory rate or heart rate but much slower. It's kinda like the heart beat of the nervous system and it follows the flow of cerebrospinal fluid from the brain, through the spinal cord, and back. It's subtle. Like, REALLY subtle and takes practice to learn how to pick it up.

Once you do, it feels like magic. I offer the body a fulcrum to correct itself and I see muscles go from tight/reactive to soft/supple. I see pelvises straighten, shoulders realign, and gaits become more balanced and even.

All while it looks like I'm just standing there with my hands resting on your horse. I assure you, there is so much more going on beneath my hands than what you're seeing. Sometimes I'm still baffled by this modality and it's so cool to be surprised every day by the difference it makes.

If you're interested in trying craniosacral therapy for your horse, shoot me a message!

02/12/2026

He might be almost 22 years old with an injured stifle but the old man has more sass than he did as a 2 year old 😂 the things this guy gets away with now never would have flown when both of us were younger but he owes me absolutely nothing so there aren't many rules left for him.

My heart sure is happy after a quick 10 minute ba****ck trail ride around the property ❤️

02/11/2026

👀 Pssst…don't miss this one!

🐴 Swollen from an injury? Stocked up from stalling? This is the application you need!

🐴 The edema taping promotes circulation of lymph up the limb to the nearest lymph center (the shoulder in front and the hip area in the hind). This can be done on front limbs or hind limbs and it doesn't have to be done to both sides.

🐴 This application is what sold one of my clients on the legitimacy of taping. Her horse had been battling swelling in the lower limb for a few weeks. Within 3 days of the application, majority of the swelling was gone 😱

🐴 Got questions or requests?! Drop ‘em in the comments!

02/09/2026

🐴 Wanna know how to help your horse feel stronger and fire harder?

🐴 Give today's Between Sessions exercise a shot. The lumbosacral junction is super important for transmission of forces from the lower limb throughout the spine.

🐴 Strength and mobility at the lumbosacral junction allows your horse to shift their weight back, elevate the front end, and achieve true collection.

🐴 Butt tucks are a great step to developing the strength needed for true collection.

🐴 Give them a try and stay tuned for more simple exercises to help your horse get stronger.

This time of year is when we start seeing subtle hormonal shifts in mares - longer daylight hours, seasonal changes, and...
02/05/2026

This time of year is when we start seeing subtle hormonal shifts in mares - longer daylight hours, seasonal changes, and early cycling all begin before outward signs ever show up.

That’s exactly why starting CEP No Drama for your mares right now is a phenomenal idea. Stella is normally an absolute dragon 🐲 when she's cycling but a dose of paste takes the edge right off and she's so much more manageable.

CEP No Drama is a two-part support system designed to help:
• Support healthy, balanced cycling
• Reduce discomfort and tension associated with hormonal changes
• Promote overall calmness without dulling performance

👉 When started ahead of peak cycling, No Drama allows the body time to:
• Build consistent hormone balance
• Minimize inflammatory responses
• Prevent mood, behavior, and pain issues instead of reacting to them later

Waiting until a mare is already uncomfortable or cycling heavily often means you’re playing catch-up. Starting now helps keep mares comfortable, focused, and consistent as the season ramps up!

P.S. it's on sale 😉

🩷 $59 (Reg. $79)

02/04/2026

A bit more in depth Before/After this week 👀

I want to give a special shout-out to .equine for her help deciphering my Stelli Belli's issues.

Now, I've just gotta work on my own horses as much as I work on everyone else's 🤣

02/03/2026

🐴 A simple taping to offer support during long hauls, or even during a competition in place of or under sport boots.

🐴 Got questions or requests?! Drop ‘em in the comments!

02/03/2026

🐴 Struggling with some back tension?? This is a favorite of mine!

🐴 Fun fact about oscillations: they have MRI imagery during spinal oscillations that shows movement throughout the entire spine 🤯

🐴 That makes this great option to keep the whole spine mobile and “loosey goosey”.

🐴 Make sure you're not forcing the rhythm! Some horses prefer a faster rhythm and some slower. If your horse is fidgeting, change up your rhythm and see if they like it better.

Follow for more quick tips like this!

I'm building out February's schedule and I have some room!2/12 - Dallas2/24 - Molalla2/25 - TillamookTBD - EstacadaTBD -...
02/02/2026

I'm building out February's schedule and I have some room!

2/12 - Dallas
2/24 - Molalla
2/25 - Tillamook
TBD - Estacada
TBD - Amity/McMinnville
TBD - Salem/Turner

If you don't see your location on the list, shoot me a PM and we'll get something scheduled.

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My name is Kelsey Bault and I have been involved with horses since the year 2000. I got my first horse when I was 8, started my first horse when I was 13, and have been going strong ever since. I pride myself on making well-rounded equine athletes that perform well in any situation. I try to instill that belief in all of my students as well, putting an emphasis on fundamental horsemanship. If you were to peek in on a lesson with me, you would likely see lots of slow work and drills that work on teaching the horse how to carry themselves. This requires the rider to also carry themselves properly and give clear, correct cues. Rarely will you find me running horses outside of a competition. I am a constant student and hold the belief that a true horseman never stops learning. Some of the best things I have learned came while working for Marriott Performance Horses over two 6 month periods. I will always be grateful for the knowledge that I gained from Mike and Amanda during my time as their apprentice. I also attend various clinics as often as possible and keep my mind open to learning from many different situations.