Soft Eyes Equine Bodywork

Soft Eyes Equine Bodywork Equine CranioSacral, Myofascial Release, Stretching, Standard Bodywork, Corrective Exercises, Body-Gait-Riding Analysis. Based in Madison, WI.
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Owned by Amy Callahan. Soft Eyes Equine Bodywork is owned by Amy Callahan. To learn more about Amy and the services offered, visit the website: www.softeyesequinebodywork.com. See you at the barn!

I still have packages available for Craniosacral Level 2 externship for $300 per package*. These special packages includ...
02/19/2026

I still have packages available for Craniosacral Level 2 externship for $300 per package*. These special packages include:
-5 appointments spaced 1-2 weeks apart
-Normal 90 minutes per appointment
-20 minutes hand walking immediately after each appointment
-72 hours of ground work and no riding to give your horse a chance to process the bodywork
-Bodywork techniques used will be only what is required for the externship, levels 1 and 2.
-I will take pictures and videos.
-Ideally, all appointments will be completed by April 30, 2026, but we can figure this out as needed.

*This pricing is only for my required case studies.
Normal pricing for 5 appointments is $400-$450.

Client Concerns: 28 yr old mare showing sensitivity from the poll to just past the withers after the cold winter.What I ...
02/18/2026

Client Concerns: 28 yr old mare showing sensitivity from the poll to just past the withers after the cold winter.
What I saw: rib cage rotated clockwise pulling pelvis.
What I did: Looked for ways to release tension in major fascial areas and tissue connections to the ribs.
These before/after (left/right) photos are from 1 session. The barrel is lifted on the right and it is more equal when looking from the front. And the left pelvis is back more and lower. Or do you see the right pelvis is lifted and more forward?
Client Homework: Gentle massage and touch techniques at the three key points.

Things rarely go as planned during appointments, but the goal is progress. Between appointments, the horse will move and the body will continue to adjust. We'll see this cutie in a month and we'll address what she and her body tell us that day. See you at the barn!

Today is the start of the Lunar New Year, based on the moon cycles! And it's the year of the HORSE! So today is a New Mo...
02/17/2026

Today is the start of the Lunar New Year, based on the moon cycles! And it's the year of the HORSE! So today is a New Moon and there is a Solar Eclipse. Wow!

A Vietnamese friend of mine shared how her family celebrates this time of "the arrival of Spring and a fresh start for the lunar year. It is a time for family reunions, honoring ancestors, and "sweeping away" the misfortunes of the past year to make room for good luck."

This was echoed by Earth Fairy Holistics where she reminded us to release before we run. I love that so much. Don't carry all that old stuff forward with you!

PS Once you're done honoring and releasing, "Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler" because today's also Mardi Gras! 💜💛💚

Soft Eyes is officially 3 years old today! Eeee!!! I’m so honored to work with my clients and their beloved horses.To ce...
02/11/2026

Soft Eyes is officially 3 years old today! Eeee!!! I’m so honored to work with my clients and their beloved horses.

To celebrate, I am offering an exclusive special for my email subscribers only:

4-pack for $280.

DM, text or email me if you are interested!

Terms:
Must be purchased by Sunday, Feb 15, 2026.
Package may be shared at the same barn for sessions on the same day.
May be purchased as a gift.
One package per client maximum.

If you can subscribe here:
https://www.softeyesequinebodywork.com/newsletters/

Pneumonia Update: Last December, I was diagnosed with pneumonia. I have never been this sick in my life. So much coughi...
02/07/2026

Pneumonia Update: Last December, I was diagnosed with pneumonia. I have never been this sick in my life. So much coughing, and I think I slept half of December!

I tried to resume normal appointments early January and found I was not quite ready. So I stayed closer to home and wore a mask for a few appointments until I felt more confident in my strength, endurance, and reduced coughing. It wasn't until the end of January that I felt 95%.

Thank you for your patience during this quiet time. I am really looking forward to getting back to normal and helping your horses again. I am actively setting appointments at all locations again. And my availability is Monday - Sunday.

I'm so excited to finally share that I will have a booth in Stable Lane at the Midwest Horse Fair April 17-19! Be sure t...
02/03/2026

I'm so excited to finally share that I will have a booth in Stable Lane at the Midwest Horse Fair April 17-19! Be sure to stop by and say hi! I may have peppermints if you do a ground pole exercise, tee hee! Thank you to the Wisconsin Horse Council for including other equine services like bodyworkers! We are grateful for the opportunity to participate and contribute to our beloved ponies' wellness!

You can see my listing on the website here:
https://midwesthorsefair.com/roster/horses/stables/soft-eyes-equine-bodywork

Working with a new horse client who is also new to the person is always such an honor and joy. We get to collaborate and...
02/02/2026

Working with a new horse client who is also new to the person is always such an honor and joy. We get to collaborate and strategize on what is best for the horse. Then these cuties usually give us a better plan! HA!

Gosh I love my job.... I get to live my dreams... I am so blessed...

Board Meetings are very, very, very important. equinebodywork equineosteopathy craniosacral stabilizingmuscles propri...
02/02/2026

Board Meetings are very, very, very important.

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Standard Bodywork Appointment: 90 minutes1 session: $90, 4-pack: $320Standard 90-minute sessions include updates/concer...
01/23/2026

Standard Bodywork Appointment:
90 minutes
1 session: $90, 4-pack: $320

Standard 90-minute sessions include updates/concerns, body/gait analysis,
60 minutes of hands-on bodywork and stretching, homework, questions, and possible re-evaluation of body/gait.

Bodywork may include a mixture of modalities and techniques from all of my education and training, unless otherwise requested.

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Please know one thing when you and your horse work with me, I don’t rush.

I require a 30-minute phone call before the first appointment can be made. I take time to understand your concerns, the horse’s history, and determine if I think my services are a good fit. And you get to know me.

At the appointment, I take time to get to know your horse because I need it to trust me. And we all need to be safe.

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Travel Fees:
Travel is based on departure from the west side of Madison, WI. Please see the map to estimate how far you are located.

0-30 mins: no extra fee
30 mins - 2 hours: $5 - $40 per appointment may be added
More than 2 hours: determined on a case-by-case basis in advance

When I first saw this mare today, I thought hmmmm let's see what we can do for that bump. I was pleased with the progres...
01/22/2026

When I first saw this mare today, I thought hmmmm let's see what we can do for that bump. I was pleased with the progress at the end of the session. HOW? How did that go down?

I did a good amount of craniosacral techniques. But still, how? Soft tissue tugs and pulls. Craniosacral works to help even the thinnest tissue release tension. So I focused on her whole body tension pattern: hind right to front left.

Some interesting finds were her response to hind protractor muscles on both sides, and her initial sensitivity to touch on her forehead above her eyes.

Her person did a great job between appointments to help to reduce overall hind end tension that I found common with a handful of horses after a cold spell. Why does that matter? This allowed me to be more focused on the tension pattern and that bump. It was a good day.

This cutie wasn’t letting me leave the barn without his turn! I’m allergic to cats, but I can’t say no. He’s a repeat “c...
01/21/2026

This cutie wasn’t letting me leave the barn without his turn! I’m allergic to cats, but I can’t say no. He’s a repeat “customer” so he knows I’ll cave in to his demands! A quick washing of my hands and I’m fine. Just can’t rub my eyes.

He had his ear removed because of a large hematoma. He’s a love bug but also a scrappy barn cat.

The greatest gift you can give your horse is an able body for a long life. SM THIS is my focus for you and your horse. ...
01/20/2026

The greatest gift you can give your horse is an able body for a long life. SM THIS is my focus for you and your horse. It started out as my focus for Goose and then I started helping others. This is also the cover to my 2026 calendar. It makes me happy every time I see it.

PS I design, personalize, print, and bind my own calendars, doodle pads, daily writing journals, kitchen calendars. I've been toying with making horsey journals too....

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