Soft Eyes Equine Bodywork

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

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...

02/02/2026

Board Meetings are very, very, very important.

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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

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.

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.

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....

01/20/2026

Live your DREAMS! It's been some time since I posted. The EHV outbreak happened, and then I was sick for a good month. I'm doing much better now and able to provide services again. It's terribly cold outside, but many appointments are still viable inside a barn or arena. See y'all soon! PS Stay warm, give your ponies care for the cold too.

12/14/2025

What fun it was to meet Barn Besties Megan and Steph last summer in Madison all because we love our bib overalls! Thank you for the opportunity to share my passion for horses and their wellness. 💕💕

Besties went to the Region 10 Arabian Championships at the Alliant...

12/11/2025

Rhinebeck Equine has been wonderful to share updates on the national EHV outbreak. My heart aches for those who have lost their horse or their horse has been affected by the virus.

I have been following the EDCC site for new case reporting. In the meantime, I continue to practice extra biosecurity measures.

🐴 As of December 11th, 2025 at 4PM, pictured are the current numbers for positive EHV-1 and EHM cases in the United States that are associated with the WPRA event in Waco, TX. And a new confirmed EHV-1 neurologic case in Florida at Tampa Bay Downs that is not associated with the WPRA event.

🦠 We are aware of two confirmed positive EHV-Neurological and 1 suspected positive in Lancaster County, PA. One horse has been euthanized based on clinical signs. These cases are not connected to the WPRA event in Waco, TX.

🦠 Currently, there are no confirmed positive EHV-1 nor EHM cases in the state of New York. We will continue to provide up to date and reliable information as the situation continues to develop.

🐴 Our hearts and support goes out to the horses, owners, trainers, grooms, veterinarians, technicians, assistants and office staff that are caring for these horses, practicing good biosecurity, and fielding the litany of questions and negativity surrounding this outbreak.

🙋 Be sure to check out our previous Q and A posts for more information about EHV-1 and EHM. If you have any further and respectful questions, please comment them below and we will do our best to answer them in a future post.

🔗Please follow this link to the Equine Disease Communication Center: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/

11/21/2025

Audrey Schneider has been a client since shortly after I started Soft Eyes. Regretfully this week, her beloved Red was diagnosed with EPM. To say this is overwhelming is an understatement. She is working closely with her vet for the treatment and rehab plans. And of course, I will help however I can.

The good news is that Red is a strong minded, athletic American Saddlebred. Together they qualified for Louisville/Worlds a few years back and now they really enjoy jumping cross-country. Audrey is a very dedicated horsewoman, and I am hopeful that Red will make a fantastic recovery.

But Audrey could use some financial help with all that is coming. She has a gofundme page, which was so hard for her to put out there. If you can help her and Red, I know she would be very grateful. Thank you so much for your consideration.

and last... please send them lots of positive energy. xoxo
https://www.gofundme.com/f/red-my-heart-horse

11/02/2025

This fella had an injury to his shoulder many moons ago before he found his loving person now. This comparison photo is before/after the first appointment. 60% of the session I worked on his hind end, 30% on his limbs, and 10% on his fascial diaphragms. I did not work directly on his shoulders. The fun part for me is seeing the results and hearing the person say, "Oh wow! He's ready to go!" as she is walking him back to his paddock.

So when I encourage you to groom your horse with intention all over their bodies using Goldie Locks touch, this is why. The anatomical reason soft tissue is a lot like our skin; it's found just about everywhere in the body connecting all the parts. It's what helps everything work together all the time. It is not isolated in silos like canisters of flour, sugar, coffee, and tea on the counter waiting to be used.