Essential Equine Therapies, LLC

Essential Equine Therapies, LLC https://linktr.ee/_ChelseaBlackford The goal of Essential Equine Therapies is to evaluate the horse from a holistic viewpoint.

HORSE & HUMAN MASSAGE THERAPIST
🐴 Raindrop Therapy 💧
💆🏼‍♀️Integrative Therapy 💆🏻

I specialize in helping ulcer horse owners by providing a solution that saves time, money & emotional stress. Striving to work with your network of farriers, chiropractors, veterinarians & equine dentists to bring about solutions by looking at the entire picture

My horse, Glenda, still shows heat under the scars on her face where the previous rider used a tiedown. I’ve owned Glend...
12/26/2025

My horse, Glenda, still shows heat under the scars on her face where the previous rider used a tiedown.

I’ve owned Glenda for seven years, though, I’ve known her for almost 9. When I first met her, it was to ride her and give her a refresher so the owner could sell her.
She did not have these marks or scars on her face when I met her. I did not see her for a period of over a year in which someone else rode her and that owner never did sell her. Until, she was sold to me.

Fast forward all these years later and these scars still tell a story.  scar tissue is different and as you can see here it holds heat.

Thermal imaging offers great insight to what’s going on in the body as well as a great tool to show before and after a horse receives raindrop therapy and treatment.

I will begin offering thermal imaging in the new year along with Selah Sessions where Horse and Owner can receive bodywork side-by-side. 

I offer very limited equine sessions and there is an application process for them.

Merry Christmas everyone, I look forward to bringing you new things in the new year!

12/16/2025

Hit PLAY! Here’s an example of the heat we can transfer to our pets with our hands to warm up the tissues and create blood flow. The power of touch is amazing! When it comes to taking thermal imaging photos though, we won’t touch or groom our pets for at least two hours prior to imaging!

There are many benefits to thermal imaging which offers earlier detection to potential risks than other modes of testing. This is something I wanted to offer ten years ago when I started bodywork on horses. However, life went by.

After recently finding a lump in my own breast tissue and going through thermal imaging and how amazing it is, I was reminded yet again why I wanted to do this for horses in the first place. I will also offer imaging for dogs and cats.

These images can be tracked over time to monitor, used as supportive data to other forms of testing and can be taken to the vet for further investigation.

Thermal imaging will spot heat in the body so can show where joints are inflamed, fractures or broken bones are, thrush, laminitis, abscesses, swollen or inflamed sheaths or t***s, tooth infection, lumps and bumps…all these items have components of heat to it.

It can even be a great resource when it comes to saddle fit, showing where the most pressure points are because those areas of heat will be the strongest. Or, I have the impression pad for that too which proves fit.

Looking to buy a horse? You will want some imaging done as part of your PPE!

I’m excited to add this modality to my services and will officially take booking requests for this starting in 2026.

Along with thermal imaging being added I am also now a Scoot Boot Stockist and will be offering in person boot fittings as well as bringing three new herbal blends to the lineup.

I am relaunching a new formula for allergies, lungs and breathing support, bringing back my healthy bute substitute as well as a hormone and metabolic support blend that I have tested on my mare this past year. In fact, she chose and created this blend herself.

Until then, I’m getting all this prepped and prepared on my website. Thank you for being here with me, give me a thumbs up please if you saw and read this post - and share with your friends who will want to know about thermal imaging!

Tongue sucking or sticking out, bit chewing, too frequent yawning and licking.Are some signs that the horse is seeking c...
12/15/2025

Tongue sucking or sticking out, bit chewing, too frequent yawning and licking.

Are some signs that the horse is seeking comfort from their own body.

You might notice they do it in situations that are stressful for them.

If your horse does this after eating, it can be a huge indicator that ulcers are present or there is discomfort during digestion.

What to do ❓

1️⃣ Have your vet check for any underlying issues causing pain or stress, especially when it comes to the stomach.

2️⃣ You can easily look over your ingredient list of what you’re feeding and do a search to see if they are inflammatory to the body. Hint: most are.

3️⃣ Rule out and remove any other stress factors. Tip: Just because YOU don’t think it is stressing your horse out, doesn’t mean that it isn’t. Listen to the horse.

Symptoms are what we look for outwardly - but did you know that there is a horse personality type prone to digestive issues and ulcers?

Sadly, my mare matched them to a T.

For my full checklist of SYMPTOMS and HORSE PERSONALITY TYPE prone to digestive issues and ulcers,

COMMENT the word ULCERS and I’ll send you download instructions.

This morning I was supposed to have massaged Mr Sonny. However, he crossed the Rainbow Bridge yesterday. Here’s my first...
12/12/2025

This morning I was supposed to have massaged Mr Sonny. However, he crossed the Rainbow Bridge yesterday.

Here’s my first picture with him a couple years ago and it is one of my favorites. His mane was the longest I’ve seen of any horse! Although he battled cushings and didn’t have many teeth left, he enjoyed every session, especially the muscle tape and smelling the oils I would bring.

He soaked up all the attention and was expressive about what he liked. His monthly massages helped him to be able to contunue to lift his legs for the farrier and helped his back as it continued to sway.

I still showed up for his appointment time to say my own goodbye. I know he’s running the fields of heaven with my own heart horse. One day I will see them both again.

He was 39 years old and spent an incredible 31 years with his owner 🤎

12/12/2025

Why you’re not seeing results with just marsh root and elm for ulcers.

There’s never any one way to do something or to get to the same result. One way may be easier than another way, take les...
12/08/2025

There’s never any one way to do something or to get to the same result.

One way may be easier than another way, take less steps, take more or less time. It doesn’t mean that any one way is right and another is wrong.

If there’s something I’ve learned it is that the body is intricate, strong, delicate, resilient and so much more. Every body is different and how and when and what it chooses or feels safe to respond to, is up to the body.

We have the ability to help facilitate body healing with the items and tools God the ultimate Healer has given us, and we also have the ability to damage it too.

Life with horses doesn’t have to be a frantic panic and seeking.

Although, sometimes it can feel and seem that way in desperate times.

But, it doesn't have to be.

Sometimes seeking looks like sitting.
Healing feels quiet.
Rest looks like turning it all off for the time needed.

Wrapping up the year always has as nostalgic feeling for me as well as one of anticipation and excitement for the next year.

I love learning new things as well as new things about the old things. Stuff that challenges what I know, think I know or believe. So, I’ve been taking the time to do just that.

I can’t wait to share more details with you 🤎

12/02/2025

Equine
Thermal Imaging
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Coming:2026

Happy Wife Happy Life. 🚫 WRONG.🐴Happy Horse 🥰Happy Wife 😅Happy Life.🔈Men…. is your Woman coming in from horse time sayin...
12/01/2025

Happy Wife Happy Life. 🚫 WRONG.

🐴Happy Horse 🥰Happy Wife 😅Happy Life.

🔈Men…. is your Woman coming in from horse time saying things like….

“Ugh she was just SO MareeeeeISH today!”

“Welp. I rode but I about got bucked off!”

“Horse refused the gate again.”

“Tried to bite me when I cinched up.”

“Just would NOT stand still!”

“Spooked at everything!”

“Such a picky eater!”

“I don’t know why he grinds his teeth like that…”

“Apparently we have started weaving and cribbing now!”

“I’m bout to list that heifer for sale!!”

😡

☺️ Don’t worry. I got you!! These are a few telltale signs that the horse may have ulcers and body pain. I’ve been through this and more and I’m here to help you!

Then you can hear your wife say things like…

“First time riding Destiny since we’ve started her on Chelsea Blackford; Essential Equine Therapies’s Sis’s Gut Support! The last time I rode Destiny was when I took her to a race. The old reliable horse, who never did anything wrong, “bucked” about 15 times. I say “bucked” in quotes because they were nothing big. But, for Destiny, that was a huge deal. I realized that the cause had maybe been due to ulcers. She has since stopped showing any other symptoms and I think today confirmed that she is back to her normal self! We are continuing to give her Sis’s Gut Support twice a week. So very happy that she is feeling good again! Since she turns 25 in May, I’ve decided that I’ll no longer race her. But she is still happy to carry a person on her back so she will still occasionally be ridden! - Savannah (Tennessee)

“I absolutely love Chelsea and how she's helped my horse! I contacted her when my horse was having strange problems and she narrowed it down to ulcers, gave me a regimen to try...and within a week she was doing SO much better! She's an amazing resource and is very knowledgeable”. - Hannah (Alabama)

“I’ve done two rounds of the deworming herbal blend on my horses. I have seen such a difference in behavior in my adopted horse. When I adopted him he acted like he was never fed and fought for food, he also had the worst bloated belly. He still acts like he’s going to fight my older gelding at feeding time but he never does, he always backs off. Before he would’ve plowed over him. I’ve also transitioned them to a straight hay and hay pellets diet. Their coat is thicker and bloating is almost gone. And my senior gelding hasn’t lost too much weight, which I was afraid of. He is a healthy weight. I’ve also had my older gelding on the joint herbal blend and have noticed a huge reduction in the amount of creaking noises when he moves around. Thank you Chelsea for sharing your wonderful secret! ❤️❤️” - Kayla (Texas)

Remember….Happy Horse. Happy Wife. Happy Life. Happy YOU☺️

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I close my eyes in my massage sessions at certain points. What many of my clients may not know, because their own eyes a...
11/28/2025

I close my eyes in my massage sessions at certain points.

What many of my clients may not know, because their own eyes are closed, is that my own eyes will fill and spill over with tears.

Of gratefulness. Maybe more.

Sometimes they’re mine.

Sometimes they’re theirs that they don’t let show or let go of.

Sometimes, I feel the emotion the client is experiencing.

A lot of times I simply am allowed to experience the deep love The Father has for the person on the table and it’s truly overwhelming.

It’s sacred for me to have the privilege of being able to help another body in a way that is safe, healing and therapeutic to them.

It’s something I pray I never take lightly.

God said to me that if I only followed what He wanted me to do, He would take care of it.

There are a lot of Therapists out there (horse and human alike) that have talents and gifting that God has given them.

Yet, they take the glory for themselves as if they have done it in their own power.

They refer to the Divine.
Higher power.
Universal.
General.

To gain more followers. I wont do that.

He said to me long ago,

“Will you give me the Glory?”

I told Him “Yes.”

It’s all because of Jesus.

𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙚𝙖 𝘽𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙙, 𝙇𝙈𝙏, 𝘾𝙀𝙎𝙈𝙏, 𝘾𝙀𝙍𝙏
𝙀𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙀𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙚𝙨, 𝙇𝙇𝘾

"Hi Chelsea, I sent you like two emails earlier so I apologize for another message lol but I just finished watching your...
11/27/2025

"Hi Chelsea, I sent you like two emails earlier so I apologize for another message lol but I just finished watching your video and I am crying tears of hope. I wish I lived closer to you but I am still excited to try out your methods on my two horses but definitely on my Arabian mare. She's my heart horse, and honestly more than that she is a part of my soul. I've had her for 3 years now and just last week moved into my first home / horse property. My girl almost died earlier this year after fighting really bad glandular ulcers similar to your story of Sis and it's happening again. I thought she wasn't going to pull through last night - just 4 days before I get to move her to my home and give her the best life possible after having to board her.

Anyways, I've been doing so much research and tbh I dont know how I found you but after watching your video I KNOW God led me to you. He knows how much she means to me and it's incredibly beautiful to see another child of God putting Him first in their love for His creatures. It's SO encouraging listening to you!

I've had so so much heartache the past few years and especially year and I just want you to know how incredibly encouraging and uplifting even just your words are. Thank you! And I haven't even purchased your products yet lol But I hope to put both my horses on it!! I have so much hope 🤍🙏🏼 Can't wait to hear from you!"

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I received this email on November 5th. Just two days after I prayed "God, I don't have all the right web things set up on my website that I want yet....I just thank You for sending the right people who need help."

My eyes filled with tears of sadness and then hope.
My heart horse was an Arabian, also.

I shipped off the Starter Kit right away and had Emily start feeding Marluna some things from her kitchen cupboards to start helping the healing process before the herbs even arrived.

Emily also got my Ulcer and Gut Healing Guide and started preparing to follow it.

Just a few days later, on November 18th, Emily made the following post on Facebook

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Left: force feeding Marluna for 3 days when we moved her here

Right: this morning, after 8 days of being here with me, 4 days on naturopathic healing regimen

I'd say a big part of her improvement has just been my energy.

Our bond is strong, and she's a fighter.

You can't tell me energy doesn't heal.

Now, I can't say she is "healed" past tense
But I can tell you the horse whinnying and running up to the fence is a different horse than I brought home
It's like she knows she's home🥰

Continued prayers are appreciated but HUGE shoutout to Essential Equine Therapies, LLC.

God brought me to her page amongst the sea of advice I was getting and I just knew she was the one He wanted me to listen to.
So grateful!!
This is only the beginning of an incredible journey 🤍

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This Thanksgiving, I have a lot of things to be thankful for. This, is merely one of them.

A desperate email, me running to my husband going LOOK!! Me sharing with my own parents Emily's story because they went through it all with me and Sis....herb feeding and all...telling them that they also have a part in Emily's story now. Everything has a domino effect on helping someone else. We each played a part.

If you have not yet seen the documentary of me and my horse Sis, and how she was healed of bleeding ulcers, head to my website.

Thinking of someone as you read this?
Forward this to them!

I'm grateful for the horses who have brought us together. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your friends and family and horses. 🤎🐴

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