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Balanced Holistic Therapies, Ocala, FL (2026)

04/22/2026

Ready to go down centerline?

This is where small details matter most

How easily they come through
how straight they feel
how much effort it takes to keep everything organized

The show ring doesn’t create problems
it exposes them

Supporting the body before and during the week helps your horse stay consistent when it counts

I’m approved to work within the FEI barns and have limited availability Friday

If you want your horse feeling ready to go down centerline, reach out to get on the schedule

Contact Rachel at 954-821-8966 to schedule a session
Based in Ocala | FEI Permitted Equine Therapist

04/20/2026

Most people miss this

Look at how uneven the rib cage is in the first image compared to how it starts to organize in the second

That difference is what you feel when you ride

One side takes more effort
they don’t come through the same
and it never feels as easy as it should

This is where compensation starts

When the body can organize more evenly, everything else becomes easier to build from

If your horse has been feeling uneven or harder one direction, it’s worth taking a closer look

Contact Rachel at 954-821-8966 to schedule a session
Based in Ocala | FEI Permitted Equine Therapist

04/15/2026

There’s something I don’t take lightly in this industry.

When a veterinarian trusts me enough to be part of a case.

Because my role is not to diagnose or override
it’s to observe, feel, and communicate what the horse is showing through their body

And then relay that back to the team.

In Ocala, especially with performance horses in consistent work, no single person is seeing the whole picture.

Veterinarians and vet techs
Bodyworkers
Farriers
Saddle fitters
Trainers

Each one is picking up on something different.

The best outcomes happen when that information is shared, not siloed.

When everyone involved is willing to communicate clearly and stay focused on the same thing

The horse’s comfort, movement, and performance.

That kind of collaboration changes how horses progress.

And it’s something I value deeply in every case I’m part of.

Contact Rachel at 954-821-8966 to schedule a session.
Based in Ocala | FEI Permitted Equine Therapist

04/15/2026

Had the opportunity to speak to the Business and Sales class at the College of Central Florida today for their Equine Studies program.

It’s always a great feeling to be back here.
It’s a full circle moment every time I come back.

I had the honor of being on a panel with two other fantastic horsewomen, talking about how each of our life experiences has shaped us into who we are.

We all do very different things within the horse world, but I really appreciate that our perspective of the industry is the same.

That willingness to come together, share knowledge, and learn from each other matters more than people realize.

Getting to come back and talk about what that actually looks like day to day
from running a business to working hands-on with performance horses here in Ocala
is something I don’t take lightly.

I’m grateful for the opportunity and always appreciate being invited back.

Thank you to Katie Bigge for having me.

Contact Rachel at 954-821-8966 to schedule a session
Based in Ocala | FEI Permitted Equine Therapist

04/13/2026

Same horse. Different way of moving.

Look at how uneven the rib cage is in the first image compared to how it starts to organize in the second.

This is what I see with horses whose myofascial lines aren’t well organized.

The body is compensating
and they’re not able to move through themselves as freely as they should.

One side loads differently
the rib cage loses mobility
and the effort required to do the same work increases

Equine bodywork helps support how the body organizes and moves
so the horse isn’t constantly working around those compensations

Small changes here make a noticeable difference in how a horse feels under saddle

If your horse has been feeling uneven or harder to ride through lately, it’s worth taking a closer look

Contact Rachel at 954-821-8966 to schedule a session.
Based in Ocala | FEI Permitted Equine Therapist

04/10/2026

Your horse should have multiple professionals on their team
And that’s not a problem
In performance horses, especially here in Ocala, consistency doesn’t come from one person or one modality
It comes from how well the team works together
Veterinarians and vet techs
Bodyworkers
Farriers
Saddle fitters
Trainers
No one sees everything
And no one should be expected to
The horses that stay consistent in their work are the ones supported from multiple angles
with professionals who are willing to communicate and compare what they’re seeing
I’ve worked on horses alongside other bodyworkers, veterinarians, and full teams where that collaboration made the difference between temporary improvement and actual progress
More eyes on your horse isn’t a problem
It’s usually the reason things start to come together
If your horse is in consistent work and starting to feel different, this is where bringing the right team together matters
Contact Rachel at 954-821-8966 to schedule a session.
Based in Ocala | FEI Permitted Equine Therapist

04/08/2026

“That’s just how they are.”

I hear that a lot.

They’ve always been stiffer one direction.
They’ve always needed a longer warm-up.
They’ve always been a little reactive in certain spots.

Or maybe it shows up in the cross ties.

They’re girthy.
They get agitated when the saddle comes out.
They don’t want to stand quietly like they used to.

And because it’s consistent, it starts to feel normal.

But a lot of the time, it’s not actually normal
it’s just familiar.

It’s the body finding a way to keep working
even if something isn’t quite as comfortable or balanced as it could be.

That’s usually where I start looking closer.

Because those patterns don’t just stay the same
they tend to build over time.

This is usually the point where I get called in
before it turns into something bigger.

Most horses do best when this is addressed early
and then kept consistent so it doesn’t keep coming back.

If your horse has a few of these patterns, it’s worth addressing now instead of waiting.

Contact Rachel at 954-821-8966 to schedule a session.
📍 Based in Ocala | FEI Permitted Equine Therapist

04/06/2026

I’ve been noticing the same thing across a lot of horses lately.

They’re working.
They’re performing.
But they’re carrying more tension than they were a few weeks ago.

Not enough to call it a problem.
Just enough that things don’t feel as easy.

A little more braced.
A little less even.
A little harder to get through the body.

That’s usually the stage where they need support the most
before it turns into something bigger.

Does your horse feel the same as they did a few weeks ago?

Contact Rachel at 954-821-8966 to schedule a session.
📍 Based in Ocala | FEI Permitted Equine Therapist

03/31/2026

Seven years in business. Turning 33. Today carries a lot.
What I know for sure is this. I genuinely love what I get to do every day. That hasn’t always felt easy to say.
There were seasons of doubt. Times I felt burnt out, stuck, and unsure of where this was going. But I have grown in ways I did not expect. As a horsewoman. As a business owner. As a person. And I am still growing.
None of this exists without the people who showed up for me.
My parents, who never stopped believing in me even when things got hard. My friends, who became my foundation. My clients, who became my friends. The veterinarians who welcomed me alongside them and trusted me with their horses.
I have learned something from all of it, and I do not take any of it lightly.
And the horses.
They have taught me patience. They have humbled me. And more than anything, they have taught me how to listen. Not just hear, but actually listen. If you are open to it, they will always tell you exactly what they need.
I feel genuinely honored every time I am given the opportunity to learn from them and to help them. That never gets old.
Seven years in, I don’t feel like I have it all figured out, and I don’t need to. I feel more grounded, more confident, and more clear on where this is going than I ever have.
Because what is coming next feels different. In the best way. Like I am stepping into a new level of this. More clarity, more intention, and a deeper understanding of the work.
There are a few things I have been quietly building behind the scenes that I cannot wait to share soon.
The horses. The people. The lessons.
Every single part of it.
Here is to year seven.

03/27/2026

Every horse I’ve had the privilege to encounter has taught me something—some just make you listen a little closer.

Goose has been one of those horses.

I first connected with him and his mom in March of 2025 when she reached out specifically for a REST session, and I only saw him a few times before they headed home. This winter, I’ve been able to work on him consistently—and the difference in his body speaks for itself.

There was a lot of pain associated with his restrictions, and he expected anything you did was going to hurt. Early on, even touching his sternum wasn’t an option—he would react and make it very clear it was too much.

So I listened—and I listened better.

I didn’t rush him or override what he was telling me.

Everything I do with any horse is an ask. With Goose, I’ve learned to ask even clearer and quieter. I go to an area and wait for him to tell me if he’s ready. Over time, as his body felt safer and found better balance, his responses changed—and the reactivity started to fade.

And this is the part that matters just as much—his owner.

She understood from the beginning that this wasn’t going to be a quick fix. She was willing to meet him where he was, stay consistent, and actually do what her horse needed, even when it wasn’t straightforward.

That’s why this worked.

If you look at these photos from March 2025 to March 2026, you can see the change. From a horse that was compressed and pulled into itself, to one that is starting to find more symmetry, a clearer topline, and better organization through his body.

Not perfect. Just better.

You can see change in one session. Lasting change comes from consistency, patience, and adjusting to what the horse is actually asking for.

Goose made me a better horseman—not because I didn’t listen before, but because he required me to listen better.

Contact Rachel at 954-821-8966 to schedule a session.
📍 Based in Ocala | FEI Permitted Equine Therapist

03/25/2026

Most horses don’t get a transition window.
Winter season ends and spring work begins.
The body just keeps going.
But just because spring is here doesn’t mean the horse shows stop in Florida.
The pattern your horse built through the winter season doesn’t disappear on its own.
It carries forward into every ride, every show, every new demand.
Spring is not a reset.
It is a continuation.
This is the window to change that before it settles in deeper.
I am actively booking for next week.
Does your horse have a bodywork session on the calendar?
Contact Rachel at 954-821-8966 to schedule a session.
📍 Based in Ocala | FEI Permitted Equine Therapist

03/23/2026

The horse that pins its ears when the saddle comes out.
The one that swings away during girthing.
The one that won’t pick up a hind foot without a fight.
Most people call that attitude.
Dr. Sue Dyson’s research found that the majority of sport horses showed abnormal behaviors during tacking up, and only about a third of owners recognized them as abnormal. In a separate study, 73% of horses their owners believed were comfortable were actually lame.
Horses are incredibly good at compensating. We have to get better at listening.
Before I ever put my hands on a horse, I watch. Where does it brace? What does it react to? That is where every session starts.
If your horse does any of these things and you have never had a bodywork assessment, that is where I would start.
Limited availability this week, flexible openings next week.
Contact Rachel at 954-821-8966 to schedule a session.
📍 Based in Ocala | FEI Permitted Equine Therapist
Research: Dr. Sue Dyson, Equine Veterinary Education (2022), Animals (2020)

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