Freely Forward Bodywork

Freely Forward Bodywork Myofascial Release & PULSE PEMF
Helping Horses & Riders Overcome Obstacles in their own bodies!
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04/05/2026

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) plays a significant role in equine balance and proprioception. Dysfunction or tension in this region can have widespread effects throughout the body.

A simple technique to address TMJ tension:
• Locate the small bony prominence near the eye
• Apply gentle traction parallel to the eye
• Maintain the hold for several minutes (longer duration allows for a deeper release)

⚠️ Care should be taken to avoid the orbital fossa

Targeted work in this area can produce meaningful changes in comfort and movement. Comment TMJ to learn how to help your horse!

04/03/2026

I didn’t create my certification to add another program to the industry…

I created it because there’s a serious lack of skilled, confident equine bodyworkers.

The biggest thing that changed everything for me?
👉 Hands-on mentorship.

So that’s exactly how I built this program:
✔️ Small class sizes (so you actually get attention)
✔️ Real hands-on learning
✔️ Business + practical skills
✔️ Confidence to go out and DO the work

This isn’t about more information.
It’s about creating bodyworkers who can actually change horses’ lives.

Follow me if you want to learn what it really takes 🐴✨

04/02/2026

This is why I’m a dressage rider who hates watching most high-level dressage 😬
Once you see hyperflexion from this perspective, you can’t unsee it.

A horse going behind the vertical puts serious strain on the C1/C2 joint—one of the most mobile and unstable spots in their neck. Long-term, this can lead to major problems.

Want to learn how to help your horse with neck tension and keep them comfortable while riding? Follow me!

04/01/2026

The TMJ joint area plays a huge role in balance and proprioception—and tension here can show up straight through the whole body.

Try this easy massage technique:

✨ Find the small bony “knob” near the eye
✨ Apply gentle traction parallel to the eye
✨ Hold for a few minutes (longer hold = deeper release)

⚠️ Avoid the orbital fossa

Small area… big impact.

Comment TMJ to learn more highly effective massage techniques to help your horse feel their best!

04/01/2026

This is why I include backing my client horses in the biomechanic evaluation portion of my sessions. Backing shows -
-iliopsoas function, as backing starts with pelvis flexion and engaging the psoas
-proprioception (this is why vets back horses to check for neurologic issues)
-hamstring function as they flex the hind limb
-quadriceps function as they stabilize the stifle as the horse loads the limb
-you can often see pelvic imbalance in backing up, as the pelvis being even a little twisted will effect the entire hind limb and body
Do you back up your horse? Do they take clear articulate steps on each side, or do they have a toe drag? Toe dragging, uneven backing, resistance to dragging can all indicate Lumbosacral dysfunction and pelvic imbalance.
If you are concerned about pain or dysfunction, please contact your vet first to rule out any serious underlying issues. This information is for educational purposes only and is not meant to replace veterinary care or advice.

03/31/2026

If your horse feels stiff through their neck… this is one of the simplest ways to help them soften. 👇

This is a go-to technique I use all the time—especially for older horses or ones that brace through the base of the neck.

Save this to try before your next ride and see how your horse responds 👀

Follow me for more simple techniques that actually help your horse feel better ✨

03/30/2026

Have you ever seen a horse get massage drunk? Meet, Sully. 🤣

Follow me for more adorable horse cameos!

03/30/2026

Horses weren’t built for what we ask them to do.

They evolved to move in straight lines across open ground…
Not to carry weight, collect, move laterally, or make tight turns.

And even the strongest horse still feels the constant load of a rider on their back.

That’s where bodywork comes in 👇
It helps counteract the physical stress we place on them—so they can stay comfortable doing the job we love.

Because it’s not about asking less of our horses…
It’s about supporting them better.

Follow me to learn how to help your horse feel their best 🐴✨

03/26/2026

You don’t have to be a vet, trainer… or rich to make money with horses.

Equine bodywork can be a real, sustainable career—one that can support you and your horse.

✔️ Predictable schedule
✔️ No emergency calls
✔️ Strong income potential

But it does take:
→ Skill
→ Education
→ Business knowledge

If you’re willing to learn both the hands-on work AND how to run a business… this path is very real.

Follow me if you want to turn your passion for horses into a career 🐴✨

Scenes from a certification clinic! What a WONDERFUL experience all around: Group C aka the Clovers were a beyond lovely...
03/25/2026

Scenes from a certification clinic!

What a WONDERFUL experience all around: Group C aka the Clovers were a beyond lovely group of women, and we had the most lovely host, Colleen, who welcomed us into her beautiful Shamrock Farm. The energy there is so peaceful, and the horses are so sweet, that the students were able to focus entirely on learning and collaborating.

Thank you Colleen for hosting us and going above and beyond to assist me, thank you Pam, Allie, and Cait for assisting, and thank you to this awesome group of students who made teaching such a joy! What a wonderful week! 🍀❤️

Cait Tanner is the FIRST EVER Freely Forward Certified Bodyworker! This is so meaningful to me on so many levels:A coupl...
03/25/2026

Cait Tanner is the FIRST EVER Freely Forward Certified Bodyworker! This is so meaningful to me on so many levels:

A couple years ago I was in a bad place mental health wise with my social media. I had gotten a mess of nasty comments on some posts/videos, and I was seriously considering leaving my platform and teaching to focus on bodywork full time. Cait, who I had occasionally messaged with but never met, sent me a video of her young son Grayson massaging their older horse using the techniques they learned from my course. It truly touched me and reminded me why I teach- to help horses through bodywork, and see how reciprocal and beautiful horse/human relationships can be.

It occurred to me that teaching in person could be even more rewarding… and soon I came out with my first clinic, then my certification. I fell back in love with teaching and realized it is my calling alongside equine bodywork.

Now, I get to say with the utmost pride that Cait, who sent me a sweet positive message when I needed it the most, who has worked incredibly hard on her A&P and Externship and is a gifted bodyworker, is my first ever fully graduated Freely Forward Certified Bodyworker 🫶🎉

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