11/21/2025
When the body feels safe, it remembers how to soften.
I am always amazed at just how well acupressure, Lazarus Nerve Release, and Balance Though Movement exercises go together for a very impactful session for the horse.
These before and after photos show more than just a posture change. They show what happens when a horse’s nervous system feels safe enough to let go.
When a horse is carrying stress, discomfort, or past tension, the body creates protective patterns:
Tight neck and jaw
Braced topline
Uneven weight distribution
Restricted movement
A guarded or disconnected expression
This isn’t stubbornness or poor behavior. It is the body trying to protect itself.
By combining the above mentions “trifecta” of methods, I can help support the horse in shifting from survival mode into a state of safety and regulation.
If you’re curious as to what is happening, read on. If not, enjoy the photos. ☺️
Acupressure helps calm the nervous system and release physical tension by gently holding points that encourage circulation, relaxation, and improved communication between body systems.
Lazarus Nerve Release works directly with the nerves, allowing the horse to disengage from chronic stress patterns and soften deeply held tension often stored in the fascia and muscle memory.
Balanced Through Movement Method exercises then guide the horse to reorganize posture and movement in a way that feels stable, balanced, and comfortable without force or pressure.
What you will notice in these photos:
A softer, lower head and neck position.
Reduced tension through the topline.
Improved balance and alignment.
More even stance and weight distribution.
A calmer, more present expression.
This softness is not trained. It is remembered.
When the body feels supported, heard, and safe, it naturally begins to unwind and return to its healthiest state. The horse does not have to be pushed into change. The change happens because the body finally feels safe enough to allow it.
And this is why it will never get old helping your horses feel better in their bodies. 🩶🩵🩶 This is the foundation for better movement, improved comfort, and a deeper connection with your horse.
Forever grateful to my teachers and mentors.
