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Sleepy Hollow Equine Services, Skippack, PA (2026)

02/25/2026

𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙, 𝙉𝙤𝙩 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩.

When a horse braces…
When they pin their ears during transitions…
When the canter feels tight one direction…
When they “won’t” bend…

What if it’s not resistance?

What if it’s restriction?

Restriction in the poll.
Restriction through the ribcage.
Restriction in the right hip.
Restriction from compensating for months.

Most horses aren’t trying to say “no.”

They’re trying to say,
“This is hard in my body.”

When we shift from correcting behavior
to listening for restriction,
everything changes.

The training gets softer.
The partnership gets stronger.
The horse finally exhales.

𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙, 𝙉𝙤𝙩 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩.

02/17/2026

𝙎𝙪𝙗𝙩𝙡𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙛𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙩; 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙨𝙮𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙢 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙖𝙛𝙚.

The signs of release during bodywork sessions are often discussed and analyzed. This is because every horse processes and releases tension, stress, emotions, patterns, and anxiety differently. Some signs are very subtle, while others are more obvious.

Releases can show up orally and facially through licking and chewing, yawning, tongue movement, soft eyes, or a drooping lip. They may appear posturally as a lowered head, resting a hind leg, weight shifting, widening of the stance, or a full-body shake. Respiratory changes like deep sighs, slower breathing, ribcage expansion, or soft blowing through the nostrils are also common indicators.

You may feel changes under your hands as the skin and fascia soften, warmth increases, or muscles begin to twitch, quiver, or “melt.” Behaviorally, a horse might become still after fidgeting, lean into the work, grow sleepy, or appear more grounded and connected.

No two horses release the same way — and no two sessions look exactly alike. The key is learning to notice and honor each horse’s unique language.

02/11/2026

✨ I had a wonderful trip to Venice, FL, supporting my client horses during their circuit. It was the perfect balance of horses, sunshine, friendship, and of course… coffee! ☀️🐎☕✨ Grateful for time well spent doing what I love. ✨

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02/05/2026

Escaping the cold and heading south! ☀️

I’ll be in Venice, Florida from 2/7–2/11, excited to reconnect with client horses and support them during their winter season.
Spots are limited—message me directly for availability.

02/04/2026

Hi, I’m Tamara — and it’s been a while since I’ve properly introduced myself to some of my newer followers.

I’ve been captivated by horses for nearly 30 years, and that lifelong passion ultimately led me to create Sleepy Hollow Equine Services. My goal is to help horses feel their absolute best through gentle, hands-on therapies that support comfort, relaxation, and overall wellbeing.

I’m deeply passionate about continuing education, and I’ve been fortunate to learn from some truly remarkable horses — the very best teachers. My hope is to keep developing a deeper understanding of the equine body and soul, while supporting the incredible clients who trust me with their beloved partners.

Thank you for being here — I’m so grateful to share this work with you. 🤍

02/02/2026

𝘽𝙚𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙤𝙧 𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 — 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚.

No one wants to think their horse is uncomfortable, but it’s more common than we realize. Even though horses have been domesticated for thousands of years, they are still prey animals at heart. Because of this, many horses instinctively hide pain or discomfort to avoid appearing vulnerable. Thankfully, with more education and awareness, we can recognize the subtle signs and address discomfort before it becomes a bigger issue.

Recognition is the first step. If you suspect your horse is uncomfortable or in pain, address the underlying cause early—small issues can become bigger problems over time. Learning your horse’s body language helps you advocate for their health and well-being.

Here are 𝟓 signs your horse may be uncomfortable:

𝟏. 𝙏𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙖𝙘𝙚- A tight muzzle, pinched lips, “hard” eyes, or worry lines above the eye can signal pain or stress. Other clues include a clenched jaw, teeth grinding, or excessive chewing.

𝟐. 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙋𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚- Standing “camped” under or out, shifting weight, difficulty standing square, a rigid back, tucked pelvis, or neck tension can all signal discomfort.

𝟑. 𝙄𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝘿𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜- This is common and often overlooked. Sensitivity or irritability during grooming may indicate back pain, rib restriction, SI/pelvic tension, saddle fit issues, or anticipation of discomfort under saddle.

𝟒. 𝘽𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙤𝙧 𝙎𝙝𝙪𝙩 𝘿𝙤𝙬𝙣- This is often mistaken for compliance. Signs include statue-like standing, a blank expression, lack of interaction, bracing, or seeming “checked out.”

𝟓. 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜- Shallow breathing, breath holding during girthing or mounting, ribcage restriction, or breathing that doesn’t match the workload can all indicate tension.

Learning the subtle signs of discomfort can help you catch issues before they become bigger problems. Every horse shows discomfort differently, so take time to learn what comfort looks like for your horse. It builds a deeper relationship and helps your horse feel seen and heard.

01/28/2026

𝗜 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗹𝘂𝘅𝘂𝗿𝘆—𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗜 𝘀𝗮𝘄 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲.

Now I understand it as something far more important: a deeply healing experience that can genuinely change a horse’s life.
There was one horse who completely shifted my perspective.

He had suffered a fall and—like so many horses do—jumped right up and looked “fine.” There was no obvious injury, no clear lameness, and nothing specific for a vet to treat. But his performance changed. He struggled in his work, and his owner had to significantly lessen his workload—without any clear answers as to why.

When I met him and began working with him, I found significant restrictions through his right side. We focused on gentle touch, fascial release, and helping his nervous system settle.

After that session, the feedback from his owner was incredible: he was back to his old self—moving better, feeling brighter, and performing well again.

That was a true lightbulb moment for me. 💡

This horse wasn’t “𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞.”

𝐇𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠.
𝐇𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬.
𝐇𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞.
𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐝𝐲𝐬𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝.

And it reminded me how powerful this work can be—especially for the horses who are trying their best while silently carrying discomfort.

Whenever I question myself or doubt the impact of what I do, I think of stories like this one. It’s a reminder of my why.

If this resonates, send me a message and tell me what you’re noticing. 💛

01/27/2026

This has been the toughest winter since I started my business, and I know many of you can relate. Due to the extreme cold, I’ve had to reschedule the majority of my clients over the past couple of weeks. As a therapist who relies on hands-on work rather than machines, my hands simply don’t function well in these temperatures.

As we head into February, the trend appears to be continuing. I am currently rescheduling clients for February and March, though this may change depending on the weather and temperatures.
I know everyone is doing their best to care for their horses and keep riding in these conditions. I truly applaud you all—and want to remind you that spring will come.

Thank you so much for your understanding and patience. Above all, please stay safe and warm.

❤️ Tamara

01/26/2026

𝘼 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙨𝙮𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙢 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙤𝙙𝙮.
When a horse is living in “fight-or-flight,” the body stays guarded—healing is harder, and the pain cycle can be difficult to break.

Bodywork goes deeper than relaxation or performance. Especially with fascial work, we’re creating a direct line of communication with the nervous system. That input helps the body shift from sympathetic “fight-or-flight” into parasympathetic “rest-and-digest.”

This is where the body can soften, receive positive input, and start to recover.
Here are 𝟓 ways equine bodywork supports the nervous system:

𝟏. 𝙎𝙝𝙞𝙛𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙤𝙙𝙮 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙩 & 𝘿𝙞𝙜𝙚𝙨𝙩- Helps the body move from a sympathetic “fight-or-flight” tone into a parasympathetic “rest-and-digest” state.

𝟐. 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙗𝙤𝙙𝙮 𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 (𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣)- Bodywork can reduce bracing and improve the clarity of sensory feedback. This supports proprioception—helping the horse know where their body is in space and time—so they often move more evenly and confidently.

𝟑. 𝙃𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙨 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙘𝙮𝙘𝙡𝙚- Bodywork can calm the nervous system and reduce the “alarm” response that keeps an area guarded and hypersensitive. As protective tension decreases, the brain receives fewer danger signals and the horse can move more freely, improving circulation and easing the pain–tension cycle.

𝟒. 𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙫𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙡 𝙩𝙤𝙣𝙚- Slow, steady touch and calming input can support vagal tone by helping regulate the nervous system. The vagal pathway is closely tied to relaxation, digestion, heart rate variability, and recovery.

𝟓. 𝙃𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙜𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙜𝙪𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙩- Stress and tension can affect motility and the gut–brain connection. A calmer nervous system can support steadier appetite, fewer stress-related digestive upsets, and overall comfort.

When the nervous system feels safe, the body can receive therapy and heal. Bodywork creates that sense of safety so the horse can settle and soften. This is where real, lasting change begins.

01/24/2026

This lovely gelding has been dealing with weakness through his right side. When I assessed him, I was surprised by how unbalanced he was through his pelvis. He did race, and his full medical history is unknown.

We did a 90-minute bodywork session using myofascial techniques to help his body release tension patterns that can contribute to pelvic imbalance. In the before photo, you can see a braced topline, a higher tail head, and a visible rotation through the pelvis. (Not pictured: his hocks were uneven as well.)

In the after photo, his pelvis/croup looks more level and even. There’s less tension held through the gluteal, quad, and hamstring fascia, and overall his pelvis appears more balanced and less guarded.

As someone who regularly receives myofascial treatments myself, I can attest to how uncomfortable an unbalanced pelvis can feel.

Client feedback after the session: he was super in his lesson. There are more layers to work on, but I feel fortunate to help—one session at a time.

01/22/2026

The normal internal temperature for a horse is 99–101.5°F (37.2–38.6°C). As our part of the country—and many others—experiences sudden drops in temperature, it’s important to recognize when your horse may be struggling to stay warm. Here are 𝟏𝟎 signs your horse may not be handling the cold well:

𝟙. ᴄᴏʟᴅ ꜱᴋɪɴ, ᴇᴀʀꜱ, ᴀɴᴅ ꜰʟᴀɴᴋꜱ. ɪꜰ ʏᴏᴜʀ ʜᴏʀꜱᴇ ꜰᴇᴇʟꜱ ᴄᴏʟᴅ ᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴛᴏᴜᴄʜ, ɪᴛ’ꜱ ᴀ ꜱɪɢɴ ᴛʜᴇʏ’ʀᴇ ᴄʜɪʟʟᴇᴅ.

𝟚. ꜱʜɪᴠᴇʀɪɴɢ. ᴛʜɪꜱ ɪꜱ ᴀ ᴍᴀᴊᴏʀ ʀᴇᴅ ꜰʟᴀɢ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ᴀ ʜᴏʀꜱᴇ ɪꜱ ʙᴜʀɴɪɴɢ ᴄᴀʟᴏʀɪᴇꜱ ᴊᴜꜱᴛ ᴛᴏ ꜱᴛᴀʏ ᴡᴀʀᴍ.

𝟛. ʜᴜɴᴄʜᴇᴅ ᴘᴏꜱᴛᴜʀᴇ ᴏʀ ᴀ ᴛᴜᴄᴋᴇᴅ ᴛᴀɪʟ. ᴛʜɪꜱ ᴄᴀɴ ʟᴇᴀᴅ ᴛᴏ ᴛɪɢʜᴛ ᴍᴜꜱᴄʟᴇꜱ ᴀɴᴅ ᴍᴀʏ ɪɴᴅɪᴄᴀᴛᴇ ᴅɪꜱᴄᴏᴍꜰᴏʀᴛ ꜰʀᴏᴍ ᴛʜᴇ ᴄᴏʟᴅ.

𝟜. ᴘᴏᴏʀ ᴀᴘᴘᴇᴛɪᴛᴇ ᴏʀ ᴘɪᴄᴋʏ ᴇᴀᴛɪɴɢ. ʜᴏʀꜱᴇꜱ ʀᴇʟʏ ᴏɴ ʜᴀʏ ꜰᴇʀᴍᴇɴᴛᴀᴛɪᴏɴ ɪɴ ᴛʜᴇ ɢᴜᴛ ᴛᴏ ɢᴇɴᴇʀᴀᴛᴇ ʜᴇᴀᴛ.

𝟝. ᴅʀᴏᴘᴘɪɴɢ ᴡᴇɪɢʜᴛ ᴏʀ ʟᴏꜱɪɴɢ ᴛᴏᴘʟɪɴᴇ. ʙᴇ ꜱᴜʀᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴄʜᴇᴄᴋ ᴜɴᴅᴇʀ ʙʟᴀɴᴋᴇᴛꜱ ʀᴇɢᴜʟᴀʀʟʏ ᴛᴏ ᴇɴꜱᴜʀᴇ ʏᴏᴜʀ ʜᴏʀꜱᴇ ɪꜱ ᴍᴀɪɴᴛᴀɪɴɪɴɢ ᴀɴ ᴀᴘᴘʀᴏᴘʀɪᴀᴛᴇ ᴡᴇɪɢʜᴛ.

𝟞. ʟᴇᴛʜᴀʀɢʏ ᴏʀ ʀᴇᴅᴜᴄᴇᴅ ᴍᴏᴠᴇᴍᴇɴᴛ. ᴀ ʜᴏʀꜱᴇ ᴛʜᴀᴛ’ꜱ ᴛᴏᴏ ᴄᴏʟᴅ ᴍᴀʏ ᴍᴏᴠᴇ ʟᴇꜱꜱ ᴛᴏ ᴄᴏɴꜱᴇʀᴠᴇ ᴇɴᴇʀɢʏ.

𝟟. ᴄᴏɴꜱᴛᴀɴᴛʟʏ ꜱᴇᴇᴋɪɴɢ ꜱʜᴇʟᴛᴇʀ. ᴛʜɪꜱ ᴄᴀɴ ʙᴇ ɴᴏʀᴍᴀʟ—ᴏʀ ᴀ ꜱɪɢɴ ʏᴏᴜʀ ʜᴏʀꜱᴇ ɪꜱ ᴜɴᴄᴏᴍꜰᴏʀᴛᴀʙʟᴇ—ᴅᴇᴘᴇɴᴅɪɴɢ ᴏɴ ᴛʜᴇ ɪɴᴅɪᴠɪᴅᴜᴀʟ ᴀɴᴅ ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴇᴀᴛʜᴇʀ. ᴍᴀᴋᴇ ꜱᴜʀᴇ ꜱʜᴇʟᴛᴇʀ ᴀʀᴇᴀꜱ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ᴀᴄᴄᴇꜱꜱ ᴛᴏ ꜰᴏᴏᴅ (ᴇꜱᴘᴇᴄɪᴀʟʟʏ ʜᴀʏ).

𝟠. ꜱᴛɪꜰꜰɴᴇꜱꜱ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ᴡᴏʀꜱᴇɴꜱ ɪɴ ᴛʜᴇ ᴄᴏʟᴅ. ᴄᴏʟᴅ ᴡᴇᴀᴛʜᴇʀ ᴄᴀɴ ᴇxᴀᴄᴇʀʙᴀᴛᴇ ᴀʀᴛʜʀɪᴛɪꜱ ᴀɴᴅ ᴏᴛʜᴇʀ ᴊᴏɪɴᴛ-ʀᴇʟᴀᴛᴇᴅ ɪꜱꜱᴜᴇꜱ.

𝟡. ᴅᴇʜʏᴅʀᴀᴛɪᴏɴ. ᴅᴇᴄʀᴇᴀꜱᴇᴅ ꜰʟᴜɪᴅ ɪɴᴛᴀᴋᴇ ᴄᴀɴ ʟᴇᴀᴅ ᴛᴏ ᴅᴀʀᴋᴇʀ ᴜʀɪɴᴇ, ᴅʀʏ ɢᴜᴍꜱ, ᴀɴᴅ ᴀ ʟᴏɴɢᴇʀ ꜱᴋɪɴ-ᴛᴇɴᴛ ᴛɪᴍᴇ.

𝟙𝟘. ᴡᴇᴛ ᴄᴏᴀᴛ ᴏʀ ᴄᴏᴀᴛ ɴᴏᴛ ꜰʟᴜꜰꜰɪɴɢ. ᴛʜᴇ ɪɴᴀʙɪʟɪᴛʏ ꜰᴏʀ ᴛʜᴇ ᴄᴏᴀᴛ ᴛᴏ ꜰʟᴜꜰꜰ ᴍᴇᴀɴꜱ ᴛʜᴇʏ ᴀʀᴇ ᴜʙᴀʟᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴡᴀʀᴍ ᴀᴅᴇQᴜᴀᴛᴇʟʏ.

If you find your horse is struggling in the cold, here are a few things you can do: get them out of the wind and wet weather, dry them thoroughly, add warmth gradually, offer plenty of forage, encourage drinking lukewarm water, and use gentle hand-walking to promote blood flow.

Please contact your vet immediately if you notice any of the following: persistent or violent shivering, weakness, stumbling or collapse, a temperature below 98°F (36.7°C), dullness or a slow response, rapid breathing, or a sustained high heart rate.

Most horses handle cold temperatures well when they’re in good health and have adequate shelter and access to food. If a horse becomes too cold, it’s crucial to act quickly and warm them safely.

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