My love for horses, knowledge of the demands put on performances horses and the challenges one faces when horses do not perform to the best of their abilities led me to the practice of equine massage and bodywork. My focus is on restoring optimal performance to sport and performance horses, but I have an interest in all horses and their respective jobs and situations. I have a special interest in pain and trauma related behavior issues in horses. I have a background in training (FN trainer apprenticeship) and received my equine massage practitioner certification by the Western Montana School for Equine Massage in 2007 and my certification in the Masterson Method™ of Integrated Equine Performance Bodywork™ (Jim Masterson) in 2008. Since then I have worked on hundreds of horses of various backgrounds, breeds and performance levels and have taught Masterson Method™ and Horse Wellness seminars.

I love to research, learn and share what I learned and write about it. My articles have been published in several magazines and I am the co-author of Jim Masterson's book "Beyond Horse Massage - The Masterson Method" (Available for Pre-Order right now and in stores November 2011).

Having had the opportunity to study with Jim Masterson, who developed a method of equine bodywork that has proven effective on horses in the international show and competitions circuit and who served as the equine massage therapist for the United States Equestrian Team (endurance), raised my awareness around the key junctions of the horse and how they relate to performance. Integrated Equine Performance Bodywork™ (Masterson Method™) opens the door to an interactive process and dialog with the horse, aiding the horse in the release of tension in key junctions that most affect performance and producing real time results.

At work 2011	With Masterson Method™ students in Texas 2011
		Meeting Dr. Gerd Heuschmann 2010
With Masterson Method™ students in Iowa 2010
With draft horses Nelly and Lady and historic farmer Bryan Zaeske at Old World Wisconsin in 2009	With officers of the Madison Mounted Police, giving a 'Basic Horse Mechanics' Seminar in 2009

My background

Marriage, children and juggling family and work life kept me away from horses for many years. In 2006, after years of raising three wonderful children and working in the corporate world I decided to go back into what I really love to do: work with horses. This time around my focus is solely on 'helping the horse'. I truly believe that "Well Horses Perform Well!™" and feel blessed to be able to contribute to the wellbeing of these wonderful animals. Today I live in Madison, Wisconsin and own three horses.

Goals

My goal is to assist horses and their owners to achieve optimal wellness and maximize performance for the horse. This always includes raising questions regarding the possible source of recurring soreness, performance issues or unsoundness in the horse.* My aim is to not merely make the horse more comfortable for the moment, but developing a strategy with horse owner or trainer to enable the horse to move freely and comfortably in the long run.

My intention is to continue my lifelong learning journey to become the best that I can be, when it comes to helping horses be well and perform well.

Thank you!

Stefanie Reinhold
ctfd. Masterson Method™ Practitioner and Instructor, MMCP
ctfd. Equine Massage Practitioner, WMSEM

Horse Education

*) Please note: Equine massage and bodywork is a non-invasive, gentle wellness modality aimed at enhancing performance in the healthy horse and never replaces proper veterinary care. If in doubt regarding the physical health of your horse please consult your veterinarian.