Purpose: Part of the requirements for certification as a practitioner of the Masterson Method, an integrative equine body work method developed by Jim Masterson (www.mastersonmethod.com), a minimum of 30 case studies (body work sessions) need to be completed.

The following case studies describe horses, pre-massage evaluations, massage and findings. Owners agreed to have this information including images published to this website. Thanks to everyone, owners and horses :-), for participating!

For questions regarding these equine massage and body work case studies or general questions regarding horse massage and equine body work please contact me.

June 08		Carmel	22 year old Morgan mare, actively ridden English
June 08		Cody	16 year old Paint gelding, trail horse with arthritis in the hock
June 08		Yankee	9 year old Standardbred gelding, former harness racer, now trail horse
June 08		Coltrane	7 year old Quarterhorse gelding, extensive trail riding horse with back soreness
June 08		Wildfire	22 year old Arab gelding, extensive trail riding
June 08		Ellie	22 year old Quarterhorse mare, arthritic, ridden lightly (English)
June 08		Lizzie	5 year old paint mare, medium trail riding, recurring bucking issue
June 08		Hamp
June 08		Romeo	11 year old Quarterhose, light trail riding, favoring front left
June 08		Moxi	8 year old Thoroughbred mare, former eventer, had pasture injury 3/07 in hock
June 08		Mika	6 year old Missouri Foxtrotter, heavy trail riding
June 08		Shiloh	6 year old Quarterhorse mare, recovering from coffin bone fracture (12/23/07)
		Blinken
		Dan	16 year old appendix, hunter, actively competing, trouble bending to the right
		Fancy
		Charme
		Storm
		Silver	29 year old TB gelding, still actively used for jumping/eventing (youth)
		Hevy
		Bubbles

Please Note: Equine Massage is NEVER a substitute for proper veterinary care. If in doubt about the physical condition of your horse, please consult your vet.