What does “bodywork” encompass with Savage Equine Services?

  • Massage

    The base of every session is massage therapy. A variety of techniques are used to pinpoint and alleviate tension and imbalances in the body manually. Nothing can replace hands when it comes to muscular relief.

  • Cold Laser

    The cold laser is a useful tool for stimulating cellular regeneration and healing. It’s great on lower leg joints, the SI, the poll, and more. Horses with joint discomfort or arthritis in their lower legs really appreciate the cold laser!

  • Stability Pads

    Stability pads are a great way to decompress targeted muscles or work on proprioception and stabilization muscles for the horse. Standing on the pads provides joint relief and a calming affect as well.

  • Kinesiology Tape

    K tape is helpful in many different situations. It can be used for muscle decompression, joint support, increasing proprioception, and more. K tape is a good for improving range of motion or helping to change patterns of compensation in our horses.

“To get the best out of an athlete, they need to always be feeling good.”

— Tim Worden

Signs your horse needs bodywork…

  • Restricted movement - they’re not moving as big as they could/usually do

  • Signs of discomfort during grooming/tacking up

  • Struggling to perform - knocking rails, slow run times, poor movement scores

  • Difficulty bending in one direction or overall

  • Head tossing/tail swishing during work

  • They have ridden in a trailer for long distances or performed at a competition

  • Their workload or training intensity has increased

Pricing

Bodywork pricing is all-inclusive. The base of every session is massage, and any other beneficial therapies are included at no extra cost.

Initial sessions are $110*, subsequent sessions scheduled at the recommended intervals are $100*.

*Travel fees may apply depending on your location, and will always apply at show venues.

For specific pricing, or to book your session, click the link below.

What clients are saying

  • "Over the past two years, Jenn has become an integral part of all our horses' successes. Whether a short stirrup pony or the 3'9" green hunter, she makes sure they feel their best. Jenn also takes the time to discuss how each horse feels to me or how they go with their owners. Our horses have been fitter, sounder, and happier with her as part of our team."

    Kasey Evans, Bridlewood Farm

  • "I love everything about Jenn’s approach to my horse’s body care. He’s an athlete, not ideally built for the job we sometimes ask of him. Jenn has really taken the time to get to know his needs, his job, and his 13 year old rider. She truly wants to know about his life, what’s working, and what’s not. Her suggestions, calm and caring approach, and personal love of the animal, combined with her extensive physiological knowledge make her one of the best I’ve run across in my 35 years of horses."

    Tamara W

  • "We love having Jenn come to Pine Crest Farm! She makes all of our horses feel their best and is so professional to work with. She truly takes her time with each animal, and with each client to teach and show them what they can do to help their horses."

    Kaileigh Keller, Pine Crest Farm

I’m here to help

Bodywork is essential physical maintenance for all athletes - including our horses. Every session includes massage as well as any complementary therapies that fit the situation. Sessions also include reports with a visual, written report, and recommendations. Keeping horses on a routine bodywork schedule helps ensure that they able to train well, perform at their best, and recover efficiently.