Beyond Horse Massage: The Masterson Method™

The Masterson Method makes horses blink, yawn, and stretch. These and other responses are welcome signs that the horses are releasing the tension that causes stiffness, pain, and reduced performance in Olympic level horses to backyard equine companions. Beyond Horse Massage: The Masterson Method is a unique, interactive method of equine bodywork. Learn to connect with your horse in a new way and communicate with them through reading their responses. In contrast to most traditional modalities, Beyond Horse Massage: The Masterson Method enables the horse to actively participate in the process of releasing tension. It is something you do with the horse, rather than to the horse.

Can you say YES to any of the following?

• I want to improve my relationship with my horse by learning to read his body language better.
• I want to enable my horse to perform and feel better by releasing tension in key junctions of his body to overcome limitations and restrictions in order to reach his full potential.
• I want to make my horse more comfortable with physical issues that he may have in his body.
• I want to learn more about how to help my horse move, feel, and communicate with me better through bodywork.

If you said YES, we can help!

Jim developed a system in which the horse participates in the bodywork process by showing the practitioner where tension has accumulated, precisely how much pressure is needed to release it, and when it has been released. The result is an effective method of bodywork that anyone can learn to use to improve performance while at the same time opening new levels of communication and trust with the horse. The Masterson Method™ seminars and advanced courses are taught worldwide to horse owners, trainers, and therapists. 

Three-Time Olympic Coach, Speaker, Clinician, and US Dressage Team Alternate,  Jane Savoie says that, “Without a doubt, Jim Masterson’s work is AMAZING! It is gentle, effective, and strengthens the bonds and communication between you and your horse. His method directly complements what I do while training. For me, it’s the perfect combination of both ‘physical therapy’ from the ground and from the saddle.”

Masterson Equine Services
Integrated Equine Performance Bodywork

The Masterson Method™ Seminars are tailored to the needs of horse owners, trainers or equine therapists who would like to learn the basics of Integrated Equine Performance Bodywork™ to understand the concept of following the responses of the horse and to practice the Masterson Method™ on a variety of different horses.

In these hands-on workshops you'll learn how to recognize and use the visual responses of the horse to your touch, to find and release accumulated stress in key junctions of the body that most affect performance. Jim Masterson has successfully taught these basic techniques to hundreds of owners, therapists and trainers worldwide, enabling them to open new levels of communication and relationship with their horses.