Mules & The Masterson Method®

by Loni Langdon Here’s something I really want to put out to the world…there’s nothing like The Masterson Method® of Integrated Equine Performance Bodywork and a good mule! If you have mules in your life, understanding a few of The Masterson Method® foundational principles can really be a game changer. Having a goal of improving…

Expert Hour – Barefoot Trimming

by MMCP, Carla Ball Many Masterson Method Certified Practitioners (MMCP) are also experts in other fields of horse care. Twelve MMCP’s are featured in the Hands Online Expert Hour Topics library of videos (see the Masterson Method Store ) where they share their particular expertise as it relates to The Masterson Method bodywork. From December…

Scapula Release Down and Back

The goal of this technique is to release and drop the scapula down and back, and down and forward in a relaxed state, beyond the normal relaxed range of motion. This will result in a release of tension in the muscles that attach the forelimb to the body, deeper muscles of the junction of the…

The Bladder Meridian to the Rescue!

The following is a letter received from a woman named Kati Pukki, who had great success with the The Bladder Meridian Technique. I found The Masterson Method last Autumn, and emailed you to thank you. I told you in my email about my now 27 year-old Standardbred gelding, who had issues when I did The…

Working Environment and Safety

The following five suggestions are based on my experience and are meant to keep both you and your horse safe. This also creates an optimal working environment for a successful and enjoyable experience. Enjoy your horses, Jim. 1. Where to work. Ideally, I like to work on a horse in a stall.  There are a…