By Leigh Jackson In this article, Leigh Jackson, MMCP in the United Kingdom, shares her fascination with fascia. She gives us some scientific insights into this fascinating network of tissue. Leigh appreciates how we listen to the horse, create safety, and help them release tension throughout their bodies, addressing the entire fascial network. Over twenty-five…
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If you’ve been exploring The Masterson Method® through videos, the Beyond Horse Massage book, or by practicing with your own horse, you’ve likely seen how powerful this form of equine bodywork can be. It helps horses release tension, improve movement, and deepen trust — but it also changes us. This work teaches patience, awareness, and…
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By Charlie Frost This month’s blog is written by Charlie Frost, Marketing Consultant, and an advanced Masterson Method student soon to become certified as a practitioner. Most horse owners have heard of kissing spines, also known as impinging or overriding dorsal spinous processes. It’s a condition where the spinous processes of the vertebrae touch or…
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By Tina Peratino This month’s blog is written by Tina Peratino, Masterson Method Equine Specialist. In Ocala, Florida, veterans and horses are finding new ways to heal—together. Through the Masterson Method’s gentle Bladder Meridian technique, veterans at the Marion Therapeutic Riding Association discovered how stillness, presence, and trust can release tension and foster calm in…
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Expo Details Location: St. Paul, Minnesota Date: April 24-26, 2026 Jim Masterson, founder of The Masterson Method®, will present The Masterson Method techniques as clinician at the Minnesota Horse Expo in St. Paul, Minnesota – April 24-26, 2026. Jim and local MMCPs will be at the booth all three days for questions, information, and camaraderie.…
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by Mimi Duffy and Zoe Avent This month’s blog is co-written by Masterson Method Certified Practitioner Mimi Duffy, and her student Zoe Avent. Read how they used The Masterson Method to help both Zoe and her loaned (brand-new to her) horse overcome obstacles (literally and figuratively) thousands of miles away from home at the 2024…
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Expo Details Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Date: March 5-8, 2026 Jim Masterson, founder of The Masterson Method®, will present The Masterson Method techniques as clinician at Horse World Expo in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – March 5-8, 2026. Jim and local MMCPs will be at the booth all four days for questions, information, and camaraderie. Please stop by…
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Considering the Horse: Mind & Body Location: Cave Creek, AZ Instructors: Jim Masterson & Mark Rashid Date: February 13-15, 2026 Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm What is better than taking your horse to see one amazing equine clinician? Taking your horse to see TWO! Join us in Cave Creek, Arizona, at River Horse Ranch for…
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by Crissi McDonald This month, as we release the new 3-part video series ‘Perspectives on Softness and Connection’, with acclaimed horseman Mark Rashid and our very own Jim, we’re sharing ‘Uncovering Softness’, an article by Crissi McDonald, MMCP. Crissi is a clinician, author, photographer, and indie publisher, and she also happens to be married to…
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It’s officially winter, which in cold northern climates means lots of mud or a diabolically freezing nightmare with ice and snow. We asked our Masterson Method Certified Practitioners (MMCPs) their thoughts on bodywork in the cold winter months and have updated our Winter Bodywork Tips for you. While it may not always be comfortable, regular…
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