Bodywork can provide overall comfort for the horse.
Bodywork can reduce accumulated muscular
tension created through the horse’s work.
Tension in the muscles causes:
Injuries, illnesses and stall rest can cause
compensation patterns which also result in tension.
Relieving tension decreases resistance
behaviour making handling and training easier.
The Masterson Method is a unique form of equine bodywork.
It uses the nervous system to relieve tension in the junctions of the body most important for performance.
It is appropriate for any horse regardless
of level or competition…or not.
The Masterson Method works WITH the horse
to gain trust (not ON the horse).
The Method identifies body language that shows:
might be developing.
The Masterson Method address ALL bodywork targets:
Tension is released in deep core and postural muscles, allowing the horse’s spine to
realign naturally.
When deep tension is released and the muscles
controlling major joints of the body can fully
relax and contract:
I was first introduced to The Masterson Method® while searching for ways to help my own horse, Fergus, release physical tension. What I witnessed during those early sessions was transformative—not just in Fergus’s ability to deeply relax and let go, but in the profound connection and trust that grew between us. Our relationship flourished in a way I hadn’t experienced before. I knew I had to share this with others.
Everything about The Masterson Method® resonated with the work I already do with people—both in human leadership development and equine-assisted leadership. At its core, this approach emphasises connection, presence, and awareness. It is intuitive. It is about working with the horse, not on the horse—honouring the horse's subtle responses, listening deeply, and allowing them to guide the process.
Horses know when they are being truly heard. When we pay attention to the signals they so often use to mask discomfort or pain, the results can be remarkable: reduced stress, improved performance, increased mobility, better balance, and an overall sense of wellbeing and softness.
It’s been an incredible honour to walk this path, learning from each horse and human I meet. I look forward to helping many more wonderful equine partners...
I am based in Somerset / Dorset, but also practice in Warwickshire
If you're interested in finding out how Masterson Method can support your horse contact Paula