Extend Equine Massage

We had the cutest little helper during Lucy’s massage last week! 🐈

What a New England Pinto Summer Sizzler Horse Show! 💙

We had a full schedule of massages this weekend, and we’re incredibly grateful to everyone who trusted Extend Equine Massage with their horses’ bodywork.

Thank you for choosing us to help keep your equine partners feeling and performing their best. Whether your horse was preparing to step into the ring or recovering after a class, it was a privilege to be part of your team’s success.

We appreciate every client, every horse, and every opportunity to support your performance goals. We can’t wait to see you at the next show! 🐴✨

We can't believe it's already been a year since we recorded this episode of Plaidcast! 🎙️ Time has flown, but the conversation is just as relevant today as it was then.

If you haven't had a chance to listen, join us as we talk about the science behind equine massage therapy, how bodywork supports performance and recovery, and what we've learned from working with horses of every discipline—from local retirees to World Champions.

Whether you're a rider, trainer, owner, or simply passionate about horse health, we hope you'll give it a listen and let us know what you think! Thank you so much to The Plaid Horse for having us on!

🎧 Listen here: https://www.theplaidhorse.com/2025/06/17/the-plaidchat-caitlin-looney-of-extend-equine-massage/

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Trace pictured here practicing his balance! 🐴

Balance pads may look simple, but they encourage horses to make hundreds of small, controlled adjustments to maintain stability. These micro movements activate stabilizing muscles, improve body awareness (proprioception), and help strengthen the muscles responsible for balance and coordination.

When incorporated appropriately into a horse’s conditioning program, balance work can complement massage therapy by encouraging better movement patterns, enhancing neuromuscular communication, and supporting overall athletic performance. Every horse is different, so exercises should always be tailored to the individual.

Strong foundations create confident movement—and sometimes the biggest improvements come from the smallest adjustments.

Back home from the Pinto World Championship Show! 🏆

What an incredible week supporting some truly amazing horses and exhibitors. We are honored to have provided bodywork for multiple World Champion ponies and to have been a small part of their success.

To all of our clients and friends—thank you for trusting Extend Equine Massage with your equine partners. Watching your hard work, dedication, and countless hours of preparation pay off in the show pen was inspiring. We couldn’t be prouder of each and every one of you!

Congratulations to all the champions, finalists, and competitors. Safe travels home, and we can’t wait to see what the rest of the show season brings!

Swipe to see Copycat Chloe’s ears airplane up and down ✈️ Love how relaxed this mare becomes during her massage sessions! We love helping her feel young again after a highly competitive history!

Some sleepy ponies over the last couple of weeks! Love to see these guys relaxing and releasing during their sessions! 🩵

Can you spot the KT tape? 👀 Red Bull is sporting his therapeutic applications out in the pasture to help his back and stifle! Real geldings wear pink! 🎀