Now Accepting New Clients  ·  Tabitha Byrd, CESMT

Lone Willow
Equine Bodywork

Supporting every horse to feel and perform their best.

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The Practice

What Is Equine Bodywork?

Equine massage therapy is beneficial for all horses — whether they are high-performance athletes or pasture companions — because it supports the body in maintaining comfort, mobility, and overall health.

For performance and working horses, massage helps improve flexibility, enhance range of motion, increase circulation, and reduce muscle tension, allowing them to perform at their best while decreasing the risk of injury. It also aids in faster recovery after training or competition by promoting blood flow and reducing soreness.

For pasture horses, massage therapy plays an equally important role by relieving stiffness, supporting aging joints, improving circulation, and enhancing overall comfort and quality of life. Across all types of horses, regular bodywork can help identify problem areas early, reduce stress, encourage relaxation, improve posture and balance, support the lymphatic system, and contribute to better movement and long-term soundness.

Equine bodywork — hands on horse

What I Offer

Services

Each session is tailored to your horse's individual needs — whether that's maintenance, performance support, or helping them bounce back from something going on.

Equine Sports Massage

A therapeutic, hands-on approach using varied massage techniques to address muscle tension, soreness, and stiffness. Each session is individualized — promoting relaxation, improved range of motion, and lasting comfort.

Advanced Myofascial Release

Targeted techniques that release restrictions in the connective tissue surrounding muscles and joints. Restores mobility, relieves chronic tension, and supports healthy posture and movement patterns.

Red Light & Cold Laser Therapy

Low-level light therapy that penetrates deep into tissue to reduce inflammation, accelerate healing, and support cellular regeneration. A powerful complement to hands-on bodywork for recovery and soreness.

KT Taping

Kinesiology taping applied to support muscles and soft tissue, improve proprioception, and encourage healthy movement patterns. Helps reduce swelling and provides continued support between sessions.

Acupressure

Targeted pressure applied to specific points along the body's meridians to release blockages, reduce tension, and support the body's natural healing response. Promotes relaxation and energetic balance.

Raindrop Therapy

A gentle technique using a sequence of essential oils applied along the spine and back muscles. Supports spinal health, reduces inflammation, and promotes deep relaxation in the nervous system.

Release & Regulation of the Equine Nervous System

Specialized work focused on calming the nervous system, releasing stored tension and stress responses in the body. Helps horses that are reactive, anxious, or locked in a sympathetic state reconnect and settle.

Groundwork Sessions

Ground-based work focused on body awareness, softness, and connection. Addresses behavioral patterns rooted in physical tension and helps horses move more freely and confidently from the ground up.

Personalized Exercise & Conditioning Plan

A customized plan built around your horse's specific needs, goals, and current condition. Supports long-term strength, flexibility, and soundness — and gives you clear guidance to continue their progress between visits.

Standard Session

$85 – $130

Hands-on massage & bodywork tailored to your horse

Add-On: Red Light / Cold Laser

$15 – $25

Add to any session for enhanced recovery & tissue support

First-Time Clients

Discount Available

Ask about multi-session bundles for ongoing care

Sessions may include a combination of modalities based on what your horse needs that day. I travel to you.

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Every Horse

Who Benefits?

Bodywork isn't just for performance horses. Every horse — at every age and stage — deserves to move comfortably and live well.

Performance & Working Horses

  • Improve flexibility and enhance range of motion
  • Increase circulation and reduce muscle tension
  • Decrease risk of injury during training and competition
  • Faster recovery after workouts and events
  • Identify and address problem areas early
  • Improve posture, balance, and overall movement quality
  • Support focus, calm, and a more relaxed mindset

Pasture & Companion Horses

  • Relieve chronic stiffness and everyday discomfort
  • Support aging joints and soft tissue health
  • Improve circulation and lymphatic function
  • Enhance comfort and overall quality of life
  • Reduce stress and encourage deep relaxation
  • Catch developing issues before they become problems
  • Support long-term soundness at any age

Professional Partners

Trusted By

Lone Willow works with some of the most dedicated performance horse professionals in the sport — because elite horses deserve elite care.

Christiansen Performance Horses — Arizona Sun Circuit reining

Christiansen Performance Horses

Utah-based reined cow horse training facility specializing in AQHA and NRCHA competition. McKoy Christiansen is known for developing quiet, well-prepared horses with strong foundations across multiple disciplines.

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Brendon Clark — Clark Performance Horses reining competition

Clark Performance Horses

Brendon Clark leads a premier western performance training program specializing in reined cow horse, futurity, and derby competition. The Clark program treats horses as serious athletes — personalized care and development at every level.

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Tabitha Byrd, CESMT with horse

The Person Behind the Work

Meet Tabitha

CESMT  ·  Veterinary Technician

Hi, I'm Tabitha — a Certified Equine Sports Massage Therapist, Veterinary Technician, and owner of Lone Willow Equine Bodywork. Born and raised in Texas, horses have been a part of my heart and my life for as long as I can remember.

That lifelong passion followed me to Montana State University, where I was a member of their Western Pleasure team. Competing gave me firsthand insight into how performance horses move, work, and use their bodies — insight that shapes every session I do today.

My background in veterinary medicine has further strengthened my understanding of equine anatomy, movement, and recovery. I later made the move to Utah to grow Lone Willow and continue building a career centered around the horses I've loved since I was a little girl.

I'm currently continuing my education in equine & canine osteopathy and rehabilitation, with the possibility of pursuing veterinary school with a focus in equine sports medicine. Continuing to learn allows me to provide more informed, well-rounded care to every horse I work with.

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Schedule

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Choose a time that works for you. You'll receive a confirmation email right away, and the appointment will sync directly to my calendar.

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I'd love to hear from you.

Have questions about services, what to expect, or whether bodywork is right for your horse? Don't hesitate to reach out.