If only I knew then what I know now...
I’ve worked with and studied horses for over 30 years. In that time, I’ve seen my fair share of injuries, lameness, and behavioral challenges. I’ve trained horses, rehabbed them, and even broke a few to ride myself. Some healed quickly. Some didn’t. And some had chronic issues that no amount of training seemed to fix.

Back then, I believed those horses had reached their highest potential- and that it just wasn’t enough for my ambitions. I thought I had tried everything. But the truth? I only had half the map.
As I deepened my studies- earning certifications in massage and rehab, developing my Intuitive Assessment Strategy, and mastering equine osteopathy- I discovered what was missing. The horses weren’t incapable. They weren’t difficult. I just hadn’t been listening to what they were truly telling me.

Now, my mission is to help other horse owners bridge that same gap- between frustration and understanding, between surface-level fixes and true transformation. Whether through hands-on bodywork, online education, or intuitive coaching, I help horsemen and women like you trust your instincts, decode your horse’s needs, and make the small shifts that lead to massive breakthroughs.

Your horse isn’t at the end of the road. And you don’t have to struggle to figure out the next step alone.

0 Comments

Leave a Comment

Meet Margaret

 

I've worked with and studied horses for the majority of my life. I have seen my fair share of injuries and lameness. I've had horses that were trained and some that we broke to ride ourselves.

Through this, there were horses that didn't heal as fast or as thoroughly as I'd hoped. There were also horses that had chronic behavioral issues and/ or were difficult to train. At that time, I believed that was the end of the road with those horses- they had reached their highest potential and it wasn't enough for my ambitions.

Sometime in 2017, I came across a Facebook post that showed before and after massage photos and told the story of a horse that had been struggling to pick up his left lead and was constantly knocking poles in the show jumping ring. After several massages, there were no more pole knocks or problems picking up canter leads. That had my attention. I followed the page that made that post for a little over a year before I finally took the plunge and signed up for the equine massage certification program through Midwest Natural Healing for Animals.

Watching/ following that Facebook page inspired me. I wanted to be able to just look at a horse and KNOW what problems they may be dealing with and how to fix the root CAUSE. I can confidently say that I have learned all of that and more.

I find joy in the relief and release that I provide to horses from all disciplines- I find that helping the horse physically creates a better situation for everyone. Obviously, releasing tension in a horse will lead to relaxation, and relaxation can open the horse up to a deeper connection to the handler. This can also lead to advancement in training and higher performance.

Ready to learn more? 


Contact

Copyrights © 2025 held by respective copyright holders, including Celestial Equine Services.