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TRUSTED GUIDES, RESOURCES, AND CONNECTIONS

Your Equine Bodywork Resource Hub

Whether you’re a horse owner looking to better support your horse’s health or a professional seeking to expand your skills and grow your business, this page offers valuable resources. Find recommended books, apps, websites, and guides to save time, stay informed, and strengthen your equine expertise and practice.

Small Business Resources

Equine Massage Business Startup Guide

$39.95

Build your practice with clarity, confidence, and professionalism. This comprehensive guide walks you through every step of creating a sustainable career.


  • Checkmark Define your vision, set up your business legally, and streamline operations
  • Checkmark Master client management, professionalism, and marketing strategies
  • Checkmark Align your values and skills to build a long-lasting, rewarding practice

Bartering Agreement

$9.95

A clear, professional framework for exchanging services or goods between practitioner and client.


  • Checkmark Defines terms, scope, duration, and frequency of the exchange
  • Checkmark Ensures fairness, clarity, and protection for both parties

Weekly Business Reflection Guide

$4.95

A structured tool to help equine bodywork professionals evaluate and optimize their business practices.


  • Checkmark Assess productivity, time management, and energy use
  • Checkmark Track financial health and business growth strategies
  • Checkmark Stay focused, balanced, and aligned with your professional goals
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Equine Massage and Bodywork Reference Guide

$29.96

A must-have for every horse owner who wants to better support their horse’s health and comfort. This beginner-friendly guide covers everything you need to start safely and confidently:

  • Key anatomy and massage concepts
  • Palpation and assessment techniques
  • 10 safe, effective massage strokes
  • When to massage—and when not to
  • Safety tips and guidance on involving your care team 

Created by a certified equine bodyworker and educator, this guide is professionally written to help you care for your horse with confidence and skill.

Recommended Apps

Discover a selection of apps we recommend to help you stay organized, track progress, or get the most out of your equine care and bodywork practice. These apps are designed for both horse owners and professionals, making it easier to manage your training, schedules, and overall horse wellness.

Equinology

Equine Anatomy Learning Aid – A guide for mastering terminology, muscles, and the skeletal system, with built-in quizzes to reinforce learning.


 

Equi-Pole

Beginner to advanced pole exercises with options for layout, spacing, and variations to add variety, support rehab, and enhance training.

3D Horse Anatomy Software

Explore equine anatomy in detail, from skin to bones and everything in between.

Equilab

Track your rides, coordinate with your team, and stay safe while training or on the trail.

Equine Joints

Detailed guide to understanding equine joint structure and movement.

Recommended Books

Discover books that can deepen your understanding of horses and their care. From equine anatomy and massage to rehabilitation and overall wellness, these recommendations provide valuable insights for both experienced professionals or owners and those just starting out.

Color Atlas of Veterinary Anatomy: The Horse

Raymond R. Ashdown and Stanley H. Done

 

Essentials of Clinical Anatomy of the Equine Locomotor System

Jean-Marie Denoix

Equine Myofacial Kinetic Lines

Gillian Higgins

Equine Fitness

Jec Aristotle Ballou

Where Does My Horse Hurt

Renee Tucker

Conditioning Sport Horses

Hilary M. Clayton

 

Anatomy of Equine Bodywork

The Equinology Approach, by Equinology Inc.

Equine Injury, Therapy and Rehabilitation

Mary W. Bromiley and Denoix J-M

The Heart of Listening: A Visionary Approach to Craniosacral Work (Volume 1 & 2)

Hugh Milne

Equine Lameness for the Layman

G. Robert Grisel

Manual of Equine Lameness

Gary M. Baxter

The Horse In Motion

Sarah Pilliner

Biomechanics and Physical Training of the Horse

Jean-Marie Denoix

Collection or Contortion?

Gerd Heuschmann

Equine Exercise Physiology

David Marlin and Kathryn Nankervis

Horse Gaits, Balance and Movement: Revised Addition

Susan E. Harris 

The Essential Hoof Book: The Complete Modern Guide to Horse Feet

Susan Kauffmann and Christina Cline 

Rehabilitation of the Equine Athlete

Kevin K. Haussler and Elizabeth L. Denny

Dictionary of Equine Terms

New Horizons Equine Education Center

Recommended Websites

Explore a collection of trusted websites for horse owners and equine professionals. From expert advice and educational content to industry insights and community connections, these online resources make it easier to expand your knowledge, stay informed, and support the health and well-being of your horses.

AAET – American Association of Equine Therapists and Technicians

AAET provides equine bodywork professionals with resources on training, certification, and continuing education, and a community for professionals in the field.


 

NBCAAM

NBCAAM supports the world of animal acupressure and massage by setting high standards for entry into the field, ensuring animal owners have highly trained practitioners available. NBCAAM also provides certification exams for equine practitioners.

PubMed

As a comprehensive database, PubMed provides a wealth of scientific articles related to equine health, offering a valuable resource for in-depth research and staying informed about the latest advancements in veterinary science.

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science

A scholarly publication featuring research and in-depth articles on all aspects of equine veterinary science. Provides trusted academic insights into horse health and care. Subscription required.