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Structural Integration Specialist and Equine Massage Therapist
10/09/2026
🐴 YOUR HORSE DESERVES TO FEEL THEIR BEST! 💜
Does your horse feel stiff, struggle with bending, hold tension, or just seem a little uncomfortable in their body? It might be time to give them some extra attention!
✨ At Mane Frame Alignment, I focus on helping horses move and feel better through Equine Structural Integration and massage.
Unlike a basic massage, Structural Integration focuses on the horse's overall body balance, muscle tension, and how different areas of the body work together. Each session is tailored to the individual horse and what their body needs that day.
🐎 Benefits may include:
💜 Releasing muscle tension and tightness
💜 Supporting flexibility and range of motion
💜 Improving comfort and ease of movement
💜 Addressing areas of compensation and uneven muscle use
💜 Promoting relaxation and overall well-being
Whether you have a performance horse, trail partner, retired companion, or beloved pasture pet, every horse deserves to feel their best!
💜 Why choose Mane Frame Alignment?
✔️ Licensed and certified
✔️ Over 20 years of hands-on horse experience
✔️ Individualized sessions based on your horse's needs
✔️ First-time clients receive 10% OFF their first session!
💲 Pricing:
• Single session: $150
• 5-session series: $700 — a progressive approach to working through the body over multiple sessions.
📅 BOOKS ARE OPEN, AND I'M LOOKING FOR NEW CLIENTS!
If you've been thinking about trying equine massage for your horse, now is a great time to get started! Message me with questions, to learn more about my services, or to schedule your horse's session.
📍 Serving local clark county horse owners, with travel availability depending on location.
Mane Frame Alignment
Balanced Bodies, Better Rides. 💜
🐴 Because they give us their all. Let's give a little back to them.
10/01/2026
Just a lil more education under my belt. 😁🙌 Excited to be able to add trigger point therapy tools to my work.
🐴 Benny’s First Structural Integration Session — A New Beginning
Today’s session with Benny was a little unexpected, but sometimes the best sessions are the ones that happen when you simply have the time to say, “Yes, let’s do it.” ❤️
I was already at the barn working when Benny’s new owner arrived. We started talking about him, and she decided she wanted to see if I could give her boy a session today. Luckily, I had the time, so Benny got to experience his first Structural Integration session.
Benny has only been with his new owner for about two weeks. He recently came from an auction and is believed to be around 16 years old, possibly a Belgian cross. Since bringing him home, his owner has been doing all the right things to help him start this new chapter — working on getting some weight back on him, getting a veterinary exam, having his teeth taken care of, and most importantly, giving him time to decompress.
After an experience like an auction and the transition into a completely new environment, a horse may carry a lot of tension — not only physically, but in the way they hold themselves and interact with their surroundings.
So today wasn't about forcing anything. It was about giving Benny the time and space to relax while I worked through his body and paid attention to how he responded.
We spent approximately 1½ hours working through him, and this big guy was an absolute gentleman. He stood incredibly well and was very patient throughout the entire session.
Benny is a very stoic horse, which meant his releases weren't always dramatic. Instead, I saw subtle changes such as small lip quivers, slight jaw movements, and changes in his posture and muscle tone as I worked through different areas.
His larger responses came when I reached his hindquarters, particularly the gluteal musculature, and later through his shoulder and cervical (neck) region.
While working through his hindquarters, Benny began to lean into the work, especially as I addressed the gluteal muscles. Later, while working through his neck and shoulder area, he did the same thing — shifting his body toward my hands and allowing himself to soften into the work.
Those subtle and not-so-subtle responses are some of my favorite parts of this work. Every horse communicates differently. Some give you big yawns, chewing, licking, or dramatic shifts. Others, like Benny, communicate through tiny changes that you have to slow down and pay attention to.
And that's exactly what Structural Integration is about — listening to the horse's body rather than simply working through a routine.
Benny still has some weight and muscle mass to rebuild, but considering where he has come from and that he has only been in his new home for two weeks, I was very happy with what I felt today.
His body has a little catching up to do, but he's got something even more important right now:
A person who is willing to give him the time, care, and patience he deserves. ❤️
Today was just one small step in helping Benny become comfortable in his new body and his new life.
And judging by the way this big gentle giant leaned into his session…
I think he approved. 🥰🐴
Balanced Bodies, Better Rides.
Mane Frame Alignment
*Structural Integration is intended to support relaxation, body awareness, mobility, and overall comfort. It does not replace veterinary care.*
09/04/2026
🐴 Your horse’s body works hard. Let’s help it feel its best.
I’m looking to add a few horses to my schedule! 🫶🏼
I’m Shanel, a licensed Equine Massage Therapist & Structural Integration Practitioner with Mane Frame Alignment.
Whether your horse is a competitive athlete, trail partner, pasture pet, or somewhere in between, bodywork can help support relaxation, mobility, body awareness, and overall comfort.
✨ $150 single session
✨ $700 for a 5-session series
✨ 10% off your first session
📍 Serving clark county and surrounding areas
If you’ve been thinking about trying bodywork for your horse, this is your sign! Send me a message to get on the schedule. 🐎💜
Balanced Bodies. Better Rides.
Message me with any questions
08/24/2026
🐴 Your Horse Has a “Body Language” — Are You Listening?
Did you know your horse can give you clues about tension and discomfort before they ever become obvious?
Watch for little changes like:
👀 Less willingness to bend — especially one direction
🦵 Shorter or uneven movement
🫢 Pinning ears or reacting during grooming/tacking
🐴 Difficulty picking up a lead or changing gaits
💨 Changes in breathing or relaxation
😴 Yawning, licking, chewing, or softening during bodywork
These things don’t automatically mean your horse has a muscular issue—there can be many reasons for behavioral or movement changes. But they’re worth paying attention to.
Think of your horse’s body like a conversation. You just have to learn how to listen. ❤️
✨ Regular observation + proper bodywork + good conditioning can help you stay more in tune with your horse.
What’s one little change your horse does that you’ve learned to recognize? 👇
Have you ever wondered what your horse would say if they could tell you where they're sore?
They don't have to.
Every horse communicates through movement, posture, and tension—you just have to know how to listen.
As a licensed Equine Massage Therapist and Structural Integration Practitioner, I help uncover those hidden restrictions so your horse can move more comfortably and perform at their best.
Whether your horse is a barrel horse, trail partner, performance athlete, or retired companion, bodywork isn't just about relaxation—it's about supporting long-term movement and wellness.
✨ New clients receive 10% off their first session. 📍Serving Clark county and surrounding areas. 📩 Message Mane Frame Alignment to get your horse on the schedule.
Ozzy's Post-Competition Structural Integration Session 🏆
Today I had the pleasure of working with Ozzy for his third Structural Integration session. His owner, Brittni, is a returning client who reached out yesterday after Ozzy returned home from a demanding three-day barrel race. After giving his all in competition—and earning himself a buckle—she wanted to reward his hard work with a session to support his recovery and optimize his movement.
Before we began, Brittni shared that Ozzy had started feeling slightly restricted through his right shoulder and wasn't bending around the barrels as freely as he normally does. These subtle changes in movement are often the body's way of compensating for developing restrictions. Addressing them early helps restore balanced movement before they progress into larger compensation patterns that can affect performance.
Today's session lasted approximately one hour. Overall, Ozzy's body was moving well, with no significant compensatory patterns present. The primary restriction was located within the soft tissues surrounding the right scapula, an area that plays an essential role in shoulder mobility and forelimb stride. Because horses do not have a bony attachment between the front limb and the rib cage, the muscles surrounding the scapula are responsible for supporting the forehand while allowing efficient movement. Restrictions in this region can influence stride length, shoulder freedom, and the horse's ability to bend and move efficiently around a barrel.
As the tissues above the right scapula began to release, Ozzy responded with several classic signs of parasympathetic nervous system activation, including repeated yawning, lateral jaw movement, and extending his tongue. These responses indicate that his nervous system was shifting into a relaxed state, allowing tension to dissipate and the body to integrate the changes taking place.
Structural Integration is not simply about relieving soreness—it's about improving the body's overall organization and helping each structure function as efficiently as possible. By addressing fascial restrictions and restoring balanced movement patterns, horses are often able to move with greater freedom, improved coordination, and reduced compensatory strain. This is especially beneficial for performance horses, whose bodies are continually adapting to the physical demands of training and competition.
Your horse gives you their all every ride—why not give something back? Whether they're chasing arena goals, hitting the trails, or simply being your trusted partner, every horse deserves to move comfortably and efficiently. Reward their hard work with a Structural Integration session and help them feel, move, and perform at their very best. Reach out today to get your horse on the schedule.
🐴 Looking to add a few new horses to my schedule!
I'm a licensed Equine Massage Therapist and Structural Integration Practitioner dedicated to helping horses move better, feel better, and perform at their best.
Whether your horse is a performance athlete, trail partner, or retired companion, bodywork can help improve comfort, mobility, and overall well-being.
✔️ Licensed & Certified✔️ References available✔️ Reviews you can read from past clients
Message me to book your horse's session or ask any questions!
Did you know your horse's body is constantly adapting to how it moves?
When one area of the body becomes tight, sore, or restricted, another area often steps in to compensate. At first, these changes can be so subtle they're easy to miss. Over time, though, compensation can affect your horse's balance, stride length, flexibility, and overall performance.
A horse doesn't have to be lame to be uncomfortable. Small signs like difficulty picking up a lead, resisting bending, shortened strides, stumbling more often, or changes in attitude under saddle can all be clues that their body isn't moving as freely as it should.
Equine bodywork helps improve tissue mobility, increase circulation, and encourage healthy movement patterns. As the body becomes more comfortable, many horses are able to move with greater ease, making everyday work feel less physically demanding.
By paying attention to the small changes before they become bigger problems, we can help keep our horses feeling and moving their best for years to come.
Every horse has a story written in its body—we just have to learn how to listen.
Did you know? 🐴
A horse doesn't have to be visibly lame to be uncomfortable.
Small changes like: • Not picking up the correct lead • Trouble bending one direction • Resistance under saddle • Shortened stride • Head tossing • Difficulty standing for the farrier
can all be signs that your horse is dealing with tension or restrictions in their body.
As a licensed Equine Massage Therapist and Structural Integration Practitioner, my goal isn't just to help your horse relax—it's to identify areas of restriction, encourage better movement, and support their overall comfort and performance.
Your horse works hard for you every day. Sometimes those little changes in behavior are their way of asking for help before a bigger issue develops.
Have you noticed any of these signs in your horse? I'd love to hear about it in the comments! 💜
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