No. You need to call your veterinarian.

The Masterson Method is intended to enhance the performance of healthy horses. It is not a substitute for any type of veterinary treatment. If you are in doubt, check with your veterinarian first!

• I will not work on a horse that is running a temperature, has an infectious disease, or has an injury that requires veterinary attention (signs of this include heat, swelling, bleeding, limping, etc.)

I require veterinary clearance to work on horses if:

• a mare is pregnant.

• a horse is on stall rest.
  

• a horse is having an allergic reaction or experiencing hives. While light touch and gentle bodywork may be beneficial; it can, however, exasperate the situation.

• If a horse has ever fractured a bone, no matter how long ago.

If you have any questions regarding your horse's health or soundness, your veterinarian is always your first line of defense.

I am very happy to work with your veterinarian to develop a plan that is most appropriate for your horse.

Not at all. Masterson Method compliments other modalities of bodywork.

For your horse to receive the most benefits from the bodywork sessions, appointments need to be consistent.

How consistent depends upon a few factors:

• How intense are your riding/training sessions?

  • Most horses do extremely well with monthly bodywork.

• As the owner, what can you realistically afford?

  • We all want to do the best for our horses, and it is easy to feel guilty when we don't have the ability to provide the best. Bodywork, like supplements, should not break your budget! This is part of why I am always happy to show owners techniques that will help their horse's specific problem areas.

  • If your budget only allows for bodywork every 6-8 weeks, that is perfectly fine. Consistency is the key!