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Equine Unwind Therapeutics Helping horses that are cleared by the vet but still feel off. Mystery lameness • Behavioral shifts • Hidden tension. For owners who know something isn’t right.
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Advanced bodywork + nervous system regulation. Hello! My name is Renee, and I represent Equine Unwind Therapeutics. My passion for horses has been a constant throughout my life, and it has guided me to a career in equine therapy. My goal is to offer personalized care for each horse, focusing on both their immediate needs and their overall health and wellness. I hold certifications as a MagnaWave PEMF Practitioner, an Association of PEMF Professionals Practitioner, an Equine Massage Therapist, and in Equine Kinesiology Taping. My education extends to equine studies at Scottsdale Community College and the University of Minnesota, Waseca. Additionally, I have earned certificates in Holistic Animal Studies with a focus on cold laser therapy, Schaeffer Bodyworks Equine Kinesiology Taping, Equine Behavior from the Equine Academy and attended the Masterson Method 2-Day Course®. If you are looking to improve your horse's wellbeing, please don't hesitate to contact me. I look forward to helping you and your favorite equines.

11/04/2026

This handsome guy truly appreciated his new shavings🐴🙂

11/02/2026

One thing you might not realize about my bodywork sessions is that I'm assessing your horse the entire time.

Yes, I start by looking at his posture, movement, and how he's using his body.

But I don't just palpate muscles looking for tight spots.

There are three key areas I pay particular attention to:

1.The poll and atlas, where the head meets the neck.

2.The neck, shoulders, and withers.

3.The hind end, particularly around the sacroiliac and sacrolumbar areas.

These are important junctions because tension in one area can influence how the horse uses other parts of his body.

While I'm working, I'm constantly paying attention to the little responses he gives me, where he's holding tension, how he responds to gentle movement, and whether things are beginning to change.

Sometimes what I find in one area leads me somewhere completely different and that's why I'm continually assessing and reassessing throughout the session.

I'm not just following a routine or working on whatever feels tight.

My approach focuses on releasing deeper patterns of tension through gentle, nervous-system-led bodywork, always working with your horse rather than forcing a release.

Your horse is an active participant in the process, and his responses help guide what I do next.

If your horse has been feeling a little off, even though everything seems to check out, I'd love to hear what you've been noticing.

DM me "OFF" if your horse just doesn't seem quite right, and let's talk about what you've been noticing.

🐴 I work with horses in Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Gilbert, Chandler, and the surrounding East Valley, Arizona.





10/31/2026

So when I look at Koa now, I'm not just seeing a change in his topline.

I'm seeing a smoother shape through his withers and croup, changes behind his shoulders, better balance, and a horse who's beginning to stand square and respond to exercises he struggled with before.

We've been working on his whole body, from releasing tension to improving coordination and gradually building strength.

And at 25 years old and supposed Cushing’s disease, I'm pretty excited about what we're seeing after eight weeks.

We've got four more weeks to go, and I'm really looking forward to seeing how much more progress he can make!

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Want to help your horse move, feel, and function better?

📍I work with horses in Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Gilbert & surrounding East Valley areas.

DM "UNWOUND" to chat about your horse!

10/30/2026

Why does my horse struggle to back up?

Ever ask your horse to back up and suddenly it's like he's forgotten how his legs work? 😂

His head goes up, he takes these tiny little steps, or his hind end starts wandering off to one side.

You know he CAN back up. So what's the deal?

🐴 Well, backing actually asks quite a bit of his body.

He has to coordinate all four legs, shift his weight, stabilize his back and pelvis, and do it all without losing his balance.

And if he's holding tension somewhere, that can make things a whole lot harder.

✨ Here's what I'm interested in:

• Glutes & hamstrings – Are they tight or restricting how freely he moves his hind legs?

• Back & pelvis – Is he able to stabilize himself as his weight shifts, or is he bracing to compensate?

• Neck & shoulders – Is he lifting his head and tightening through the front end to get through the movement?

By using deep tension, nervous-system-led bodywork we give him the opportunity to release tension without forcing anything.

Once he's more comfortable, we can work on improving how he uses his body with exercises that encourage better weight shifting, stability, and coordination.

Because if he's been compensating for a while, releasing tension is only part of the picture.

We want him to be able to USE that newfound freedom of movement, not just feel better for a day or two.

And for you? Hopefully that means a horse who backs up more comfortably, moves with less resistance, and doesn't have to struggle through something that should be fairly simple.

👀 Does your horse brace, take tiny steps, or swing his hindquarters when backing?

If your horse has been medically cleared but still seems restricted, send me a message and tell me what's going on. We can figure out whether my work would be a good fit.

Equineunwindtherapeutics.com

📍 Helping horses move better in Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Gilbert & Arizona's East Valley.

10/28/2026

Why is my horse suddenly girthy?

Ears pinned.
Tail swishing.
Maybe even taking a little nip at you when you tighten the girth.

And you've probably heard someone say, "Oh, he's just being a grouch." 🙄

But what if he's actually trying to tell you something?

🐴 Here's why you may want to pay attention to girthiness:

✨ The ribcage – The girth wraps around an area that moves with every breath. Discomfort around the ribs or chest can make pressure there unpleasant.

✨ The pectoral muscles – These muscles help support and stabilize the front end. Tension or soreness here may contribute to sensitivity around the girth area.

✨ The back & saddle – Sometimes the issue isn't the girth itself. An uncomfortable saddle or sore back can make tacking up something your horse starts to dread.

✨ The bigger picture – Girthiness can also be associated with ulcers, skin irritation, or other pain that needs veterinary attention.

💚 Here's the dealio:

Your horse doesn't have to be bucking, limping, or obviously sore to be uncomfortable and if he's suddenly started reacting to something he used to tolerate?

I'd want to know WHY.

Sometimes what we call an attitude problem is a horse telling us something isn't right.

✨ Has your horse suddenly become girthy?

If you've noticed changes in his behavior or movement, DM me "GIRTHY" and let's talk about what you're seeing.

Equineunwindtherapeutics.com

📍 Helping horses feel and move better in Queen Creek, Gilbert, Mesa & Arizona's East Valley.

10/26/2026

Does your horse always stand with one hind leg farther back?

Maybe you've noticed it or maybe you've never given it a second thought.

But what if he's doing it ALL the time?

When a horse consistently stands with one hind leg positioned differently, I start looking at how he's distributing his weight.

✨️Here's a few things to be curious about:

🐴 Weight distribution – Is he comfortable loading both hind legs, or does he seem to favor one?

🐴 Pelvic stability – How well is he able to stabilize his pelvis when shifting his weight?

🐴 Muscle tension – Could discomfort or guarding be influencing how he chooses to stand?

🐴 Compensation – Is he repeatedly using the same posture because another position feels more difficult?

One unusual stance doesn't tell us much. Horses rest their hind legs all the time!

But when we see the SAME pattern over and over, especially along with changes in movement, that's something we want to investigate.

Sometimes the little things you notice when your horse is standing still are just as interesting as what you see when he's moving.

And those are exactly the kinds of things I'm looking at during my bodywork sessions and assessment.

✨ Does your horse have a favorite hind leg he always seems to park behind him?

If you've noticed this along with stiffness or changes in movement, let's talk about what you're seeing.

Equineunwindtherapeutics.com

📍 Helping horses move better in Mesa, Gilbert, Queen Creek & Arizona's East Valley.

10/26/2026

One thing I will never do as an equine bodyworker? Not listen. To your horse or to you. But it goes both ways. Tell me what you're seeing, what feels off, what you've noticed. You know your horse best, and I need that to do my best work.

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East Valley, Arizona

10/25/2026

🐎 Why does my horse rush when riding?

Fast and then faster and apparently, slowing down isn't an option.

Sound familiar?

You ask your horse to slow down, but he just keeps going. You try circles, transitions and somehow you're still going 90 mph.

What if slowing down is actually HARDER for him than speeding up?

Slowing down takes balance, coordination, and the ability to control his own body.

If he's struggling with tension, discomfort, or weakness, rushing might be his way of getting through a movement he finds difficult.

Now, I'm not saying every horse that rushes has a physical problem, but I wouldn't automatically chalk it up to bad behavior either.

💚 Sometimes the behavior is what gets our attention.
The body can be where we need to start asking questions.

Does your horse have a slower gear, or are you still looking for it?

If your horse is always rushing and you're wondering if there's more going on than just training, let's talk. DM me "FAST".

Equineunwindtherapeutics.com

📍 Helping horses feel and move better in Queen Creek & Arizona's East Valley and surrounding areas.

10/23/2026

🐴 KOA UNWOUND | WEEK 7

Building on the foundation!

We're starting to challenge Koa a little more this week!

The last six weeks have focused on mobility, coordination, balance, and getting him more comfortable using his body.

Now we're working toward better stability, control, and strength.

✨ Here's what we worked on this week:

🐴 Even & Uneven Polework – Challenges foot placement, coordination, and the muscles that stabilize his core and back.

🐴 Forelimb Balance Challenge – Works on thoracic sling stability and the muscles supporting his chest between his front legs.

🐴 Hindlimb Balance Challenge – Encourages better weight acceptance and control through his hips, pelvis, and hindquarters.

🐴 Lower Neck Lateral Flexion – Works on controlled bending through the lower neck without losing balance through the rest of his body.

🐴 Rib Mobilisations – Encourages comfortable movement through his rib cage and trunk.

🐴 Balance Mat + Carrot Stretches – Challenges those smaller stabilizing muscles while he shifts his weight and reaches in different directions.

Something interesting I'm noticing:

Koa used to favor loading his right hind, even on regular ground. That's improved quite a bit, but the preference still shows up on the foam mat. He'll willingly shift onto his left, though, and that's something I'm continuing to watch.

💚 PEMF Therapy – Part of his supportive care routine as we gradually increase his conditioning work.

The goal? A stronger thoracic sling, core, and topline, with better balance and control.

We're not just doing random exercises each week. We're building on what he's already learned.

Small changes. Consistent work. Hopefully a stronger, more balanced Koa. 💚

📍 Equine Unwind Therapeutics | Queen Creek, AZ

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10/22/2026

We JUST had his back worked on. Why is he tight again?

Dealing with the same tight spots in your horse over and over?

Here's something I wish more horse owners understood:
Your horse's back doesn't work by itself. It's connected to everything else he's doing with his body.

👀Maybe his topline and posture are contributing to the soreness.
👀 Maybe he's protecting a sore area.
👀 Maybe his saddle or workload is contributing.
👀 Or maybe he's developed a way of moving that keeps putting stress on those same muscles.

That's why I don't just work on the tight spots and call it good. I want to know WHY they're tight in the first place. Is he compensating somewhere? Is something else making those muscles work harder than they should?

💚 My approach combines deep tension release with gentle, nervous-system-led bodywork to help horses let go of tension they may be holding.

Sometimes the tight muscle isn't the original problem. It's the one doing all the extra work and until we understand what's contributing to that tension, it may keep coming back.

🤍 Does your horse seem to get tight in the same places no matter how often they're worked on?

I work with horses in Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Gilbert, Chandler and surrounding East Valley, Arizona areas.

💬 Comment "TIGHT" and I’ll reach out with more information.

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