Spur M Equine Performance

Poll tension can have a big impact on your horse’s comfort and performance.

In this video, I’m working on releasing tension through the poll area, one of the most important regions of the horse’s body. Restrictions here can contribute to stiffness, difficulty bending, resistance in the bridle, head tossing, uneven movement, and compensation throughout the neck, back, and body.

Many people don’t realize that tension in the poll can travel through the horse’s entire topline. When the poll is restricted, horses often compensate by tightening muscles through the neck, back, and hindquarters, which can affect engagement, stride length, impulsion, and overall movement.

By addressing tension in the poll, I help encourage relaxation, improve range of motion, and support better movement from the front end all the way to the hind end.

Every horse is different, which is why each session is tailored to the individual horse’s needs.

I get a lot of questions about what a first session will include…⤵️

A full session typically lasts about 60–90 minutes, with additional time as needed to ensure your horse gets the attention and care they require.

Each appointment begins with a review of your horse’s history, workload, goals, and any current concerns. From there, I perform both static and dynamic observations to assess posture, movement, overall balance, and identify areas that may need extra attention.

Targeted bodywork is then performed to address areas of muscular tension and restriction. Depending on your horse’s individual needs, techniques may include:

• Equine sports massage
• Myofascial release
• Soft tissue mobilization
• Focal point work
• Range of motion exercises
• Stretching

These techniques are used to support relaxation, mobility, comfort, and balanced movement.

After your horse’s session, I’ll provide follow-up stretches or exercises to help maintain comfort and progress between appointments. You will also receive a detailed SOAP note/report outlining observations, findings, and the areas addressed during the session.

This type of session is suitable for most horses and is commonly used as part of a regular maintenance program, especially for horses in moderate work without underlying medical conditions.

Because every horse is different, no two sessions are exactly the same, each appointment is tailored to what your horse needs that day.

June is here, which means I’m opening up my schedule for this month!☀️🐴
• June 14th - Sussex County
• June 18th
• June 19th (AM only)
• June 21st
• June 24th
• June 28th (PM only)

Events (pre- or post- run sessions only):
• June 12th & 13th - Lorahs Truck Pull
• June 19th - Triple V Rodeo
• June 20th - The Buck
• June 27th - TBA
Message me to get you or your barn on the schedule or for additional dates!🌸🌿

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Deep tissue work through the saddle area is so important for keeping your horse comfortable and performing their best.

The muscles under the saddle take on constant pressure and movement, and when tension builds up it can lead to soreness, restricted movement, behavioral changes, difficulty bending, resistance under saddle, and even compensation throughout the body. Deep tissue massage helps release tight fascia and muscle adhesions, improve circulation, increase flexibility, and support proper movement patterns.

A horse that feels good in their back is often happier, softer, and more willing to work. Regular bodywork can also help identify problem areas early before they turn into bigger issues.

Your horse works hard for you, make sure their body feels just as good as the care you put into their training.