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Signs of Tension and Stress Release:

During an Agile Equine Bodywork session, you might see your horse or pony react to touch in one or some of the following ways.  Often big responses are experienced after the horse has had a chance to process the work.  Once in a while, no reactions are witnessed until the horse has some privacy to release on his own.
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Subtle Responses

blinking/twitching eyes
quivering lips and/or nose
twitching ears
change in breathing
sighing
lowering the head
softening facial expression
tail swishing

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Larger Responses

licking and chewing
snorting and sneezing
shaking the head
stretching and flexing
fidgeting/shifting weight
biting/scratching self
males dropping
​passing gas
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Major Responses

repeated yawning
rolling back the second eyelid
shaking the body
urinating
bowel movements
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Bodywork and massage are not to be in place of proper veterinary care.  Your horse's bodyworker is an integral member of your equine health care team, including your vet, farrier, and equine dentist.

Wendy Shaffer

AGile Equine Bodywork

Masterson Method Certified Practitioner

724-815-5236

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