Devine Equine LLC.

10/17/2026

Sometimes you just need an “emotional support hand” to get you through some of life’s discomforts. Back at it for round two yesterday with my second group over at Topline Equestrian RI!
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Bundling up and out on the road today to offer continued “emotional hand support” for some incredible equines!
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10/11/2026

❤️ Sometimes, the most incredible moments are the ones you don’t even realize you’re capturing.

I’m so thankful for the wonderful clients and friendships I’ve built along the way, especially when they catch these little moments of their horses for me! I always feel a little awkward asking clients to video specific things or setting up my phone to record a session. My first priority is always giving the horse in front of me my undivided attention. ❤️

But moments like these? They’re too good not to share!

My sweet friend Romeo has been struggling with an imbalance in his left shoulder for quite some time, with no clear origin. He recently began shockwave therapy, and I’m so thrilled with the progress we’re seeing! As we’ve continued working together, it’s been fascinating to watch the layers of the onion slowly peel back. With each session, we’re seeing his body change, respond, and reveal a little more of what it’s been holding onto.

His latest session gave us a particularly interesting glimpse into just how much tension can accumulate through compensatory patterns. As I addressed his thoracic trapezius, just behind that left shoulder, we saw a significant release that seemed to travel through a much deeper chain of muscles and fascia.

But here’s where it gets interesting… 👀
Romeo’s owner had recently expressed concerns about his groundwork, particularly bucking and kicking out with his right hind during his canter work. It seemed as though he was feeling stuck, trying to loosen himself up, but struggling to find that release.

Could the two be connected?

When a horse experiences chronic restriction through one side of the body, whether in the shoulder, back, or pelvis, they may begin compensating by loading or bracing other areas, including the opposite diagonal.
Sometimes, as we address these restrictions and the surrounding tissues begin to release, we see an immediate change in posture, movement, or even a spontaneous stretch through another part of the body.

Romeo gave us a beautiful example of this possibility! Watching these moments unfold is such a powerful reminder that the body doesn't always tell us the whole story in the place where we see the symptoms. Sometimes, we have to look deeper, follow the patterns, and allow the body to show us what it's been trying to communicate.

Of course, one response doesn't tell us the whole story, and movement changes can have multiple causes. But these are the moments that make this work so fascinating! Every horse is an individual, and every session is an opportunity to listen, learn, and help them find a little more comfort in their bodies.

Thanks for being such a good sport, Romeo. You're a pretty cool dude. ❤️🐴

10/08/2026

“He’s just head shy.”

But… what if he isn’t?

It’s been a crazy busy summer and fall, and I’ve been way too quiet on this page! But I finally have a hot second, and I had to share this little moment because it’s such a great reminder to listen to what our horses are telling us.

A friend recently asked if I could clip her horse for the season. Of course I said yes—what are friends for?! 😅

As I worked up his neck toward his poll, he repeatedly pulled away. He was’t entirely thrilled with the clippers, but he was also weary of just my hand in that area.

So, naturally, the bodyworker in me took over.

I stopped clipping and palpated the area, running through my mental checklist of what could make him uncomfortable with passive touch let alone being clipped there.

And there it was. This adorable little guy had significant tension and sensitivity through his splenius muscle near its insertion at the atlas.

I offered some gentle myofascial work, and within seconds, his head started to lower. His eye softened. And then…

THE BIGGEST YAWN. One right after another.

The kind of yawn that you know is so deeply satisfying.

So why would this muscle become so uncomfortable that it could present as something we might call “behavioral”—like head shyness?

The splenius plays an important role in head and neck posture, extension, and lateral movement. When it is repeatedly overworked or held under tension, it can become fatigued, tight, and uncomfortable.

One thing I commonly see contribute to this?

Eating from elevated hay bags or feeders. Knowing my little friend does need to eat from a slow feed net to prevent ulcers, I had a feeling that area was the culprit to his discomfort.

I KNOW. I KNOW. 😂

Before anyone gets upset with me—this is not the “throw away your hay bag” lecture.

Hay bags are incredibly useful and, for many barns, a necessity. But we should still consider how high is too high and how low is too low, especially when a horse spends a significant amount of time eating from that position.

And hay bags aren't the only factor.

Horses who regularly go behind the bit, set back when tied, or are tied with their heads too high can also place repetitive strain on these same structures.

Which brings me to the bigger point:

Not every “behavioral issue” is behavioral.

Sometimes the horse who pulls away from your hand is saying, “That’s uncomfortable.”

Sometimes the horse who doesn’t want you near their poll isn't being difficult.

Sometimes, we just need to slow down enough to listen.

❤️ What “behavioral” quirks have you noticed in your horse may be a physical component?

I’d love to hear your thoughts!

08/30/2026

Mac 🫶

This handsome beef cake is my most stoic client. (Insert sarcasm here 🤣)

07/09/2026

Clydey boy 🥰

Hopefully I can say I was a small part of his journey to the Olympics. But for now, I’ll just keep giving him bumm rubs so he can get the best take off over the big sticks 💁🏼‍♀️ 🚀

Be sure to head on over and check out Alexandra caparco to follow Alex and Clyde’s adventures in eventing and their journey to the 2028 Olympics!

07/08/2026

Most memorable moment for July.

As mentioned in my last post, this little mare has been a somewhat complicated case for me. In the fact that she holds so much mental and physical tension, it’s hard to get her to join me in my energy and let it all go. A lot of my body work relies heavily on energy work, and if the horses nervous system is always “on” it’s hard for me to get any real feed back, and the horse to get the most out of their session.

Yesterday Meg fully tapped in, and finally relied on me for reassurance in what she was feeling in her body, and how I was manipulating it. I’m so proud of her and beyond grateful she has finally allowed me to show her the comfort in my work🥰

07/08/2026

Here’s a fun little “who did it better?”

Wild or her cute emoji halter?! 😝

07/07/2026

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07/07/2026

Ooohhh Banjo 😅🥰

Happy to get this boy feeling better so he can hit the trails again with his momma!

05/29/2026

First one of the day done and successfully massage drunk 🥰

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