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Next Stride Wellness LLC PEMF (MagnaWave) & Red Light Therapy Services
Equine Performance • Companion Comfort
Certified Practitioner • Mak Shoop

📍Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Things are getting busy around here 🤍 I’ve been spending lots of time getting schedules together for upcoming shows and ...
09/19/2026

Things are getting busy around here 🤍 I’ve been spending lots of time getting schedules together for upcoming shows and fitting in all of my regulars. So excited for a full fall with Next Stride 🐴

📍 Anne Arundel County, MD
💬 Text 443 784 8851
💻 NextStrideWellness.com
✉️ [email protected]

EQUINE ANATOMY SERIES • 02 Superficial Muscle AnatomyMuscles are responsible for much more than just creating movement. ...
09/08/2026

EQUINE ANATOMY SERIES • 02
Superficial Muscle Anatomy

Muscles are responsible for much more than just creating movement. They help stabilize joints, support the body, and work together throughout every phase of the horse’s stride.

Here are a few of the superficial muscles labeled in this diagram and what they do ->

🤍 Trapezius Cervicis & Thoracis
Both portions of the trapezius help raise the scapula. The cervical portion can help advance the forelimb, while the thoracic portion can assist in moving the forelimb caudally.

🤍 Brachiocephalicus
Running along the side of the neck, the brachiocephalicus helps pull the forelimb forward when it is off the ground and plays an important role in stride length.

🤍 Latissimus Dorsi
When the forelimb is planted, the latissimus dorsi helps pull the trunk forward over the limb during the power phase of the stride.

🤍 Deltoideus
Located over the shoulder, the deltoideus helps flex the shoulder and can also move the forelimb away from the body.

🤍 Triceps Brachii
Both the long and lateral heads are visible in this diagram. The triceps brachii acts to extend the elbow.

🤍 Superficial Gluteal
Located over the croup, the superficial gluteal helps flex the hip and can also move the thigh away from the body.

🤍 Biceps Femoris
One of the large muscles of the hindquarter, the biceps femoris extends the hip. Its action at the stifle changes depending on whether the limb is weight bearing or lifted, and it can also contribute to extension of the hock.

🤍 Semitendinosus
The semitendinosus also helps extend the hip. It can extend the stifle while the limb is weight bearing, flex the stifle when the hoof is raised, and contribute to extension of the hock.

💡 Even looking only at the superficial musculature, you can start to see how many structures have to work together to create each stride.

Learning where these muscles are located and understanding their basic functions gives us a better picture of what is happening beneath the skin as the horse stands and moves.

Source: University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, CVM Large Animal Anatomy, Thoracic Limb and Pelvic Limb.

For educational purposes only and not intended to replace veterinary advice.

Showing at Prince George’s this fall? 🏆Interested in getting on my schedule? Request a session through the link in my bi...
08/29/2026

Showing at Prince George’s this fall? 🏆

Interested in getting on my schedule? Request a session through the link in my bio or text me directly. 🤍

Next Stride Wellness is local to PGEC, and I’ll be available for on-site PEMF + Red Light Therapy sessions throughout the upcoming shows!

As a hunter/jumper myself, I know just how much we ask of our horses during a show week. Between schooling, warm-ups, multiple trips to the ring, long days and travel, keeping them feeling their best is always a priority.

PEMF + Red Light can be incorporated before competition, after competition, or throughout the show to support performance, recovery and overall wellness.

Wishing you all a safe & successful indoors season! 🤍🐴✨

📍 Anne Arundel County, MD
💬 Text 443 784 8851
💻 NextStrideWellness.com
✉️ [email protected]

EQUINE ANATOMY SERIES • 01 🐴Distal Forelimb Soft Tissue AnatomyHere's what's actually happening under your horse's skin ...
08/14/2026

EQUINE ANATOMY SERIES • 01 🐴
Distal Forelimb Soft Tissue Anatomy

Here's what's actually happening under your horse's skin when you run your hand down their leg 👇🏼

🤍 Superficial Digital Flexor Tendon (SDFT)
The most superficial tendon on the back of the cannon bone. Flexes the pastern and fetlock joints.

🤍 Deep Digital Flexor Tendon (DDFT)
Sits deeper than the SDFT and travels all the way into the hoof, attaching to the coffin bone.

🤍 Suspensory Ligament
Starts high on the back of the cannon bone and splits into branches lower down. Helps stabilize the fetlock joint.

🤍 Extensor Branch of the Suspensory Ligament
Peels off the suspensory ligament and wraps toward the front of the leg, joining the extensor tendon.

🤍 Superficial Distal Sesamoidean Ligament
Continues down from the sesamoid bones. Helps prevent the fetlock joint from overextending.

💡 The suspensory ligament and SDFT both act like springs, storing and releasing energy with every stride. In a galloping Thoroughbred, strain on the SDFT can reach up to 16%.

💬 Have you ever dealt with an injury to one of these soft tissue structures?🐴

Sources: The Horse | UMN Large Animal Surgery Notes | Shojaee, Vet Med Sci 2023 | Guest et al., Equine Vet J 2024

For educational purposes only, not veterinary advice. Anatomy overlay is a visual reference, not to scale.


Next Stride Wellness LLC
Wellness • Recovery • Performance

📍 Serving Maryland and surrounding areas
📞 Text or call 443 784 8851
💻 NextStrideWellness.com
✉️ [email protected]

With indoors and finals on the horizon, every ride, every haul, and every round adds up.As the season ramps up, don't fo...
08/03/2026

With indoors and finals on the horizon, every ride, every haul, and every round adds up.

As the season ramps up, don't forget to make recovery part of your horse's program. Supporting your horse between shows can be just as important as the training itself.

🤍 PEMF + Red Light sessions available in Maryland & surrounding areas 🤍

PEMF and red light therapy are complementary wellness modalities and are not a substitute for veterinary diagnosis or treatment.


Next Stride Wellness LLC
Wellness • Recovery • Performance

📍 Anne Arundel County, MD
📞 Text or call 443 784 8851
💻 NextStrideWellness.com
✉️ [email protected]

No one person keeps a horse healthy and performing at their best. It takes a team.Behind every happy horse is a network ...
07/29/2026

No one person keeps a horse healthy and performing at their best. It takes a team.

Behind every happy horse is a network of dedicated professionals and owners who all bring something valuable to the table. I’m grateful that Next Stride Wellness gets to work alongside talented veterinarians, farriers, chiropractors, trainers, nutritionists, bodyworkers, and, most importantly, committed owners who put their horses first.


Next Stride Wellness LLC
Wellness • Recovery • Performance

Services are intended to support wellness, recovery, and comfort and should not replace evaluation or treatment by a licensed veterinarian.

📍 Serving Maryland and surrounding areas
📞 Text or call 443 784 8851
💻 NextStrideWellness.com
✉️ [email protected]

I believe every horse deserves individualized care.That’s why I take the time to understand each horse before, during, a...
07/29/2026

I believe every horse deserves individualized care.

That’s why I take the time to understand each horse before, during, and after every session. Every appointment is tailored to the horse in front of me and includes personalized observations and session notes, so you leave with a better understanding of your horse.

Interested in booking a session or learning more? My messages are always open. 🫶🏻


Next Stride Wellness LLC
Wellness • Recovery • Performance

Services are intended to support wellness, recovery, and comfort and should not replace evaluation or treatment by a licensed veterinarian.

📍 Serving Maryland and surrounding areas
📞 Text or call 443 784 8851
💻 NextStrideWellness.com
✉️ [email protected]

Did you know that stress affects more than just your horse's behavior?When a horse experiences ongoing stress, tension, ...
07/15/2026

Did you know that stress affects more than just your horse's behavior?

When a horse experiences ongoing stress, tension, discomfort, or even intense training, their nervous system can remain in a heightened "fight or flight" state. Over time, this can influence muscle tension, recovery, willingness to relax, and overall comfort.

PEMF supports healthy circulation and normal cellular function. One of the benefits many owners notice is that horses are able to settle into a more relaxed state after a session. This shift toward the parasympathetic nervous system, often called the "rest and recover" state, is where the body is best able to recover, repair, and recharge.

Every horse responds differently, but supporting the nervous system can play an important role in both performance and long term wellness. Whether your horse is preparing for competition, recovering from exercise, or simply enjoying retirement, giving their body the opportunity to recover can make all the difference.

Curious if PEMF could benefit your horse? I'd love to chat about your horse's goals and create a wellness plan that's right for them. Send me a message to get started. 🤍🐴


Next Stride Wellness LLC
Wellness • Recovery • Performance

📍 Serving Maryland and surrounding areas
📞 Text or call 443 784 8851
💻 NextStrideWellness.com
✉️ [email protected]

Something new is coming... 🐴I'm so excited to finally share something I've been working on behind the scenes! Over the n...
07/02/2026

Something new is coming... 🐴

I'm so excited to finally share something I've been working on behind the scenes! Over the next few weeks, I'll be launching the Next Stride Wellness Equine Anatomy Series, where we'll break down equine anatomy into simple, practical information for horse owners and riders.

A huge thank you to for creating these beautiful custom illustrations and bringing my vision to life. I couldn't be happier with how they turned out.

I can't wait to start sharing them with you! What anatomy topic would you like to see first? 👇

🚨Studies on photobiomodulation (Red Light Therapy) in animals have shown it may help support tissue repair and the body'...
06/26/2026

🚨Studies on photobiomodulation (Red Light Therapy) in animals have shown it may help support tissue repair and the body's natural inflammatory response in horses, dogs, and cats. 🚨

One veterinary review found that red and near-infrared light helped improve wound healing, reduce pain, and support recovery from tendon injuries, particularly in performance horses and post-surgical patients. Researchers believe this occurs because the light stimulates mitochondrial activity, increasing cellular energy (ATP) production and providing cells with more energy to carry out normal repair processes.

At Next Stride Wellness, I use the ROC 10-watt shielded Red Light Therapy device. Unlike most red light devices, the ROC is specifically designed to be used simultaneously with MagnaWave PEMF without signal interference, allowing both therapies to complement one another during the same session. Its cordless, quiet design also makes treatments more comfortable for horses and other animals that may be sensitive to noise or bulky equipment.

Every full-body MagnaWave PEMF session at Next Stride Wellness includes targeted ROC Red Light Therapy at no additional cost, when appropriate for the individual animal.

Disclaimer: While research supports the potential benefits of photobiomodulation in veterinary medicine, outcomes vary depending on the condition, treatment protocol, and individual animal. Red light therapy is intended to complement veterinary care. It is not a substitute for veterinary diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice.

Next Stride Wellness LLC
Wellness • Recovery • Performance

📍 Serving Maryland and surrounding areas
📞 Text or call 443-784-8851
💻 NextStrideWellness.com
✉️ [email protected]

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