BAC Equine Massage Therapy - Foxborough, MA
Certified Equine Massage Therapist, Bethany A. Condon of BAC Equine Massage Therapy in Foxboro, MA, earned two certifications in equine massage therapy - the first from Equissage New England/New York and the second certification from Midwest Natural Healing for Animals - she has also studied equine/rider biomechanics, gait analysis, hoof analysis, saddle fit/placement, rehabilitative groundwork and under saddle balancing. She also holds additional certifications in red lite therapy and myofascial release and craniosacral therapies.
Bethany massages horses from miniature ponies to large draft horses of different breeds, ages, riding disciplines and medical conditions.
Equine massage therapy increases flexibility, range of motion, restores loss of function after an injury, promotes faster healing, reduces inflammation and swelling in joints relieving pain, eases and releases muscle spasms, boosts athletic performance and endurance, extends the health, well being and overall quality of life for your horse’s athletic career.
Additionally, equine massage therapy also benefits these 5 major equine systems - Muscular System, Fascial System, Circulatory System, Lymphatic System & Nervous System.
- Certified
- Insured
Pricing Packages
How do you serve precious pets?
- Animal Massage
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Horses
On a scale of snail to elephant, what size animals do you work with?
- 80+ lbs
Pet Certifications
- Certified Animal Massage Therapist
- Certified Equine Massage Therapist (CEMT)
- Certified Equine Sports Massage Therapist (CESMT)
Proud member of...
- International Association of Animal Massage and Bodywork (IAAMB)
Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?
- 24 hours notice required
Without pet parents, Petworks wouldn't exist. What discount do you offer our dedicated members? (e.g. 20% off their first session, etc.)
Referral discounts
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
eastern & eastern/central MA, Cape Cod & the islands, RI, eastern CT
What year did you begin serving pets?
2018
How did you hone your craft?
I earned my first equine massage therapy certification with Equissage New England/New York and earned my second certification in equine massage therapy, equine/rider biomechanics and rehabilitation with Midwest Natural Healing for Animals. I have also done numerous clinics in horsemanship & groundwork training and have trained in several different riding disciplines such as hunter/jumper, dressage and equitation. I also have additional certifications in equine red lite therapy, myofascial release and craniosacral therapies.
What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?
The tip I would give horse owners is first - have your saddle checked about twice a year as ill fitting and incorrectly placed saddles are the main cause of pain and discomfort in horses. Listen to how your horse is communicating with you such as is he/she bucking you off when riding him/her? It is not a sign of naughty behavior as most people think but your horse's way of telling you that they are in pain due to the saddle pinching their withers, shoulders or accessory nerve causing a great deal of pain! Second is NEVER EVER ride your horse above the vertical or behind the vertical as this can create a horse with a tight neck, back and rotated sacrum who will never move correctly and put their entire body out of alignment! We want our horses to move and drive from their hind end regardless of the riding discipline. Also the less tack you use on your horse, the better your horse will move. They only prevent the horse from moving correctly.
What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!
With my compassionate nature, I truly care about your horse's health and well being. In the many years of riding horses and competing, I have witnessed too many times improper training, treatment, ill fitting tack mainly saddles which causes tremendous muscle strain, tightness and fatigue in your horse. No longer were the horse shows important to me - my compassion and concern for horses' health and well being led me to becoming an equine massage therapist. I love to solve the mystery and get to the bottom of the problem and try to figure out the issue(s) and fix it. Nothing fascinates me more than equine anatomy and biomechanics and bringing horses back to their optimal health and as a result an optimal performance level even well into their senior years!
How do you serve precious pets?
- Animal Massage
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Horses
On a scale of snail to elephant, what size animals do you work with?
- 80+ lbs
Pet Certifications
- Certified Animal Massage Therapist
- Certified Equine Massage Therapist (CEMT)
- Certified Equine Sports Massage Therapist (CESMT)
Proud member of...
- International Association of Animal Massage and Bodywork (IAAMB)
Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?
- 24 hours notice required
Without pet parents, Petworks wouldn't exist. What discount do you offer our dedicated members? (e.g. 20% off their first session, etc.)
Referral discounts
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
eastern & eastern/central MA, Cape Cod & the islands, RI, eastern CT
What year did you begin serving pets?
2018
How did you hone your craft?
I earned my first equine massage therapy certification with Equissage New England/New York and earned my second certification in equine massage therapy, equine/rider biomechanics and rehabilitation with Midwest Natural Healing for Animals. I have also done numerous clinics in horsemanship & groundwork training and have trained in several different riding disciplines such as hunter/jumper, dressage and equitation. I also have additional certifications in equine red lite therapy, myofascial release and craniosacral therapies.
What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?
The tip I would give horse owners is first - have your saddle checked about twice a year as ill fitting and incorrectly placed saddles are the main cause of pain and discomfort in horses. Listen to how your horse is communicating with you such as is he/she bucking you off when riding him/her? It is not a sign of naughty behavior as most people think but your horse's way of telling you that they are in pain due to the saddle pinching their withers, shoulders or accessory nerve causing a great deal of pain! Second is NEVER EVER ride your horse above the vertical or behind the vertical as this can create a horse with a tight neck, back and rotated sacrum who will never move correctly and put their entire body out of alignment! We want our horses to move and drive from their hind end regardless of the riding discipline. Also the less tack you use on your horse, the better your horse will move. They only prevent the horse from moving correctly.
What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!
With my compassionate nature, I truly care about your horse's health and well being. In the many years of riding horses and competing, I have witnessed too many times improper training, treatment, ill fitting tack mainly saddles which causes tremendous muscle strain, tightness and fatigue in your horse. No longer were the horse shows important to me - my compassion and concern for horses' health and well being led me to becoming an equine massage therapist. I love to solve the mystery and get to the bottom of the problem and try to figure out the issue(s) and fix it. Nothing fascinates me more than equine anatomy and biomechanics and bringing horses back to their optimal health and as a result an optimal performance level even well into their senior years!
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