A lifelong learner, Brooke Doyle is currently pursuing certification and to date has successfully completed 45+ hours of hands on practical training with certified instructors (in Illinois and Tennessee), in addition to ongoing case study hours with a Masterson-approved mentor.
Recognizing that the horse can (and should) be an equal partner and active participant in their own wellness, Brooke resonates with the autonomy that is given to each horse in this method of bodywork. Through their own unique expressions of pressure & release feedback, each horse is an active participant in every session and has bodily autonomy to release, move their body and self adjust. This method encourages a release of tension, which can help prolong maintenance, chiropractic adjustments and alignments, improve performance, regulate the nervous system, and encourage general well-being.
Through bodywork, Brooke hopes to provide ample space for your horse’s wellness to be prioritized without being task-oriented or hinging on a right-or-wrong answer feedback loop during the session. They are free to express themselves, and to even guide the session.
Brooke and her horse Arrow (pictured), a 15yo APHA gelding, happily run Starter Level at events in the Barrington, IL area, attend clinics, trail ride solo, goof around bareback, and spend plenty of time connecting in hand on cold, rainy days while engaging in such terribly naughty behaviors as: licking all the clean mirrors, rearranging the jump corner & proudly picking up barn tools with his teeth (Arrow that is, not Brooke).
Benefits of Bodywork
Each horse will respond uniquely to bodywork on any given day, according to variables like: history of illness or injury, date since last session, type & frequency of work, diet, socialization, weather & living conditions.
Potential benefits of equine bodywork include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Improved circulation, muscle repair and growth
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Preventative care against strain and injury
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Reduced muscle fatigue, tightness
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Reduced inflammation
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Enhanced mobility
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Relieved joint & muscle pain
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Regulated Nervous System
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Prolong the benefits of injection maintenance and Chiro work
Offerings
*Introductory Rates offered through November 1, 2025
*Multiple horse discount offered if booked on the same date
*Trip Charge $25 applies to locations outside 15 mile radius from Barrington, IL
Initial Assessment $125 : Duration up to 2 hours
A full evaluation & bodywork session will be performed including:
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Gathering health history and current performance issues, if any.
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Palpation of major junctions (poll, neck, shoulders, withers, spine, midline, lumbar, sacrum) and flexion of joints (knees, fetlocks, hocks)
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Full bodywork session including full body Bladder Meridian "mapping" of tension and front and hind end tension release in joints and muscles, and functional movement stretches.
Regular Bodywork Session $100: Duration up to 90 minutes
A full "poll to tail" bodywork session will be performed including:
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Palpation of major junctions if needed since previous session (poll, neck, shoulders, withers, spine, midline, lumbar, sacrum) and flexion of joints (knees, fetlocks, hocks)
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Full bodywork session including full body Bladder Meridian "mapping" of tension and front and hind end tension release in joints and muscles, and functional movement stretches.
Free Bodywork Demos with Q&A are offered for:
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Schools
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4H Clubs
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Pony Club
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Riding Clubs
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Rescues
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Lesson / Boarding / Therapy Barns
Recommended Frequency
Consistent bodywork provides great maintenance and preventive care for horses in any type of regular work - whether or not they are competitive, ridden for sport, or ridden for pleasure.
If your equine partner is regularly ridden on trails, over fences, cross country, round barrels, in the dressage arena, casually hacked bareback in the yard, or hunted for hours through open fields, they will benefit. After an initial session, I suggest bi-weekly or monthly sessions to help maintain relaxation, circulation and nervous system regulation throughout their training, pleasure riding, or competition schedule.
Your retired horses may need less frequent bodywork, but will still certainly benefit from maintenance as they transition into physical & mental recovery and a more relaxed lifestyle. After years of work, monthly or bi-monthly sessions will help your buddy settle into their golden years and provide a wonderfully soft landing after all they’ve given.
General Policies
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Payment is due in full at the time of each session before departure. Cash, Venmo & Zelle are all accepted
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Horse Ready Please ensure your horse is brought in, fed & watered, groomed, and in a quiet stall with clean shavings prior to session start time. Please remove all hay and feed from stall prior to session (fewer distractions!)
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Quiet location Please ensure the stall and aisle are clear of clutter & tripping hazards. Please notify your barn mates & manager of our bodywork session ahead of time and request general mindfulness of noise & distraction
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Cancellation A 50% session fee will be billed for cancellations less than 24 hours in advance
Fine Print
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Bodywork sessions are not intended to treat or diagnose lameness or medical conditions.
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Bodywork is not a replacement for veterinary care.
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As an equine bodywork practitioner, I will not diagnose medical conditions or lameness, attempt chiropractic adjustments, or prescribe medications or supplements.
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If your horse is currently under the care of a veterinarian for recovery from illness or injury, seek clearance from your vet before booking a bodywork session to ensure that it is a suitable activity for your horse.