Holistic Horseworks | #1 Expert Equine Bodywork, Clinics & Courses

Whether you’re dealing with training challenges, saddle fit issues, mysterious lameness, or behavioral quirks like spookiness or head shaking, you’ve found your solution. Our mission is to empower you with the knowledge to uncover and address these and many more issues effectively.

Are joint injections or medications like Previcox or UlcerGuard becoming routine for your horse? Heavy dewormers and vaccinations? You’re not alone in questioning what’s considered normal. We believe there’s always a better way and we’re here to show you how.

A Commonly Overlooked

Problem With Horses

Learn how a first rib misalignment can impact your horse’s comfort and performance. Did you know this issue is a common root cause for conditions like mysterious lameness, high-low hoof syndrome, and roach back?

It’s all interconnected, and understanding how can make a world of difference in your horse’s health.

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Our Services

Online Courses

Voted the best online equine bodywork courses by hundreds of students! When you enroll get lifetime access, live support, and tons of bonus offers. Learn from home at your own pace. Available with subtitles in English, French, Spanish, and Dutch so that you can learn in multiple languages.

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Hands-On Clinics

Learn in person at one of our hands-on horse bodywork clinics available globally. In just 9 days you can become proficient in equine bodywork and every level of Holistic Horseworks courses. Can’t find a clinic near you? If you can host a clinic at your barn, you can attend for free!

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Recommended Practitioners

Looking for someone who can perform Holistic Horsework’s approved equine bodywork in your area? Visit our recommended practitioners page for equine care professionals from around the world. Become a recommended practitioner by completing a home study or clinic.

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Host a Clinic at Your Barn

If you are a horse owner with a barn, you’re eligible to host a Holistic Horseworks clinic series!

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Dealing with

Lameness, Arthritis, Hock Injections, Roach Back, or Hunter’s Bump?

So many times we’ve been told, “That’s just your horse’s conformation,” but that’s not true.

After just one hour of bodywork, your horse can stand taller, with a relaxed neck, wider stance, straighter legs, and a higher back.

When the body is unwound, your horse can stand and perform with proper alignment. This allows them to distribute weight evenly, engage muscles correctly, and prevent strain, injury, or lameness from overworking the incorrect body parts. By achieving this balance, your horse will experience better health and performance!

Does your horse look like the photo on the top, with a high neck and a hollow back? After a 1-hour Equine Musculoskeletal Unwinding session, they could look like the photo on the bottom, with a relaxed neck and high back! This is a horse’s natural posture.

Level 1: Equine Musculoskeletal Unwinding is available to learn in an online course and a hands-on clinic.

Dealing with

Spooking, Head-Shy, Hard to Bridle, Uveitis, or Metabolic Issues?

At some point in their lives, often during their formative years, horses have a “pull back” incident when tied to a fence or post.

As they struggle and struggle to get free, the halter pulls against the top of their head causing the cranial bones to compress. If left unaddressed, this can lead to health issues.

Take a look at the following diagram. In the photo on the top, the eye is puffy, swollen, weepy, and red. This five-year-old horse was diagnosed with uveitis and was scheduled to have their eye removed.

The photo on the bottom is the same horse just one hour after an Equine Cranial Decompression session. During the next vet exam, the vet told the owner they no longer recommended removing the eye!

Level 3: Equine Cranial Decompression is only available to learn in a hands-on clinic. However, Equine Cranial Sacral Energy Work may also help.

Our Testimonials

Here From Some Of Our Happy Clients

After following the Equine Musculoskeletal Unwinding course, I was amazed with what I could do for horses. The techniques are all soft and friendly. The effect is amazing. Every minute of the class was filled with valuable information for horses and people as well. Thanks to the essential oils, I could process the information without getting tired.

The most important question to ask when a horse is out of balance is WHY.

With April, I really learned to look for the cause to find a solution
— Lisette
My horse Avalon had a very bad pull back when tied in the horse trailer. The thrashing caused a horrific trauma over her eye.

Using Dynamite Release Spray and my training with April, I knew what to do. Using release and energywork, CranioSacral unwinding, and communicating with April I was able to support this trauma without a huge bill.

April has empowered me to know I have a choice!
— Stenelle
Thank you for all of your help with the distance readings to dial down my horse’s specific needs and what had been missed in previous bodywork sessions.

All 4 of my horses are competing much better, better vet scores, and staying sound. Competing against other FEI horse and rider teams, I am very pleased with my results.
— Elizabeth
I was fortunate enough to participate in a Level 1 Equine Musculoskeletal Unwinding 3-day workshop. It was a fascinating adventure in learning how to transform a horse in a short period of time.

I was able to release my senior thoroughbred whose back was in spasm and learned how to relax all of the muscles in the loin area with just my fingers to give him some much-needed relief.

April is a great teacher, very patient and professional, I was duly impressed with the whole 3 days.
— Shannon
Through the three levels I have learned so much about horses and the tools I was taught have fine-tuned my skills and connection with each one I work with. The changes in their whole body and mind are astounding for me and the owners.

Today I worked on two horses, a dog who was adamant I help her and humans. As a craniosacral therapist, this work with the horses has deepened my awareness and abilities.

Thank you
— Tricia
My 6 year old Friesian mare was diagnosed with injured stifle ligaments and put on pasture rest for 12 months. After a year, she still was not rideable.

I did not want to consider doing surgery as the vet advised. I found and contacted April— she did her evaluation, started some stretches and releases. She showed me how to perform the stretched and the body tuning so I could help my horse on a daily basis.

Within 2 months, I have been able to ride my mare again, I am so grateful for April’s help and guidance. I am happy and excited to have found a holistic way to care for her that will continue to promote her health and recovery.
— Lori
It all started by seeing the free yoga video April has on YouTube. After talking with her on the phone, I asked her to do a reading. April has a gift for listening, and it seems also in hearing what the horses have to say. It is amazing what a horse does when they are able to move and how their attitude changes when they feel better.

When you start listening to your horses, as shown in “Horses Are Talking, Are You Listening?” you have a new-found relationship with them.

April is worth more than she could
ever charge but she does it for the.
love of the horse.
— Tamara
“Guys, this is an opportunity not to be missed. I took all 3 of her classes a few years ago and they helped me to help my older OTTB live longer than I thought was possible.

Now I am making this my business and coming to these classes so I can become an instructor for Holistic Horseworks. This program works and I have seen the results and with having April as as my leader and mentor I am able to follow my dreams.

Can’t wait for these classes. Invest in yourself for your horse.
You won’t regret it!
— Kim
“For those of you thinking about hosting a Holistic Horse Works class or classes with April Love or one of her certified trainers, I encourage you to do it!
I run Project Spirit Equine Rescue and Rehab in Chiloquin OR. Last fall I came across information on April’s clinics. I knew what she teaches would be a perfect fit for rescue horses. I was right!

I partnered with Hilltop Farm to co-host the educational classes at their facility in Malin OR. They provided the venue, I arranged the 32 horses.

What came next was an amazing transformation. A barn full nervous horses with various physical and emotional issues became a place of peace, harmony and healing for equines and humans alike.

Add to your tool box! Learn how to become healthier so you can help heal horses! You’ll be happy you did!”
— Connie Willard
I have loved the results I’m getting from taking the Level 1 class with Lynn. She was super helpful, patient, and knowledgeable for our group class.

My horses seem calmer and more comfortable in their bodies since applying the Holistic Horseworks program to their routine.

I love having access to videos for reference and refreshing my memory and refining my technique as well.

I love learning the holistic approach with a touch of natural ways to optimize the horses overall health. Highly recommended for any horse owner and professional bodyworker for extra tools in the toolbox!
— Allison
I just wanted to tell you that I listened to your podcast for the first time the other day, and I sat and cried through the whole thing. You addressed so many concerns I’ve been having with my horse.

I’m finishing up an equine massage therapy course through another place, and realized during the first session how much information I felt was missing from it. You are the first person that hasn’t made me feel like I’m completely crazy with what I see going on with my horse, and with time I will be able to help her feel better.

I just wanted to say thank you for putting your knowledge out there, and as frustrated as I feel, you give me hope. I look forward to signing up for your class soon!
— Kasey
I want to thank you for healing a part of me. My heart was broken 17 years ago with the death of my beloved gelding Angus.

After meeting you and taking your classes I feel I am ready to get back to my love of horses and realized I have wasted so much time. I am so thankful for you and all you have taught me.

I cannot thank you enough. You are a blessing and know that you are helping so many.
— Kelly
“After almost giving up all hope of finding out what was niggling my little horse I saw some of your youtube videos and thought why not I’ll give that ago.

So for the past 2 weeks I’ve done the yoga moves every day with him and he is definitely moving better. His back is less sore and he is finally starting to use his backend.

Wow what a difference this is making.”
— Julie
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About The Founder

Hi 👋, I’m April Love

Holistic Horseworks Founder

Owner of Holistic Horseworks LLC, I empower horse lovers to take healing into their own hands in order to keep their horses healthy, happy, and rideable through their 30’s while saving thousands of dollars on vet care.

I’ve created a unique IICT (International Institute for Complementary Therapists) approved methodology that I teach through in-person, hands-on clinics as well as virtual home study courses.

I’ve also trained and vetted many instructors who share this practice worldwide.

Meet April

Holistic Horseworks Global Instructors

Our dedicated team of instructors brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to equine professionals and horse owners around the world. Each instructor is certified in Equine Musculoskeletal Unwinding and proficient in all levels of the Holistic Horseworks methodologies.

Lynn Reed
🇺🇸 Indiana and Midwestern U.S.
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Kim Walker
🇺🇸 Kansas, Western, and Midwestern U.S.
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Debra Smith
🇺🇸 Oklahoma and Midwestern U.S.
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Trix Riedo
🇨🇭 Switzerland and Europe
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Marisa Levitt
🇦🇺🇿🇦 Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa
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Lisette Van Dijk
🇳🇱 The Netherlands and Belgium
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Emilie Prudhomme
🇧🇪 Belgium, France, and Europe
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Anne Baron
🇨🇦🇸🇪 Canada and Sweden
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Jean Whitebread
🇬🇧🇮🇪 United Kingdom and Ireland
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Helene Coulombe
🌐 Canada, United Kingdom, South America
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Our Courses

Level 1

Equine Musculoskeletal Unwinding

Home Study Program

Equine Musculoskeletal Unwinding is an IICT-approved program that provides a unique approach to equine remedial therapy, focusing on gently releasing tension in the muscles and joints. Unlike traditional equine massage therapy courses, this method combines gentle yet effective bodywork techniques with subtle energy work to promote release, relaxation, and alignment. It’s designed to be easy to perform, making it accessible for all horse owners and equine practitioners.

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Level 2

Cranio Sacral Unwinding & Advanced Applied Kinesiology

Home Study Program

Equine cranial sacral therapy seeks to identify and address imbalances or restrictions within this system, which may arise from physical trauma, stress, or other factors. Practitioners use gentle touch and manipulation techniques to release tension, improve fluid flow, and promote overall balance and well-being in the horse. By addressing issues in the craniosacral system, this type of bodywork therapy aims to support the horse’s natural ability to heal and maintain optimal health, performance, and behavior.

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