Terms & Conditions
A legal disclaimer
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Equine massage/bodywork is not a substitute for veterinary care.
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If a horse has a diagnosed injury, illness, or lameness, owner must consult their veterinarian prior to scheduling bodywork.
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Practitioner will not diagnose, prescribe, or treat medical conditions
Terms & Conditions
1. Scheduling & Booking
Owners must provide a safe, quiet environment for the session (horse clean, dry, and haltered).
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2. Cancellation & No-Show
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Cancellations made 48+ hours in advance: no charge.
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Cancellations made within 48 hours: 50% fee.
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Cancellations made within 24 hours or no-show: 75–100% fee.
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If the practitioner arrives and the horse is unavailable (not caught, not present, unsafe), the session is considered a no-show.
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3. Payment
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Payment is due at the time of service (or upon invoice if using Square/QuickBooks).
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Accepted forms: cash, card, Square, QuickBooks, Venmo, etc.
Returned checks or failed payments will incur a fee (e.g., $25).
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4. Travel Fees
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A travel fee of $1.00 per mile round trip will be applied.
5. Safety & Horse Handling
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If a horse’s behavior puts the practitioner at risk (kicking, biting, excessive rearing), the session will be stopped, but the full fee is still due.
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Horses must be handled by an owner/representative during the session if needed.
Sessions cannot be performed on horses that are sedated,or visibly ill.
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6. Aftercare
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Owners are advised not to ride/perform strenuous activity for 24–48 hours post-session.
Practitioner may provide stretching or follow-up recommendations, but it is the owner’s responsibility to implement them.
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Confidentiality & Professionalism
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Session notes and observations will be kept confidential between practitioner and client, unless sharing with a veterinarian or other professional (with owner’s consent).
Respectful conduct is expected at all times from both practitioner and client.