about
Tracie has been an avid horseback rider and
enthusiast for over 20 years. She has
practical, hands-on veterinary care
experience with a wide range of animals
including horses. Tracie received her
certification as Equine Sports Massage
Therapist
through Equissage, Inc. of Round Hill, VA,
the foremost equine sports massage therapy
program in the country.
More about Equine Sports Massage
Although Equine Sports Massage Therapy appears to be a relatively new phenomenon, it is not. Historians have noted that massage therapy for horses dates back thousands of years to the Greeks who would massage their horses and warriors prior to going into battle.
In the late 1970's, Jack Meagher, began to apply his massage techniques to thoroughbreds and soon became a valuable member of the US Equestrian Team.
In 1989, Mary Schreiber, a student of Jack Meagher, founded EQUISSAGE, INC., a certification program for Equine Sports Massage Therapists based in Round Hill, Virginia.
Since that time, Ms. Schreiber has certified thousands of massage therapists from all over the country and at least 19 countries around the world.
Ms. Schreiber has been featured in "Sports Illustrated", "Equus" and seen on ABC TV. Her curriculum concentrates on those techniques taught by Jack Meagher.
Tracie and "Splash"
Call or email Tracie to set up your appointment for your horse.