Equine Sports Massage Therapy is owned and operated by Jill Atherton. Jill is a Certified Equine Sports Massage Therapist and has the following qualifications:

• ESMT II Degree from Equitouch Systems, Inc., Colorado
• Bachelors Degree in Animal Science
• Associates Degree in Equine Science
• Five Years Experience as a Large Animal Technician
• Many Years of Experience in the Horse Industry, including Barn Management,
  Instruction, and Training
  

Sports massage is more than just a relaxing "spa" experience: a pleasant and luxurious massage. Sports massage is also a therapeutic method intended to support and enhance performance.

As an equine sports massage therapist, Jill has studied anatomy and muscular structure, as well as how to relax and tone constricted or tense muscles. She can locate muscle groups in the horse, knows how and where to access the deeper muscles, can probe for tightness, and is experienced with the techniques used to influence the large muscles of the horse's body. Jill also has expereince in working with horses of varied disciplines, training methods, and personality types.