About GQS
SUSAN'S PASSION FOR HAPPY, HEALTHY HORSES
Gentle and Quiet Spirit Horse Massage was founded out of an appreciation for non-invasive therapy options for horses. Not only with the intent to support recovery from injury, but to provide relaxation, relieve discomfort, and improve the overall wellness of the horse.
GQS – Caring for your Equine Partner
WELLNESS CARE AND INJURY RECOVERY SUPPORT
EQUINE MASSAGE THERAPY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF EVERY HORSE'S GENERAL WELLNESS CARE - REGARDLESS OF SIZE, DISCIPLINE, ACTIVITY LEVEL, AGE
PRE AND POST EVENT MASSAGE
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NO MATTER WHAT DISCIPLINE, EQUINE MASSAGE THERAPY CAN SUPPORT EVENT PREPARATION AND POST EVENT RECOVERY
EXPERIENCED KNOWLEDGE
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IAAMT CERTIFIED ESMT AT YOUR SERVICE WITH EDUCATION AND YEARS OF HORSEMANSHIP EXPERIENCE
GQS Services Offered
Equine Full Body Massage
Evaluation and full body massage for your equine partner, promoting overall wellness.
EVERY horse can benefit from massage therapy
Equine Pre & Post Event Massage Therapy
Regardless of discipline - whether preparing for an event or post event recovery, equine massage therapy can play an important part in your equine partner's optimal performance
EQUINE EVALUATION & GAIT ANALYSIS,
INJURY RECOVERY MASSAGE THERAPIES
Evaluation and Gait Analysis services - identifying reactive areas that would benefit from massage therapy
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Injury recovery massage therapy services - supporting your veterinarian's prescribed diagnosis and recovery plan
Happy GQS Clients
We Love Our Clients
"I would not use anyone else"
"Susan has an incredible way with horses. Because of her peaceful demeanor and deep knowledge of horses of all ages and disciplines she has become our go-to masseuse and I would not use anyone else for my horses’ bodywork. All my horses, from the show horses to the daily lesson horses, have greatly benefitted and shown considerable improvement under saddle because of Susan’s magic touch!"
- Kay Johnson, Kay Johnson Performance Horses
"My old man horse is a testament to the benefits of massage"
"Have a 27 year old thoroughbred that I have owned for 25 years. He has been well cared for his whole life and only stopped jumping three years ago. Between his arthritis and his stifles, he has been not moving as easily these last few years. I went down to only riding once a week because he would be stiff and sore for days after even an easy ride.
Then, Susan started working on him. Now I can ride him three days a week if not more, and he is more comfortable and recovers easily from our rides. We aren’t jumping again; he is 27 but can do more than a leisurely walk and trot. My horse is such an important part of my crazy life, and Susan has saved him and me. She has saved him from pain, stiffness and stifles slipping; she has saved me from guilt and heartache over my old man of a horse.
I cannot say enough about the individual care she gives to my horse. She knows his “hot spots” and is an excellent listener to where he hurts and where he feels relief.
You don’t need to have a fancy show horse to see the benefits of equine massage. My old man horse is a testament to the benefits of massage for all types of horses."
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- Erika Leach, Dedicated Horse Mom