The Horse That Changed Everything

My Journey to Helping Horses Move Freely

Every horse person has that horse—the one who shifts their entire perspective, challenges them to ask bigger questions, and leads them down a path they never expected to take. For me, that horse is Bella.

I didn’t start out knowing I’d become a Balanced Through Movement Method (BTMM) practitioner or a nerve release practitioner. Like many, I grew up riding, training, and doing my best to care for the horses I loved. But when my mare started struggling with movement—subtle at first, then more obvious—I realized I was missing something.

She was athletic and willing, but things weren’t adding up. She would trip behind, struggle to bend, and sometimes just seem... uncomfortable. I could feel that something wasn’t right, but I couldn’t put my finger on it. We tried everything—vet visits, chiropractic work, saddle fittings, different training methods—but nothing created lasting change.

I remember the frustration of watching her try so hard, knowing she wanted to do what I asked but physically couldn’t. And then, the self-doubt crept in. Was I doing something wrong? Was I missing something obvious? I just wanted to help her, but no one had the answers.

That’s when I found Celeste’s work with BTMM. It wasn’t about managing symptoms or correcting behavior. It was about understanding why horses move the way they do and how restrictions in their bodies create patterns of compensation. It explained everything I had been seeing but didn’t have the words for.

When I started applying this work, I saw my mare change before my eyes. Her posture shifted, her balance improved, and for the first time in a long time, she moved with ease. Her whole body had transformed right before my eyes. That moment—the softness in her expression, the newfound freedom in her body—was when I knew.

This was the work I was meant to do.

Since then, I’ve made it my mission to help other horses find that same relief, that same freedom. So many struggle with movement issues that are dismissed as “normal” or “just how they are.” But I’ve learned that no horse wants to be resistant or unbalanced—there’s always a reason.

My journey started with one horse, but every horse I work with now carries a little piece of her story. And for that, I will always be grateful.

If your horse is struggling, don’t stop searching for answers. There’s always a way forward.