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Client Testimonials
Insights from our valued riders and professionals
Dr. Megan Ross
DVM
Carolyn has been a valued colleague for years. I am continually impressed by her appetite for learning new techniques and application of her skills to even the most complex cases. Her approach is multifaceted, and the horse truly is evaluated from the tip of the ears to the bottom of the hooves. She is friendly, professional and an asset to any horse care team.
Ariel Grald
5* Eventer, USA Team Rider. WEG 2022
Integrative Equine Bodywork is absolutely critical to my horses' success. Carolyn is an amazing practitioner and I immediately feel improvements in my horses after their sessions. Not only is she a fabulous bodyworker but she clearly articulates what she finds in the horses so that I can develop better training programs. Carolyn has a wonderful way of working with the horses and listening to them. They thoroughly enjoy their bodywork sessions with her!
Jennifer Patterson
DVM, Eventer
I've had the pleasure of working with Carolyn in multiple capacities—both as a veterinarian caring for her patients and as a horse owner myself. I'm always impressed by her deep anatomical knowledge and the collaborative way she works alongside other professionals. As a horse owner, I appreciate how attuned she is to my horse's body and wellbeing- she truly keeps a finger on the pulse of how my horse feels. Most importantly, my horse absolutely loves her sessions with Carolyn. She is an invaluable part of my horse's care team!
Sydney Elliot
5* Eventer, USA Team Rider, Paris Olympics 2024
Carolyn is one of the best in the industry, the horses enjoy every session and they have such a remarkable difference after Carolyn has worked her magic. She has been an invaluable piece to my program's success for my top level event horses.
Amy Nicholson
PhD Physics, Dressage Trainer
Without Carolyn’s work my horse would not be where he is today: from his former life where he had to be retired from a jumping career with too many injuries, to becoming a successful and sound FEI dressage horse. Each sessions brings either total relaxation, a look of “whoa, what just happened to my body?”, or, most often, both. The change in posture and balance is immediately clear, and I can see him moving with so much more ease and increased range of motion afterward. Carolyn has an incredible eye for helping horses find better alignment and healthier movement patterns that carry over long after she leaves.
Rachel
Certified Equinology Equine Bodyworker (EEBW)
I cannot thank Carolyn Byrd of Integrative Equine Bodywork enough for the incredible transformation I have witnessed in my 21-year-old Thoroughbred, Chrome. As an aging horse, I never imagined he could achieve the level of vitality and performance that he is now exhibiting, and it is all thanks to Carolyn's expert care and dedication.
When I first brought Chrome to Carolyn, he was showing signs of stiffness and discomfort, and his overall movement was restricted. Carolyn's approach was thorough and compassionate, taking the time to understand his unique needs and tailoring her sessions to address his specific issues. From the very first session, I noticed a significant improvement in his flexibility and comfort.
Over the past few months, my horse has undergone a remarkable transformation. Carolyn's skillful bodywork sessions have enabled him to use his body more effectively, allowing for smoother and more balanced movements. I have been astounded by the changes in his gait and posture, and it is evident that he is now moving with greater ease and grace. He no longer shows signs of discomfort, and his overall well-being has improved tremendously.
Carolyn has made a world of difference for Chrome. Her dedication to her craft and genuine care for her equine clients is unparalleled. She has not only improved my horse's physical condition but also enhanced his overall quality of life. Seeing him thrive and move with such fluidity has brought me immense joy and reassurance that he is receiving the best possible care.