Crescent Moon Equine Bodywork

Meet this handsome hunk with luscious locks, Woody!

Woody was diagnosed in early November with right front navicular changes and has been living out 24/7 as a pasture pet while his owner and veterinary team monitored how he responded to turnout and time.

His owner has now chosen to take a more structured rehab approach and has entrusted me with his ongoing care. Working closely alongside his vets, I will be supporting Woody with regular bodywork sessions and light, targeted strength work aimed at improving hindquarter engagement and developing his thoracic sling so he can gradually unload his front end more effectively.

We have also transitioned him onto an anti inflammatory forage based diet, and he will remain in consistent turnout as he is pasture sound, keeping him moving in a natural, low stress way that supports circulation and overall comfort.

We recently trialed wedged aluminum shoes, which were clearly not Woody’s preference, so we are continuing forward barefoot and adapting from there.

I am really looking forward to this rehab journey with him and grateful for the trust placed in me to support his recovery.