Jim was the equine bodywork therapist for the 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012 and 2014 USEF Endurance Teams, and has worked on thousands of horses in aa rated competitions in the United States and in FEI Nations Cup, Pan American, World Equestrian Games competitions. He now teaches his unique method of equine bodywork to horse owners and therapists around the world, in which the horse participates in the process by showing the practitioner where tension has accumulated and when it has been released. The result is an effective method that anyone can learn to improve performance and open new levels of communication and trust with the horse.
Jim’s books and videos have been translated into seven languages and have sold over 75,000 copies, and Masterson Method Courses have been attended by more than 6000 like-minded horse people worldwide.
Magazine articles Jim has written or been featured in:
Performance Horse Digest (series), Natural Horseman Magazine, Horse and Rider Magazine, Dressage Today, Equus Magazine, Warmblood Today, Endurance Magazine, The Barrel Horse News, Women’s Pro Rodeo News, Trot Magazine, Your Horse UK, Horsemanship Magazine UK, Mein Pferd Germany, Horse Deals, Australia.
Topic: Releasing tension in key junctions that most affect performance
Description: Jim demonstrates techniques for these junctions.
Topic: Reading the Horse’s Body Language
Description: Reading subtle signs where the horse might be holding tension and how to release it.
Topic: Equine Bodywork and Behavioral/Training issues
Description: How to differentiate between behavioral or training issues and techniques to release restrictions.
Topic: Equine bodywork and Mystery Lameness
Description: What is mystery lameness and how to help your horse.
Topic: Connecting with your horse
Description: Use various levels of touch to bypass fight/flight and access nervous system. Create trust with your horse.
Topic: Equine Bodywork for Horse Owners
Description: How to adjust levels of touch based on horse communication. How to help them relieve tension with easy bodywork techniques.
June 5-7, 2026
Friday June 5th 9:00 AM – 6: 00 PM
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Sunday June 7th 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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