Enhancing Your Horse's Health & Performance

At Eastman Equine, I prioritize your horse's health and comfort through expert bodywork tailored to their needs and yours.

I integrate my training and experience into a unique blend of analytics and healing modalities.

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Healthier, Happier Horses

About Me
Maria Eastman

With over 40 years of experience working with horses and their people, I bring a thoughtful, hands-on approach to equine care. I'm a Masterson Method Certified Practitioner (MMCP) with additional training in Cranial Sacral Therapy, Kinesiology Taping, and performance-based assessment of the ridden horse.

I specialize in identifying subtle signs of discomfort that may impact behavior, movement, and overall well-being. My work is centered on helping horses feel and perform at their best through individualized, compassionate care.

My practice is based in the Masterson Method®, an interactive, gentle form of equine bodywork designed to release deep-seated tension in a horse's muscles and connective tissue. In this unique method, I work with the nervous system to get the horse to release on their own. Used consistently, it improves range of motion in key joints and maintains peak performance by proactively releasing chronic tension that can often develop into lameness.

From this base, I integrate techniques of other modalities, including equine osteopathy, cranial sacral and myo-facial release. In addition, I am skilled in kinesthetic taping to support and extend the benefits of my sessions and can also collaborate with your veterinarian for recovery and rehabilitation following an injury.

I invite you to think of your horse as "your athlete", and to recognize that the act of carrying a rider is an athletic feat for him or her, not matter what level of riding you do. Bodywork is not just for horses performing in the Olympics, it’s for every horse, and regular, consistent sessions, rather than one-time sessions, will provide deeper muscle release, improved flexibility, and better behavioral, mental, and physical health.

Core Services

Masterson Method Session

Starting at $100

Hands-on bodywork designed to release tension and improve comfort and performance. The Masterson Method works with your horse’s nervous system to identify and release areas of restriction, helping your horse relax, move more freely, and perform at their best.

Equine Kinesiology Taping

Starting at $20

Maria is trained in equine kinesiology taping, a non-invasive, rehabilitative, and therapeutic modality that uses specialized elastic tape applied to a horse's skin to
support muscles, joints, and fascia without limiting mobility. It works by lifting the skin to increase blood circulation, reduce pain, alleviate inflammation, and facilitate the body's natural healing process.

24-Behaviors of the Ridden Horse

Starting at $75

Maria is trained in completing the The Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram (RHpE), a tool to reliably assess behaviors in the ridden horse that may indicate pain and reliably predict lameness before the condition worsens into limping and other more obvious signs of injuries. This method was developed through a six-phase study, spanning three years, and over 400 horses by Dr. Sue Dyson and colleagues. Results from this assessment are used to identify problems that may then be treated through orthopedic care.

Watch: The 24 Behaviors of a Ridden Horse in Pain

Final pricing may vary depending on travel distance and complexity of the case.

How My Process Works

Free Consultation

We start with a brief 15-minute phone or video consultation to discuss your horse, concerns, and determine the best approach.

Treatment Session

I work directly with your horse using the selected therapeutic modality.

Service Recommendation

Based on your horse’s needs, I will recommend the appropriate service and provide a price estimate.

Follow-Up Guidance

You’ll receive recommendations to support your horse after the session.

Schedule Appointment

Choose a date and time that works for your schedule.

Service Area

I'm based in Sonoita, Arizona, and travel throughout the surrounding region to work with horses and barns.

Primary service areas include:

• Sonoita
• Sierra Vista
• Benson
• Tucson
• Surrounding Southern Arizona barns