Helping People Help Horses Since 2016

Schaeffer Bodyworks

Educator, Consultant, Advocate

In 2016, I became a certified Equine Bodyworker to provide wellness bodywork to my own horses who long suffered from the effects of traditional domestic horse keeping…

I shared the answers I found with local equine owners looking for their own holistic solutions…

Now, nearly a decade later…

Schaeffer Bodyworks, LLC continues to provide more than just physical bodywork in the Midwest area, but education and consultations to help other equine advocates answer the same questions that led me to where I am today.

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April Schaeffer holding and kissing a light brown horse on the nose outdoors.

Online Courses Offered:

Equine Massage Basics

Special Topic Webinars

Equine Kinesiology Taping

Equine Anatomy

Each course is designed to give horse owners and equine professionals practical tools to support better health, performance, and well-being in horses.

Certification Courses

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Advanced Equine Massage Therapist Certification

IAAMB Accredited

Designed for first-time students and currently practicing equine massage therapists with emphasis placed on environmental factors and balance the whole horse.

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Equine Craniosacral Therapist Certification

Designed for current or previously certified equine massage therapists seeking to expand their skillset. Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, energetically based technique ideal for sensitive or anxious horses that may not tolerate traditional massage.

Upcoming Events

  • SBWs 4-Day In Person Professional Hands on Clinic

    October 16 - 19, 2025

    Starts at 8am

    Open to any certified SBW therapist or current certification student.

    This 4-day class will cover:

    Business

    Anatomy Exercises,

    Manual Techniques,

    Proper Modality Application!

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  • FREE Equine Wellness Event

    Saturday, November 1, 2025

    9am - 3pm

    We have an incredible lineup for a day of learning about Equine Nutrition from a Forage Based, Anti-Inflammatory diet perspective.

    Speakers include:

    April of SBW

    Lexi with Reigning It In

    Emily from Squared Up Equine

    Katlyn from Topline Equine

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Cover art for the podcast titled 'The Equine Advocate' hosted by April Schaeffer. The image features a woman standing in a stable with arms crossed, smiling, with the podcast title and logo, which includes a horse and a dog silhouette, displayed prominently on the left side.

The Equine Advocate Podcast.

We spill the “TEA” on all things equine! Join us for our weekly podcast with April and other equine professional talking about all things nutrition, wellness, and education in the equine world.