Give Your Horse the Healing
They Truly Deserve
Two complete online courses — Equine Myofascial Massage and Equine Craniosacral Therapy — taught by Judah Lyons from 35 years of hands-on experience with horses.
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Your Horse Carries More Stress
Than You Realize
Horses kept in stalls, carrying riders, and performing demanding tasks accumulate enormous physical and emotional tension. Equine massage is one of the most effective tools to address it.
Science-Backed Benefits
Massage increases serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin while decreasing cortisol — the stress hormone. These aren’t just human responses; horses are mammals too and respond identically.
Faster Muscle Recovery
Equine massage increases blood and lymph flow, reduces scar tissue, alleviates nerve pain, and decreases muscle stiffness and joint inflammation after workouts — for any activity level.
Better Performance
Horses that receive regular bodywork are healthier, happier, and perform at a higher level. Improved flexibility and range of motion — especially paired with stretching — makes a measurable difference.
A Deeper Bond
When your horse understands you’re doing something for them — not just to them — the relationship changes. Judah has seen it for decades: they know you care, and that transforms the dynamic.
Fascial-First. Rooted in Rolfing. Built for Horses.
The Lyons Institute approach goes beyond standard equine massage. Judah’s training at the Rolf Institute and 35 years of practice shaped a distinctive methodology that combines myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and craniosacral work.
- Fascial approaches based on Rolfing (Structural Integration) principles
- Trigger point therapy targeting ischemic tissue — a primary source of equine pain
- Reading your horse’s behavioral pain signals before you even begin
- When to apply hands-on work vs. when rest and pasture is the right call
- Exercise routines to complement and extend your bodywork sessions
- Industry-leading 3D anatomy visualizations to ground every technique
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy
Adapted for the Horse
Humans and horses are very different animals — not everything in craniosacral therapy translates directly between species. Judah guides you through adapting the Biodynamic model to the equine system, so you can perform the holds safely and effectively. The emphasis is on stillness, listening, and letting the horse’s system communicate its needs to you.
- The three fields of the Biodynamic model and how to sense the fluid tide
- Specific cranial bone holds: frontal, occipital, parietal, temporal, nasal, lacrimal, maxillae, mandible
- The Poll — one of the most important and sensitive areas on a horse
- Frontal-nasal disengagement at the sutures
- Diaphragm holds and fore/hind limb holds
- How to blend craniosacral and myofascial work together for maximum effect
Everything You Need to Start Working on Horses
No prior experience required. Both courses are built to take you from interested to confident, at your own pace — alone or together.
Up to 45 Video Lessons
Myofascial: 30 lessons, 7 hrs 15 min. Craniosacral: 22 lessons, 5 hrs. The full bundle gives you all 45 lessons and nearly 10 hours of instruction.
3D Anatomy Animations
Lyons Institute has set the bar in equine 3D visualizations for over 12 years — muscle fiber flows, fascial sheets, cranial bone movements, and Biodynamic field dynamics.
PDF Course Booklet
Each course includes a companion booklet you can print and bring to the barn. The full bundle includes a 39-page PDF covering both myofascial and craniosacral techniques.
Downloadable Videos
Take the videos with you anywhere — even without internet access. Download to your computer or mobile device and work at your own pace.
Lifetime Email Support
Direct access to Judah himself at judah@lyonsinstitute.com for as long as he’s teaching. Teachers love motivated students.
Up to 14.5 CE Hours (NCBTMB)
Myofascial: 8.5 CE hours. Craniosacral: 6 CE hours. The full bundle earns you 14.5 NCBTMB-approved continuing education hours.
What You’ll Learn
Two complete courses — take one or both. The full bundle combines all modules into one seamless program.
Module 1 — Introduction
- Welcome & Teaching Philosophy
- How to Use These Videos
- Setting Up for Success
Module 2 — Assessment
- Assessment Template
- Structure & Conformation
- Recognizing Signs of Pain
- Equine Complex Vertebral Malformation
Module 3 — Myofascial Techniques
- Overview of Myofascial Tools & The Fascial Web
- Neck: Rectus Capitis, Brachiocephalicus, Multifidus
- Shoulder: Rhomboids, Trapezius, Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus
- Deltoid & Pain Management
- Serratus, Latissimus, Triceps
- Chest & Forelimb Muscles
- Back: Muscles, Obliques, Gluteals
- Hindlimb: Hamstrings, Gastrocnemius, TFL, Iliacus
- Summary & Integration
Includes
- PDF Companion Booklet
- Course Test
- Lifetime Access to All Materials
- Email Support from Judah
Module 1 — Introduction & Assessment
- Welcome & Teaching Philosophy
- Assessment Template
- Structure & Conformation
- Equine Complex Vertebral Malformation
Module 2 — Craniosacral Techniques
- History of Craniosacral Therapy
- Field Dynamics & the Biodynamic Model
- Overview of Cranial Holds
- Frontal Bone (Parts 1 & 2)
- Occipital Bone
- Parietal & Temporal Bones
- Nasal Bone & The Poll
- Frontal–Nasal Disengagement
- Lacrimal Bones
- Maxillae, Mandible & Incisive Bones
- Diaphragm Holds
- Fore & Hind Limb Holds
Includes
- PDF Companion Booklet
- Course Test
- Lifetime Access to All Materials
- Email Support from Judah
Judah Robb Lyons
Judah’s relationship with horses began at age four, sneaking through the woods to watch horses at the Hungarian stables near his home. By his early teens he was riding, and at 17 he bought his first horse and rode 600 miles along the Continental Divide over six months.
From 1970–1973, Judah ran the largest equitation center in Colorado under twice-Olympian Captain Zygmunt Bilwin — sometimes riding 8 horses a day. He later worked at Cashvan Arabians in Virginia, personally responsible for the care of 9 stallions in an 82-horse breeding farm.
His bodywork education includes training at the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration, the Upledger Institute for Craniosacral Therapy, and a two-year Biodynamic Craniosacral program at the Karuna Institute in Devon, England. He began applying these techniques to horses in 1989 — with immediate results.
“My intention is to create a video series that will just keep on giving for all the horses on our water planet. They have given so much to humanity for thousands of years.”
Judah has been teaching since 1992. His final equine work included caring for five horses owned by an eventer who competed in the 2012 London Olympics.
What Students Are Saying
“I’m an equine massage therapist, bodyworker, and animal communicator, and I cannot thank you enough for the beautiful hearts you and Michael have poured into your work! My heart is so aligned with your work, and I am so grateful to have found your institute.”
“I’m really liking the equine video series. The structure you’ve created — anatomy, animated demo, then live demo — keeps a sensible organization. Relating to your horse trip in the Rockies and the saddle issue helps settle and internalize the information. It allows me to reflect on my past with horses in a whole new way.”
“Judah, thank you so much for everything that you have so freely given. You have changed my work more than you know.”
“I have just completed your online equine craniosacral therapy course. It was a joy! The way you teach is phenomenal. You show such grace and respect around horses. I had already begun to work with energy and feeling my way — because I prefer to listen to the tissues. I have a background in human massage and was already familiar with this concept.”
“You instill a heartfelt yet no-nonsense confidence in the student throughout the course, paired with constant reminders that DOING the work is the key. I have been thoroughly enjoying playing around with the principles from your equine course and the human Volume 1 — such amazing visuals!”
Choose Your Course
Buy individually or save with the complete bundle. Lifetime access and email support with every option.
- 30 video lessons (7 hrs 15 min)
- 3D muscle & fascia animations
- PDF companion booklet
- Downloadable videos
- Course test & completion certificate
- 8.5 NCBTMB CE hours
- Lifetime access
- Lifetime email support from Judah
- All 45 video lessons (~10 hrs total)
- Full myofascial massage curriculum
- Full craniosacral therapy curriculum
- 3D anatomy & cranial bone animations
- 39-page PDF companion booklet
- Downloadable videos
- 14.5 NCBTMB CE hours
- Lifetime access
- Lifetime email support from Judah
- 22 video lessons (5 hrs)
- 3D cranial bone & field animations
- PDF companion booklet
- Downloadable videos
- Course test & completion certificate
- 6 NCBTMB CE hours
- Lifetime access
- Lifetime email support from Judah
FAQ
Do I need prior massage or CST training?
Absolutely not. This course introduces everything you need to begin with confidence. If you already have bodywork training, you’ll transition easily to horses — and Judah promises there’s a wealth of new knowledge regardless of your experience level.
How long do I have access to the videos?
Forever. Videos are downloadable to your devices. If you ever have an equipment failure, just log back in and download them again.
Do I need to be supervised by a veterinarian?
You don’t — but Judah strongly encourages building a relationship with your vet and farrier. Their anatomical insight will accelerate your learning significantly, and most vets are happy to help.
Does this allow me to practice professionally?
Regulations vary by country and state, so Judah can’t answer that universally. After completing the course, you’ll have the skills. Reach out to him directly if you need guidance on professional pathways in your area.
What is the refund policy?
Due to the digital nature of the materials, there are no refunds. The preview videos, course outline, and FAQ on this page give you a very clear picture of what’s inside. In 17+ years of selling these videos, they’ve had only 2 return requests — and neither was about course quality.
