About Us

Rebecca Nelson has made horses her life. From as far back as she can remember, she has been in love with horses, specifically, the Arabian breed. 

Rebecca attended undergraduate school at William Woods University, securing a bachelor's degree in Equine Science in 1996. From there, she established Sunnybrook Sport Horses in Maine, where she operated a commercial facility offering boarding, lessons, training, and summer camps. During this time, she competed on the largest stages, including the Arabian National Championships, the Arabian Sport Horse Nationals, the East Coast Championships, and has amassed numerous regional titles. 

In 2014, Rebecca returned to the classroom and William Woods to earn her Master's in Equestrian Education; her goal was to return to higher education. In 2017, she sold her business and began her journey. From 2021 to 2023, she managed the Equine Facilities and program herd at the University of New Hampshire. She currently works as an associate faculty member at Post University in Waterbury, CT, teaching the next generation of equine professionals. Some of the courses she instructs are: Equine Biology, Equine Nutrition, and Equine Locomotion. She has also worked as a subject matter expert to create curriculum and course content for the school. In addition, she instructs for the graduate program at William Woods University as an adjunct professor.

In 2023, Rebecca discovered the London College of Animal Osteopathy in Canada. She completed 525 hours of intense preclinical studies and an additional 600 hours of clinical studies, including dozens of case studies, osteopathic research, and a thesis. Her thesis was titled, "The Efficacy of Osteopathic Techniques in Managing Sacroiliac Dysfunction in Horses: A Comparative Analysis with Joint Injections". She also completed 40 hours of advanced techniques, attending the LCAO Master Class in Ontario, Canada in June 2024. 

Rebecca continues to advance her knowledge, incorporating physiotherapy, kinesiology, tensegrity, craniosacral therapy, and fascial work.

 Equine osteopathic articular balancing is a hands-on bodywork method that focuses on restoring optimal joint mechanics and symmetry throughout the horse’s musculoskeletal system. By gently mobilizing and aligning individual joints—from the poll and cervical vertebrae through the sacroiliac joint and limbs—a practitioner seeks to balance articular motion, reduce compensatory tension, and support the horse’s innate self-regulatory capacities. 

 Equine craniosacral therapy is a gentle, hands-on bodywork technique that focuses on the horse’s craniosacral system—the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround the brain and spinal cord. By using light palpation and subtle manipulations, a practitioner seeks to release restrictions, improve fluid flow, and support the horse’s central nervous system.