I cannot believe the improvement my horse has shown in just 4 months of work with Bob . Dutch is very typical for his type. We call him the gumby horse because he has the ability to tie himself in knots; he is not a hard horse to bend, but it is the task of hours to try to get all those noodle-y pieces lined up one in front of the other. Dutch also has several chronic injuries and for his health we decided to take him barefoot.

I thought that we were looking at a fall and winter filled with stiff, sore stifles and hocks, feet that were too sensitive for real work, and too much energy to sit around and do nothing. I was right; until Bob came out and started working on my horse. Despite being a work in progress Bob is able to get his body working the way it should and the difference is obvious! From a mood standpoint he is beginning to really mellow out and enjoy his work again. On a performance standpoint I know that the ride after Bob works is always going to be the best ride of the month. After a session Dutch is round and soft with no area's of tension or stiffness to work out of. It's like riding a cloud.

As a competitor the proof is in the scores. My last dressage test was a lifetime best for him. The judge complemented him several times with scores in the 8's for gaits (previously 7's) and a note next to our free walk that said showed great relaxation.... We used to get 5's ( we had mastered the dressage jig, a perfect 2.5 beat walk/trot). All this after 5+ inches of rain on the show grounds, I know I owe much of this success to the break-throughs we were able to get after Bob put Dutch's body inline. If you ever need someone to speak as a reference please don't hesitate to ask.

I’ve had Bob Roffman working on my 6 year old Hanoverian gelding, Tanzer, with excellent results. Tanzer is very high strung with beautiful gaits. After Bob works on him he is calm and relaxed, and his gaits are even freer and more elastic. His neck is soft, so I am able to keep his attention better. His back is up and easy to sit on too. Tanzer sees Bob coming down the aisle to work on him and he seems to go into the zone. It is absolutely amazing. To watch Bob working on him is truly wonderful. Tanzer’s eyes glaze over and he seems so at peace. Bob has a gift. I have always been very skeptical of equine massage therapy, until I watched Bob and witnessed the releases he gets from the horses he works on. I highly recommend him as an Equine Therapist. He is now working on all my horses.

Tido, my 7-year-old Paso Fino Gelding, has now had 3 sessions with Bob , and is doing fantastic. The change I have seen in him is amazing. After bad trimming and shoeing, which resulted in incorrect angles, Tido started bucking under saddle at anything more then a walk. I came to realize that the farrier did a horrible job on his back feet resulting in a long toe and low heel. Tido ended up standing under himself in order to relieve pressure. After finally finding a farrier to help me correct this, I also found Bob , who was able to relieve the muscle tension he had built up. When Bob started working with Tido he had not been under saddle for almost 4 months due to soreness. We have started under saddle again and he is moving better then he ever has. He rounds out great and is gaiting like a dream. Another positive side effect is that I have taken him off of his calming supplement after only 2 sessions with Bob . Since then he hasn’t needed anymore of the calming supplement. He is so mellow now. Thanks Bob from Tido and myself!!!

I can attest to the excellence of Bob's (people) massage skills and I know him well enough to know his genuine compassion for these animals, and to know that his approach to equine massage therapy is one of heart-centered intention & a love for all living things.

If you or horses have a need for an excellent massage you surely will benefit from a session with Bob Roffman!

Bob is a person who builds instant trust and rapport with everyone he meets. His knowledge of Equine massage makes him an invaluable asset to anyone dealing with horses. Whether you are a rider, instructor, or boarding location, Bob "IS" the go-to guy for Equine massage. I am extremely proud to recommend Bob to anyone looking to expand their experience with horses.

I have had the privilege of not only watching Bob Roffman work on my horses but I have also experienced a personal massage. His professionalism and manner easily contributed to the excellent outcome for both myself and my horses. His kind and caring ability to work on horses is very apparent from start to finish. Even finicky horses "who hate men" relax when Bob comes in their stall.

Since I have been having regular massage therapy by Bob, many of my old muscle/injury issues have relaxed and some have gone away! I'm a big believer in regular massage for both my horses and myself. Even if you are not a rider, Bob has the background and knowledge to make you happy too! My horses love him...and I do too!

Bob, I just wanted to write you and let you know how impressed I was with your demeanor and handling of Shiloh. He is one of our therapy horses here at CaliCos Haven. I couldn't believe how well you handled him, read his body language, gave him his needed space and breaks. Then you allowed him to keep coming back to you for more during his massage. It was nice to see him release to you and relax! Thank you so much for working on him for us! It was obvious he felt much better. I'm sure he'd look forward to another "round" in the round pen with you when you think you can squeeze him into your schedule! Thanks again for working with him!

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During an Equine Massage seminar Bob exhibited an unbelievable level of communication with the horse we were working on. His results left the class in envy and awe! Watching Bob work with horses was amazing. It confirms to me that his work calms, relaxes and energizes his human clients and this is transferred to his four legged clients.

My personal sessions with Bob have far exceeded my expectations. Over the past 15 years I have been to over 7 different massage therapists. One session with Bob and I discovered what true massage therapy is supposed to be!

It is so hard to put into words how you feel during and after a "Bob" session. Therefore, I recommend you see for yourself. You will understand why mere words just don't suffice.

I highly recommend Bob Roffman’s equine massage work. After only 6 sessions I can see and feel the difference in my horse. His range of motion has significantly improved. He is also more relaxed and focused. Due to my horse’s sensitive nature, it was imperative that I find an equine massage therapist who could take this into consideration and whose methods were acceptable to my horse. I will continue to have Bob work with my dressage performance horses and I look forward to the long term benefits of having my horses on a routine plan!!!

Hey Bob,

I can’t thank you enough for the wonderful work that you did on both of my horses during the clinic. Cuervo especially appreciated it since he has had a long recovery; physical challenges and anxiety which resulted from his accident. He seems so peaceful now. I really enjoyed watching you work, probably as much as the horses enjoyed receiving. I’m looking forward to working together with you!

When Bob first started working on Sassy, my blind 30 year old rescue quarter horse, she was very nervous. She did not know what to expect from this man that was touching her all over. In addition this was her first massage. After Bob talked to her and reassured her that he was not going to hurt her, she finally calmed down. She was so relaxed that a few times she nearly fell asleep. Sassy thoroughly enjoyed her visit with Bob and kept turning her head into him as to say “don’t stop”.

Bob has worked on my daughter's Eventing horse only twice so far. In that minimal amount of time, we've seen much better bending, working up underneath himself and working properly from behind to come onto contact. His back is no longer hollow and overall his frame is round and being held without trouble.

Harley is perky and happy and has really taken to Bob. If a horse could speak he would say, "Where's Bob? I want a massage today." Horse's are athletes too and deserve a little pampering. That'll go a long way in helping improve strength, flexibility and overall peace of mind for your equine partner....

I highly recommend Bob to anyone. Horse's are athletes too and deserve a little pampering that'll go a long way in helping improve strength, flexibility and overall peace of mind for your equine partner.

Thanks so much for your hard work on Wesley. He is almost 100% back to normal. What is even more amazing is to see the magic after 3 Veterinarian schools said there was no hope for him getting his head back into a vertical position due to the tumor near his left ear. They said he wouldn’t become functional again. I am so glad our paths crossed!

Bob has magic hands. He has done wonders for my horse Rolling Rock. Rolling Rock's recovery from bad farrier work has been a long road. From a misdiagnosis in addition to a year of stall rest he was finally turned out shoeless. Now Sound and working, Bob has cut Rolling Rock’s healing and rehab time in half! Amazing!!