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"My horse, Lucy, was having problems
swaying in her stops. James gave her his Total Body Treatment and
found problems in her neck and hips. After correcting this, we went
to the next show where Lucy improved her score from a previous 64 to a
more winning 68.5 performance points!"
James regularly works on Lucy and other
reining horse champions and young hopefuls.
Vicky Byers-Edgemon, owner and manager
of Sun Dance Farms located in Knoxville, TN.
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"Lucy On A Roll"
Thanks to James and his continued Total
Body Massage technique, my Lucy keeps improving her reining horse abilities
and performance. Notice the improvement in Lucy's head and neck position,
front end, and look at that rear slide and the dirt fly!
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As a veterinarian I understand the
vital role that pain can play in an animal’s well being and attitude. If
a critter is out of alignment they will be in pain- James has treated my
beautiful MFT Nikki with awesome results. Nikki of course is now in love
with her angel James. As a horse owner I have seen the miracle of my horse
being returned to full health and enjoyment of life thanks to James skill
and abilities. I am the 8th owner of Nikki and I wonder if she wasn't passed
from owner to owner due to some “issues” whereas she had really simply
been in pain.
30 minutes of work with James wiped
out what was likely years of undiagnosed and untreated pain
for my horse.
As a veterinarian I see a professional
with wonderful skills in acupressure, massage and chiropractic and spinal
alignment that is an essential part of the well being of animals. I will
continue to use James’ service for my own horses and dogs as well
as refer him for my patients.
Doc Chery
Dr. Chery F. Kendrick
Knoxville, TN
http://www.DocChery.com
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"I acquired DC after the previous owners
had given up on his halter performance level. When James first saw
DC, he was in terrible pain all over his body with a limp in his right
hip---definitely not show material. With only two treatments from
James and his Total Body Therapy, DC has once again proven himself to be
in the winner's circle. This picture was taken about 3 weeks ago
at a show in Murfreesboro. He's doing great and still sound.
All thanks to you, James. I hope to send him to the trainer by August
to get ready for the Congress."
Melinda Beddingfield |
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Sept. 2008
To Whom It May Concern:
During
the process of training a horse, it’s common to find resistance. If I have
any questions, as to whether I’m dealing with a “brat” issue or a “back”
issue, I call James. I’ve never been disappointed. He has excellent “bedside
manners” with horses and his knowledge always puts me on the right trail.
Without hesitation, I recommend James Funk for any horse chiropractic/massage
therapy concerns you might have.
Horse trainer/ clinic and riding instructor
Pete Dillingham
www.fireflyacres.com
(931) 946-7383 |
Massage brings out the best:
My family would like to recommend James Funk, Equine Physical Therapy:
Massage and Chiropractic, to all horse owners. We own barrel horses
which under go stressful training and competitions. James has been
working with our horses for the past 2 months and has played an important
role in keeping our horses fit and sound. James is a highly trained
Equine Physical Therapist which listens to the horse and is very gentle
and sensitive to their reactions. He spends what ever time is needed
to get the positive results. The massage therapy has proved to be
very beneficial for improving joint movement, bending, and stride with
both barrel horses. Within the 2 months of therapy, James has improved
our barrel horses competition and performance!
Give James a call (931-316-0318) and
you to can see your horses over all health and performance improve.
The Smith family
tammyrobbins14@yahoo.com
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Hello James,
I just wanted to get back with you about our massage session and let you
know how my horses are. I am SO PLEASED with what we did.
Charm is doing much better. The week after the massage he put on probably
40 or 50 lbs! It was quite noticeable in his hindquarters and happened
quite fast. He also is moving much better and was just moving beautifully
when we finally rode him for the first time afterwards.
Patches seems to also have benefited from this. I have been trying to transition
her feet to barefoot for a very long time and thought due to her age, we
had just gotten as far as her foot could go which left her with not quite
a perfect foot. I just trimmed her again yesterday since you had been here
and OMG, her foot has totally transformed. She is toe flicking sound, her
frogs are perfect now and the angle has improved! More progress in two
weeks that the last 3 months and I have done nothing differently except
have her adjusted.
I just
thought you might like to know :) and I also wanted to thank you for the
card. It was very thoughtful of you :)
Danielle
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In dressage it is
essential that a horse be relaxed and able to bend and flex when asked.
James Funk has been a great asset in keeping Metron's body healthy so he
can enjoy his work. Thanks James!
-Tanya Staats |
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"James, thanks so
much for helping us with Sheza Modern Zipper, Shelby", she had a sore back,
her hocks and shoulders were stiff, she is now more comfortable and willing.
Keep up the good work!
-Dara with Signature Quarter
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course at 5'6"! That is one full foot higher since James started therapy
on him. Thor has very little shoulder soreness now. "Awesome", Thanks so
much,
-Lori Williams of Orlando, FL. |
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After intense training my
daughters horse Just Dance With ME couldn't Dance. She was sore in her
shoulders and unsound. Through physical therapy with James, we were back
in the show ring the very next weekend.
-Anita Kennington
Phone: (931-316-0318)
E-mail: funk6839@blomand.net
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James works on a routine
basis with the MTSU Equestrian Team horses at Middle Tennessee University
Horse Science Center, Murfreesboro, TN.
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James:
Thanks so much for your great therapy
work with my horses. I’m just delighted that you are working in our
area now.
Your work has been particularly helpful
with my 15 year old spotted horse. As you know, he had a torn groin
muscle several years ago and carried his tail off to the left thereafter.
He had been treated by other therapists but had no detectable change.
After your acupressure and adjustment, he carried his tail straight and
was much more relaxed under saddle. When I rode him later he walked
steady and square and covered a lot of ground smooth and willing.
Additionally, my little sorrel walking
mare is noticeably better under saddle after your treatment. She
is definitely more flexible and her timing and head-shake are much more
consistent. She was better than ever when I asked her to pick up
and walk out. She was light on the bit and easy off my leg.
Just wonderful.
After your work on my friend’s 28 year
old retired dressage horse, he went out to play in the paddock. He
threw a very respectable buck and came across the paddock with nearly his
old floating trot. I’m sure you’ll be seeing him again!
These comfortable, happy horses make
the Tennessee trails a pleasure for both horses and riders. I’ve
recommended you to all my horse owner friends. Thanks again.
See you soon.
Linda Archer
Baxter, TN
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