What people are saying about Geary Whiting’s Equine Massage School
I receive many letters from graduates of my horse massage school and clients expressing how horse massage changed their horse’s demeanor and overall health. But more importantly I get letters from students on how the horse massage class changed their lives. Not only because they have learned powerful tools for holistic equine health, but also how the class empowered them as a person, creating a new confidence and sometimes a new direction in life.
These are just a few of their letters.
“He went well beyond the expectations of your “everyday teacher” once I got there. Geary truly and deeply cares about people in general and, above all else, his students, their well-being, and their success.”
Hello to everyone who may be reading testimonials about “Geary Whiting’s Equine Massage School for Horse and Rider.”
My name is Meladee Ann Tyrrell, I’m 56 years old, and I attended/graduated from Geary’s “Equine Massage School for Horse and Rider,” class of November 2007.
I arrived at his school very pale, very weak, and still quite sick, but in all sincere thanks and credit to Geary, I left school a week later mentally/physically healthier, much stronger, and a very proud graduate. So I’d like to share the story of how that all came about with you, to hopefully give you some insight into what sort of man you’ll be meeting and studying under, and the lifelong benefits/teachings of choosing his school.
I checked Geary out extensively online, personally, professionally, and the Equine School itself. Needless to say, I was quite amazed to find that his career and the endless, impressive accomplishments in his lifetime were truly amazing for just one man and quite lengthy to say the very least. His drive, energy, positive outlook on life, business sense, and personal “goal setting” is highly contagious -- so fair warning! After my research, I soon wanted desperately to attend Geary’s “smoke-free” school, so I quit smoking cold turkey the day I made my class deposit. I was a 2-pack a day Camels smoker for 40 years. My body, in turn, reacted violently to the nicotine withdrawals and stress, and I was soon diagnosed with a severe case of interior and exterior shingles. Rendering myself helplessly bedridden for 6 very painful weeks and simply heartbroken thinking I would miss school.
It was during that time that I spoke with Geary for the first time on the telephone. It was as if I was talking to an old friend, not someone I had never met, as the man is pure “down-home country” and very comfortable to sit and converse with. That “positive input” hour-long conversation was the beginning of a very wonderful life-changing experience for me. And his name was Geary Whiting.
As to this day, I have never forgotten his “above and beyond” kindness, comforting words of encouragement, hope, and emotional support, nor promise to help me heal my body and my immune system, plus keep it healthy in the future. I struggled to get up and out of bed to get to him in California. And I am so glad I did it!
He went well beyond the expectations of your “everyday teacher” once I got there. Geary truly and deeply cares about people in general and, above all else, his students, their well-being, and their success.
So true to his word, heal me the dear man did, as that’s one of his many endless talents -- mentally and physically healing people and horses. And he does it upright.
So when you read his words advertising “a school for horse AND rider,” know it’s quite true and well worth every red cent you’ll spend for tuition. His school, I could go on and on about that as it’s still one of my favorite memories and subjects.
His stress-free, kicked-back atmosphere and the endless laughter filled his classes, guaranteed to make even the shyest of students comfortable. Geary's deep human compassion, kind heart, and true caring for each and every student’s physical and mental well-being, let alone their understanding/learning of Equine Massage and all it entails, made each technique easy to learn and fun. The personal one-on-one time with each student and his patience in answering each and every question or concern made for a truly relaxing course. His extensive background of bodybuilding, resistant weight training, and vitamin therapy, guaranteed to make the weak and sick (like myself) strong and healthy again, (which is important when you’re massaging a thousand-pound horse!) was amazing. Geary has an endless fountain of knowledge for Equine Massage/horses and business. His honesty, integrity, morals, beliefs, and values in life, which are excellent and very admirable, and his willingness to always be available for you long after you graduate goes far beyond what any other school could possibly offer you. So I highly recommend that if you are thinking of a career in this field to choose his school!
Those of us that have graduated are truly blessed. You will not only leave class a knowledgeable, confident graduate, but also a true friend of his for life. Helping people and teaching people is his true calling in life and God-given talent, which he does extremely well.
So, to all that may read this testimonial and to you my dear beloved teacher, know that I now proudly stand before you a much healthier and stronger woman, who is now massaging 3-4 horses a week at my stable as we’re in the height of “show season,” and a woman who’s now shopping for that perfect piece of land to start her very own Equine Training Center on.
But above all else, I’m a woman who is very proud to call Geary Whiting my very dear and a good friend. I miss you so Geary and happy trails to one and all.
My love and friendship always,
— Meladee Ann Tyrrell
Equine Shiatsu Healing/Helping Hands
Corvallis, Oregon
Our Billy Letters-
“He was mostly skin and bones. He would barely eat. We called him “Mr. Dead.”
To Whom It May Concern,
Billy is a 25-year-old thoroughbred who looked like he should be sold for dog food. He arrived at the massage school underweight and in poor condition. He barely made it from the trailer to his stall – 20 feet away. Billy was lethargic and would not raise his head when anyone entered his stall. He was mostly skin and bones. He would barely eat. We called him “Mr. Dead.” Over the course of a week, Billy received several massages. Monday evening Billy started eating more. Tuesday he turned to look at us as we entered his stall. Wednesday he nickered at us as we came to feed him and he ate everything in sight. Wednesday afternoon he walked around with a rider on his back. By Thursday he was trotting, and Friday morning he cantered up a hill with a rider. We now call him “Wild Bill.”
Just as amazing was that these massages were performed by students! Geary makes learning so fun and easy that anyone can do it and achieve remarkable results. Classes are small and interactive in a comfortable setting (they were held around the dining room table). Geary provided us with an education that went far beyond the advertised 60 hours.
Geary makes the students feel more like an old dear friend come to visit, rather than just another student. It was a good vacation as well.
Sincerely,
— Jody Hutchison
Horse Trainer and Graduate of Geary Whiting’s Equine Massage School
“Billy, now known as “Wild Bill,” continues to thrive and is a lesson horse for beginners. He has found his niche and loves looking after his riders.”
Thanks to Geary Whiting’s Equine Massage Therapy!
This is a true testimonial about a horse we saved from an early painful death.
Earlier this year, we were given Billy because his owners couldn’t afford the care that he needed. He could not stand without being in extreme pain, he moved slowly and limped painfully. He was unable to put weight on his hooves, causing all his muscles to be tight and tense. Billy was dehydrated and smelled of death, due to kidney and liver failure (as we later found out). With doubts of him surviving the trailer ride home, we made our journey and arrived safely at our door.
We immediately changed Billy’s diet and had him to the first vet within four days. He told us to keep him drugged with “bute” and let him out to pasture to pass on.
Geary Whiting presented us with the opportunity to use Billy as a demo horse for his first massage course in our area. Billy was taken to the school the day before class unable to walk very well, head hanging low and in obvious pain from various ailments (including, but not limited to, severe ringbone, arthritis in the knee, severely underweight, and unable to urinate). The students were not sure if he would make it to the stall 20 feet away, and nicknamed him “Mr. Dead.”
Billy was worked on throughout the week and when we came to pick him up (expecting maybe a horse made more comfortable, but still in pain) we were greeted with a clean smelling, alive-looking animal, that was being ridden up hills and wanting to die, who was now acting like a 10-year-old ready to go instead of 25 and out to pasture.
Due to the results of Billy’s recovery, I (Kelli) enrolled in Geary’s course so that I could learn exactly what happened to bring horseback from the dead. I was surprised at the simplicity of it all. I found the class to be informative, enjoyable, and easy to absorb. Geary’s course offered everything that is needed to provide health and well-being to animals, along with how to start your own practice while keeping a healthy mind and body through his workout program.
My husband and I highly recommend Geary’s course for both horse and rider.
Yours in Good Health,
— Thomas M. Klassy D.C.
Kelli M. Klassy C.M.T., E.M.T., C.E.S.M.T.
Standing Tree Ranch
P.S. Billy, now known as “Wild Bill,” continues to thrive and is a lesson horse for beginners. He has found his niche and loves looking after his riders.
I want to thank Geary Whiting for developing such an amazing program, encompassing a holistic approach to massage.
I recently completed Geary's program, and honestly I thought I would only work on mine, my close friends and families horses, because I didn't feel folks would have the same beliefs in Shiatsu benefits as I do. I was mistaken!
I reached out to my barefoot trimmers and equine chiropractic friends, my rodeo friends and before I knew it I had horses lined up. I admit , you will have to work hard on marketing yourself, such as business cards, social media, flyers and set up at large equine functions. However, the most beneficial marketing strategy is a happy client that has notably improved. Never stop reading and learning, Geary provides multiple resources for us to continue our education.
I recently worked on a calf that suffered a heart stroke with acute neuro deficits, after two treatments he is walking and able to stand over an hour. He does have a network of loving family that also work together, it takes a village sometimes.
I have barrel horses set up on programs every two weeks , and some horses just treat a one time issue. Regardless the reason , the horses or animals I encounter with various dysfunctions, I find they just need freedom from the restrictions. I learned through Geary's program to look for causes and not just symptoms, that a holistic balance in the positive and negative is vital. So many stories and witnessing positive outcomes,.it is a humbling yet gratifying experience. I am thankful for the program Geary Whiting has built and encourage other to follow this program as well.
Sincerely,
-Tamara Manley,
Manleys Equine Therapy, Dickson TN
“ Indeed, I think you opened new doors for me and (Shiatsu Massage for Horses) in the United Kingdom!!!”
Dear Geary,
I’m just writing to you to say THANK YOU for your phenomenal course!!! Your Shiatsu has helped me strengthen friendships across ‘the Pond.’
When I was searching for a massage school, yours was not the first one I looked at, but I daresay it’s been the absolute best choice for me. You delivered far more than I ever expected in the way of education. And your enthusiasm and ease of teaching made learning fun and memorable.
It was no more than a month after I graduated that I got to travel around the United Kingdom for three weeks, putting your Shiatsu training to the test! I worked on over 20 ponies, and countless riders during that time. Not only was I thrilled to watch as each relaxed and came right, but the massage sessions left lasting impressions on friends, acquaintances, even a farrier. Indeed, I think you opened new doors for me and Shiatsu in the United Kingdom!!!
I have returned twice to the UK since then, and each time I’ve left happy ponies and owners begging me to relocate. My only regret just now is that I do live half a world away from them. I also wish I’d learned Shiatsu sooner, but I guess I’ll have to make up for lost time.
Geary, thanks to you and your school, I now have the tools to fulfill my dreams. The sky’s the limit!
Best regards,
— Debbie Diment
A New Focus on Life after College
I was in my final year or college, working towards (and eventually graduated with) a Bachelor's of Art in Kinesiology (focusing on Sports Performance and Biomechanics), but wasn't entirely sure what I wanted to do with my career path. I found Geary Whiting's Equine Massage School through a close friend in the very beginning of the lockdowns and I instantly knew that I was going to focus my career path on equine rehabilitation and bodywork. I grew up riding and competing in hunter/jumper, and knew I wanted to stay within the equine sport for a profession, but I never really knew where exactly I belonged until I found Geary's Equine Massage School.
Minutes after signing up, I received a phone call from Geary where he talked about all the different aspects of the course that I would be learning and covering, and I couldn't wait to receive the materials. I soon received my MASSIVE binder full of valuable information that, along with the DVD's and many phone calls with Geary, would guide me along in learning all of the material. Learning all of the hands on techniques was difficult at first as I wasn't able to have Geary physically critique my technique, but through sending him many videos and talking to him in-depth about hand placement, important landmarks and lines, I was able to improve my technique and was even seeing improvement in the horses I was practicing on.
At the end of April in 2021, I received my certification and went on to start my own business, Mito's Elite Equine Services, and have not looked back. I get to do what I love everyday and have received incredible feedback from all of my clients about how their horses are feeling and moving so much better after adding bodywork into their horses wellness routine. Highly recommend Geary Whiting's Equine Massage School for either the certification, or even just to learn for yourself and your horse. I promise you, your horse(s) will thank you!
Rachele Burr
Mito's Elite Equine Services
Owner
