Mebane Equine Bodyworks

Mebane Equine Bodyworks Tara C Mebane, CSF, EM/MT, EEMFR

Equine biomechanics, bodywork, saddle fitting, and education rooted in observation, feel, and practical application.

For riders seeking a deeper understanding of the horse. Mebane Saddlery is the home of Independent Certified Saddle Fitter Tara C Mebane. Tara has over 250 hours of study in English Saddle Fitting and Flocking from one of the most comprehensive courses of study available. Taught by Mike Scott, a Society of Master Saddlers certified saddle fitter, who is also a human and equine massage therapist wi

th over 25 years of experience, anatomy, and an understanding of how the horse moves, were major points of emphasis in the program. Continuing education is important, so Tara apprentices as schedule permits under Mike himself, other graduates of Mike's certification program, saddle companies, and other equine professionals (vets, chiropractors, etc). Tara is also a rider and trainer herself, and understands the need for appropriately fitting tack for both the horse and rider.

08/29/2026

Getting balance at the trot

Now that Glimmer is consistently keeping her core engaged and her back up at the walk, her trot work is so much better. She doesn’t have the strength to hold it for long, so I’m setting her up for success by only asking her to trot uphill at this time, going downhill is still a challenge for her to straight and keep her weight distributed evenly over each limb, so we keep it in short sets. You can see how each transition got softer and more elevated through her back.

We’re rolling into championships season so start thinking about how you want to book appointments around your show sched...
08/25/2026

We’re rolling into championships season so start thinking about how you want to book appointments around your show schedule. I know C finals is end of Sept which will be here before you know it, so let’s make sure we have you ready!

08/24/2026

Had fun with these two boys before the weekend ❤️

08/18/2026

Elevating the thoracic sling through proper biomechanics—not gimmicks—with Glimmer

In this video Glimmer is demonstrating the progression of retraining a horse to engage the core and lifting the back so that the hind limbs can go under the horse with full range of motion so that she can naturally begin to lift her thoracic sling.

I get so frustrated when I see or hear social media influencers and professionals address thoracic sling dysfunction by treating it in isolation— which leads me to believe they have a gross misunderstanding of the biomechanics of locomotion in the horse. Thoracic sling dysfunction is a symptom of a breakdown in the biomechanics, predominantly caused by riding the horse front to back, which forces the horse to drop their back into extension and push their hind legs out behind them, giving them no option but to overload that thoracic sling , dropping their wither through their sternum, bracing the lower neck and pulling themselves forward.

The only way to correct this, is to correct the biomechanics, which, when you are retraining, can be a very tedious process. You can’t force the timeline here, it takes how long it takes. There was a lot to decompress and strip down with this horse to start the rebuild of her foundation. This was the first ride where Glimmer picked up right where she left off from the previous ride, which is an indicator to me that the pattern in her body is starting to change and she’s starting to recognize that I’m showing her an easier way to carry me and her body feels good when we do it, which is how riding is supposed to be ❤️

08/09/2026

I have known this mare her entire life—she’s 19– and this is the first time I have EVER been able to spray her in the face

08/07/2026

Sometimes I get a massage back ❤️🐴

The Evolution Continues 🐴
07/29/2026

The Evolution Continues 🐴

07/23/2026

Working through stretching the neck vs elevating the topline and lengthening the whole frame.

07/23/2026

Somebody was really happy to be on my bodywork list, he nuzzled my face so hard that it still hurt 30 minutes later. 😂

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