Jim Masterson, Equine Massage-Bodywork Therapist for the 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, and 2014 USEF Endurance Teams, has worked on thousands of horses competing on the AA level and in FEI World Cup, Pan American, and World Equestrian Games competitions. Jim recognized early in his career that the horse exhibits certain visual, neurological responses to touch as the horse releases tension in the body. Using those responses to guide his work, he developed a system in which the horse participates in the process by showing the practitioner where tension has accumulated, precisely how much pressure is needed to release it, and when it has been released. The result is an effective method of equine body work that anyone can learn to use, that will improve performance and at the same time open new levels of communication and trust with the horse. Jim teaches his unique method to horse owners and therapists around the world.

Coralie Hughes is a Masterson Method advanced course instructor and certified practitioner. Her experience in dressage includes receiving her USDF bronze medal, active pursuit of the silver medal on a horse she has trained, and graduating "with distinction" from the USDF " L" program for judges training. She translated the bestselling German books Balancing Act by Dr. Gerd Heuschmann and Ridden by Ulrike Thiel, both published by Trafalgar Square Books. Coralie teaches, trains, and works as a bodywork therapist at her farm in Indiana.