Comprehensive Care for Horse and Rider

Prevention as the key to better performance and health.

At Core Equine® we believe that every detail matters and everything is connected. Our approach spans from treating the horse’s musculoskeletal system and optimizing biomechanics to supporting correct rider posture.

The Mission of Core Equine®

Core Equine® was born from the need to connect bodywork for horses and riders, training principles, and injury prevention.
 Our mission is to create an integrated, interconnected system of care and training that respects the individuality of each horse and rider. Their physical build, current capabilities, and long-term potential.

We believe that true progress can only happen when we stop looking at problems in isolation and start understanding the horse’s body as a complex whole. Closely linked with the rider, tack, and training methods.

That’s why we combine deep biomechanical understanding with therapeutic techniques, functional movement analysis, and practical training solutions. We don’t follow a one-size-fits-all template. Every treatment session is tailored individually just like the follow-up exercises and training plans.

 

Our goal is to offer a meaningful program that addresses root causes, not just symptoms.
 A program that’s accessible to anyone who truly cares about their horse.

Meet the Face Behind Core Equine®

CEMT Zuzana Kořenková first sat on a horse in 1985 and horses have been part of her life ever since.

She is a graduate of the Veterinary Medical School in Bratislava, a Certified Equine Massage Therapist (CEMT), and a Professional member of the International Association of Animal Massage & Bodywork / Association of Canine Water Therapy (IAAMB/ACWT).

Her riding journey began in Slovakia with vaulting, continued through racing and show jumping stables, and ultimately led her to dressage. She has trained under coaches in Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and the USA. These experiences opened the door to a deeper understanding of equine biomechanics and the close relationship between quality of movement, athletic performance, and overall health. 

Years of frustration with the common practice of only addressing injuries after they appear — pain, soft tissue trauma, overuse — rather than preventing them in the first place, led to the creation of Core Equine®. A system that merges equine bodywork, biomechanical awareness, and functional training into one cohesive, meaningful whole.

  • Karolína H., Leisure rider Service Rider Position
    "Training with Zuzka is incredibly motivating. Thanks to her, I finally understood things no one else had been able to explain to me for years. She has a remarkable ability to balance the importance of correct execution with genuine encouragement.
    She focuses on the smallest details that suddenly fall into place like a puzzle – and for the first time, you feel like you truly understand what riding is all about."
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  • Paul S., Dressage rider Service E.M. Therapy
    "I find it fascinating how Zuzana can bring relief from stiffness and clearly explain why it's happening. After the therapy sessions, my horse started responding equally well on both sides. He is fitter and stronger."
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  • Anne K., Eventing rider + school horse Service E.M. Therapy + Rider Position
    “I could tell a major improvement with my horses after the first massage session. Zuzana is very knowledgeable and works magic. I have also been working with her on my rider position and can see amazing results. It’s great to not only have someone who makes the horse feel good but who can also watch you ride and help you to be a more effective rider so that you and the horse are both more comfortable.”
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  • Jessica M., Show jumping rider Service E.M. Therapy
    "My gelding Max had always been stiff and sensitive to touch on his back. After just a few sessions, I noticed a huge difference. He moves more freely and truly looks relaxed. This therapy has changed our life together for the better."
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  • Andrej D., Leisure rider Služba Rider Position
    "I was lucky to have the chance to train with Zuzana several times. Her approach is incredibly sensitive and precise. She notices even the smallest details in my seat or movement and is able to explain them clearly and in time, so the horse can respond correctly.
    She explains everything simply, clearly, and with feeling – without pressure, just with understanding and guidance.
    Thanks to her, I’m starting to rediscover the joy of riding. She's a remarkable trainer and an inspiring person. I highly recommend her."
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  • Tom R., Show jumping rider Service E.M. Therapy
    "The service was both professional and deeply sensitive. My horse responded after just the first session, and his movement clearly improved. I warmly recommend Zuzana to anyone who truly cares about their horse."
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  • Rachel T., Dressage rider Service E.M. Therapy + Horse training
    "I never would have believed how much targeted massage could change a horse’s behavior. My gelding is now more content, responds better under saddle, and overall just seems happier."
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  • Laura K., Eventing rider Service E.M. Therapy + Horse training
    "Our horse was struggling with regular movement, and working with him was difficult. The combination of therapeutic massage and sensitive training brought results much faster than we expected. On top of that, as owners, we also learned how to support him between massage sessions."
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  • Kate K., Show jumping rider Service E.M. Therapy + Rider position + Horse training
    "I tried the massage, training, and rider position package – and I don’t regret a single minute. My mare is more relaxed, I’m more aware of my own body, and I feel a new sense of joy in our work together. A truly holistic approach that makes sense!"
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  • Anna Z., Leisure rider Service E.M. Therapy + Rider position
    "For a long time, I didn’t understand why my mare would tense up during work. The combination of massage and working on my rider position opened my eyes – I realized that my own body was influencing her more than I ever thought. Now we’re both calmer and working with more ease."
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  • Klaudia V., Leisure rider Service E.M. Therapy + Horse training
    "The combination of massage and training worked wonders for my horse. Not only did he relax physically, but during our sessions we suddenly felt much more in sync. For the first time, I felt like we were truly 'speaking the same language'."
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  • Marie H., Leisure rider Service E.M. Therapy + Rider position + Horse training
    "After completing the combination of massage, training, and rider position correction, I finally understood how deeply everything is connected. My gelding is more relaxed, he’s stopped resisting in transitions, and I feel more confident in the saddle. This holistic care has truly transformed our everyday training for the better."
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