Hello! My name is Monique “Mo” Valentine. I established Copper Equine Bodyworks, LLC in southeastern Wisconsin as a Masterson Method® Certified Practitioner in 2021. I am the proud, human companion to my 4 horses! My journey to help horses with bodywork began as an adult, and I have dedicated myself to learning since 2015. I am a perpetual student of riding technique, softness, and communication in the saddle, as well as during all handling and groundwork. I am always learning and practicing the care and husbandry of a herd. I have special interests in applied anatomy and biomechanics as it relates to equine bodywork. I am also studying and practicing the therapeutic benefits of bodywork for all equines, particularly for those recovering from traumatic events or show behavioral changes during day-to-day activities.
About me
Blogs, Photography & Short Film
2023: Interview, photographs and blog post for the Equestrians of Color Photography Project with photographer Erin Beckett:
https://equestriansofcolor.com/monique-valentine/
2024-2026: “Romeo’s Burden”, a short film by Adam Ryan Morris. This was an incredible experience working with photographer and director, Adam Ryan Morris. His short film was an official selection of the 2026 Milwaukee Film Festival and 2025 Honorable Mention winner at the Equus Film and Arts Festival. Such an absolute honor to work with him!
Experience & Continuing Education
Certifications
TherasageEMC w/ Greg Gage 4-Day Equine Massage Certification – March 2019
Masterson Method® Certified Practitioner (MMCP) – October 2021
Holistic Animal Studies: Animal Cold Laser Therapy Certification – September 2022
Masterson Method® Equine Specialist (MMES) Certification - November 2023
MMES with Helping Hands Healing Hooves - 2024 to present
Red Cross Certification for Adult, Child, and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED – February 2024
Member of the Masterson Method® Education Team for Fieldwork Students
Masterson Method® Coach for Fieldwork Students - 2026
Masterson Method® Continuing Education (MMCE) member since 2024
Masterson Method® Block I and Block II Mentor – May 2022 – Present
Masterson Method® Demonstration at AGES Hope4Hooves 13th Annual Fundraiser - 08/20/22
Masterson Method® Demonstration Menomonee Falls Saddle Club Expo with Mary Kate Henry, MMCP and Mary Patzke, MMCP – 08/21/22
Masterson Method® Booth at Midwest Horse Fair + Demo Assist 04/15/23 – 04/16/23
Mark Rashid 5-Day Intensive (Sedalia, CO) - May 18 – 22, 2026
Dr. Steve Peters “Horse Brain Science: The Neuroscience of Ethical Horsemanship”, April 17-19, 2026. Barrington Hills, IL
Assisted the Masterson Method® Certification (CCC) Course (12/06/25 – 12/08/25; 24 hours)
Dissection Assistant to Lorre Mueller, Trinity Equine Services, LLC (10/31/25 – 11/02/25; 23 hrs)
Dissection Assistant to Lorre Mueller, Trinity Equine Services, LLC (10/10/25 – 10/12/25; 23 hrs)
“Rider’s Seat: Centered Riding and the Psoas” Clinic with Tom Nagel (08/23/25 – 08/24/25; 14 hrs)
Mark Rashid 5-Day Intensive (Sedalia, CO) - May 26 – 30, 2025
Assisted the Masterson Method® 5-Day Course (05/21/25 – with Elizabeth Appleyard, MMCP)
3-Day Whole Horse Dissection – Offered by Trinity Equine Services, LLC (04/04/25 – 04/06/25; 22 hrs)
Beneath the Leather: A Professional’s Guide to Tack Fit Issues with Equine Bodyworks Knowledge Network (02/26/25, 03/01 – 03/01/25; 14 hrs)
Assisted the Masterson Method® Certification (CCC) Course (03/29/25 – 03/31/25; 24 hours)
The Equine Institute - “Equine Dentistry: Essential Care for Your Horse’s Teeth & Health” Study – 02/22/2025, 6 hrs.
Level 1 Theory Module 1 - March 21, 2024 (20.5 hrs)
Level 1 Theory Module 2 - June 23, 2024 (13.75 hrs)
Level 1 Practical Module 1 - August 9-12, 2024 (22 hrs)
Level 1 Theory Module 3 - December 20, 2024 (18 hrs)
Level 1 Practical Module 2 - January 10-13, 2025 (22 hrs)
Continuing Education (Completed 2025-2026 to date)
Equusoma® Horse-Human Trauma Recovery Continued Education
Equine Assisted Therapy, Volunteering & Horse Husbandry
Black Star Farm Team Member (supporting management for 28+ equines) – February 2024 - Present
Volunteer at Helping Hands Healing Hooves Equine Assisted Riding Program & Black Star Farm – Fall of 2015 – Current
Volunteer Bodyworker for Amazing Grace Equine Sanctuary (A.G.E.S.) - November 2021 - Current
Volunteer at Rides & Reins Equine Assisted Riding Program – Summer of 2016
Volunteer for horse care and husbandry at Pineridge Riding Center – 2016 – 2018
Currently Enrolled & Studying/On the Horizon
Completed Education (2017 - 2024)
Holistic Animal Studies: Cranial Sacral Therapy
Saddlefit 4 Life® Academy Equine Ergonomist (EE) Course
Equusoma® Horse-Human Trauma Recovery Level 2 Practicals June 22-26, 2026 and August 20-25, 2026
Masterson Method® Weekend Seminar – September 9-10, 2017 (14 hrs)
Masterson Method® Advanced 5-Day Seminar – September 18-22, 2017 (32 hrs)
MM Certification Fieldwork Course – Block I and Coaching (October 5, 2018)
University of Guelph Equine Nutrition – Winter of 2018
TherasageEMC w/ Greg Gage 2-Day Modality Clinic – June 2019
Introduction to: cold laser therapy, PEMF therapy, EquiStix massage tool, TENS and EMS therapies
Beyond Horse Massage Home Study Course
Assisted the Masterson Method® 5-Day Seminar – March 2019 (32 hrs)
Masterson Method® Individual Coaching – July 29, 2019
Equine Anatomy Course (through Masterson Method® and Avalon Performance Horse & Rider Support)
MM Certification Fieldwork Course – Block II and Coaching (July 29, 2019)
Reaching Strides 1-Day Clinic Attendee for Equine Core Strength (01/23/2021)
Assisted the Masterson Method® 2-Day Weekend Seminar (7/31/21 – 8/1/21)
Assisted the Masterson Method® 5-Day Seminar – (9/20 – 9/24/21)
MM Certification Fieldwork Course – Block III and Coaching (Sept 25, 2021)
MM Certification Completion Course – October 7 – 8, 2021 (82 hours Practical Instruction Level I)
Assisted the Masterson Method® 2-Day Weekend Seminar in Houston, TX led by Becky Tenges (10/23/21 – 10/24/21)
The Equine Institute – Contraindications to Bodywork Online Course
“Your Horse’s Brain” Seminar with Dr. Stephen Peters, Jim Masterson, and Mark Rashid - Littleton, CO (07/15/22 – 07/17/22)
Neil Asher Trigger Point Therapy for Equines
3-Day Whole Horse Dissection – Offered by Trinity Equine Services, LLC (02/19/22 – 02/21/22)
Advanced Applied Anatomy Course – Offered by Trinity Equine Services, LLC (02/24/22 – 02/28/22)
Assisted the Masterson Method® 2-Day Weekend Seminar in West Bend, WI led by Becky Tenges (07/23/22 – 07/24/22), (10/01/22 – 10/02/22)
Assisted the Masterson Method® 5-Day Seminar led by Becky Tenges (10/24/22 – 10/28/22)
Masterson Method® Equine Specialist (MMES) assistant and training – Dewey, OK (11/10/22 – 11/12/22)
Sue Dyson with Horses Inside Out “Recognising Pain Related Poor Performance” 11/26/22
MMCP Gathering and Continuing Education, Phoenix, AZ 02/03/23 – 02/05/23
Assistant for Masterson Method® Certification Completion Course 10/21/23 – 10/22/23
Horses Inside Out “The Thoracic Sling” Webinar – 10/04/2023
Equusoma® EquuScience Master Class “A Trauma-Informed and Evidence-Based Lens on Horse-Human Relationships” (05/2023 – 01/2024; 23 hours)
MMCP Gathering and Continuing Education, Phoenix, AZ 01/25/24 – 01/28/24
Mastering Rider Mindfulness with EquiCoach Cathy Penrod – 10-week course.
Horses Inside Out “Kissing Spines” Webinar 03/06/24
JK Inspired “Functional Anatomy & Dynamic Posture” 04/26/24 - 04/29/24
3-Day Whole Horse Dissection – Offered by Trinity Equine Services, LLC (04/05/24 – 04/07/24)
Mark Rashid 5-Day Intensive (Sedalia, CO) – May 27 – 31, 2024
The Nerve Tour “Nerve Tree” with Gil Hedley – Madison, WI July 11, 2024
Please contact me for referrals related to:
Bodywork clients specific to age, breed, discipline, or stage of training. Masterson Method® fieldwork student coaching, mentoring, demonstrations and clinic assisting. Assisting for therapeutic riding with leading/side walking. Hosting a Masterson Method® Equine Specialist for your Equine Assisted therapy program.