Next Step Horse Training

11/26/2025

As many of you know, my husband and I were in a near deadly car crash in July of 2022, just a few months after leasing a farm to pursue my goal of training horses and people.
This car accident resulted in many severe and now life lasting injuries, losing the farm, and being set back- but we were incredibly grateful to be alive.
I've kept Next Step Horse Training with the hopes of returning to doing what I love, my goal has always been to help horses and their owners/ riders/ drivers.
However, it's been over 3 years since the accident, and unfortunately my condition and the ongoing complications from a TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) have not gotten better, instead worsening in some areas.
So, with a lot of sadness, it's time to close the book for Next Step Horse Training.
It's simply not safe for me to train horses, I cannot risk another concussion, or re- breaking my back. I know everyone here will understand this, and I so deeply appreciate everyone's patience and well wishes through this time ❤️

HOWEVER

I'm not done yet! For awhile I questioned "why did I live through this accident? Why did I beat a ton of odds and I'm walking, mostly functional, and living?" and with time I came to realize, it's because I have so much more I can give to this world. I've just been rerouted towards a new path.
Bodywork
My training was based off of proper biomechanics of the horse, harnessing and using that to create the best horse for their rider. I've taken that knowledge, done some schooling, a TON of study and research, and have crafted my own and unique bodywork program that works with the horses body as a whole (hooves, body, and teeth) and the natural biomechanics!
I am still going after my dreams- after all, if there's an issue with a horse, it's very commonly either a training problem, or a pain response.
I'm still helping horses.
I'm still helping riders.
Arguably in an even better way than before!
My bodywork has already helped SO many horses, including my own, and now it's time to change it from "doing it on the side" to "doing it as a career".
So, Next Step Equine Bodywork was forged from the fire and twisted steel of the past.
The logo is still a silhouette of Magic, I am still true to my goal of helping as many horses as I can, I am still doing what I love and what I'm good at.
Please go like my new page, "Next Step Equine Bodywork" and follow me in this new book, it may not be the first chapter, but its a big one!
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Owned and operated by Emerson Haupert-Keill

11/09/2025

Some big changes coming for Next Step! Stay tuned as I roll out the changes over the holidays!

05/31/2025

Biosecurity is always practiced here at Next Step! Traveling multiple states and barns, I always spray the BEMER blanket and cuffs from barn to barn, wipe down equipment and never treat a sick horse.
The recent outbreak of Pigeon Fever in Florida is a perfect example of why I do that!
Rest assured that your horses and ponies will always be safe from my equipment!

04/07/2025

A review from a client on her horse that was having soreness from past founder issues, and old age! Do you have a horse that has lost their "pep"?

04/03/2025

Bringing Proven Equine Bodywork to Your Area Every 6 Weeks!

Experience the powerful benefits of Neuromuscular Facilitation Bodywork combined with BEMER Treatments for lasting relief and faster recovery.

✅ Neuromuscular Facilitation blends acupressure, cranial structural therapy, and massage techniques to provide a gentle, non-invasive bodywork that delivers long-lasting results.
✅ BEMER Therapy uses PEMF (pulsed electromagnetic fields) to boost circulation by up to 30%, promoting faster healing, reducing inflammation, and flushing out lactic acid and protein buildup.

When combined, this produces incredible results for horses of all ages, sizes, and disciplines!

📍 Proudly Serving: Virginia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida—with room to expand into neighboring states!

Ready to see a difference in your horse’s performance and well-being?
Contact me today to schedule your appointment!

01/13/2025

I have told many already that have asked, but for any that don't know and are wondering, I will not be doing any clinics, demos, or a booth at the PA Horse World Expo this year.
Our mare, Keeping Faith On Fate, will be a month away from her due date with her first foal at that time, and in case she goes into an early labor I don't want to have any commitments, that far away from her!
I may still attend and offer my bodywork special, but that is to be determined on how she's looking by then!
I'm sorry for anyone looking forward to any clinics and demos, maybe next year!
Thank you for your support and understanding ❤️

01/10/2025

Now offering bodywork on a traveling basis! Individual, barns, group clinics and more!

Currently traveling from Southern Virginia, through North Carolina, South Carolina into Georgia every 6 weeks! Next travel dates with availability at the end of March!

Also traveling to Northern VA, with availability to travel into Maryland, Pennsylvania and New York! Availability for these states the first weekend of February!

Live in a state I don't currently travel to? Contact me and let's work something out! I want to help your horse!