What is provided is a device and method for gentling equine, other animals, and in some cases a human of which is obtained through the actions of massage, grooming and pole-gentling methodologies and protocols in which it is thoroughly and effectively enabled by an apparatus comprised of three essential hand-tool components: the elongated extension-pole control handle, the cylindrical nodulated massage/gentler tool-head attachment shaft that emits auto-mechanical vibration stimulus, and the cylindrical cone-shaped bristle covered massage/gentler, groomer, exfoliator, tool-head attachment shaft which provides dander exfoliation, body and leg stimulus. Used regularly in succession or independently, animal gentling, animal health and core relationship foundations can be achieved and maintained. The present invention provides a more practical, convenient, ergonomic, physical and psychological stress-reduction, and safer method and means to care for and manage feral and domesticated animals, and in some instances in use of massage therapy on humans.