I had a really incredible lightbulb moment about the way we as equestrians look at lameness, pain, and injury in our horses.

I often get the question, “what makes your program different? Why should I pick yours over someone else's?”

I’m going to stir the pot…

The “old way” of “one size fits all” management for horses doesn’t work. Every horse is an individual with unique needs.

Us riders face a special set of problems in the colder months.

I’ve outlined what I think the causes of many of those problems are, and what you can do to fix them!

Our horses (and us!) face a special set of problems in the colder months. 

I’ve outlined what I think the causes of many of those problems are,  and what you can do to fix them! 

For years, most people thought muscle soreness was caused by lactic acid buildup. But actually, this theory was recently disproven by multiple different scientific studies!

“My horse is girthy, how can I help?” Is one of the most common questions I get as an equine bodyworker.

If your horse hates being girthed, here’s what you need to do:

In case of an emergency, here are 3 things all horse owners should have in their phones

If your horse is in a downward spiral of soreness and pain, I know it’s making you feel hopeless and helpless. I want to empower you to massage your own horse and leave behind muscle soreness for good, so that you and your horse can live up to your full potential!

It takes between 10-15 minutes for freshly oxygenated blood to reach the tendons in horses’ lower legs. Oxygenated blood helps prevent injuries. Additionally, walking enables the optimal flow of synovial fluid, which cushions horses’ joints and helps absorb the shock of exercise. A proper cool down walk allows lymph to move through the body, instead of settling excessively and causing muscle pain. 

What they don’t know is that their horse might be struggling with something called Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS), which is often caused by overexerting muscles before they’re properly conditioned.

Here’s how to alleviate your horse’s back pain, from an Equine massage therapist

I spent so much time spinning my wheels-

He bulged to the left, and was totally hollow to the right.

His canter to the left was lovely, but he was anxious and tense going to the right.

I felt like I was riding two different horses. 

Quick win! Have a better ride TODAY by making sure your bridle fits! Thank you bit and bridle fitter @comfortfitequine for teaching me these tips!

This is my favorite! Riding and achieving our goals makes us feel good- how can we return the favor?

Beth had struggled with their partnership for over 12 years… so what changed?

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One of my students reached out to me with this concern,  because she wears so many hats. She’s a mom, has a full time job, and her time spent at the barn is precious. I know so many equestrians like this, which is why I wanted to ensure my course fit their busy lifestyles. 

If your horse is cranky on the ground, bucking under saddle, it feels impossible to get them through and soft while you’re riding, it’s possible that the muscles in their back are tight and uncomfortable.