AH Equine Massage Therapy & Performance Horses

04/27/2023

Mineto was lucky enough to get spoiled with a massage and Bemer treatment!

Your horses are important, let’s take the time to get them ready for the season. Contact me to get on my schedule!

02/04/2023

This is a great post about proper body mechanics and the effects on their back.

Horses that carry themselves correctly will have far less issues than those who don’t! I am a firm believer that incorrect body mechanics and horses that have a hollowed back when riding are more prone to kissing spine.

Protect your horses back!

Did you know that a horse that hasn't been taught how to properly support and carry the weight of a rider will instinctually hollow their back away from the weight of the rider? Many riding horses spend their entire careers going around with hollow backs, even upper level competition horses.

Carrying weight with a hollow back is, at best, uncomfortable for the horse, and in many cases is actually quite painful. Many horses tolerate this discomfort because they don't know any alternative. Other horses develop behavioral problems and become labeled as bad horses.

For a horse to remain healthy and comfortable in his work he must be taught how to support the weight of a rider with first a neutral back and then later on with a lifted back. This is a process that takes time, as you can't rush muscle development.

I've found that the best way to teach a horse to lift his back is on the ground first, through classical in hand work. Without the extra weight of the rider, it is easier for the horse to learn how to lift his back and it is easier for him to develop the strength that he needs in order to maintain a lifted back for an extended amount of time.

Once the horse has an understanding of this healthier posture and has developed some strength, it will be much easier for him to accomplish the same thing with a rider on his back.

The horse will then feel more comfortable and have an easier time performing his job. He will be less prone to injuries and behavioral problems and he will be able to continue doing his job for much longer than if he never learned to move in a healthy way.

As stewards of our horses, we owe it to them to give them the best lives possible. That includes taking the time to teach them how to move in a way that is healthy and comfortable for them.

Want to learn more about the horse's back and how you can teach him a healthy posture? We invite you to join our Healthy Movement through In Hand Work course, available in our Virtual Classroom. You'll learn how you can help your horse to move in a healthier way through the use of In Hand Work.

This work is beneficial for horses of all ages, breeds, and disciplines and no previous experience is necessary.

Learn more and sign up here- https://tuskeydressage.com/register/virtual-classroom/

01/30/2023

When your mom says smile nice for a picture…

01/28/2023

It’s time to start getting ready for the 2023 season! Things are looking bright for everyone.

As you’re starting to work the horses harder, give me a call! Massage can help prepare your horses muscles for the busy season to come.

12/14/2022

It’s national horse day! Treat your partner to a massage and Bemer session, they deserve it!

10/31/2022

🎁 The holidays are coming! Any horse person would love a massage package for their horse!

From now until Christmas I will have special pricing and massage packages! Check it out ⬇️

$35 - Bemer Session
$45 - Bemer session + Oils
$80 - Massage + Oils
$100 - Massage + Oils + Bemer session
$230 - 3 Massage + Oil treatments
$350 - 4 Massage + Oil Treatments + 4 Bemer sessions

THE BIG GIFT OPTION: $550
- includes FIVE massage therapy sessions
- includes SIX Bemer sessions
- Oil included in all sessions

Message me to create your own specialized package option!
(Barrel racer boyfriends, don’t miss out on this gift opportunity)

*any distance over one hour will be charged mileage*

10/27/2022

Don’t worry Frankie, you’ve almost made it to the weekend 😉

I’d love to meet your horses (I want to see if they are as weird as mine)! Message me for lessons, massage, or whatever you need!

10/26/2022

Here’s an awesome article if anyone wants to learn a little about massage, the benefits, and different techniques used!

Remember to message me for a massage or Bemer session to help your horse!

Is massage a luxury reserved for equine athletes? No way! Learn how properly trained therapists can be an important part of any horse’s health-care team.