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"Non-Scale Victories" in Equine Therapy

March 12, 2025 Kaiti Elliott

***Have you ever heard of "Non-Scale Victories"?***

Essentially, non-scale victories are improvements in health that aren't measured by purely objective metrics. Objective measurements are very important to assess the effectiveness of things like equine bodywork and equine physiotherapy.

The thing is - I really do see value in all of the other ways I can help horses outside of purely objective metrics. Here are some of the ways that my work has helped to change many of my equine clients' lives for the better - "non-scale victories", if you will.

Equine Myofascial Therapy FAQ

February 14, 2025 Kaiti Elliott

Myofascial therapy, sometimes called myofascial release (MFR), is a hands-on therapy that works to relieve tension and restrictions in the fascial system. Fascia is the connective tissue network that surrounds and permeates all soft tissues, nerves, bones, and organs.

Equine Bodywork - for the Ears

January 31, 2025 Kaiti Elliott

**As an Equine Craniosacral Therapist, the ears are an important part of my work.**

Horses are highly sensitive animals, and their ears play a critical role in interpreting their environment. Not only necessary for sensory input and communication with people and other horses, equine ears are also connected to other very important structures in the body, and their function plays a considerable role in the horse's overall health and comfort.

Equine bodywork practitioners generally focus on restoring balance to a horse’s musculoskeletal system. Most of the attention is often directed at the larger muscles and joints, and an area that can be overlooked is the horse's ears.

How Can You Support Your Horse This Winter?

January 31, 2025 Kaiti Elliott

In this article, I'm going over what you can do at home with your horses to improve their well-being during the winter season.

Supporting Your Horse When On Rest

January 9, 2025 Kaiti Elliott

There are so many ways to support a horse that is on rest from an injury. A common misconception that we see in the equine therapy/physio/bodywork industry is that such work only has value for horses if they are ridden regularly. When a horse is on rest, especially with a restricted movement recovery space (stall or paddock), it is vital to ensure that their body is receiving support throughout their recovery.

Research Discussion on Equine Pain

January 9, 2025 Kaiti Elliott

I read a very interesting study published earlier this year that validates what many horse people have already been seeing and experiencing. Through this study, researchers have developed a tool to aid in the assessment of musculoskeletal pain in horses. You can find the full research article cited at the bottom of this post.

Facilitating Nervous System Regulation for Horses

January 9, 2025 Kaiti Elliott

What are some of the ways that I facilitate nervous system regulation for horses in my equine wellness sessions?

The importance of honouring the horse's nervous system in their environment, relationships, training, riding, bodywork, etc. cannot be denied when you see first hand what a positive difference it makes for their welfare.

The importance of honouring the horse's nervous system in their environment, relationships, training, riding, bodywork, etc. cannot be denied when you see first hand what a positive difference it makes for their welfare. What are some of the ways that I facilitate nervous system regulation in my equine wellness sessions?

Correct Terminology in Bodywork

September 17, 2024 Kaiti Elliott

It's important to me to use correct terminology in bodywork and to describe my findings and techniques accurately. Doing otherwise does a disservice to the horse owner. They should be getting correct, accurate information from their professionals so that they can fully understand what's going on with their horse and can make educated decisions about their care.

Holding Space

September 17, 2024 Kaiti Elliott

I've learned how much it enhances my bodywork when horses are 1. allowed the time and space needed to pause and integrate, and 2. have the self-regulation skills needed to be present in their bodies and process changes within their nervous system.

Fast vs Slow Improvements

August 27, 2024 Kaiti Elliott

There are two kinds of situations I experience in my equine therapy practice; horses who improve drastically over a short period of time, and those who improve incrementally over a long period of time. Why does this happen?

This is a complex topic that I'm going to break down as simply as possible, but I can't possibly cover all of the infinite reasons why every horse responds differently - they are all individuals with unique situations.