It's important to be open minded during bodywork sessions and to try new approaches as you receive feedback from the horse. Read more about what that meant for this handsome guy Taco and his bodywork session!
Read moreWorking With the Horse
Your horse is your therapist - but who helps your horse?
Sugar and Glenn sharing a special moment.
Massage is about so much more than fixing problems - problems that started out as a whisper, and are now being hollered. Massage relieves stress, tension, and trapped negative emotions. It catches those "whispers" and prevents them from becoming "hollers". Perhaps your horse doesn't work all that hard physically, compared to a lot of equine athletes out there. But it doesn't mean that he or she isn't working hard emotionally.
Read morePoll Problems!
View of the horse’s poll and cervical vertebrae.
One of the most common issues I run into when working with riding horses is tension and soreness in the poll junction. The poll area is made up of a complex arrangement of small muscles, but it is also an area where many large, important muscles in the rest of the body attach.
Read moreEquine Massage - So Much More Than Relaxation!
Kaiti Elliott during an Equine Performance Therapy session with TC.
Equine Massage - there is SO much more to it than just relaxation! So what other benefits are there? There are many to list, but I’ll touch on a few that I think are imperative to our horses’ performance.
Read moreHow often should you book a massage session for your horse?
How often should you book a massage session for your horse?
This is a great question and ultimately it is your choice as the owner. However, I can do my best to explain to you what the benefits are of a regular bodywork schedule.
Gratitude
Kaiti Elliott working on Fiona’s poll during an Equine Performance Therapy session.
Today I'm practicing some gratitude for finding my way into this career path with horses.
Read moreFree to Be Equine Services at Langley Equestrian Academy
Kaiti Elliott demonstrating equine massage to the students at Langley Equestrian Academy.
I had the privilege of speaking to the students at Langley Equestrian Academy about Equine Performance Therapy.
Read moreNever Forget the Importance of Palpation and the Power of Touch
Kaiti Elliott during an Equine Performance Therapy Session.
In a world where we rely increasingly on gadgets, never forget the importance of palpation and the power of touch.
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