One of my least favourite words in the context of equine therapy is "fix". But if bodywork isn't going to "fix" your horse, what does it do?
Read moreThe Importance of the Equine Cranium
Why do we work with the horse's poll and cranium?
Why do Equine Therapists work with the horse's poll and cranium?
Read more"No Pain No Gain" - Fact or Fiction?
Ultimately, my goal during Equine Therapy sessions is to create a positive, relaxing bodywork experience for the horses. It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking that feel-good = ineffective. "No pain no gain" is really nothing but a marketing slogan, in truth.
Read moreEquine Therapy - Signs of Stress, Release, and Practical Tips for Success
How to recognize the signs of stress and the signs of release in our horses during their bodywork sessions - and why this feedback from them is so important! I am also sharing my best tips for making equine therapy a positive and relaxing experience, allowing horses to enjoy all of the benefits of bodywork - even horses who tend to be anxious.
Read moreThe "KISS Principle"
Photo (c) Kaiti Elliott of Free to Be Equine Services.
I think it’s so fantastic that horse owners have access to information and can empower themselves – and therefore provide a better life for their horses – through knowledge. But how do we apply this knowledge in a practical way? How do we sort through it all and pick out what we actually need to do and fix and what is redundant, repetitive, or fights what we’re already trying to achieve?
Read moreTop 5 Tips for Caring for the Professionals in Our Horses' Lives
What can you do as a horse owner to take care of your horse’s care team, like they take care of you and your horse?
Here are my top 5 suggestions.
Coming to light in mainstream society is the concept of “burnout” and why “the hustle” isn’t always something healthy and admirable. What can you do as a horse owner to take care of your horse’s care team, like they take care of you and your horse? Here are my top 5 suggestions.
Read moreAppointment FAQs
FAQ
Everything you need to know about an equine wellness appointment with Kaiti Elliott, Multi-Certified Equine Therapist. Updated January 2025.
Everything you need to know about an equine bodywork appointment with Kaiti Elliott, Certified Equine Therapist.
Read moreNew Service!
New Service Alert!
By popular demand, I have begun to offer Equine Performance Therapy Support Sessions. These sessions are meant to complement your horse's existing bodywork sessions, and they are for the keen owners and riders who want to do a deep dive into what they can do on a regular basis to support their horse and integrate the positive changes from bodywork into their horse's daily life.
Read moreLet's Talk About Arthritis
Sundae, demonstrating her lovely movement! Photo by Kaiti Elliott of Free to Be Equine Services.
Did you know that massage is also hugely beneficial to arthritic horses? In fact, the degree that massage helped to manage arthritis pain for the horses in my care is what inspired me to pursue an education in this field in the first place!
Read moreStability Pad FAQ
Stability Pad FAQ!
I get so many questions about using pads, so I decided to address the most common ones. Please let me know if you have additional questions and I will answer them, or direct you to some resources!
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