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Melanie Lausen Equine Services. Equine Massage-Riding Lessons
Strathmore, AB Lessons: $45 for an hour. Lessons can be with groups or private. Equine Therapist.

Availability on what days and times change with the seasons, so call and first and see whats open for that time. At this time you must own your own horse as I don't keep lesson horses. I start every rider on basics to learn how to properly ask maneuvers of your horse. You will learn the most important things doing the basics that make advanced things easy. Massage and Structural Alignment: I've be

en certified as an Eqineology Equine Body Worker for massage and through Helen J Woods Equine Therapies. Prices vary depending on location. I can come to your or you to me south of Strathmore, AB 15 min. I look to give your horse his full range of motion and be as comfortable as possible to do so. A horse that is pain free and isn't restricted by knots or asymmetries in his body can move to the best of his abilities. How do you know if your horse needs to be seen by an equine therapist? As there are several signs a horse will give you that he is uncomfortable. This can show up as performance problems, behavior issues, seems like he still can't be even working one side vs the other with lots of practice or training. Some examples are less flexibility on one side, preferred leads, tripping on front or back, cinchiness just to name a few. Keeping in mind, a lot of these signs can also come from medical or health issues. So your horse should be getting checkups from his vets to get a clean bill of health. Regular farrier visits. Saddle or tack fitting properly. Rider error can also cause similar problems. Always look at the bigger pictures because any number of problems from these last five areas can show up as the same symptoms. I listed these areas in order of what I feel is most important first. Making sure your horse is happy and healthy in all these areas before you even put your foot in stirrup will let you know what you are feeling and working on only requires training and time and not from pain or restrictions due to something other then rider. If you would like to learn more about any of my services, please feel free to ask questions. We also provide Boarding at Lausen Indoor Arena.

09/22/2025

🍂 Fall rides: you imagine golden fields, crisp air, and peaceful trots.
Your horse? He’s convinced that ONE crunchy leaf is out to get him. 😅🐴

Massage might not cure “fall brain,” but it does help your horse feel more balanced, comfortable, and better able to handle those leafy “attacks.” 😉

➡️ Booking now for fall bodywork sessions in the Strathmore area. Let’s keep your horse moving well—even when the leaves are plotting against us.

09/15/2025

We want to give a huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to our Obstacle Practice & Clinic this weekend! 🐴✨

We had such a great time working with both horses and riders—watching partnerships grow, confidence build, and lightbulb moments happen is what it’s all about.

From tackling new challenges to refining the basics, every team brought their best and left with new tools to take home. 💪

Special thanks as well to those who helped set up, cheer each other on, and make the day such a positive and supportive environment. Clinics like these wouldn’t be possible without this amazing community. 💜

We are grateful for your trust and enthusiasm, and we’re already looking forward to the next one! 🌟

09/10/2025

I see you ;)

and back to work we go 🙃

09/09/2025

It's been the best season yet for Gleichen-based barrel racer Jayden Wilson. You can read more about her season alongside her horse Whisky by reading the article on StrathmoreNow, or by downloading the StrathmoreNow app.

09/08/2025

🍎 S E P T E M B E R S C H E D U L E 🐎

⚡September 9 - Sweet Talk Stables.
⚡Sept 11 - Larry Davids.
⚡Sept 13 - Obstacle practice and clinic at Lausens
⚡Sept 19th - shire Ridge aend south/west Calgary.
⚡Sept 25th - Larry Davids.

🎃Oct 1 - Riqueza.
🎃Oct 2 - Wheatland Equestrian.
🎃Oct 6th - Paramount.

DM me to book your ponies in for Fall 🍂 bodywork sessions!
I hope everyone had a great first week back at school 🎒

www.melanielausenequineservices.com

09/01/2025

🍂 September is here — the air is crisper, routines are shifting, and many horses are heading back into more consistent training after summer holidays, pasture time, or lighter schedules.

This transition is the perfect time to check in with your horse’s body.

Just like us, horses can build up little compensations over the summer that may show up as:
✅ Stiffness through the shoulders or back
✅ Difficulty picking up a lead
✅ Shortened stride or toe-dragging
✅ Resistance when being tacked up

💡 Tip for between sessions: Spend a few minutes each day with gentle carrot stretches — especially asking your horse to stretch laterally (nose toward girth/hip) and down low between the front legs. This keeps the spine supple and helps them adjust to the shift in workload.

Bodywork now sets them up for a smoother, stronger, and healthier fall season. 🍁

www.melanielausenequineservices.com

08/28/2025

We are very excited to have Chad Lausen CJF AJFC as the Ontario Horseshoeing Classic 2025 judge 🔥

08/25/2025

Have a kiddo headed to horse camp this summer? 🐴☀️

Add a little extra fun and learning to your camper’s week with my illustrated Horse Camp books—filled with engaging activities, stories, and horse-loving fun that keeps kids inspired at camp and at home!

Perfect for:
✅ Campers aged 6–12
✅ Homeschool horse units
✅ Rainy day learning
✅ Camp instructors looking for educational tools

Available directly through me or online via my Amazon shop. DM me to order! 📚🐎

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HELPING YOU HELP YOUR HORSE.

With triaining, coaching and bodywork as some of my many passions horse. I learned that horse problems show up as behaviour or performan problems by the time we . But what is the source? Rider?...saddle fit?...health? Omg what is it!?!?

A lot of the times it will be trial and error to figure t but stay open minded to all the possibilities.

To name the main few

1- Medical or health issues. So your horse should be getting checkups from his vets to get a clean bill of health.

2- Regular farrier visits, like the saying goes no foot no horse.

3- Musculoskeletal issues. Body pain or reduced range of motion.

4-Saddle or tack fitting improperly.

5-Rider error can also cause similar problems.

Always look at the bigger pictures because any number of problems from these last five areas can show up as the same symptoms.

With all that said I want to HELP YOU HELP YOUR HORSE! While looking at all the perspectives and not just what I have to offer. Bringing in other equine specialist to help when needed.

Lessons: $40 for an hour. Availability on what days and times change with the seasons, so call and first and see whats open for that time. Lessons can be with groups or private. At this time you must own your own horse as I don't keep lesson horses. I start every rider on basics to learn how to properly ask maneuvers of your horse. You will learn the most important things doing the basics that make advanced things easy. Massage and Structural Alignment: I've been certified as an Eqineology Equine Body Worker for massage and through Helen J Woods Equine Therapies. Prices vary depending on location. I can come to you or you to me south of Strathmore, AB 15 min. I look give your horse his full range of motion and be as comfortable as possible to do so. A horse that is pain free and isn't restricted by knots or asymmetries in his body can move to the best of his abilities. Making sure your horse is happy and healthy in all these areas before you even put your foot in stirrup will let you know what you are feeling and working on only requires training and time and not from pain or restrictions due to something other then rider. If you would like to learn more about any of my services, please feel free to ask questions.