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.
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.