Simply Sound Massage Therapy

17/10/2024

Just wanted to share this again, some safer treats for use in stretches and training for all horses. Especially nice for those horses who require less sugars in their treats!

Safe treats for PPID/EMS equines. For more information about diet, go to https://www.ecirhorse.org/DDT+E-diet.php. For individual help, join our free outreach group: https://ecir.groups.io/g/main

16/10/2024

A fascinating look at how the lumbar sacral junction functions. Ever heard of a Hunter’s Bump? This is a great visual to understand how injury and starting horses young can influence a horse to have early onset arthritis in this area which ultimately leads to a shorter career

15/09/2024

15/08/2024

🚨 ALERT🚨 Eastern Equine Encephalitis

As most of you have heard there have been several young horses lost in our area due to the Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus. A disease transmitted by mosquitoes and which has a greater than 90% fatality rate. It has been confirmed that those that the equine community have lost were unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated.

Luckily, the vaccines we have available are very protective provided they are used in the appropriate manner. This means that:

Foals receive a 3 dose series: first dose is given at 4-6 months of age, followed by a booster 4-6 weeks following the first dose and a 3rd dose at 13 months of age).

Adults (whose vaccines have lapsed or with unknown history) receive a 2 dose series: the second dose is given 4-6 weeks after the first. Then given annually after.

If you are unsure of your horses vaccination status please reach out and we can help you decide what the best course of action is for your particular horse and situation. We are recommending anything under the age of 2-3years old receive a booster as a precaution.

Also consider fly sheets and masks as well as fly spray to deter mosquitoes as much as possible.

For more information on the disease please visit AAEP.org or contact us.

https://aaep.org/resource/eastern-equine-encephalitis-eee/

21/06/2024

With the heat this summer it’s good to stay up to date on effective cooling advice

28/05/2024

If anyone is considering buying or selling their horse, check out this new service starting at $0 and run by a local female entrepreneur!

With the launch of Whinny.ca, we will be highlighting all sales ads posted on the site from the launch date until June 16, 2024! Like and follow this page to stay up to date with new listings!

03/04/2024

Too funny! Stretches and homework are important to help your horse build strength and flexibility

05/03/2024

Not sure what to work on with your horse? Practice some gymnastics over ground poles!

An excerpt from "Pole Work for Dressage Riders" by Ann Katrin Querbach.

14/02/2024

How scrumptious are my two youngest patients! Erwin and Gambit are only 9 months old and were absolutely lovely for their first taste of massage. So excited to see these two gorgeous Hanoverian boys grow!

05/01/2024

Some fantastic little things to work on in the off season 💕

Circles can encourage your horse to fall onto their inside shoulder instead of bending through their body; correct this with straight lines.

13/12/2023

❗️IMPORTANT UPDATE - December 14, 2023❗️

The Divestment of Horses Program didn’t expect to receive so much interest. 🥹 While we appreciate it, we cannot accept any more applications at this time. Please note that if you applied, you will only be contacted if your application is retained for consideration. Due to the very small number of horses that qualify for this Program, there is no guarantee you will be offered a horse.

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Are you interested in owning a retired Musical Ride horse? For the first time ever, the RCMP’s Divestment of Horses Program is accepting applications from individual Canadians. The Program matches people who are capable of providing excellent care with a former Musical Ride horse that’s been retired from active service due to health conditions or injuries.

The top priority is finding the best possible home for each available horse based on its specific needs. Find out more about giving a retired Musical Ride horse a good home:
https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/corporate-organisation/musical-ride-carrousel/divestment-horses-program-programme-dessaisissement-chevaux-eng.htm

… and go tell your horsey friends! 🐎

22/11/2023

A great way to keep an eye out for lameness!

22/11/2023

20/11/2023

Now is the time to give your equine owning friend the gift of a horse massage for the holidays! Gift cards are available for any amount!

Email me at [email protected] to secure your gift certificate in time for the holidays 🎄

19/11/2023

Fantastic top 5 things to not do! I truly believe that training your horse to live successfully in a human world is the kindest thing that you can do for your horse. Should you pass away or sell that horse in the future, having given it the skills to be successful and useful to humans will give it the best chance at a high quality of life without you

16/10/2023

A fantastic visual for those looking to have some ideas of how different movements can help build strength, balance, engagement, adjustability and mobility!

15/08/2023

Worth every cookie 🍎🍏🥕

30/07/2023

I am proud to be a 2023 Sponsor of the Pakenham Horse Show on August 12th 2023! You need to attend for a chance to win so check out their page for more details @ Pakenham Horse Show