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Fire Horse Performance Bodywork Equi-Bow is an effective, gentle, and safe form of bodywork that stimulates the nervous system and f Serving the GTHA, K/W, London, and surrounding areas.
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Fire Horse Performance Bodywork facilitates success by improving the athletic ability and well-being of horses. ​Certified Equi-Bow Practitioner Julia Merritt's talents lie in analysing complex situations and systematically addressing the components to improve performance and the horse-human relationship. Julia has 20 years of horse experience, including competition experience in eventing, jumpers, and dressage, as well as the rehabilitation and care of chronic conditions.

💕Are you looking to improve your relationship with your horse?🤲🏼Do you want to offer your horse bodywork support in betw...
05/03/2024

💕Are you looking to improve your relationship with your horse?

🤲🏼Do you want to offer your horse bodywork support in between their visits with professionals - whenever you need to?

👀Are you ready to see your horse with new eyes?

➡️Then you should join us at our Equi-Bow Horse Owners Clinic on June 22/23, 2024! 🗓️ Hosted by Fire Horse Performance Bodywork, this clinic will teach you how to perform a full foundation body balance, so you can go home and offer this profound technique to your own horses! Swipe through to learn more. ➡️

🚨Note: Equi-Bow Foundations: Online must be purchased before enrolling in Equi-Bow Foundations: In-Person

Register today at https://equi-bowcanada.thinkific.com/courses/equi-bow-foundations-online ! 🔗

NEW SERVICE AREAAs of February 2023, I will be providing bodywork services in Nova Scotia in the corridor from Halifax t...
03/01/2023

NEW SERVICE AREA

As of February 2023, I will be providing bodywork services in Nova Scotia in the corridor from Halifax to Annapolis Royal. I'm excited to bring more soft tissue modalities to Nova Scotia and to get to know this vibrant and growing community.

It has been a privilege to work with the equestrian community in Ontario and I look forward to hearing everyone's updates in the future!

Bodywork requires trust, and it's always a privilege when it's given 💗
30/08/2022

Bodywork requires trust, and it's always a privilege when it's given 💗

Typically I am a private person, and so I don’t use this platform to talk about exactly who I am and what I do. But I’m ...
30/07/2022

Typically I am a private person, and so I don’t use this platform to talk about exactly who I am and what I do. But I’m learning that I need to share more of myself so that I can reach a larger number of people. And hopefully, that means you.

What I do is provide bodywork for horses. I’m certified in multiple light-touch modalities and kinesiology taping, I’m working through an animal communication course, and next I’ll be pursuing animal osteopathy.

But these skills are not my true strength.

What I am is a systems thinker. My gift is to look at the whole, and see how all of the parts are working together. Which means that if you let me, I can point to the areas that are holding you and your horse back, whether it’s actually soft tissue that I can improve, or a factor that needs help from another source.

I am in no way a vet, farrier, saddle fitter, or olympic-calibre rider. And I will refer back to this network every day.

But what I can do is see patterns, and see them fast.

There is absolutely no point in having a bodyworker out to help with soft tissue health if the other parts of the system are going to block those changes from being helpful. And my speciality is making you aware of these blockages. Is it fun to hear that you or your trusted professional may be doing their best, but it isn’t working for your horse? NO!

But:

Are you tired of chasing for improvements that never seem to happen even though you’re putting in the time and effort?

Are you tired of not being believed, when you say there’s something wrong?

Are you tired of hearing from people “that’s just the way your horse is”? “It’s all in his head”, “There’s nothing wrong with him”, “You just need to work him harder” ?

I’ve been there and done that with more than one horse. My horses found me because they knew I would listen to them, honour them, and give them the best care I could from every possible angle. No matter if it meant switching barns, advocating to the vets for diagnostics they didn’t think were necessary, changing farriers, hunting for yet another saddle. You name it, I’ve been through it. And it’s all horrible. And truly, truly, truly, I can’t say it enough - as soon as you listen to the horse, you get the answers.

And helping you find the answers is what I can help you with.

My clients who have changed their hoofcare program are calling me out less.

My clients who have changed their saddle fit have improved their performance.

My clients who have changed their fitness strategy have more willing athletes.

The list goes on and on. The bodywork will tell me where your horse needs help, and then I will relay that information to you. I believe in your horse, and that communication is the most powerful tool I have to make a true benefit to your animal.

So. That’s who I am, warts and all. This not-staying-in-her-lane bodyworker is here to help, and won’t take no for an answer if the no is coming from a human instead of a horse.

If that sounds like something you are interested in, drop me a line. If I can’t help, I’ll refer you to someone who can.

Data Data Data!! This kind of study is critical to maintaining horse welfare and our social license to operate. Imagine ...
20/05/2022

Data Data Data!! This kind of study is critical to maintaining horse welfare and our social license to operate. Imagine if all owners had access to a simple blood test that could keep their horses from major injury? What an amazing advance that would be.

Industry partners have joined with UK on research that could help vets detect injuries before they become career- or life-ending.

Current reading obsessions. New research and techniques to benefit all the animals in my practice 🐎🐕🐄
10/04/2022

Current reading obsessions. New research and techniques to benefit all the animals in my practice 🐎🐕🐄

A gorgeous winter morning to work on some members of this herd!
05/02/2022

A gorgeous winter morning to work on some members of this herd!

Some postpartum help for this dairy cow this morning. I love working with cows, they're such generous spirits and so rec...
11/12/2021

Some postpartum help for this dairy cow this morning. I love working with cows, they're such generous spirits and so receptive to bodywork.

25/06/2021

Power of Light Touch part 2! Where Miss Rosie releases that trigger point - plus bonus teaching about what a trigger point actually is. Keep your horse on a regular bodywork schedule and see the benefits in your performance 🔥

25/06/2021

Here's Rosie demonstrating just how sensitive horses are and how a little help can go a long way! Thanks to Cimarron Equestrian for letting me share 🌞

A really great visual and summary of the issue of Negative Plantar Angles and the effects on the horse. I see this a lot...
03/06/2021

A really great visual and summary of the issue of Negative Plantar Angles and the effects on the horse. I see this a lot and correcting it through trimming is essential to creating lasting improvements in the horse.

*Negative Plantar Angles*. I see them so frequently, yet it's a tough one to explain in the field. All too often I see my clients' eyes glazing over slightly - as well they might 😂 So here, in clear language, is the low down on broken back hoof-pastern angles, a.k.a. negative plantar angles, and the effect they have on the horse's posture and body.
Back issues and saddle fit problems come aplenty with this. The biggest take home message is that 1) it's usually a human-made problem and 2) it's easy come, not so easy go, with corrective hoofcare needed.
If you'd like to discuss equine body issues in ''plain speak'', without random guesswork and have-a-go theories, my Equine HealthTalk group has just opened up :-) All welcome! https://www.facebook.com/groups/equinehealthtalk

01/05/2021

More before and afters! Restoring horses back to neutral posture. Bodywork is an integral part of training and health programs; message me today to be added to the group of horse owners who have experienced the benefits of Equi-Bow for their horses! 🌞

28/04/2021

Neutral posture part 2: before and after bodywork!

20/04/2021

Tips on recognizing neutral posture and if your horse may be struggling with something! Message me for more info or to book an appointment 🌞

Amazing study, all horse owners need to know about this!
03/04/2021

Amazing study, all horse owners need to know about this!

A study by the Saddle Research Trust revealed a shocking percentage of low-grade lameness and gait abnormalities in-hand and under saddle.

This absolutely works! Always nice when science can validate 👍
31/03/2021

This absolutely works! Always nice when science can validate 👍

Many people instinctively use baby-talk when talking to their pets, often characterized by a high-pitched voice and exaggerated intonations. The same is true for many riders with their horses. But are horses sensitive to this type of speech? Ethologists from INRAE and IFCE (French Horse and Riding I...

23/03/2021

Equi-Bow 101 with a happy customer at Cimarron Equestrian! Email me at [email protected] to discuss your horse's needs 🌞

Just finished reading this book in one sitting and can't wait to try out the exercise programs. If you are looking for r...
16/03/2021

Just finished reading this book in one sitting and can't wait to try out the exercise programs. If you are looking for resistance-free ways to develop true strength and engagement in your horse, this one is bound to be a winner. Bonus: they are intended as warm-up techniques so they will complement and enhance what you already do!

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Fire Horse Performance Bodywork facilitates success by improving the athletic ability and well-being of horses. ​Julia is a Certified Equi-Bow Practitioner and Certified Equi-Tape Practitioner. Her talents lie in analysing complex situations and systematically addressing the components to improve performance and the horse-human relationship. Julia has 20 years of horse experience, including competition experience in eventing, jumpers, and dressage, as well as the rehabilitation and care of chronic conditions. Serving the GTHA, K/W, London, and surrounding areas.