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Equine Sports Massage Therapy by Ingrid Meldrum Dustin Johnston, Farrier in the Bow Valley and South Western Alberta.

I strive to provide the best service I can for the horse's sake. I take a calm, happy approach to shoeing and try my best to make it a positive interaction every time. My passion for horses drives me to learn more and do more every day. I strive to educate myself and adapt to the horse's needs, rather than argue and fight. By understanding behavior, signals and doing a little stretching sometimes,

I can make the experience more comfortable and build trust in the horses I work with. I take pride in a job well done and a happy horse, who welcomes me back for the next shoeing as well as the owner. Ingrid Meldrum, Equine Sports Massage Therapist and wife to Dustin Johnston. I have a thorough understanding of the anatomy and physiology, natural horsemanship and communication by understanding the horse's cues. With those skills, I am able to help the horses I work with and give them a positive experience as well as a positive outcome. I am knowledgeable, reliable and have the horse's best interest in mind. In my work, I use my empathy and energy as tools to help understand what the horse is trying to communicate. I develop a plan and write assessments for the owner and anyone involved in the horse's well being to ensure transparency and understanding. Whether the horse has had an injury or just needs some maintenance, my goal is to make the horse feel good and in doing so, it will help the owner feel good about their horse's well-being. We hope that our combined skills will provide top quality service to you and your horse!

01/03/2026

The WCFA Mega Clinic put on over the last couple of days was very well put together and organized, and most importantly: educational. It was a great opportunity to take in the knowledge and understanding of the horse by listening to the speakers and solving all the world's problems over coffee in between lectures and demos. The clinic was fun for us to learn but also to talk with other farriers and it makes us proud be a part of the farrier industry. It feels like a family reunion when everyone gets together for a common cause!
Thank you to the Western Canadian Farrier's Association and all of the sponsors for making this event happen!

19/01/2026

Sometimes I look at a hoof and think: "I like that hoof, that is a nice hoof!".

Starting the week with nice hooves. 😎

05/12/2025

Wintertime and cold weather means slowing down for most equestrians. But massage and maintainenance doesn't stop because of the weather!

✨️Massage can help activate muscles that are not in use as much during the cold weather and relieve overused muscles that get strained with smaller movements.

❄️ Colder conditions means horses take smaller steps. Smaller steps means decreased muscle engagement, leading to weaker muscles.

❄️Slippery conditions means horses take smaller steps as well and are more likely to slip and fall- usually when we're not looking.

❄️Even with snow popper pads, hooves can fill with snow, changing a horse's comfort and way of moving.

✨️Regular bodywork can improve muscle function and pinpoint areas needing strength.

❤️ Want to ride this winter and keep your horse feeling their best during the cold weather?

🙋‍♀️ I can help! Call, text or DM to book a bodywork session with me (Ingrid), for your horse!

22/11/2025

❤️❤️Today, I am thankful to be able to work with my beautiful wife. Her work ethic, dedication to equine betterment, tenacity and perseverance has inspired me every day to keep going, get busy and never quit! I love and respect her more than words can say! I caught this photo today while we were trimming together and it reminded me of how good I have it to have such a strong woman as my wife. Thanks for being awesome Ingrid! ❤️❤️

02/10/2025

Overflow your trough? We recommend doing it on purpose! Well, not always but there are times when it is actually helpful.

🌧With the lack of precipitation lately, the ground is dry and hard, making hooves dry and brittle- easy to crack and chip.
💅Topical oils are helpful, but the best way you get moisture into the hoof is not through the top, but through the bottom! 💧Getting the area around your trough wet will guarantee that your horse will get that moisture as they will have to walk across wet ground to get a drink.
✨️So don't worry of you overflow your trough, consider it hoof maintenance!

27/09/2025

Saturday feels. ✨️

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11/09/2025

That look you get when you get to do one of your favourite things; hold a horse for the farrier! Ingrid was pretty stoked to be able to hold a horse for the top ten and top five goes at the Blacksmith World Championships last week at Spruce Meadows! 🏇

Thank you to for giving us the opportunity to go and watch the competition last week! We enjoyed meeting and talking with the competitiors and their families from different countries, all over the world!🌎

⚒️ The competition was put on by and and ran for 5 days. There was live shoeing and specimen shoe classes, including a newly introduced Lance Sloman Memorial class, which will run every year. The competition would not run without sponsors and they deserve a huge thank you for both their donations and as well their time! 🙏

We are already excited for next year! 🤠

28/07/2025

Snacks!

What a wonderful way to keep your equine practitioner happy and ready to keep working! 💪

05/06/2025

Twice the hoof, twice the work! 💪

Gypsy Vanner and Quarter Horse hoof clippings.

24/05/2025

It's pretty awesome when the lameness turns out to be an abcess! Stetson was very thankful for the relief!

15/05/2025

Ranch Horse Love! 💛

Today this hard-working fella got a bit of bodywork and stretching for what was likely the first time ever! Swipe ⬅️ to the last slide to see the endless releases!
Looking forward to a follow-up and seeing the changes in a few weeks!

Ranch horses are athletes; just not in a show ring. They cut, rope, make tight turns and sometimes even jump over fallen trees in the woods to catch a weary pair!

Contact if you are interested in bodywork for your Ranch athlete!

📞 403-497-5070
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Dusty Rose Farrier Service by Dustin Johnston.

Trimming and shoeing horses in the Bow Valley and Southern Alberta. I strive to help all horses in need and understand that without good feet, a horse cannot perform properly. I have studied with former Olds College teachers and have a sense of compassion for older horses and shoe in a way which makes them comfortable and relaxed. When it comes to younger horses, I have the patience and understanding to help them. I do my best to ensure a quality service with care and attention for the horses feet as well as the horse itself while shoeing.