A Plus Equine Bodywork

07/07/2026

Equine nutrition can feel overwhelming, especially with so much conflicting (and misleading!!) advice online.

If you’re looking to optimize your horse’s diet but aren’t sure where to start, here are four common feeding mistakes to watch for:

📈 Ignoring feeding rates and recommended intakes
🧂 Not providing adequate salt
🐎 Overlooking the nutritional content of the forage
🌾 Making abrupt changes to forage
Small details in the diet can make a big difference in digestive health, behaviour, and overall performance.

Interested in learning more? Read more at Horse Sport - Avoiding 4 Common Feeding Mistakes and start building a stronger foundation for your horse’s nutrition: https://horsesport.com/magazine/equine-ownership/avoiding-4-common-feeding-mistakes/

07/06/2026

"Why is my horse sore?"

It's the hardest question for a bodyworker to answer.

There are SO MANY factors that can influence tension and pain patterns in the body.

Your horse's conformation and posture... it matters.

How your horse stands and moves in turnout or a stall... it matters.

Previous lameness, illness, hoof or dental issues... it matters.

The tack you use, the training methods you use, the asymmetries in your own body... it all matters.

Bodyworkers don't have x-ray vision. We can't give a diagnoses and we don't see the everyday happenings of your horse's life. What we CAN do is use our experience and training to give general ideas as to what *might* be the cause of tension and pain. The more information we have, the more accurate we can be.

This is why it is so important to give your bodyworker all the details and keep them informed as things change or progress.

07/06/2026

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07/02/2026

Anyone with horses with bigger feet looking for a deal on Scoot boot, I can put you in touch with Sylvie 😊

07/02/2026

07/01/2026

07/01/2026

Too hot to ride? Treat your horse to some acupressure to help cool down.

06/30/2026

We often spend so much time focusing on the hoof itself that we forget one important fact...

The hoof grows according to how the horse moves.

A balanced trim is important. Good nutrition is important. But if your horse is consistently moving with compensation patterns, uneven loading, or poor posture, those forces influence the health and development of the hoof every single day.

In my newest Substack article, I share 7 simple exercises that can improve hoof health by improving movement. No fancy equipment required.

Inside, you'll learn:
🐴 Why walking is one of the most powerful "hoof therapies"
🐴 How hill work strengthens the structures inside the foot
🐴 Why pole work is about much more than lifting the legs
🐴 The connection between balance, proprioception, and hoof development
🐴 How small, consistent exercises can make a big difference over time

If you've ever wondered how bodywork, movement, and hoof care all fit together, this article is for you.

I'd love to hear your thoughts after you've read it! What's one exercise that's made a noticeable difference for your horse?

🔗 Read the full article here:

One of the biggest misconceptions in the horse world is that healthier hooves come from better trimming alone.

06/29/2026

The Trail Ride for Breast Cancer silent auction ends tomorrow.

There’s an A Plus Equine Bodywork gift certificate up for grabs 😉

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE ON-LINE SILENT AUCTION. The online auction will be live on April 1st and will end June 30th. ​ Each item will be assigned a starting bid and minimum increment based on...