KS Equine Bodywork

09/13/2024

SO proud of you, Bella Seppo! Way to kill it!

Bella and Sawyer starting off their 12th grade year with a bang! 6th in Pole Weaving at the Minnesota 4H State Fair!!! Well earned little buddy!!

08/30/2024

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The South Dakota Road to Texas show has started and the Futurity boys have added some money to their LTEs! Christy and 𝐒𝐦𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐲𝐭𝐞𝐫, owned by Cole Stevens topped the L1 Open Snaffle Bit Reining with a 145!! & 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐳𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐦𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫, owned by Joyce Borchardt was right there with him placing 3rd with a 143!! The herdwork is tomorrow.

Outlaw Nutrition
Assurance Feed

08/15/2024

PSA : WATER YOUR HORSES WHEN YOU STOP!!!

On hot trips, it is ESSENTIAL. What we have noticed:
- horses will eat more after they’ve been watered… eating helps protect their gut.
- helps with dryness, less coughing
- keeping muscles hydrated!!!
- so much more, this is a gas station pit stop post 🤣

For extra: we put the applelyte in the water as well! Apple flavor so they love it.

Overall- take the time to water your horses!

07/19/2024

DULUTH/SUPERIOR/SOUTH RANGE
(On my route home to Moose Lake would be ok as well) I have 2-3 rare Friday evening openings TODAY starting at 4pm.
Text me with any questions or to book
218-428-0228
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07/15/2024

UPDATE- FULL (that was fast💨)
HIBBING/RANGE AREA
I have a few openings this Wednesday the 17th!
Shoot me a text if you’re interested!
218-428-0228

07/05/2024

06/23/2024

06/22/2024

Come Ride with Us in August!

Join us at Simons Arena in Cannon Falls, MN on August 3rd & 4th for another great ApHC and WSCA Show.

ApHC & WSCA classes are only $5!

Add this show to your calendar and send your stall reservations to Alison at [email protected]

06/18/2024

PAYPAL USERS
I will no longer be taking PayPal as a form of payment. Cash, Venmo or check (if you’re a regular client) will be the only forms of payment accepted moving forward.
Thank you for understanding!
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06/17/2024

Read it twice

Herdbound horses -

Herdbound horses are a common complaint- all over the country, horses are attached to a buddy or buddies, often to a level that can make them dangerous to take out alone, or sometimes even five feet away.
There are many opinions on different “fixes,” everything from running them ragged near their friend in frantic circles and resting them away from their friend, to a carrot on a stick or Hansel and Greek trail of treats on the path away from the friend. But the reality is, a herd structure is central to a horses survival, and companionship of other horses is part of their feeling of safety- no training can override the horses desire to be a horse witbout shutting them down

AND

The Herdbound horse is one who is not doing well!

In almost every clinic I’ve taught, the most Herdbound horse in the group is the one in roughest shape- tight back, sucked up flank, pain face, tight groin - the works. Horses that are in physical crisis are much more likely to feel vulnerable, stressed, and feel a strong pull toward comfort- which is another horse.

A horse who is not feeling well in their body, who is not feeling confident in their handler who is fighting against their body (it’s a hard truth because that usually isn’t the desire of the handler, but that is what’s happening), who is in a new and unsafe environment is going to seek out safety, and that pull is as strong as the tide.

What’s the fix for Herdbound issues?
Lifestyle fixes
Horses need a herd, they can’t live happily alone, I don’t care who has a horse that tolerates it, solitary confinement is not a way of life for a horse. They need a group, or at least one other friend at the bare minimum. But they are likely to be less secure with just one friend, and far more worried about leaving

Body fixes
Don’t just write off their body because you get routine Bodywork. Get their back moving, help their groin function without being spastic, create a functional body with a moving back and healthy gut so they can think and not be stuck in survival mode

Rider fixes
Make it so whenever you’re around, they feel safe and they feel secure. That means calm your own energy, learn how to guide, be aware of your environment, don’t nitpick, and make your body make their body feel stable and wonderful. Good riding is moving Bodywork- make it so when you sit on their back they are in better shape than out in the pasture - that is a tall order but I believe it’s entirely possible, and I see it happen all the time.

A Herdbound horse is a stressed out horse - the fix is in your hands entirely.

06/07/2024

Typically messages like this don’t get posted, but sometimes I can’t help myself. Why I do what I do
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06/05/2024

DELANO➡️WACONIA➡️BELLE PLAINE➡️HENDERSON
I now have a few openings on this route once per month. If you’re interested in jumping on, let me know. Feel free to shoot me a message with any additional questions!


Featuring Jay 💙

06/03/2024

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