Hope McQuade Equine Bodywork

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Hope McQuade Equine Bodywork

My goal is to help horses live healthier, happier, and more comfortable lives.

05/07/2023

I love doing these before and afters. It really shows the immediate improvement the massage can have!

▪️In the before the horse is not wanting to square up and she looks more tense.

▪️In the after, the horse is a lot more squared up/comfortable and she started to relax after all that tension in her muscles was released.

04/26/2023

Liam has been having some issues with his back/glute area. This kinesiology tape will increase blood flow and help reduce inflammation/soreness. Kinesiology tape has so many amazing benefits!

04/14/2023

Meet the newest client Dory!!! Such a sweetie!! Check out these before and after side pictures. Notice how after her massage she is standing so much more square and comfortable!

04/12/2023

New pricing starting in May!

04/12/2023

Did some massaging on some ponies last night. I love my job❤️

04/03/2023

Releasing those back spasms for Shiney here. These are some pretty big ones! I also used my massage gun on his back to try and get even deeper. He really enjoyed the release❤️

04/02/2023

Meet the two newest clients, Prince and Shiney! They had their first bodywork session with me yesterday and they did great! I look forward to keeping these boys feeling their best!

03/22/2023

Is your horse cribbing?
Let’s get down to why might this be happening.
1. Stress
2. Ulcers
3.Boredom
4. More grain & less roughage

What is cribbing doing to your horses muscles?
Cribbing affects their jaw, neck, and back. They’re constantly clenching and pulling back with these muscles causing tightness and soreness. Cribbing could definitely be a factor in why your horse is more sore than usual.

Contact me to set up an appointment 😊

03/15/2023

Lucky enjoying a good release. Notice the licking of the lips and the neck stretch.❤️

03/08/2023

Portia falling asleep for her back massage😊. She had a pretty sore back so I used my new massage gun on her on the lowest setting. This was her first time seeing one and she was pretty nervous at first but if you watch her eyes, she eventually realizes how good it feels and she relaxes. I love my job❤️

03/06/2023

Check out this before and after from just one session!!! The horse is standing so much more square and comfortable.

03/03/2023

New massage tool! I’m so excited to start using this on clients horses!!! Hands are an amazing tool but sometimes you just need to get a little deeper and this will really help me work out some of those sore muscles.

Disclaimer: This is not a replacement for my hands, this is just another helpful tool. I do not recommend buying for yourself if you are not trained in equine massage as you could end up doing more harm than good. 😊

02/24/2023

Lucky enjoying some massaging on her TMJ❤️

02/22/2023

Liam was such a good boy for his massage yesterday! He loves getting his bodywork❤️

02/18/2023

Have you noticed any of these things while working your horse? It’s time to get these horses back in shape and winter bellies off! Your horse cannot perform to the best of their ability while sore. Contact me today to book an appointment!😁

02/12/2023

You’re horse cannot recover from injury without proper time off/treatment!!! Contact me today to set up and appointment 😊

02/09/2023

Equine massage has so many benefits!!!!!

02/04/2023

Sweet Lucky was so relaxed during her last massage. Crazy to see how much progress she’s made in these body work sessions. ❤️

02/01/2023

Welcoming our newest client. Portia!!! Isn’t she so pretty!!!😍😍

01/27/2023

Check out those back spasms! Here I’m relieving some muscle tension on miss Lucky. This can be caused by a number of reasons. In Luckys case it comes with her high level of performance and training. With Luckys level of work/performance she gets pretty sore and tight muscles. This is why she gets massages every other week to keep her feeling her best!

01/14/2023

Check out some of these before and afters! This is miss Lucky. This was her fourth bodywork session and it’s really amazing to see her finally give in and enjoy it. For the first two sessions I could only do her front half, she did not want me anywhere near her butt. She even gave me a little warning kick at one point😬. On her third session she started to trust me and by her fourth session she was an absolute angel. She stood perfectly still and even gave me some big sighs and licking her lips. It’s amazing to see the difference I am making with these horses! You can see in her fourth session how stressed and tense her body looks in the before pic and then you can see the relaxation and calmness in the afters!

01/13/2023

Let's talk about Eye Clicking. Sinus cavities are located on each side of the horses head. Above, below, and between the eyes, and extending down the face. A good way to tell if your horse has sinus pressure is if you hear eye clicking whenever they blink. Does your horse suddenly have head shyness or flinching when you go to reach for their face? Are you hearing a clicking noise? If so, this means your horse has pressure there and they have a headache. You can start to get rid of this by gently tapping the area around the eye where the clicking is the loudest. Keep going until the clicking stops. I include this in all of my massages to help make sure your horses sinuses stay clear! Contact me for more info!😊

01/13/2023

Meet Merlin! The cutest little pony ever! Merlin got his first bodywork session in yesterday and did great. 😊

01/05/2023

Let’s talk Glutes!!!
The glutes are the main powerhouse for your horse. They allow forward movement, extension of the hip joint, and hind end action.

What causes tension here and how can massage help?
Tension in the glutes is usually due to compensation from an injury or discomfort in one or both hind limbs. It could even be from discomfort in the longissimus dorsi extensor (long back muscle). When tension is found in the glutes, you’re horse may seem to be “lacking power.” Massage can release the contracted muscle, reduce pain/discomfort, improve hind limb blood flow, and encourage healing!

If you think your horse could benefit Equine Massage Therapy please send me a message!

01/03/2023

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01/01/2023

Lucky was really enjoying her chest massage! This was her third massage and it’s really been the one where I’ve seen the most improvement with her. There would be times where she looked so relaxed and like it really felt good which is an amazing feeling to see that I’m making a difference. For those of you that don’t know Lucky, she is such a sweet mare but definitely has a big personality and never wanted me to know she was enjoying her massages. She finally gave in and enjoyed it!😊❤️

12/31/2022

Check out these back spasms along the longissimus dorsi extensor. This can be due to a number of reasons including:
•Poor saddle fit
•Overworking
•Lameness elsewhere in the horse, particularly hindlimb lameness.

One way to help strengthen a horses back is by doing “tummy lifts”. Apply firm pressure where your horses girth would meet the middle of his chest and hold for 15-20 seconds. This encourages the horse to flex up through the back which also works his core muscles!

This horse will be receiving biweekly massages😊

12/27/2022

Showtime sure does love her peppermint essential oil!

•Peppermint- amplifies other oils, elevates & opens the sensory systems, it can reduce fevers, reduces pain, & it regenerates nerves!

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Releasing those back spasms for Shiney here. These are some pretty big ones! I also used my massage gun on his back to try and get even deeper. He really enjoyed the release❤️

Lucky enjoying a good release. Notice the licking of the lips and the neck stretch.❤️ #equinemassagetherapist #equinebodywork

Lucky enjoying some massaging on her TMJ❤️

Liam was such a good boy for his massage yesterday! He loves getting his bodywork❤️

Sweet Lucky was so relaxed during her last massage. Crazy to see how much progress she’s made in these body work sessions. ❤️

Check out these back spasms along the longissimus dorsi extensor. This can be due to a number of reasons including: •Poor saddle fit •Overworking •Lameness elsewhere in the horse, particularly hindlimb lameness. One way to help strengthen a horses back is by doing “tummy lifts”. Apply firm pressure where your horses girth would meet the middle of his chest and hold for 15-20 seconds. This encourages the horse to flex up through the back which also works his core muscles! This horse will be receiving biweekly massages😊

Showtime sure does love her peppermint essential oil! •Peppermint- amplifies other oils, elevates & opens the sensory systems, it can reduce fevers, reduces pain, & it regenerates nerves!

Check this out! This horse is dipping her back down due to pain. Are you guys aware of all the signs of pain in a horse. Sometimes as horse owners we like to make excuses for our animals. “Oh, they’re just being silly or my horse is just really mean”. When really, there could be a way bigger issue! This horse received thermal as well as a full body massage. I used the thermal to see where pain/inflammation could be so I knew what places to focus on more or even be more gentle on. Message me with questions or to set up and appointment.😊

Check out Showtimes behavior just seconds after applying the kinesiology tape! Licking her lips and a big sigh of relief. I applied this tape to help with her navicular/leg inflammation. She really enjoyed it!