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Good evening!
As I prepare to launch the new website, I’d like to kindly request updated reviews of our services so that I can list them on the site!
Additionally, if you have taken a class through Stride-Right Specialty Bodywork: Classes and Certification please write a review on that page too!
Thanks in advance!
This past Tuesday, the full time members of Stride-Right held a training day. It was wonderful to spend a few hours refining technique so that no matter the provider, clients are receiving the exact same services!
This also gave us the opportunity to discuss goals for the next few months. Primarily…growth! We are finally in a place to expand and here’s how we hope to do so:
1. Service area expansion. While we can’t drive 2 hours for one horse, we can for a days work. Network with your friends and we can discuss getting you scheduled! NE ohio, West Virginia, Cincinnati, Michigan? Common areas that we receive a lot of messages from. (Additional fees may be added for lodging etc)
2. While our max number of horses each day is less than what it used to be simply because the quality has magnified 100% from even 2 months ago, we now have the ability to send multiple providers to a barn if there is a large quantity needing done. Yesterday Scott and I finished 10 in bucyrus, so twice the horses in a days time.
3. Congress- we have a provider available at almost any time through the duration of Congress! But please remember, ideally Congress is not the time to be doing initial sessions. Congress should be touch up work, not having to start at square one 🫠 What’s this mean? They should be done BEFORE Congress at least once with a follow-up on site as needed.
So in short, we are booking new clients for Sidney, Scott, and Patrick with the ability to book new locations as well.
Message the page or Angela directly at 740-815-3690 to get on the books!
I’m so thankful for our team. An incredible team of professionals with an irreplaceable scheduling assistant. We are doing what’s never been done and I say with confidence the best is yet to come.
Bring on September!
Recently, I have been recommending the “Front Feet step up stretch” to owners pretty frequently. This is a fantastic stretch for so many reasons!
The primary reason I recommend this movement is to target and release the psoas, while also releasing the diaphragm and ribcage. The further the back feet from the front, the more intense the stretch.
If your horse deals with consistent lumbar pain, reluctancy to bend in the ribcage, inability to soften the pelvis and maintain lasting release, adducted hind legs, or any variation of these, this would be a great stretch to add to your routine!
Now, most aren’t lucky enough to have this sort of platform. That’s ok! Use a ditch/ incline, trail bridge, or even the entrance to your trailer! Anywhere that you can safely place the front feet up onto will do the trick.
How long do you stay in this position? Until they say that they are finished by stepping off, coming out of a relaxing “daze”, etc. Repeat as often as daily, or however much possible,
Head to the barn, give this a shot and see what sort of response you get!
*works great for dogs too!*
Level 3, Day 3. Let’s go!!!!
Amazing Chelsea Alexandra Allen and Megan Lusk
Absolutely incredible work was done today. Check out this before and after of a senior gelding having a rough day with his COPD and allergies!! Talk about relief!
Great work Chelsea Alexandra Allen and !!!
Day 1 ✅
Only 3 spots remain for this course! Available to all level 2 certified providers (can sign up as long as course is taken prior to December)
Alright Facebook, work your magic. Looking to find out who trains out of this facility. PM the page if you have any leads. Southern central Ohio.
Thanks!
Slight change of pace. Heading to Fastcat Invitational in Wilmington, OH Monday Oct 7! Message to get on my list.
Next week updated!
Also Scott has availability in ZANESVILLE 8/20!
Final class for 2024!
First come first serve!
Gua Sha techniques
External Gelding scar releases
Advanced breathing improvement techniques
Advanced sternum and ribcage release techniques
And SO much more!
$650, guasha included!
Available only to our level 2 grads
Our team is ready to serve you! While august is pretty well full, September does have availability remaining. This will NOT last once follow ups are scheduled!
This is your reminder to get the Congress horses ready. Prices will be increased onsite at the Congress for non-established clients. The goal is to have the horses moving and performing their best before the show so we only need to do touch ups if needed at the show.
Message now to schedule!
Just another day at the office 🪄
This was a super cool session. I knew as soon as I saw this guy we were going to have our work cut out for us. He’s an older gelding whom just arrived here with the new owners very recently. He, from the sounds of it, is the steady eddy gelding that is adored by his little rider already.
At first glance, it appeared as though he needed some groceries (again, don’t come after the owners…he’s NEW). While yes, he’s going to put on some pounds quick with the new diet changes underway, there is more to it.
He is a perfect example of what I often joke with owners as “inflating a horse”. He held so much tension head to hoof that it gave him a sucked in, rigid appearance.
Muscle by muscle, him and I worked together to get achieve the bottom picture by the end of the session. His head lowered, eyes grew softer and softer, and he took many deep long sighs of relief.
By the time we got done, his rigid appearance softened and he looked as if we put 50 pounds on him in an hour.
I LOVE what I do. No…I’m obsessed with what I do! This is so much more than massage. This is sculpting and forming each muscle into a work of art to move and perform as best as possible.
I can’t wait to see what this guy becomes. He is a gem!
This was a pretty neat turn around today!
This was my first time seeing this Ol’ man. To be honest, I don’t know his backstory or bodywork history. I dove in assuming it’s a first for him.
Pretty much everything front to back had to be “fixed”. The neck was nearly contracted, and shoulders had very limited range of motion. Clearly his back was hollow which was pulling that pelvis forward (note the location of the scab).
I went through muscle by muscle and molded them into the finished product I wanted- a well balanced, comfortable horse. While we now need to focus on proper strength and muscle training to maintain the results, we have a balanced foundation to build on.
I feel that the scab on the hip is from his body holding tension that makes him more “fall” to the ground instead of laying down smoothly to sleep. I’m confident that before I see him next time, that wound will heal and won’t reappear.
This never gets old. To be able to mold and shape a living animal to completely change how they stand, move, and perform is probably the most addicting feeling I know. So fascinating to watch!
Message the page to book! We are accepting new clients!
We are finally in the position to take on additional clients! Sidney, Scott, and Patrick are all ready to add to their calendars.
Message the page to schedule and experience the Stride-Right difference!
I will also be focusing this winter on growing my Welington, Fl clientele larger.
Happy hump day Facebook!
Easy little update on things.
First, going forward I am reducing my maximum number of horses/ day from 8 to 6. The quality and thoroughness of work has taken huge leaps so sessions are consistently taking much longer with a lot more physical demand.
Because of this also, I am shortening my recommendations as far as follow ups. I take great pride in incorporating owners into the maintenance routine to extend the time between sessions. This remains very important. But at the same time, to better maintain the biomechanical progress, recommended maintenance routines will be shortened from 8 week rotations to 6 weeks.
Third, just a kind reminder shade, a fan if possible, and fly spray is greatly appreciated on these hot summer days.
Thanks all!
-Taryn
Pictures for attention
I have had the pleasure of Scott (Red Castle) training with me for multiple days over the last few weeks, with more to come. Tomorrow he is tagging along with Sidney Hardy to learn more technique from her.
I’m so excited for him to get started under the Stride-Right name. He is truly talented!
Message the page to get on Scott’s schedule starting Sept 1!
Pretty neat to see this map growing! While this map is approximate and we may not come to every single part of each county, but we do at least get to some of it.
My schedule is set through the year, but Sidney Hardy has a little availability scattered in there for central Ohio, Patrick Starrett has availability for the Marysville area, and starting September 1, Red Castle Horsemanship will be available for southeast, OH and WV.
I will be focusing a lot of effort this winter in growing my clientele in Ocala and Wellington FL as well.
Message the page to inquire about availability today!
The Headfirst Approach
Whole body results, Headfirst.
I am heading to the USDF Regional Championships in St. Louis, MO October 8-9th with limited availability remaining to work on horses.
Whole body balancing using deep tissue muscle therapy, trigger points, myofascial release, opening of airways via intranasal release, headache relief, removing all restrictions through the ribcage, and so much more.
Get the winning edge with The Headfirst Approach. Message today to schedule!
Alright facebook! A few days ago I teased about some news.
Well….
We are expanding, again!
Scott Christman was a participant in my certification course. From day 1, I saw potential in him. His calmness in handling horses, his eye for movement restrictions, and natural ability to feel all come together to be a fantastic addition to our team.
Scott is currently spending some time training in advanced techniques with both Sidney and I with the goal of starting on his own around sept 1.
Scott is based out of SE Ohio. My hope is that we can tend to our more southern clients, as well as West Virginia with him. We will start with scheduling him part time with the goal of full time in the near future.
Welcome to the team Scott, Red Castle and we look forward to what the future may bring!
I finally had the opportunity to video this and I’m so excited!
I have mentioned a lot lately about ribcage restriction. If you look closely at the videos posted below, you’ll notice a few things.
First, when I push or pull on the withers, you can see how restriction in the thoracic sling comes into play. In the first video, you’ll notice that when asked to move, the entire horse shifts. Often you’ll see he has to pick up a foot to accommodate the motion.
Once we have released all restrictions, you’ll notice that he is more than capable to roll the ribcage when asked. The withers, ribs, and sternum shift while the feet remain planted on the ground.
To understand what is happening, put your elbows against your sides. Now, try to lift one shoulder at a time without releasing your elbows. You can’t. Your entire upper body moves as one to elevate the shoulder. Now release your elbows and lift your shoulder. You can freely lift the shoulder and the chest/ upper body moves fluidly to allow it. While we aren’t anatomically the same in the shoulders, this is the best way to describe and understand what we are accomplishing here.
Additionally you’ll notice his front end has changed significantly. As part of releasing the front end, we have stretched and softened all muscle surrounding the scapula, then stretched, lifted, and opened the shoulders themselves. This enables the horses to work softly and balanced in the front end.
This really is so much more than just massage. This is whole body balancing and release to achieve the best possible moving and performing animal.
This and MUCH more coming for our ⭐️ Level 3 ⭐️ courses!
I love my job!
I have something up my sleeve….are you ready?
What might it be?
I’m so excited to say I have ordered my first bulk order of my custom gua-shas!
These are included in tuition for our level 3 courses, in which I’ll teach how to properly incorporate their use into our sessions.
They will also be available for purchase to bodyworkers. I do not recommend these for owners that don’t have an understanding of muscle feel and function, as improper use has the potential to bruise muscles.
I started using gua-shas a few years ago now. Since I started, I have tried a variety of styles and materials. I finally found a style I really liked. Each side offered different effects on the body, it fit well in my hand, and it was effective. The downfall? It was made of jade and would shatter with the slightest impact. After going through about 4 of them, I finally had a friend re-create the gua-Sha into an unbreakable material.
These resin poured gua-shas are extremely light weight, durable, and don’t shatter when accidentally dropped. The size allows it to work as an extension of your fingers, and you’ll be amazed how you can feel through it.
Pictured here was a trial design. Those available for purchase will be navy blue with a silver Stride-Right logo.
$40
*not liable for injuries as a result of improper use*
Never stop learning!
This is one of the hardest techniques to document, but giving it my best effort:
Recently I have been exploring manipulating the nasal passages to allow for the best air intake possible. This is a technique done via inside the nasal cavity that relaxes internal muscles to encourage softening, relaxation, and opening of the nostrils. In doing this, I have also noticed a direct correlation in immediate and thorough draining of the sinuses.
In the picture below you can see that the nostrils are significantly shorter and more round in the after picture on the right. Also note the width changes in the nose. We started as wide and “bunched up” on the left and long, soft, and relaxed on the right.
So what does this mean for your horse’s performance?
⭐️ Since the nostrils aren’t holding a flared/ tense position under normal breathing after the technique, there is a significant increase in the expansion abilities of the nasal passage. More air= more stamina.
Add this technique in with the work already being done through the body, we are creating equine athletes that can perform at their best possible level.
This technique will be taught to our Level 3 courses, amongst a variety of other in-depth techniques.
The Headfirst Approach.
Whole body results, headfirst.
Minnesota- if I came your way again, who would be interested? Western Minneapolis
The pictures really don’t do this mare justice! I wasn’t sure how much I would be able to help her, but thought it would be a good idea to take pictures just incase. I’m so glad I did!
This mare offers a great visual of the new ribcage release work we are doing and how it can straighten/ release the entire body.
Pretty cool eh?
This will be taught in the Level 3 course, available to our certified providers of “The Headfirst Approach”.
Exploring interest of attending AAYHS. Message headcount, contact info, and availability to be added to the list! This is for Friday afternoon at the moment. Potentially will add Saturday with enough interest.
$110
Florida! Next trip is currently scheduling!
Jd Koffel
Liz Baker
Junction City, OH
43748
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Level 3, Day 2: Complete!
I finally had the opportunity to video this and I’m so excited! I have mentioned a lot lately about ribcage restriction. If you look closely at the videos posted below, you’ll notice a few things. First, when I push or pull on the withers, you can see how restriction in the thoracic sling comes into play. In the first video, you’ll notice that when asked to move, the entire horse shifts. Often you’ll see he has to pick up a foot to accommodate the motion. Once we have released all restrictions, you’ll notice that he is more than capable to roll the ribcage when asked. The withers, ribs, and sternum shift while the feet remain planted on the ground. To understand what is happening, put your elbows against your sides. Now, try to lift one shoulder at a time without releasing your elbows. You can’t. Your entire upper body moves as one to elevate the shoulder. Now release your elbows and lift your shoulder. You can freely lift the shoulder and the chest/ upper body moves fluidly to allow it. While we aren’t anatomically the same in the shoulders, this is the best way to describe and understand what we are accomplishing here. Additionally you’ll notice his front end has changed significantly. As part of releasing the front end, we have stretched and softened all muscle surrounding the scapula, then stretched, lifted, and opened the shoulders themselves. This enables the horses to work softly and balanced in the front end. This really is so much more than just massage. This is whole body balancing and release to achieve the best possible moving and performing animal. This and MUCH more coming for our ⭐️ Level 3 ⭐️ courses! I love my job!
This was a pretty neat transformation I had the other day. This horse has a large variety of areas of tension needing fixed, but in these videos we are primarily looking at the effects of contracted hip flexors and a very tight psoas. In the first video, you’ll notice the dragging of the back feet, very flat motion of the pelvis, and sucked in appearance of the ribcage (psoas and diaphragm go hand in hand). By the end of the session, we had a significant improvement in overall motion and carriage. The first few steps in the “after” video don’t appear changed, but then you’ll see the hind end “wake up” and start to lift and move more freely. Notice also the ribcage is significantly more relaxed. This isn’t just massage. This is changing lives and giving a fresh physical start 🪄 -Taryn Stillwell
This is a very dramatic example of a nerve impingement that gives you an idea of just how much it can affect the body. This mare is in her 20s and hasn’t had consistent body work. What’s interesting is this mare breathes very loudly/ heavy through her nose. The more I worked to release this impingement, the quieter she got. She was also holding a ton of tension through her hyoid apparatus that was reluctant to release. I’d best describe it as a paralysis of the tongue as a result of this impingement. I’m really excited to see what we can do over a few sessions with this mare! Stride-Right Specialty Bodywork. More than just massage.
Front Limb Range of Motion stretch series
Pelvic Tilt and Tuck
Abdominal lift, pelvic rotation
Muscular Release of the Tmj and Hyoid
Ear Work Technique
The big announcement ! Edit- It’s come to my attention that while I knew this was edging toward the line of vet work, it potentially crosses it 🙄 Dumb legal terminology. But regardless of if the name changes or not, the growth plan remains the same!
We would like to express sincere gratitude to those that have served and are serving in the military of this great country. Thank you! In the words of my son, “thank you beterans” ❤️🇺🇸
So this started as a video trying to capture a large muscle spasm on video. I wasn’t able to capture that as it released my first palpation, but I decided to continue filming. This video shows just how amazing the equine body truly is! Watch my hand sink deeper and deeper as the tension settles! Too cool not to share!
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