Offering certified Equissage equine sports massage therapy. Certified since 2006.
$75 with 3 horses minimum. For 4 or more horses $60 rate.
The benefits are many! Among the many documented benefits of massage are:
Enhances muscle tone and range of motion. Reduces inflammation and swelling in the joints, thereby alleviating pain. Promotes the healing process by increasing the flow of nutrients to the muscles, and aiding in carrying away excessive fluids and toxins. Creates a positive effect on the contractual and release process of
the muscles...releasing tension...relaxing muscles. Stimulates circulation by: defrosting frozen muscles, thereby releasing endorphins - the body's natural pain killers. Helps to maintain the whole body in better physical condition. The investment of a 60-75 minute sports massage for horses in the approx radius of north to Geneseo NY, south to Williamsport PA, east to Binghamton NY, and west to Olean, NY is $55 with a multi horse discount of $50 per session. I do travel to Lancaster/Lebanon PA as well as Maryland. These instances require increased rates with minimum horse requirements and no multi horse discounts are available based on travel expenses. Thanks for understanding!
10/26/2022
Hello all!
It's been awhile since I've posted. I will be happy to start offering Equine Nutrition Consultation services in 2023 with our new staff, Joey!
We will be offering a few deeply discounted consultations starting in November! If you're interested in learning more about this service and chatting with Joey and I about your nutrition needs going into winter, (do you really need all the supplements?) , Comment or send me a PM for more info ! We can arrange some bodywork and nutrition sessions for 2023 in person, as well as virtual nutrition Consultation.
Pic of the newest horse on the farm that I purchased because she reminded me of my first pony, and the massage business muse.
Also, a shameless pic of my tiny girl who is a big part of why things have been quiet around this page.
09/16/2022
If you want help assessing your horse, we can help!
: Being able to assess your equine friend's weight and body condition is a valuable skill, especially as we head into the colder months. A horse with good body weight will fare better in winter weather than a horse on the skinny side, particularly if it’s an older horse.
The Henneke Body Condition Scoring Chart is an important tool that provides a standard scoring system by rating the horse's physical condition on visual appraisal and palpation (feel) of six key conformation points: the amount of flesh or fat covering along the neck; the withers; down the crease of the back; at the tailhead; ribs: and behind the shoulder at the girth.
A body condition score of somewhere between 4 and 6 is ideal for most horses. However, keep in mind that in some disciplines (like racing, polo and eventing) and some life stages (like pregnancy) a higher or lower body score might be more appropriate.
If you think your horse is too fat or too thin (or even if you are unsure), have a chat with your veterinarian to discuss the appropriate condition and a feeding and exercise program for your animal!
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I had finished the session on this mare and was doing her chart. Her releases kept coming!
The investment of a 60-75 minute sports massage for horses in the approx radius from Knoxville PA north to Geneseo NY, south to Williamsport PA, east to Binghamton NY, and west to Olean, NY is $75 with a minimum of 3 horses, and a multi horse discount of $60 for more than three. Single horse rates available and mileage dependent. Thanks for understanding!
The benefits are many! Among the many documented benefits of massage are: Enhances muscle tone and range of motion. Reduces inflammation and swelling in the joints, thereby alleviating pain. Promotes the healing process by increasing the flow of nutrients to the muscles, and aiding in carrying away excessive fluids and toxins. Creates a positive effect on the contractual and release process of the muscles...releasing tension...relaxing muscles. Stimulates circulation by: defrosting frozen muscles, thereby releasing endorphins - the body's natural pain killers. Helps to maintain the whole body in better physical condition.
My story: As a young rider I had a really stellar pony, Second Star, who was having some performance issues and we were able to find answers with some body work. I started to think about the value in this as a young horsewoman, and during college obtained my Equissage certification with the intention to work only on my own horses. That grew into working on friends, and friends-of-friends horses, soon becoming a business.
As business grew, and my interest got deeper, so did the need for more answers! I am always seeking knowledge about horses, biomechanics, farrier care, saddle fit, and generally just wanting MORE in my toolbox. So in 2016, I signed up for a Equinology Course in California and spent 2 weeks learning more there. I am always learning and studying.
Thanks for your interest and support. Free to ask any questions you might have!
