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I do training work with young/not so young horses. Specializing in OTTB retraining, tune ups, and starting/foundation work. I also provide riding instruction to beginner-intermediate riders in Western, Dressage and English flat work/pleasure. I am an experienced rider with years of experience riding dressage.
I offer massage therapy for horses from the happy pasture pet to the Grand Prix warmblood! The methods I use are a mixture of techniques performed by well know Equine experts such as Mike Scott and Linda T. Jones. I charge $75 per horse up 3 horses. For 4 or more horses on one property I charge $60 per horse. Trip fees are as follows: $0 for trips under 25 miles, $5 fee added starting at $25 miles, $5 per every additional 10 miles past 25 miles.
The goal of equine massage is to help the horse relax and to ease the discomfort of tight and sore muscles. Some signs your horse is due for a massage are:
-Muscle spasms: These can be as subtle as a twitch or so violent that they shake the surrounding tissue and the area shrinks from touch. These are caused by tight/sore muscles.
-Trouble lift back or extending limbs, neck, or head: Many problems that riders have while training their horses can be traced back to muscle soreness/stiffness. These problems can be ease/cured with the help of massage therapy.
-Resentment of Tack: When a horses back gets sore it can result in a sometimes loud reaction to a saddle/blanket. Often a good massage can help the horse to regain the comfort it needs to support a saddle/rider.
-Resentment of touch: If a horse is in pain, it can react strongly to touch in those areas.
If I feel that your horse might have more than just a sore muscle I will recommend that he/she see a vet.
Please feel free to text or call 419-566-9735 and tell me what I can do for you and your horse today!
Also, if you wish to find more info on myself or my work you can visit www.neighborlyequineservices.com
