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Wildfire Integrative Bodyworks, LLC Using a muti-modality, integrative approach Wildfire aids in helping all aspects of the equine body

The last 2 days participating in the Kinetic Myofascial Line clinic was amazing! We had bodyworkers, a trainer and even ...
20/08/2025

The last 2 days participating in the Kinetic Myofascial Line clinic was amazing! We had bodyworkers, a trainer and even some future potential therapists attend. So grateful for MaryLou from Langley Equine Studies for putting so much work into making this course and coming to our side of the mountain to teach it. Also thank you to Jolene with Paradox Equestrian for offering your facility to host! I can’t wait to apply this new modality into my sessions.

Producers Gone Wild will be the next stop at the Grant County Fairgrounds!Just 2 weeks away(Aug 28-31). Both Wildfire an...
13/08/2025

Producers Gone Wild will be the next stop at the Grant County Fairgrounds!
Just 2 weeks away(Aug 28-31). Both Wildfire and the Burns Saddlery trailer will be there serving all your needs from bodywork to saddle fitting.
For those of you on the East side who were wanting to come to a saddle fitting clinic, this is your chance to come see us!

Burns Saddlery

Got home Sunday night from spending 4 days at PSHA State in Wenatchee. Not only did I get to work on so many amazing ath...
13/08/2025

Got home Sunday night from spending 4 days at PSHA State in Wenatchee. Not only did I get to work on so many amazing athletes but I got to go on a river float(that was an experience 😂), eat great food, spend time with friends, camp and soak up the glorious sun. But the best part was having a few of my clients win buckles, prizes, All Around and Top Horse! Thank you for having me on your team girls!

Where are my PSHA peeps at? If you are going to State this week, your girl will be there Thursday through Sunday working...
05/08/2025

Where are my PSHA peeps at? If you are going to State this week, your girl will be there Thursday through Sunday working on your amazing athletes! Super excited and what a bonus to hang out with amazing people and friends.

19/07/2025

🫙 Equine Cupping 🫙I’m going to start this off with a personal testimony that pushed me over the edge and confirmed this was a beneficial addition to my business.I have bodywork done on myself monthly. Prevention is protection and my work is very physical. While I have a few amazing ladies on my care team, there were a couple chronic areas of discomfort that never went away and I chalked it up to wear and tear plus age. A couple months ago I booked an appointment with a new gal who specializes in human athletes. She wanted to do full body cupping and I agreed. I’ve had cupping on my back many times but never full body. Well those chronic areas of discomfort… were gone! So then that got me thinking, what about our 4 legged athletes dealing with stubborn areas of discomfort that stick around after bodywork. Now finding the root of the problem is first and foremost. But if an area has been in dysfunction for a long time, those holding patterns can be difficult to break. So I purchased my own cups and have been playing around with them and I’m loving the results! And so are the horses.What is cupping and how does it work?- Myofacial decompression therapy. We are decompressing tissues and bringing oxygen and bloodflow to the area- Ancient therapy derived from traditional Chinese medicine- Releases muscle tension- Improves flexibility - Decreases fascia adhesions- Decreases pain- Eliminates toxins trapped in tissues.

SNEAK PEAK I’ve added something new and having so much fun and great results with it. I’m going to be making a full post...
16/07/2025

SNEAK PEAK
I’ve added something new and having so much fun and great results with it. I’m going to be making a full post but I just can’t keep it to myself any longer.
This is also only one of TWO new tools I am so excited about. Can you guess what the other one is?

03/07/2025

What happens when muscles contract and don’t fully release? Get muscle knots and tension? Fascia lines snag or develop adhesions? We get restricted range of motion. What happens when we get restricted range of motion? The body compensates and snowballs into dysfunction. What happens then? Decreased performance and increased risk of injury. Also potential behavioral issue under saddle.

🚨Rare openings for appointments 🚨 Tuesday July 1: Snohomish to Oak HarborWednesday July 2: Arlington to Oak HarborAs of ...
22/06/2025

🚨Rare openings for appointments 🚨
Tuesday July 1: Snohomish to Oak Harbor
Wednesday July 2: Arlington to Oak Harbor

As of right now, my schedule and rotations are full for the remainder of the year aside from the occasional cancellation. There are two rotations that I would have room for one more client on each one. As always, I do have a waitlist and recommendations for a couple other phenomenal body workers that I work closely with. 

🥇 Shows: Regular rotations are different from shows. My schedule at shows is open to anyone, client or not.

09/06/2025

How did you play in the sun this weekend? To say the PNW weather was gorgeous yesterday is an understatement. Got a great ride in then headed to the lake for wakeboarding and tubing fun.

First clinic was a huge success and she is coming back for another one! Spots are limited so if you are wanting to come ...
08/06/2025

First clinic was a huge success and she is coming back for another one! Spots are limited so if you are wanting to come let me know! You will gain access to the private facebook group.

“Betsy Vonda is a 3-time All American Quater Horse Congress Pole Bending Champion with over 25 years of successful competitive experience in both Speed events and Western Performance. She became a Paramedic in 2010, moving into the role of Emergency Service Education and Program Coordinator in 2018. Betsy has been teaching clinics since 2008 and has a deep passion for continuous learning and sharing knowledge in a way that is attainable and understandable to all skill levels. She recently transitioned from Paramedicine to Equine Postural and Performance consulting to help owners who feel something isn’t quite right and are struggling to find answers, as well as helping those who want to optimize their working relationship with their equine partner and better understand their behaviour.

During this clinic, Betsy will share tactical and visual strategies that improve the rider’s ability to jockey their horse with precision through the pole pattern. She will share simple yet effective methods to refine the horse’s positioning for a smoother weave and to reduce the chance of knocking. She explains the fundamentals of a fast, accurate turn, but also addresses common problems that may cost a rider valuable time and how to overcome them. She will work with each rider on their specific goals and share effective mindset to set yourself up to succeed in the arena.”

03/06/2025

Quick Tip TuesdayThe Tuber Coxae is the lateral end of the ilium of the pelvis. It has numerous muscles that attach to it with tendons as well as fascia attachments. These attachments can develop knots and adhesions. Using friction around the Tuber Coxae on these attachments is a great way to break up those adhesions. Most horses really enjoy it and will lean into it.I either use my fingers, lateral side of my hand or a graston tool. Remember, even too much of a good thing can be harmful so listen to your horse and don’t overdo it. Also limiting this approach to 1-2 times a week depending on the horse.

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The Inception of a Dream

Growing up Tara has always had a passion for all animals but had the special connections with horses. She was blessed to be able to be around them and ride at an early age and followed them wherever life took her. She began working in the veterinary field in 2007 and has thrived in it since but it never seemed to be the end goal. Something was missing still. In 2014 she had a horse who’s body had been treated hard. He had arthritis, old injuries that healed poorly and the mental state associated with chronic pain. Vets, chiropractors, massage therapists and nothing seemed to stick. She was introduced to micro-current from a friend and it changed his world. The pain was manageable, the bodywork was holding and he was happy again. It was at that moment that Tara realized what she wanted to do in life. She wanted a career in helping horses whether rehabilitative, prevention or healing. She prayed that God would light the way He intended for her and to work through her to help them.

In 2016 she set off to get the funding needed to get her dream started. After 2 years of being told “no” by banks and financial institutions and many prayers Tara was finally given her start from a good friend who told her “yes” and believed in what she was doing. Tara went to school and learned how to use not only the microcurrent but also laser and soundwave. This is where she also realized that not only horses but any animal could benefit from these modalities. But it didn’t end there. After a year she wanted to grow more and become a bodyworker with a full understanding of the equine body and how it worked. After having to make a huge sacrifice to pay for more school, she enrolled in Langley Equine Studies in 2019 and graduated a year later with honors. Anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, swedish massage, structural integration, acupressure and more were all included in the school. She became nationally certified and is already taking advanced courses and plans to continue taking additional courses and learning all different approaches.

The ultimate goal is to one day have a full rehabilitation and conditioning facility where horses can come for one day or one month getting what they need from Tara while working closely with their vets. These are big goals and ambitions and there are days that they are daunting but she remembers her faith and words to remember. God is going to send you places you don’t feel qualified to go. He doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make straight your paths. - Proverbs 3:5-6