Sooner Than Later Animal Massage & Bodywork

01/04/2025

Make sure to provide water, and plenty of extra forage with this cold spell! 🥶

❄️Did you know horses will drink almost 40% more water per day if given warm water (45-65F) instead of near-freezing water?❄️

As we prepare for a freezing turn in our weather it is important to remember your horses’ hydration needs. Horses water intake is reduced in the winter and this increases the risk of impaction colic. This becomes an issue because of the amount of dry forage such as hay is increased and the water intake is decreased. Without sufficient water their digestive system slows and is unable to properly breakdown its stomachs contents potentially leading to blockages. Remember that prevention is the best plan, make sure to take your horses hydration seriously to ensure a healthy happy horse in the winter months!

01/04/2025

I’ve always struggled picturing this muscle, even with diagrams/pictures. I absolutely love this model of the Iliospoas muscle

01/03/2025

01/01/2025

Sooner Than Later Animal Massage & Bodywork is wishing you a Happy New Year !🎆🎊 (and birthday) to my Yogi Bear 🐾 He is 4 years old today.

12/27/2024

12/26/2024

From Me, Sooner, and Uttech, warmest Christmas wishes to you! 🎄🎁

12/22/2024

12/15/2024

The body is fascinating!

12/12/2024

This is Traigh, one of my . I absolutely love working on him, he always makes me smile. He’s so loving and extremely expressive about what he likes and doesn’t like. 🥰 he always brings a smile to my face
Unfortunately, few months ago, he injured his left hind suspensory ligament , and has been recovering ever since. He’s come so far!
I’ve used my consistently, various forms of , and .

✨BENEFITS OF MASSAGE✨

• Reduces pain and/or discomfort from stiffness/inflammation

• Improves muscle tone, spinal/body alignment, flexibility & range of motion

• Reduces anxiety and stress; eases emotional traumas

• Promotes blood and lymph circulation
Heightens immune system function

• Aids in healing from surgery or injury

• Builds trust, self-confidence and sociability

•Promotes longevity and slows degenerative processes

Contact Sooner Than Later Animal Massage & Bodywork
to learn about these and many, many more benefits

12/04/2024

Sooner, the ambassador of was recently accompanied by a friend during our session! Mozzarella was delighted to lend a hand and even benefited from some

11/30/2024

About 6-8ish month ago, I had T's Tranquility Guidance & Healing do a couple of session’s with Sooner. She told me so much helpful information and advice to help him, and encourage the healing process.

One method she taught me was to create an “energy barrier” around him as he’s more sensitive to energy around him. I noticed that he was standing away from the horses more than usual, and felt he needed a little extra. I envisioned a double barrier and both Uttech and Sooner started to yawn(sign of release)

Several photos of my boys looking silly while I performed some on them.

So thank you Tanya, for helping Sooner.

11/28/2024

Sooner Than Later Animal Massage & Bodywork is wishing you an amazing day filled with love, laughter, and delicious food. Happy Thanksgiving!

I am thankful for Sooner, who is my heart horse 💕 He is my listener when I feel like I can’t talk to anyone. He is my motivation. He is the reason I started my business, hence why it’s named after him. 🥰

I am also thankful for Victoria, who owns The Balanced Orchid Animal Massage and Bodywork Without her, none of this would be possible! She has taught me so much, encouraged me along the way, and is guiding me through this process of starting a small business. I’m so thankful to have you as a mentor, but most importantly as a friend ☺️

11/14/2024

11/11/2024

Today, we celebrate the bravery of our veterans. Thank you for your sacrifices and commitment to our country!

11/06/2024

Cribbing (Part 3)

Research on cribbing behavior in horses has uncovered several possible influences, including genetic, environmental, and physiological factors. Cribbing, where horses repetitively bite or grasp an object and inhale, often stems from stress, boredom, or gastrointestinal discomfort. Recent studies suggest that managing environmental stressors, providing social interaction, and increasing turnout can help reduce cribbing episodes, although a definitive “cure” remains elusive. Other interventions, such as dietary changes or supplements, also show mixed results, making comprehensive management important.

Craniosacral therapy (CST) has been explored as a therapeutic option for cribbing and other behavioral issues in horses. CST is a gentle, hands-on therapy that aims to release tension in the cranial and sacral bones and surrounding tissues, potentially helping alleviate discomfort in the central nervous system. Practitioners of CST believe it can support horses in achieving a more relaxed state and, therefore, reduce compulsive behaviors like cribbing. Some anecdotal and preliminary evidence supports CST’s calming effects, but scientific studies specifically linking CST to reduced cribbing in horses are still limited, and more controlled trials would help clarify its efficacy.

*note - I generally dislike the use of crib collars and other preventative devices, partly because they don’t address the cause and partly because they can cause headaches and other issues for horses that wear them. At least this one is clean and well padded.

10/31/2024

Celebrating 9 exceptional years with my Sooner 🥰. A throwback to my senior photos.



And Happy Halloween 🎃!

10/08/2024

Ever wondered how our anatomy compares to a horse’s? 🧐 Check out this colorful schematic of a human foot and a horse’s hind limb! Did you know that our heel is actually the equivalent of the point of the hock in a horse? 🦶➡️🐴