Synergy Guiding Hands

Synergy Guiding Hands Synergy Guiding Hands-connective horsemanship
offering:
equine massage, canine massage, riding lessons and horse training in northern Colorado

A day of thoroughbred Massages ❤️
03/01/2025

A day of thoroughbred Massages ❤️

Tonio is so happy the weather is warming up!!!! Which means all the attention! Got children wanting to learn to ride??? ...
02/24/2025

Tonio is so happy the weather is warming up!!!! Which means all the attention!

Got children wanting to learn to ride??? Come meet Tonio for lessons!!!

Cito's Rescue a 501c3 nonprofit organization The sun was out today! Both these mares did great for their sessions.
02/22/2025

Cito's Rescue a 501c3 nonprofit organization

The sun was out today! Both these mares did great for their sessions.

Dragona my winter beauty 💜 The weather is starting to warm up! We are gearing up for riding lesson season! Interested in...
02/21/2025

Dragona my winter beauty 💜

The weather is starting to warm up!

We are gearing up for riding lesson season!

Interested in learning about connective riding?
We do meet/greets at barn or even sit down for a cup a coffee/tea.

In hand work is so interesting. Slowly I'm figuring out how to feel more without use of equipment. Today we work on brin...
02/13/2025

In hand work is so interesting. Slowly I'm figuring out how to feel more without use of equipment. Today we work on bringing the outside hind to cross over inside hind with a slight bend. We worked slow, got a few attempts then one attempt that was close to what I was looking for. So we stopped and she went into process mode. She was standing square and gently lifted her outside hind. Then set it down. After a few minutes, she did a lick and chew with a big blow out. Then gently walked towards me.

It was really neat to see how he processed the movement.

You can see in before how unbalanced she was, and after how square she was.

Why $50 to $80 for a Riding Lesson is the Bargain of a Lifetime! 🐎At first glance, $50 to $80 might seem like a lot for ...
01/29/2025

Why $50 to $80 for a Riding Lesson is the Bargain of a Lifetime! 🐎

At first glance, $50 to $80 might seem like a lot for a riding lesson. After all, it’s just 30 minutes or an hour on a horse, right? But here’s the kicker: that price doesn’t even begin to cover the full value of what you’re getting.

Let me break it down for you:

When you pay for a riding lesson, you’re not just paying for the time spent in the saddle. You’re paying for decades of knowledge, years of training, and an entire operation dedicated to creating a safe, fun, and rewarding experience.

You’re paying for an incredible partnership between horse and human—something most people only dream of experiencing.

You’re paying for the *generations of knowledge and skill* that went into breeding or selecting a safe, reliable horse—a horse that can teach a beginner to steer or build confidence in an intermediate rider.

You’re paying for the *thousands of hours* that trainers and instructors spent educating that horse, putting on the miles, and teaching it to be patient, forgiving, and downright saintly.

You’re paying for the tack: saddles, bridles, bits, saddle pads, girths, and all the fittings—carefully selected for comfort, fit, and durability. You’re also paying for the endless supply of grooming tools, from curry combs to hoof picks to detangling spray.

You’re paying for feed: hay, grain, supplements, and the occasional treat. You’re paying for veterinary care, including vaccines, deworming, dental work, and emergency visits. Don’t forget the farrier—someone has to keep those hooves in tip-top shape.

You’re paying for the blankets: rain sheets, winter rugs, coolers—whatever is needed to keep the horses happy and healthy in every season. You’re paying for the halters, lead ropes, and fly masks that keep them comfortable and safe.

You’re paying for the facilities: the arena footing, jumps, fences, barn, and tack room. You’re also paying for the equipment that maintains it all—tractors, ring drags, hoses, water buckets, muck rakes, shovels, and the never-ending repair bills that come with running a stable.

You’re paying for the labor: the early mornings and late nights, the endless stall mucking, the feeding, and the hauling of hay bales. You’re paying for the nights someone walks a colicky horse until the vet arrives.

You’re also paying for the *risk*: every time a lesson horse takes a rider, there’s a chance they could end up hurt or permanently lame. These horses are worth their weight in gold, and it’s my job to keep them safe, healthy, and happy. That’s why they’re only worked a certain amount, jump sparingly, and have strict limits on their workload.

So when you hear, “$50 to $80 for a lesson,” what you’re really getting is the result of years of dedication, hard work, and care. You’re getting a piece of a much larger puzzle—the kind of puzzle that most people don’t see but that makes those 30 or 60 minutes possible.

It’s not “just a lesson.” It’s a lifetime of expertise and a whole village behind it.

**unknown author

A good day at Cito's Rescue a 501c3 nonprofit organization Such a beautiful group of horses
01/17/2025

A good day at Cito's Rescue a 501c3 nonprofit organization

Such a beautiful group of horses

Isn't Tonio the cutest!!!! He is our up and coming lesson pony!
01/16/2025

Isn't Tonio the cutest!!!! He is our up and coming lesson pony!

Sarafina is a gorgeous Andalusian mare at Cito's Rescue a 501c3 nonprofit organization We had a really good first sessi...
01/04/2025

Sarafina is a gorgeous Andalusian mare at Cito's Rescue a 501c3 nonprofit organization

We had a really good first session today! Helping her nervous system regulate.

Tonio is the annoying little brother 😂 Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday!
12/20/2024

Tonio is the annoying little brother 😂

Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday!

Dragona who is our main lesson horse giving my mother a ride who has multiple sclerosis. As my mom says it's like riding...
12/17/2024

Dragona who is our main lesson horse giving my mother a ride who has multiple sclerosis.

As my mom says it's like riding a magic carpet! Dragona is a very smooth and comfortable ride!

If interested in trying the magic carpet for lessons just send me a pm to get on schedule!

Oriana enjoyed her massage and taping today, we got some big yawns afterwards
12/09/2024

Oriana enjoyed her massage and taping today, we got some big yawns afterwards

Something to consider.. after your dog gets spayed or neutered. Or really any type of surgery. Is to get them checked by...
12/08/2024

Something to consider.. after your dog gets spayed or neutered. Or really any type of surgery. Is to get them checked by a certified chiropractor.

Maple got spayed in mid November and her recovery went really well but her anxiety levels went up, and just couldn't settle or focus. Even at the barn she would rather sit in her kennel then be out. I had been massaging her neck and noticed a tightness that wasn't releasing.

Today I had the chiropractor check her and we found her neck/atlas/skull was jammed heavy to the right. Most likely from being put under sedation/how to laid. We got it adjusted and it was like a reset switch went off.

Sometimes we can easily assume it post surgery anxiety/or hormonal shifts as in getting fixed.

I am thankful for the team of vets who help my animals feel better.

I know Maple appreciates Dr. Kris putting her head back on straight.

11/28/2024

Poppy at Laughing Buck Farm enjoying her massage yesterday! We got some big yawns!

Had a training ride on Glory today! Isn't she pretty? First ride together, but we have been doing bodywork and lessons w...
11/24/2024

Had a training ride on Glory today! Isn't she pretty?

First ride together, but we have been doing bodywork and lessons with her owner. Being able to get on and feel the tension pattern and how to work through them, so I can better guide her owner. It was a beautiful ride with a lot of insight and I can't wait to continue!

Fun full day from massages to lessons on relaxation with breath and movement with intent. Ending with a beautiful sunset...
11/23/2024

Fun full day from massages to lessons on relaxation with breath and movement with intent. Ending with a beautiful sunset ❤️

Lollipop saying no do me!!!! Not chip 😂 cutest little white ponies
11/20/2024

Lollipop saying no do me!!!! Not chip 😂 cutest little white ponies

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Poppy at Laughing Buck Farm enjoying her massage yesterday! We got some big yawns!

Dragona had a nice short session today, bringing awareness to her diaphragm. She tends to take shallow breaths. Like me. I recently found out I have been battling Asthma and took short breaths as well. It's been interesting how I have been so drawn to breathing over the years. It was my body trying to tell me I can't breathe! Now that my asthma is getting manageable I have noticed a shift in Dragona as well. My nervous system is settling and she is like it's about time you figured it out. It's really amazing how horses can be our mirrors

Glory after her massage, she laid down and rolled then came over to me and just hung out quietly. Such a special moment with such a sweet mare

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