Red Mare Equine Bodywork LLC

19/11/2024

Another fantastic weekend of dogs and learning! We are neck deep in anatomy over here😅🦴💪
Case studies are underway and I will be in contact with all pet parents of selected dogs soon. While I had a lot of interest in case study sessions, I had to narrow my selections down to flexibility and location as my schedule can be complicated. I greatly appreciate all of your trust and support so please take no hard feelings if your dog was not selected. I hope to have the opportunity to work with all the dogs in the future💗🐕

15/11/2024

Chances are, if you’ve seen me this month I’ve expressed my dislike for “No Stirrup November”! A great read to educate yourself a bit more on the effects we have on our horse’s body.

Every year on November 1st, riders around the world drop their stirrups and commit to the challenge of No-Stirrup November. The intention behind this initiative is to improve the seat and leg. But is committing to sore inner thighs for an entire month really worth the hype?

Riding without stirrups is a valuable tool for enhancing your seat, as long as it’s done correctly. However, just as with any physical training, you can’t jump from zero to a hundred overnight and the quality of the exercise is far more important than the quantity for your own body’s sake, but also for your horse’s!

The problem is that when pushing yourself to ride without stirrups beyond your ability, you will end up gripping with your thighs in an attempt to maintain balance. This will lead to tightness in your hips and rigidity in your lower back, making it impossible to achieve a supple seat. Not only does this have a detrimental effect on your own back health, but it affects your horse too...

Remember, a pliable seat is crucial for allowing your horse's back to oscillate and if you’re stiff through your pelvis, hips, and thighs, it will interfere with your horse's movement and overall comfort.
A sudden and drastic shift in your seat like this will result in tension in your horse’s body in an effort to compensate for your instability in the saddle.

So, rather than pulling the stirrups off of your saddle for the entire month of November, consider gradually increasing your tolerance for riding without stirrups throughout the year. Focus on strengthening your body and core, and work on your proprioception out of the saddle if you're looking to develop a better seat.

You can enhance your seat without risking your horse's comfort and health.

So let's rethink No-Stirrup November - Don’t be a pain in your horse's back!

05/11/2024

Such exciting news! Equipro Connect has been a staple for keeping business running smoothly. I’m pleased to see they’ll be bringing canines to their system as I expand into canines next year!

Good things take time, and these illustrations are worth the wait. Every muscle is drawn origin to insertion and individually layered. Chef's kiss 👩‍🍳💋 Shout out to our scientific illustrator who is knocking it out of the park yet again 👌👏

27/10/2024

The Fall colors are popping this week, so is business🍂 I had the pleasure of meeting 3 new horses this week in addition to 10 of my regulars!
I am tentatively fully booked for November🗓️ Don’t let that keep you from reaching out though. I am always eager to chat and accommodate additional horses when possible!🐴

11/10/2024

It’s been far too long since I’ve shared before and afters!
Both of these sweet horses are unfortunately battling back pain.👎 When horses develop hypertonicity and discomfort in the back their balance, posture, gait, etc is altered. When left unaddressed, we see them begin to develop compensatory patterns and the body continues in this cycle until we have chronic lameness and pain throughout the body.
Addressing issues early on is crucial to maintaining comfort and soundness, that’s why routine bodywork is best practice!🤩
Can you identify the difference in their posture??

03/10/2024

I had the pleasure of welcoming Kate and Amigo to the RMEB family today!
Kate may be 31 years old, but you would never know because she looks fantastic!😍 Her family aims to improve her overall comfort and longevity as she ages ever so gracefully. Amigo is only 4 years old and his family is setting him up for success as he begins his riding career!🤩

02/10/2024

I spent this past weekend in beautiful Virginia for my first canine bodywork workshop! Just the beginning of a fantastic journey, I feel so motivated and thankful for this opportunity. Truly living the dream!🥰🐕

30/09/2024

Happy Monday! I have sent out an important update email to all existing clients. Please take a moment to thoroughly review and contact me with any questions or apprehensions you may have. Thank you!🐴

22/09/2024

Kick off the fall season with the assurance that your horses are in top shape!🍂
Schedule their bodywork appointments today, and benefit from multiple weekday openings in October. Although weekends are fully booked until November, I can still place your request on a waitlist!🧡
Reach out with any questions and ensure your horse's appointment is scheduled efficiently!📲

15/09/2024

Welcoming a new red mare to the RMEB family! Congratulations to my fantastic clients on their purchase of Cinder!🤩
She enjoyed her first massage today, showing excellent releases. Setting this sweet, young mare up for success!💗

05/09/2024

Last call on Fall shirt orders!

Some of us may not want to admit it…but Fall is almost here!🍂🍁🎃
I am very thankful to now be working with a local small business to provide Red Mare apparel!

01/09/2024

Hello September!🌻🍂
I have openings on September 14th and 15th for new or existing clients! I am otherwise fully booked until October🗓️ Message me before these spaces are filled!📲

25/08/2024

“Why isn’t my horse making any progress?? I did the exercises and stretches like you said, it’s not working!”
These things don’t happen overnight.🌻❤️

18/08/2024

I’ve been busy this Summer and I could not be happier for it!🤩 I have very limited spaces for new clients in September🗓️
A glimpse at just a few of my August lovelies🥰

15/08/2024

Some of us may not want to admit it…but Fall is almost here!🍂🍁🎃
I am very thankful to now be working with a local small business to provide Red Mare apparel!

07/08/2024

Here we go again!📚
I am pleased to share that I am officially enrolled and will be beginning my journey in becoming a Certified Canine Bodyworker. If you have met me, you have very likely heard me talk about my two border collies, Zuri and Eira. Alongside of my horse, my dogs are my heart and soul, my driving force in this endeavor. I feel so fortunate to have this opportunity to expand my abilities and knowledge. I am excited to share this journey with you all and I look forward to the future of horses AND dogs!🐕 🐴

06/08/2024

06/08/2024