“Sit up straight.” “Roll your shoulders back.” “Don’t drop or round your shoulders.” “Arch your back just a tiny bit.” “Don’t arch your back so much.” “Lengthen the front of your body from your rib cage to your hips.”We have all heard these directions from our trainers, from friends trying to help us, and/or read […]
Did you know stretching can prevent musculoskeletal aging and injury? Yup, it is true! When a muscle is overused or underused, it responds by shrinking or tightening which can cause stiffness. As explained by Dr. Ava Frick, DVM, “Stiffness can result in injury, leading to inactivity, and eventually speed up the aging of the musculoskeletal […]
Holistic Horse Bodyworks Featured Services Bodywork Each session is tailored to your horse’s needs. Our modalities include deep tissue and sports massage, skeletal alignment, myofascial release, Chinese medicine, cupping, taping, and so much more! Saddle Fitting We fit all brands of English and Western saddles. Includes: Back assessment, horse, rider and saddle measurements and recommendations, riding saddle eval, […]
To place an order, email us or call (503) 867-1023. Be sure to include your name, shipping address, phone number, product desired and quantity. Prices listed below do not include shipping. Shipping is extra. Uses and Benefits Provides support to tendons, ligaments and joints in both athletic and injury rehab situations Decreases muscle spams, […]
Did you know stretching can prevent musculoskeletal aging? Yup, it is true! When a muscle is overused or underused, it responds by shrinking or tightening which can cause stiffness. As explained by Dr. Ava Frick, DVM, “Stiffness can result in injury, leading to inactivity, and eventually speed up the aging of the musculoskeletal system. To remain […]
Why Sea Salt Is A Rock Star…. Everyone could use a rejuvenating spa treatment and stretches for their own legs. Now you can do this for your horse! Here’s how… . You don’t have to search hard on the web to find many articles and a study by the National Institutes of Health singing the […]
Ilene has worked on thousands of privately owned horses of all breeds and disciplines throughout her career. She was also the equine bodyworker and horse massage therapist for the Portland Mounted Patrol. Her bodywork services range from preventative care and maintenance, injury recovery, management of chronic issues, preparation for and recovery from shows, endurance rides, […]
3 Common Problems Long Lining Can Help Solve!….and Why It Is Better Than Lunging! What is an amazing technique all riders in all disciplines can do from the ground to improve their horse’s performance, biomechanics, self-carriage, rehab a horse from injuries, as well as improve rider communication (seat, hands, release cues) when riding? Long lining! Yes, long […]
Yoga For Riders and Horse Professionals Workshop Join us for a fun-filled and relaxing 2+ hour human yoga workshop focused on poses for riders and other horse professionals such as trainers, vets, and farriers who find themselves in ergonomically challenging positions. Learn poses that can help reduce neck, back, shoulder and leg pain and tightness, […]
Did you know studies indicate…. Up to 90% of race horses Approximately 60% of performance horses Approximately 50% of pleasure horses Over 50% of dogs have ulcers? Additionally, many horses and dogs have “mystery tummy or digestive troubles.” This could be hind gut issues in horses, diarrhea in horses and dogs or any number of problems.This […]
“I love my horse…… but………””OMG…. My horse is always so stiff. They feel like cement.” “My horse has so much trouble bending.” “My horse has muscle spasms.” “My horse always seem sore.” “My horse just does not want to move, but they don’t appear to be lame.” I hear these comments many times every week! Why??If […]
Did you know studies indicate…. Up to 90% of race horses Approximately 60% of performance horses Approximately 50% of pleasure horses Over 50% of dogs have ulcers? Additionally, many horses and dogs have “mystery tummy or digestive troubles.” This could be hind gut issues in horses, diarrhea in horses and dogs or any number of problems.This […]
Here are 10 horse health questions. Grab paper and a pen or your laptop or tablet to record your answers. (The answers are provided below question 10.) Question 1: Can deworming your horse on a regular basis help prevent colic? a) Yes b) No Question 2: According to recent studies, what percentage of saddles do […]
Take the short Parasite Pop Quiz and test your parasite IQ! Knowing the answers to these 11 true or false questions could save your horse’s life! QUESTIONS: TRUE OR FALSE Large strongyles are the most dangerous parasite for horses. There is a single wormer that kills all equine parasites. There are no negative ramifications if […]
