top of page

A Deeper look into the Importance and Value of Equine Bodywork.

Writer's picture: crystalluminationcrystallumination

When we relieve the pain in the horse, even just a little bit, they can then relaxe their body. This then helps them to use/move their body more correctly which then shows the areas that are still not moving correctly. Another session of bodywork helps remove another layer of pain, stiffness or missalignment which helps them move their body more correctly and often more issues come forward. It is very much like peeling the layers from an onion. And yes, you do get to the center, ie, the core issue. It's kind of like dominos. Push one and the rest follow. The biggest key is reliving the pain, even just a little.


Bodywork is not the only piece to helping a horse recover. There needs to be a team to work with your horse. Your vet, farrier, chiro as well as you, yourself. When I work with a horse, I also work with you, the client. The work you do in between visits makes a huge difference in the recovery of your horse. Admittedly, not all horse owners want to do the in between work. Some just want someone to come out and "fix" their horse. That's fine. It's just not how I work.

I know that you, the owner, have the deep relationship with your horse. You see them every day, or almost everyday. You have the biggest impact on your horses well being, and that is Awesome!


So, why didn't the work the vet do "work" all the way? A very good and important question. Vets are awesome! and they treat the symptoms more often than the underlying condition or cause. Why? Because they don't have the time to spend days and weeks unwinding the compensations to reveal the core issue.

Does this mean the vet doesn't do a good job? NO, vets do an amazing and wonderful job and you MUST contact them when there is something "wrong" or "not right" with your horse. They are the ones who rule out major issues and MUST be consulted first. They correct many, many issues and I have tremendous respect and regard for vets.


So why call a bodyworker? in short, to help take your horse the rest of the way in identifying the core issue. Bodyworkers have the time, it's what we do. We come out weekly, biweekly or monthly to work with you and your horse to unwind (remove) the compensations while you work with your horse on a daily or almost daily basis on helping to build their core and move their body in a more correct way through various forms of "homework". Part of which may include asking your farrier to help make corrections in the hoofs that will support better posture and movement.


The whole horse is interconnected and when one thing is "out of alignment" or hurts, the rest of the body is asked to compensate. It takes a long time, for most horses, to begin to show the maxed capacity of their bodies compensations.

What does that mean? It means that they are brilliant (masters) at hiding pain and lameness issues. And I do mean brilliant at hiding the pain. This all goes back to the fact that they are prey animals and they must not show any weakness or they may be the one picked off.

So, what does that mean for you, as a horse owner? It means you did not "miss" anything. It takes a super in tune horse owner to notice the slight changes and "offness" of their horse and even they may not catch it immediately.


Coming back to bodywork. Your horse is a finely tuned instrument and bodywork helps to keep them in tune or bring them back into tune.


Some common questions I get asked:

How often do I need my horse worked on? That depends. If its been going on for a long time, then usually every week/2 weeks for the first 4-6 weeks. Then we reasses and go on from there. Often once a month is enough if in between work is being done as well.

How long are the sessions? Generally 1 - 1 1/2 hours. It depends on what the horse can receive and let go of in one session.

Why did this happen with my horse? I can't really answer that. Sometimes they hurst themselves being goofy, sometimes they had a fall, sometimes it from trauma and sometimes we just don't know.

What do I mean by "homework"? I will show you ways to massage and or work with your horse to help them feel more comfortable and help build their core strength. These are not over whelming and they do not take a lot of time. A little goes a long way when done with consistancy.

How much do I charge? That is on my website and I will work with people on pricing, if needed.

How do I get started? Call/text me or email me.

How far do I travel? My primary area is the SF bay area and I do travel outside that area on a regular basis.

Do I travel to other states? Yes!


I hope this has been interesting and informative and I look forward to connecting with you if you have any questions.


Alice










9 views0 comments

Recent Posts

See All

Коментарі


Eager to explore how our specialized equine bodywork and skeletal alignment services can contribute to the overall well-being of your horse? Reach out to us at info@wholehorsewellness.com. Our dedicated team is committed to promptly addressing all inquiries within 2 business days.

It's important to recognize that our therapies are designed to complement veterinary or medical care and should not be considered a substitute. Our services primarily cater to the SF Peninsula, San Jose & Santa Cruz Mountains, Sunol, and Alamo CA. However, we also accommodate travel outside these regions, subject to a travel fee. Contact us for further details. (Please note that we do not provide services in San Francisco.) Privacy Policy © 2023 Whole Horse Wellness

Member Button_edited.png
toppng.com-facebook-logo-white-501x425.p
bottom of page