Just like it is necessary to build up physical activity over time, trim hooves often to avoid abrupt changes in their balance, or start with small tasks to learn a new skill - such is the case with consistent, routine equine therapy.
Read moreSo You Want to Be An Equine Therapist?
The more successful that my equine therapy business becomes, the more questions I get from others who are wondering how they can start their own business.
The more successful that my equine therapy business becomes, the more questions I get from others who are wondering how they can start their own business. Here are my top 5 things to consider before pursuing a career in equine therapy.
Read moreIt is Never "Just a Massage"
Next time you hear someone brushing off the work of a massage therapist or bodyworker because it's "just massage", it's time to change the conversation and give those professionals a little more respect for what they do for the horses.
I respect and value massage very much, and my goal of this post is to explain why horse owners and other equine professionals should as well. There is a bizarre hierarchical interpretation of different kinds of professionals in the horse world and it doesn’t make a lot of sense to me.
Read moreTaking Down the Barriers
Special thanks to my mom for the photo of me and my mare back in 2003.
I have realized that I don't need to be taught how to hear and understand the horses. I need to take down the barriers that exist within myself. I know what the horses are telling me. It's time to trust that.
Read moreEquine Therapy - Signs of Stress, Release, and Practical Tips for Success
How to recognize the signs of stress and the signs of release in our horses during their bodywork sessions - and why this feedback from them is so important! I am also sharing my best tips for making equine therapy a positive and relaxing experience, allowing horses to enjoy all of the benefits of bodywork - even horses who tend to be anxious.
Read morePoll Problems!
View of the horse’s poll and cervical vertebrae.
One of the most common issues I run into when working with riding horses is tension and soreness in the poll junction. The poll area is made up of a complex arrangement of small muscles, but it is also an area where many large, important muscles in the rest of the body attach.
Read moreHow often should you book a massage session for your horse?
How often should you book a massage session for your horse?
This is a great question and ultimately it is your choice as the owner. However, I can do my best to explain to you what the benefits are of a regular bodywork schedule.
Gratitude
Kaiti Elliott working on Fiona’s poll during an Equine Performance Therapy session.
Today I'm practicing some gratitude for finding my way into this career path with horses.
Read moreFree to Be Equine Services at Langley Equestrian Academy
Kaiti Elliott demonstrating equine massage to the students at Langley Equestrian Academy.
I had the privilege of speaking to the students at Langley Equestrian Academy about Equine Performance Therapy.
Read moreNever Forget the Importance of Palpation and the Power of Touch
Kaiti Elliott during an Equine Performance Therapy Session.
In a world where we rely increasingly on gadgets, never forget the importance of palpation and the power of touch.
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