Queensland Equine Services

08/04/2024

🐴🌈 Hello amazing clients! 🌈🐴

I’ve got some exciting news to share! Starting from the 10th of May, I’ll be taking a short break to spend some cherished moments with family and friends overseas. It’s a special time for me to reconnect, make memories, and just soak in the love and laughter that fills me up and fuels my passion for what I do. While I’m away, I’ll be pausing all appointments, soaking up every moment of joy and relaxation this break brings me. I want to come back to you all rejuvenated, with even more zest and love poured into each session we share.

As for my return, let’s keep it a delightful mystery for now. 🌟 I promise to reach out with plenty of notice so we can get your next appointment booked in and have your horses feeling fabulous again.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your understanding and support. It means the world to me to have such wonderful clients who appreciate the value of family and friendship as much as I do.

Please book in before the 10th of May before I leave. Until we meet again, take care of yourselves and your ponies.
Sending you all the waves of positivity 🦄

30/01/2024

Stretch Baby Stretch!

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18/01/2024

Yes they love it 🫶🏻 Clearly relishing in the comfort and relief the therapy is providing.

30/12/2023

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24/12/2023

Merry Christmas to everyone! Hope you have lots of love and laughter today! ❤️🎄

24/12/2023

When the body is relaxed, it tends to heal more efficiently compared to when it’s in a frightened or stressed state. Stress triggers the release of hormones like cortisol, which can interfere with the body’s natural healing process. Relaxation techniques can promote better healing by reducing stress and allowing the body’s systems to function optimally, but the exact rate of healing can vary based on numerous factors, including the type and severity of the injury or ailment.

09/12/2023

Can your horse stretch this well?
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These are the benefits of daily stretching:

1. Improved Flexibility: Daily stretching helps maintain and improve flexibility, allowing muscles to extend to their full range of motion more effectively.

2. Reduced Injury Risk: Regular stretching can decrease the risk of injury by keeping muscles flexible, balanced, and less prone to strains or tears.

3. Enhanced Circulation: Stretching aids in better blood flow to the muscles, potentially reducing muscle soreness and promoting faster recovery.

4. Stress Relief: Engaging in daily stretching can also provide relaxation and stress relief by loosening tight muscles and promoting a sense of calm.

While there isn't a specific set of statistics comparing daily versus weekly stretching, the general consensus among fitness experts tends to favor regular, consistent stretching to maintain flexibility and improve overall physical health. The frequency of stretching often depends on individual fitness goals, physical condition, and personal preferences.

What are your goals for your horse? 😉

23/11/2023

Great advice. I know I have this exact problem riding my horses.

- If your torso is collapsing to the right, your hips slipped to the left
- If your right leg keeps creeping up, or you lose just the right stirrup, your hips have slipped left
- If you find it easier to ride to the left, than to the right, your hips likely slip to the left.
- if you find yourself clinging to the right rein, while practically forgetting that you have a left one, good chances are that your hips slept left
- If your left hand is higher than your right hand, it’s possible that your hip slipped to the left
- If cantering counter clockwise, feels okay, but cantering clockwise feels awful, I’m gonna say your hips slipped left.
- if you can leg yield your horse to the right (off your left leg) pretty well,  but cannot lead guild to the left to save your life, your hips are probably chronically slipping to the left.

So many times, when a rider or is collapsing to the right, their coach tells them to fix it by stepping into the left stirrup. 🤦‍♀️ Like, I’ve heard of very famous coaches, giving this instruction.
And the thing is, it does look a little better, because at least when they step into the left stirrup, it gets them to straighten up their entire body -the problem is they are still off-center.
 I think the coach then typically gives students other exercises that bring them back over to the right (like twisting the shoulders to point a little to the left would help), but what I can tell you is these students then talk to me about their ride and they have absolutely no idea how to reproduce whatever straightness they may have accomplished during that clinic. 

The number one, needs solved now, issue in the rider in this sketch is that the hips fell left. I don’t care that the rib cage is collapsing to the right, or that the right leg is creeping way up. All of that will be fixed once the Rider brings their pelvis back to center.

This person is also riding with the left hip forward and the right hip back, but that will also likely resolve once you get this person to scooch over to the right.

 I would tell this student to put their left butt cheek in the middle of the saddle, high centering it, and drop the right butt cheek down into the hole that creates.

Another great exercise (on a trotting horse) is to drop the left stirrup, go clockwise, and posting trot utilizing just the right stirrup. This will feel horrible at first- to the point that I often have to let students try the exercise the opposite direction with the opposite stirrup so they realize how easy it is on their “strong” side. 

If you really struggle to keep from slipping left, it can also help to turn your chest to point a little bit to the left (while traveling right). This can be very effective at putting your weight into your right leg. You can stand up, assume a position similar to riding, and then twist your torso, one way, and then the other. Not all, but definitely most people find that when they twist to the left, it shifts weight into the right foot and vice versa.

Btw- I do virtual video review lessons! Very little tech knowledge needed. $65/lesson.


30/10/2023

🐴💕 Bringing Happiness and Healing to Horses 🐴💕

There's something truly magical about the connection between humans and horses. As a passionate equine massage therapist, I've made it my mission to bring joy and healing to these magnificent creatures.

Horses have a unique way of capturing our hearts, and their well-being is of utmost importance. Through every massage session, I pour my heart and soul into providing them with the love and care they deserve. 🌟

With each gentle touch, I aim to release the tension in their muscles, soothe their nerves, and create a sense of profound relaxation. It's more than just a massage; it's a bond of trust and understanding.

The happiness I feel when I see a horse's eyes soften, their muscles loosen, and their spirit rejuvenate is immeasurable. It's a joy that can't be put into words.

If you want your beloved equine companion to experience the benefits of a loving and purposeful massage, please reach out to me. Let's work together to ensure your horse is living their best, most relaxed life.

📞 Contact me for bookings or inquiries. Your horse's well-being is my top priority! 🐎💆‍♀️💖