InHandEquineTherapy

InHandEquineTherapy K9 and Equine Massage Therapy Tina Watkins E.S.T. E.E.B.W
www.inhandequinetherapy.com

08/23/2025

Proud to sponsor Prairie West Chapter Working Equitation Canada next show!

Botflies are showing up everywhere now and there are a couple of different ways to deal with them!When you see the eggs ...
08/18/2025

Botflies are showing up everywhere now and there are a couple of different ways to deal with them!

When you see the eggs on your horse’s legs, along with other places they can attach like the chest, armpits or mane, you can use a curved scraper specifically for this to remove them, or try some of the other hacks: pumice stone, grooming block or ladies dermablade. Soap and water is also effective. What matters is that you check your horse and remove any you find as often as possible!

Fall deworming is done after the first frost as adult bots cannot survive in cold weather, so this eliminates the parasite from the body and prevents reinfection before winter.

This is southern Alberta, so that’s sometime between tomorrow and December!

When a picture is worth a thousand words 🙏🏻💗
08/17/2025

When a picture is worth a thousand words 🙏🏻💗

✨ Did you know Red Light Therapy isn’t just for horses? ✨Our canine companions can also benefit from this gentle, non-in...
08/15/2025

✨ Did you know Red Light Therapy isn’t just for horses? ✨

Our canine companions can also benefit from this gentle, non-invasive treatment. Red Light Therapy helps improve circulation, reduce inflammation, support joint health, and speed up recovery, keeping dogs happy, active, and comfortable.

At Inhand Equine Therapy, we’re proud to extend our care to your four-legged friends of all sizes, whether equine or canine. Because every athlete, working partner, and beloved pet deserves to feel their best.

📍 Ask us about Red Light Therapy for your dog today!

In 2016, Arezzo reached the peak of his career, winning the 6 Bar at Spruce Meadows. At that time, he, along with the re...
08/13/2025

In 2016, Arezzo reached the peak of his career, winning the 6 Bar at Spruce Meadows. At that time, he, along with the rest of the Spruce Meadows horses, received regular bodywork as part of a comprehensive equine wellness program.

Today, years after his competitive career, Arezzo is a shining example of exceptional long-term equine management. He now enjoys teaching grooms to ride and working alongside military members in showcases at

It’s a true testament to the dedication and care provided to these equine athletes—ensuring they remain healthy, comfortable, and happy well beyond their time in the spotlight. This beautiful boy continues to receive soft tissue therapy and all the support he needs to thrive.

August is one of the hottest months of the year year here in Alberta, which means that we need to be vigilant in spottin...
08/12/2025

August is one of the hottest months of the year year here in Alberta, which means that we need to be vigilant in spotting signs of heat stress in our horses.

Though prevention of heat related injury is always the best policy through adequate hydration, cool down, and limited exertion, we need to be on the lookout for some tell-tale signs.

Some of the primary symptoms of heat stress are rapid breathing, excessive sweating, dehydration, and muscle weakness. Intervention when these symptoms present themselves is imperative in order to prevent heat stroke. Cooling measures may include moving the horse to a shaded area, encourage drinking, and sponging the horse with cool water. If the heat stress is not addressed, it may progress to heat stroke.

Heat stroke is an emergency that needs to be addressed immediately and may require veterinary intervention. Look out for rapid shallow breathing, re**al temperatures of 104-107 degrees F, rapid heart rate over 60 beats per minute, muscle tremors, lack of coordination, and loss of appetite.
The treatment for this is much the same as it is for heat stress.

Horses working outside, in competition, those with obesity or other metabolic issues, as well as older horses are at higher risk for heat stress and heat stroke. Providing 24/7 access to water, adding electrolytes to feed or water, and providing adequate cool down following exercise are all great ways to help prevent heat stress and heat stroke!

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