Hiraeth Health Equine Therapy

01/25/2026

HAY YOU!

Tues 27th - abbotsford availability
Thursday 29th - 12pm Langley available

01/18/2026

It's mid-January. Six weeks until March 1st! What does March mean for you? More riding?

01/10/2026

01/09/2026

Johnny approving of some body work.

01/06/2026

Not the most dramatic visual difference BUT... the owner was told by a vet that this mare had shivers (although unconfirmed via testing). Her primary symptom was a lateral leg lift. Sometimes with no clear trigger.

1st Session she did her leg lift a dozen or more times and we could trigger it by backing up.

2nd Session she did about 4 leg lifts. Triggered by sacrum work, lifting legs and backing up.

3rd Session ZERO leg lifts, even when handling back legs and backing up!

01/05/2026

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01/04/2026

As a follow-up to my previous post, here are some of my findings from Johnny, Gandalf, and Earl’s photos.
Breathing appears visually normal in rate, though there is a slight audible difference on exhale. The diaphragm shows some restriction.
Regarding hoof care: the left front is turned in. I don’t like to comment too much on hoof care, but when looking at the angles from the shoulder all the way down, it raises a question — if he were to stand under himself with correct forelimb alignment, would there be adequate caudal hoof support?
Manure consistency appears healthy. The coat is slightly on the dry side but not alarming and is consistent with a recent change in climate. No abnormal body odor or sour breath was noted.
Emotionally, there is a slightly worried expression, which is expected in a new environment. There are no obvious signs of shutdown, frustration, or acute pain.
No visible swelling, inflammation, or signs of acute injury were observed.
In terms of symmetry, posture, and weight distribution: the front limbs are retracted, with the right hind slightly retracted as well. In the photo, he is looking to the left, shifting weight forward and no longer stacked over the right hind. Weight is being pitched forward, suggesting a weak thoracic sling.
The right fetlock is not centered over the hoof, and both knees appear valgus. From the hind view, he is not standing square. The sacrum appears more dorsal, while the left ilium appears more ventral, aligning with the side view, pelvic angle, and hip angle.
Head carriage is high and to the right, with the nose also deviated to the right. The left ear sits higher, suggesting asymmetry in the cranial bones.
Muscle development is underdeveloped in multiple areas, including the topline, glutes, neck, and thoracic sling. There is notably limited development in the glutes, biceps femoris, longissimus dorsi, latissimus dorsi, thoracic and cervical trapezius, rhomboids, ventral serratus, splenius, and triceps. Overall, there is very little muscle mass present.
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12/30/2025

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new online booking system, designed to make your experience smoother and more convenient than ever before! With just a few clicks, you can now easily book your appointments or reservations at any time that suits you, all from the comfort of your home or on the go. Our user-friendly platform ensures a hassle-free process, allowing you to view available slots in real-time, select your preferred options, and receive reminders. To access this, simply click the link. We’re excited to offer you this improved service and look forward to serving you better. Happy booking!

https://Hiraethschedule.as.me/

12/18/2025

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12/17/2025

I am working on a booking app. What features would you like to see? Multiple horse booking, short vs longer time blocks? Location?
I have avoided using one as it complicates travel time. Recently a client pointed out how it's so much easier to book an appt when you can see what is available and which works best for you. I do the same when booking personal appointments. So let's give this a try!
As always you can just send me a message to book.

12/16/2025

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12/13/2025

A place to leave a review!

Since my page was created under a certain format years ago, reviews were automatically & permanently disabled when meta updated. The only way I can change that is to create an entire new page. So we are going to create a pinned post for reviews instead!