Head to Hoof Equine Massage Therapy and Vertebral Realignment

05/09/2018

Ain't that the truth 😂

Spring has sprung! Anyone looking to get a massage and an adjustment for their horses send me a message or text/call me at 780-872-9305.

Those who pre book two massages will get the third one free! Don't miss out!

08/26/2017

A massage with a fiery red head tonight :)

08/09/2017

I am excited to announce that Head to Hoof will now also be offering training services at very reasonable prices.
If you have a horse you want started or halter broke, if you have a horse that is green and needs miles, or maybe you just don't have as much time as you'd like to be able to ride your horse, but you don't really want to sell them! Or maybe your horse has behavioral issues that you are having a hard time sorting out on your own, and you need some help.

Ive been in a position before where i needed help with my horse, but couldn't afford the trainers prices. So i want to be able to help out with that.

My Prices are as follows:
$25.00/ride
$35.00/ride (starting a horse)
$20.00/session for halter breaking.

All horses that are in training with me get a discount on any massage that their owners would like done. Im here to help horses in any way that i can. Give this post a like and a share, so people who are maybe in a pinch but still need help can get the help they need!

My cell phone number is 780-872-9305. Feel free to call or text, or message me on here for more info and to book your horse in!

07/17/2017

Hey everyone!! Very excited to say that I am back in the Lloydminster area now and looking for clients and their horses!! My rates are the same, with more experience! Feel free to send me a message and inquire about my services or to book an appointment! My cell phone number is 780-872-9305 or you can email me at deansgirl12@hotmail.ca . I look forward to hearing from you! Keep your eyes peeled here for a promotion coming your way soon!!

07/04/2017

In time for summer!! :)

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11/30/2016

And here is the second video of stretches! These are carrot stretches for your horses neck and top line! :)

Thanks for watching guys!

11/30/2016

As promised, even though it is a bit late, here is an instructional video on how to stretch out your horses limbs safely! Stretching is very important for horses of all caliber! It is a bit long, but there are lots of stretches for you guys to do :) Have fun, be safe, and if you have any questions at all, feel free to contact me and i would be happy to help you out!

A second video with stretches for your horses neck, top line, and more coming up next :)

11/12/2016

Do you guys ever think about stretching your horses out before and after you ride?

Stretching is incredibly important for muscles to help warm them up for exercise, and to help relax and soothe them after exercise. Horses are no different than people!

I stretch my horses before and after every ride; with my older mare, I stretch her whether I ride or not, just to help keep her loose and limber. It's just as important for them as it is for us, but is not as well known what you can do for them and how to do it safely!

I will be posting a video in the next few days about what stretches you can do to help your horse :) Keep your eyes out! It's a great tool to have and your horses will thank you :)

11/11/2016

Hey guys, I got something to talk about here to hopefully give you some food for thought! :)

Horses are no different then humans in the therapy end of it. They need time off after a session no different then humans. When your chiropractor and massage therapist finish with you, they will always tell you 'Now don't do anything strenuous for a few days". Because if you do, you are undoing the work they have done and causing damage to your muscles again.

So what I've noticed with higher performance horses, is that their owners want them to feel better and get them the treatment they need, but they are not willing to follow through with the after care. And the aftercare is often equally as important as the treatment itself.

They are not willing to give their horses the required amount of days off so that their body might get the full effects of the treatment.

When a horse is sore and out for a while, just like people, their body learns how to work with this ouchie spot, it learns how to work around it and begins to regard this as normal, bless them. They would do whatever they could to make us happy.

After a session though, both a massaging and adjusting one, their body is now foreign again. They need to time for their bodies to re learn how to work now that it is properly aligned. Getting back to work so soon ruins the session and undoes any progress your horse and i are able to make. Because typically it takes more then one session, and upkeep, to make a difference.

The nice thing is that it's usually only the first two sessions where they require any length of time off. After that, their bodies become used to the treatment and I can do a massage the day of an event. And it would only take a few days with an adjusting before an event to recover. So it's not an everytime kind of thing.

So just a little food for thought; be willing to take your therapist seriously when they say your horse needs a certain amount of days off. And be willing to keep up with the aftercare to help them out :)

thanks guys! I hope you're all having a fabulous day!

05/20/2016

Hey everyone I've had a couple spots open up for this weekend! If you want your horses given an all start treatment don't miss out :) feel free to text or call or message me on here to book an appointment!!

05/20/2016

Looking forward to my weekend of massage this weekend! Thanks to all who booked with me, I look forward to working with you and your horses :) Hope everyone's weekend is fabulous!