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Lauren Marlborough
Equine Health & Bodywork Practitioner
Massage Therapy, Graston Technique, BEMER and more. in 2010 and started HealthEquine Therapies in 2012.

Lauren's keen interest for health and well being stems from her love & devotion towards animals. She has had the privilege of caring for a variety of animals and has experience in an animal shelter, several small veterinary practices and animal retail stores, but her true passion is with horses. Born in Calgary, Alberta she was introduced to horses at a young age with the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth – the Calgary Stampede as well as the spectacular venue and international competitors at Spruce Meadows. She has been an avid horsewoman for over 15 years by riding, training and competing in the Hunter/Jumper discipline and has worked for several boarding and show barns, a horse retail store and within the horse health industry. She has graduated from Lakehead University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and furthered her degree by graduating from Brock University with her Honors in Biological Sciences. She has been Certified as an Equine Sports Massage Therapist, Reiki Practitioner and has attained the Equine Science Certificate with Distinction through the University of Guelph. She continues to enroll in courses such as Acupressure, Shiatsu, Equine Energy and Advanced Oil Application, the Equine Health & Emergency First Aid & most recently the Equi-Taping Practitioners Training and Practicum. Lauren wished to pursue a career orientated around the health and therapeutic aspects of science and happily took on a position at Omega Alpha Pharmaceuticals Inc. She has also been featured on Hoofbeats Radio, an equine based radio program CFRU 93.3FM Guelph, where she discussed her equestrian lifestyle & career and was interviewed via teleconference on the Performance & Recovery of Horses with Omega Alpha Pharmaceuticals Inc. She has also written and published several equine articles for OASIS Essential Living and is a Wellness Advocate for doTerra Essential Oils. When Lauren is not busy with work, she is out at the barn riding and training her Thoroughbred mare, Britannia, or spending quality time with her boyfriend, friends and family. TRAINING & SCHOOLING
Lakehead University BSc in Biology Degree 2006

Brock University Honors in Biological Science Degree 2009

Equine Sports Massage Therapy Certification 2012

Reiki Level 1 & Level 2 Certification 2013

Guelph University Equine Science Certificate with Distinction 2013

Oils In Balance Certification 2015

Equine Health & Emergency First Aid Certification 2016

Acupressure, Shiatsu, Equine Energy &

Advanced Oil Certification 2016

Equi-Tape Training & Practicum Course 2016

Equine Nutrition 2018

Trigger Point Therapy 2020

Graston Technique Equine 2021

Myofascial Release 2022

Saddle Assessment for Bodyworkers 2022 & 2023

Saddle Fitting Essentials for Equine & Rider Health 2024

01/14/2026

❄️ Staying motivated with your horse through the winter can feel like a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be a struggle. ❄️

Cold weather, short days, and frozen footing can easily derail routines, yet this season is also a great opportunity to slow down, reconnect, and focus on the small things that build a stronger partnership. Whether it’s keeping sessions short and purposeful, swapping rides for groundwork, celebrating tiny wins, or simply enjoying quiet moments in the barn, winter can become a time of meaningful progress. Consistency doesn’t have to look perfect — it just has to be doable. Give yourself and your horse grace, stay flexible, and remember that every little bit counts

Here are some low‑pressure ideas that still keep your horse mentally and physically engaged this winter.

Don't forget grooming and spending quality of time with you horse deepens your relationship in a way riding alone can’t. Some of the best bonding happens in the quieter and colder months, particulaly when you’re not rushing to tack up.

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01/12/2026

〽️ Best Practices for Using the BEMER Horse‑Set Into Your Horse's Massage Appointment 〽️

Want to know how BEMER fits into your horse’s bodywork session? Here’s exactly how HealthEquine Therapies uses it to support relaxation, circulation, and recovery during your horse's bodywork session:

🧡 Start With a Calm Introduction
Before I begin hands‑on work, I start with a short BEMER session. This helps your horse settle, soften, and prepare their body for massage.

🧘‍♂️ Encourage Relaxation Before Massage
The gentle pulsing helps your horse release tension and warm up their tissues. Most horses start licking, chewing, and lowering their head — perfect signs they’re ready for deeper work.

👐🏼 Massage With a More Receptive Body
Once the BEMER session is complete, I move into the massage. Because the tissues are already relaxed and circulation is supported, the bodywork becomes more effective and comfortable for your horse.

🔁 Optional Post‑Massage Session
For horses needing extra recovery support, I may finish with another short BEMER session. This helps reinforce relaxation and encourages the body to process the work we just did.

✨ A Holistic Wellness Experience
BEMER doesn’t replace massage — it enhances it. Together, they support:
• Softer muscles
• Better circulation
• Improved recovery
• A calmer, more comfortable horse

Remember: It’s a tool, not a cure‑all!
BEMER can support comfort and recovery, but it works best alongside good vet care, conditioning, farrier work, and bodywork.

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01/09/2026

Let's Step Off On The Right Hoof This Year!
HealthEquine Therapies is dedicated to delivering a consistently professional and respectful experience for every client. To honour both your time and ours, we have implemented policies designed to ensure appointments run efficiently and payments are processed in a timely manner.- https://mailchi.mp/9eee964cc94f/2026-client-reminders
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01/09/2026

Moments like this remind me why I love what I do. Thank you for sharing your experience and trusting me with your horse’s care.

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01/08/2026

✨ Looking Back on an Incredible 2025 ✨

With one week into the new year, we can’t help but feel proud and grateful for everything we accomplished in 2025. The year was full of growth, milestones, and meaningful moments — all thanks to our amazing clients and community!

Here are just a few highlights we’re celebrating!

Every achievement this year was made possible because of your trust and support. We truly wouldn’t be thriving as a small business without you 💕

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01/06/2026

🩸 What Is Microcirculation? Why Does It Matter for Your Horse? 🩸

Microcirculation is the movement of blood through the tiniest blood vessels in the body — the capillaries, arterioles, and venules. These vessels are where oxygen, nutrients, and waste exchange actually happen. In horses, just like in humans, this system is crucial for keeping tissues healthy and functioning well.

For horses, healthy microcirculation is a game‑changer.

💪 When microcirculation is strong:
• Muscles recover faster
• Performance and stamina improve
• Inflammation is easier to manage
• Healing after injury or surgery is more efficient

😣 When microcirculation is poor:
• Recovery slows down
• Stiffness increases
• Performance drops
• Healing takes longer

HealthEquine Therapies offers services and therapeutic products to help!

👐 Massage is one of the most consistently supported methods for improving comfort and soft‑tissue mobility in horses.

〽️ BEMER uses pulsed electromagnetic fields where research suggests it may influence microcirculation and cellular activity

♨️ Incrediwear uses fabric infused with semiconductors that claim to increase circulation through thermal and vibrational effects

All three can play a role in supporting your horse’s comfort, recovery, and performance — they just do it in different ways. Think of them as tools in your wellness toolbox, not magic fixes.

Horses are athletes by nature. Their muscles and organs rely heavily on efficient blood flow. Because microcirculation is where the real “exchange work” happens, even small disruptions can affect performance, comfort, and recovery.

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01/01/2026

✨ Happy New Year to Our Wonderful Clients! ✨

As we wrap up another incredible year, we want to thank you for your trust, support, and partnership. It’s been a pleasure serving you, caring for your horses, and we’re excited for everything the new year will bring.

Please note: Our office will be closed from December 31, 2025 to January 4, 2026.
We’ll reopen on January 5, 2026 and look forward to connecting with you then. 🎉🥂

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12/31/2025

📢 We’re kicking off the new year with a full schedule — January is officially fully booked!

We wanted to give our wonderful clients a heads-up that our office will be closed from February 11 to March 2. Lauren will be away celebrating her brother’s wedding in England.

If you need to book, feel free to reach out before February 4th , and we’d be happy to try and secure an appointment for you in March.

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12/26/2025

🎁🐴 Boxing Day Sale! 🐴🎁

Give your horse the gift of comfort this winter — and treat yourself to some amazing savings while you’re at it.

For two days only, we’re offering special Boxing Day discounts on our most popular equine therapeutic products and services. Whether your horse needs a little extra support, recovery, or relaxation, this is the perfect time to stock up or book ahead.

Sale Highlights
✨Discounted equine bodywork sessions
✨Savings on therapeutic recovery products
✨Deals on add‑on services
✨Special bundles designed to keep your horse feeling their best all winter long

Your horse works hard for you — let’s help them feel comfortable, loose, and ready for the season ahead.

Sale runs December 26th & 27th only.

Shop online:https://www.healthequinetherapies.ca/online-store.php
Or
Place an order by email: HealthEquineTherapies@live.ca

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12/25/2025

As we wrap up another year in the barns, we want to thank you for being part of our herd. Your trust, partnership, and love for your horses make what we do truly meaningful.

May your holidays be filled with soft nickers, warm muzzles, peaceful barn aisles, and all the joy that comes from time spent with the horses (and family members) who make our days brighter.

Here’s to a Christmas full of comfort and cheer as we trot in to 2026!

- Lauren Marlborough
HealthEquine Therapies Equine Health & Bodywork Practitioner

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12/23/2025

The HealthEquine Therapies office will be closed for a few days over the holidays to celebrate Christmas & the New Year.

Lauren will not be answering any texts, messages, phone calls or emails during these timeframes.

Thank you for your patience & Happy Holidays!

12/23/2025

I want to know your holiday vibe! 🎄🎅

With Christmas just 3 days away, let’s have a little festive fun together.
Drop your answers in the comments and see who matches your Christmas style.

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Lauren's keen interest for health and well being stems from her love & devotion towards animals. She has had the privilege of caring for a variety of animals and has experience in an animal shelter, several small veterinary practices and animal retail stores, but her true passion is with horses. Born in Calgary, Alberta she was introduced to horses at a young age with the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth – the Calgary Stampede as well as the spectacular venue and international competitors at Spruce Meadows. She has been an avid horsewoman for over 15 years by riding, training and competing in the Hunter/Jumper discipline and has worked for several boarding and show barns, a horse retail store and within the horse health industry. She has graduated from Lakehead University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and furthered her degree by graduating from Brock University with her Honors in Biological Sciences. She has been Certified as an Equine Sports Massage Therapist, Reiki Practitioner, Equi-Tape Practitioner and has attained the Equine Science Certificate with Distinction through the University of Guelph. She continues to enroll in courses such as Equine Acupressure, Shiatsu, Energy and Advanced Oil Application, the Equine Health & Emergency First Aid & most recently obtained an Equine Nutrition Certification. Lauren wished to pursue a career orientated around the health and therapeutic aspects of science and happily took on a position at Omega Alpha Pharmaceuticals Inc. in 2010 and started HealthEquine Therapies in 2012. She has also been featured on Hoofbeats Radio, an equine based radio program CFRU 93.3FM Guelph, where she discussed her equestrian lifestyle & career and was interviewed via teleconference on the Performance & Recovery of Horses with Omega Alpha Pharmaceuticals Inc. She has also written and published several equine articles for OASIS Essential Living and is a Wellness Advocate for doTerra Essential Oils. When Lauren is not busy with work, she is out at the barn riding and training her Thoroughbred mare, Britannia, or spending quality time with her boyfriend, friends and family. TRAINING & SCHOOLING Lakehead University BSc in Biology Degree 2006 Brock University Honors in Biological Science Degree 2009 Equine Sports Massage Therapy Certification 2012 Reiki Level 1 & Level 2 Certification 2013 Guelph University Equine Science Certificate with Distinction 2013 Oils In Balance Certification 2015 Equine Health & Emergency First Aid Certification 2016 Acupressure, Shiatsu, Equine Energy & Advanced Oil Certification 2016 Equi-Tape Training & Practicum Course (Pre-Certified) 2016 Equi-Tape Practitioner Certification 2017 Equine Nutrition Certification 2018

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