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Hoof and Paw - Equine

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Hoof and Paw - Equine

Qualified & experienced Equinology® Equine Bodyworker servicing Upper Hutt & the Wairarapa. Previously known as Hutt Valley & Wairarapa Equine Bodywork

Other services: 20m round pen hire, holiday grazing, canine bodywork and animal Reiki. Hi, I'm Charlotte. I provide equine bodywork to horses in Upper Hutt and the Wairarapa. My client's horses compete across a range of disciplines; dressage, show jumping, eventing, endurance, pleasure. I completed my Equinology® Equine Bodyworker course in Australia in 2017 (https://equinologyinstitute.com/product/eq100/). I'm also studying Equine Osteopathy and hope to offer this service in 2025. I hold Public Liability Insurance. I also offer canine bodywork, dog grooming, animal Reiki and dog walking services. You can find out more on my other page https://www.facebook.com/hoofandpawnz. Equine appointment schedule
UPPER HUTT
**Every 6 weeks. Limited spaces, see my posts for dates and availability
WAIRARAPA
**Daily by appointment (a travel fee may be applicable to some locations and will be confirmed at time of booking)

09/01/2026

🔥 phew, a very hot day yesterday, thank goodness for shady spots :)

05/01/2026

I really enjoyed catching up with two 🔥 horses this morning - a reminder that the 20% discount offer for Year of the Fire Horse runs until 19 January. DM to book your spot!

29/12/2025

🐴 A wonderful way to start the week with two bodywork sessions this morning🐴
The New Year 20% “Fire Horse” special runs until 19 January, DM to book or find out more.

26/12/2025

🔥🐴 Welcoming the Year of the Fire Horse with a 20% discount* on bodywork! 🐴🔥

If you’ve been feeling a bit of extra spark in the air lately, you’re not imagining it. According to the Chinese zodiac, 2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse—a rare and powerful combination that only comes around every 60 years. Fire Horses are known for their big energy, bold spirit, and unstoppable forward momentum… sound like any horses you know?

To celebrate this fiery, vibrant start to the year, I’m launching a 20% discount offer* on equine bodywork sessions from now until January 19th.

The Fire Horse energy is all about drive and enthusiasm, but with that can come tension, overexertion, and the need for grounding. Bodywork is a beautiful way to help your horse stay balanced—loosening tight muscles, improving circulation, and supporting calm focus so they can channel that Fire Horse spark in the best possible way.

✨ Special offer available until January 19th (T&Cs apply*)
✨ Perfect for performance horses, paddock mates, and everyone in between
✨ Let’s help your horse start the Fire Horse year feeling supple, settled, and relaxed

DM to book or visit https://www.hoofandpaw.co.nz/equine-bodywork. I can’t wait to support your horses as we gallop into this fiery new year together! 🔥🐎

T&Cs
* offer available only until 19/01/26
* travel fees may apply to some locations & will be confirmed at time of booking
* 20% discount on rates as below:
- existing client $80 (normally $100)
- new client $96 (normally $120)
* Payment is due on the day for new clients; existing clients will be invoiced, payment due within 4 days

09/12/2025

A very sleepy & relaxed pony post- bodywork session 🥰 Find out more at https://www.hoofandpaw.co.nz/equine-bodywork

06/12/2025

🌟 Two very rewarding bodywork sessions this morning, it was wonderful to catch up with two regular clients & their owners.
🎄I’m now taking bookings for the Christmas/New Year period, limited spaces.
🗓️ To book, DM or visit https://www.hoofandpaw.co.nz/equine-bodywork

02/12/2025

🌞 Top 5 Tips for Keeping Your Horse Sound This Summer

Summer is one of the best times to enjoy our horses — long evenings, dry tracks, and more time in the saddle. But it’s also the season when little niggles can turn into bigger problems if we’re not proactive. Here are my top five tips for keeping your horse happy, supple, and sound through the warmer months:

1. Stay Ahead of Hydration & Electrolytes
Heat, humidity, and work can drain your horse faster than you realise. Make salt blocks or loose salt available daily, and consider electrolytes for horses in medium to hard work. Good hydration keeps muscles firing properly and reduces the risk of tying-up or fatigue-related soreness.

2. Manage Hard Ground Impact
NZ summers can mean concrete-hard paddocks and roadsides. Mix up surfaces, slow down hill work, and check hooves regularly. Good farriery and mindful footing choices can spare joints, tendons, and the entire musculoskeletal chain from unnecessary strain.

3. Keep a Consistent Warm-Up & Cool-Down
It’s tempting to hop on and go when the weather’s great, but soft tissues love routine. Start with 10–15 minutes of stretchy walking and finish with the same. You’ll help circulation, encourage better biomechanics, and reduce post-ride stiffness.

4. Watch for Subtle Behaviour Changes
Pinned ears when being brushed, reluctance to bend, shortening stride, or a sudden dislike of girthing can be early whispers of discomfort — not bad manners. Horses speak softly at first. Catching these clues early prevents bigger issues later.

5. Make Body Care Part of Regular Management
Just like conditioning, worming, and dental care, body care works best as a maintenance practice rather than a reaction to a problem. Regular bodywork supports healthy muscle patterns, improves range of motion, aids recovery, and helps spot developing asymmetries before they turn into lameness.

You don’t have to book endless sessions — even learning a few simple release techniques or stretches can make a world of difference. Professional sessions complement your everyday care by ensuring your horse’s body is moving the way nature intended.

⭐️ My service includes recommendations tailored to your horse, which I guide you through at the end of the session, as well as links to guides and videos ⭐️

Summer is for adventures — let’s help our horses feel their best for every ride. If you ever want guidance on recognising tension, improving posture, or tailoring body-care routines for your horse, I’m always happy to chat.
DM or visit https://www.hoofandpaw.co.nz/equine-bodywork

24/11/2025

I do love a chestnut mare (I’m rather biased as I own one too!). Beautiful releases following a full bodywork session. It was wonderful to see how she’s matured since I saw her last ❤️
Visit https://www.hoofandpaw.co.nz/equine-bodywork to find out more about equine bodywork or DM via this page

08/11/2025

What a stunning day in Upper Hutt today! 5 bodywork sessions and some very chilled out horses post-sessions - roll on summer 😊

19/10/2025

ALL NOW SOLD. Meadow hay for sale! $12/bale
🌟 baled Feb 2025, barn stored
🌟 does contain clover
🌟 limited quantity
🐴 Pick up SH2 Kiriwhakapapa Masterton (15 mins from Solway Showgrounds), easy drive on access for truck or float.
🐴 DM or text 021 268 5442 for more info 😊

18/10/2025

Who's at Equifest this weekend? A beautiful drive up to Taupo yesterday and the opportunity to see some great horse people at work - Russell Higgins and Warwick Schiller below. I had a really interesting chat with Bex Tasker on positive reinforcement/clicker training and she was very generous in staring some tips.

Did anyone else visit? Which sessions were your favourite?

30/09/2025

🐴💬 Let’s talk teeth!

Today my horses had their annual dentals. Understanding when your horse last had a dental is one of the first questions I ask during a bodywork session. 🤔 Why is that?

Well, horses with sharp points, uneven wear, or pain in their mouth will start to compensate with their posture — often subtly at first. They might carry themselves crookedly, avoid a contact, or even develop tension through the poll, jaw, neck, shoulders and back. Over time, that imbalance can cause real discomfort throughout the whole body.

That’s why regular dental checks (at least every 12 months - some horses may require more frequent dentals) are so important — not just for eating and bitting comfort, but for the health of their entire musculoskeletal system.

So if your horse is feeling “off” or just not quite right in their work, don’t forget to check in with your equine dentist — it could make all the difference.

Visit https://www.hoofandpaw.co.nz/equine-bodywork to find out more about my equine bodywork services

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Masterton

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Monday	10:45am - 5pm
Tuesday	11:30am - 3pm
Wednesday	10:45am - 5pm
Thursday	10:45am - 5pm
Friday	10:45am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 3pm
Sunday	10am - 3pm

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+64212685442

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https://www.hoofandpaw.co.nz/

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About me

Hello! I’m an Equinology® Equine Body Worker (EEBW) and completed my certification with Equinology® Australia (https://www.equinologyanz.com).

How can body work help my horse? If you’ve every had a massage yourself, you’ll probably remember how much easier it was to move your body and how great your muscles felt afterwards. Equine massage therapy has been shown to:

improve circulation - massage increases blood flow to the area and increased circulation can help speed recovery of injured muscles and aid mobility

increase range of motion - stretches and improving muscle tone can help improve a horse’s range of motion which can allow them to become more effective under saddle

reduce stress - like humans, horses can experience stress and anxiety and massage can help with relaxation

prevent injury - exercise causes muscles to build up by small tears occurring during exercise, which are then repaired with scar tissue. Massage can help break this down which helps muscles to become elastic and flexible. This helps keep joints aligned and reduces stress on tendons

What services do you provide? I offer the following service in the Wellington region to help your horse remain healthy and happy:

Bodywork session: equine sports massage and soft tissue mobilisation, focal point therapy and stretching. Discounts are available for multiple horses and ongoing regular bookings

What does a body work session involve? The Equinology® Equine Body Work Approach addresses the whole body, using manual palpation methods to assess soft tissue and symmetry of muscle and structure. Techniques include sports massage, soft tissue mobilisation, stretching, range of motion and positioning exercises, as well as “focal” point work (stress and trigger points).

How long does a session last? Allow 60 - 90 minutes per horse

How do you keep your knowledge fresh? - 3 day whole horse dissection clinic at Massey University with Dr Ivana Ruddock-Lange - 1 day craniosacral assessment workshop with Maureen Rogers - 1:1 craniosacral session with Maureen Rogers

Contact Please contact me on 021 268 5442 or message me if you’d like more information or wish to discuss your horse’s needs in more detail.