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Stride2Fit Equine Services, Gravette, AR (2025)

09/11/2025

Gone but never forgotten

09/05/2025

Meet Joey 🤩 This goofy guy had us all laughing (to the point of tears!) during his bodywork session. Sometimes my humor sneaks out during sessions and when it meets a horse with a big personality like Joey’s… well let’s just say it turns into pure comedy😂

One of my favorite things is seeing a horse’s bright, silly self shine through.

💛 Kait In The Trees Photography captured so many beautiful moments. It was hard not to share them all. I can’t pick a favorite… which one do you love most?

08/29/2025

They say the eyes are the window to the soul and with horses, this couldn’t be more true.

Every blink, every flicker of the ear, every subtle shift in breath tells a story. These small cues guide me, helping me listen to what the horse is truly experiencing or has experienced. Through their body, they share whispers of discomfort, moments of release, and signs of healing.

For me, bodywork is more than technique. It’s a conversation. It’s learning to read beneath the surface, to see beyond the obvious, and to uncover the root causes that shape how a horse feels and moves. From there, I provide guidance to help owners navigate the next steps and get answers faster. What began as simple observation has become a calling: to help horses THRIVE, not just survive.

📸Photos by Kait In The Trees Photography
Can we talk about how incredibly talented she is? I am obsessed with her work 😍

Pictured is Hope owned by Angie Hughes ❤️

08/13/2025

Oregon-California trip for August 20th-27th
Area dates are set with a little flexibility.

I know this is short notice for some, I will do my best to make it work with your schedule 🧡
Contact me ASAP to get on the schedule.

Looking forward to seeing everyone

08/09/2025

Just 90 days.
That’s all it took to see this transformation.
But behind these photos is a true team effort built on trust, care, and whole-horse commitment.

When Christy Murry bought this teenage gelding Dez last winter, she started slowly chipping away at putting all the pieces together for him. Step by step she’s poured in the care, compassion, and consistency he needed.

When I first met him, he carried significant muscular imbalance, tension, and poor hoof angles that were contributing to discomfort throughout his body. He wasn’t lame, but he wasn’t truly thriving. His posture and weight told the story.

After two targeted bodywork sessions, thoughtful changes to his nutrition, and steady progress improving his hoof angles, he’s a different horse. More balanced, more comfortable, and able to do his job with ease.

His expression is softer. His top line is lifting. His core and hind end are engaging. Best of all HE FEELS GOOD.

These are the moments that fill my heart. When owners like Christy are open, willing to learn, willing to do what it takes and committed to doing the work. This is where magic happens.

Bodywork isn’t a luxury. It’s a missing piece of the wellness puzzle. And when paired with proper nutrition and hoof care, it gives the horse a real chance to thrive.

🐴 Huge thank you to Christy for trusting me and the process!

07/29/2025

🐴 The Horse as Mirror 🪞
“Nothing forces a horse to obey so much as being treated kindly… If he trusts you, he will do anything for you.”
— Xenophon

Some of us came into this work because we felt something in the horse.
A depth, a truth, a presence that couldn’t be ignored.
And once we learned how to listen…
We couldn’t un-hear it.

We aren’t in this for ribbons or recognition.
We’re in it because we see the horse.
We feel their story in every step, every breath, every guarded look.

And if you’ve been doing this long enough as a bodyworker, farrier, veterinarian, trainer, or horsewoman(man) who’s seen a few things
You know exactly what I mean when I say:
Horses don’t lie.

They don’t fake softness.
They don't fake lameness or pretend to stumble.
They don’t pretend to trust.
They mirror what’s in front of them and they reflect it without mercy.

That’s why some horses drop their guard the second you enter their space.
And others brace, freeze, or shut down before you even touch them.

Stoicism in a horse is not peace
It’s self-preservation.
It’s what happens when they’ve tried to speak… and been ignored or punished for communicating. Over and over again.

And here’s the hardest part?

Sometimes, we’re called in far too late
When the damage is already done.
When their feet have fallen apart, the tissues and nerves compressed, the bone remodeling is at it's worst, the mind has gone elsewhere just to cope.

And then we’re expected to fix it in one bodywork session, one vet appt- with one pill or injection, in one trim, in one ride.
Like magic.

We get blamed for being honest.
Dismissed for advocating.
Lumped in with those who do the bare minimum, while we’ve spent years and thousands doing this the right way.

But here’s what I know:

The good ones. The real ones. Don’t get bitter.
We get clearer.
We hold the line.
We protect the horse.

Even if it costs us the client.
Even if it gets uncomfortable.
Even if it breaks our hearts a little every time we walk away from one we couldn’t save.

Because this work, when it’s done with integrity is sacred.

To those of you out there still listening to horses, still honoring their truth, still showing up with softness and strength:
You’re not alone.
And you’re not crazy for how much it hurts.
It’s supposed to hurt. That’s what keeps us human.

Keep holding the mirror.
Even when it’s rejected.
Even when you’re blamed for what others refuse to see.
You’re not the problem.

You’re the reflection.
And the horse knows the difference.

07/19/2025

⚠️ This degree of sudden inflammation and lameness always warrants veterinarian attention. Inflammation is the body’s alarm system. It shows up for a reason.

The veterinary exam ruled out infection and fractures, and confirmed a medial collateral tarsal ligament strain. Allowing us to move forward with a targeted safe plan to support fast healing and reduce the pitted edema.

🕳What is pitted edema?
Pitted edema happens when excess fluid accumulates in the tissues and doesn’t rebound when you press into it, leaving a visible indentation or “pit.” This often signals that the lymphatic system is struggling to move fluid effectively, especially after injury.

🫆The lymphatic system’s role:
Think of it like the body’s drainage system. It clears waste, toxins, and excess fluid from tissues. When injured areas are overwhelmed, fluid builds up causing discomfort, swelling, and slower healing.

What was done:
✔️ Vet-led diagnosis and care plan: collaboration ensures accuracy, safe and targeted care.
✔️ Manual lymphatic drainage: gentle-light, rhythmic strokes to encourage lymph flow and support detox pathways
✔️ Nature’s Rein Re-Leaf liniment: clinical strength spray that uses a powerful blend of ingredients combined with 1000mg of Broad Spectrum CBD.

The results speak for themselves 🔥✨️ AM vs PM

🙌 I’m grateful to work alongside incredible veterinarians who value integrative approaches. When we support the body’s natural healing systems, we don’t just manage symptoms we optimize recovery.

07/11/2025

✨ Hoof angles matter! ✨
While I usually share about bodywork and soft tissue health, I couldn’t be prouder of the progress this horse has made over the past 6 months.

Despite some conformational limitations, the changes in his hoof balance and structure have been incredible. It’s a reminder that thoughtful trimming and consistency truly make a difference.

Every detail matters. From the hoof to the spine because it’s all connected. This kind of transformation doesn’t happen overnight, but with the right care and commitment, it does happen. 🙌

07/11/2025

Nature's Rein a company I’m incredibly proud to stand behind. Their products are made with all-natural, human-grade ingredients and crafted with genuine care and compassion for our animals. A rare find these days.

I personally use the entire product line with my horses and my dogs! I've seen the difference it makes.

A few of my must-haves during my bodywork sessions are the Re-Leaf Liniment (amazing for soothing sore muscles) and the Freedom Fly Spray (because happy horses don’t swat! I may even spray myself with it 🤣 it does smell that good).

If you’ve been looking for clean, effective, and horse-friendly solutions. I’ve got you covered. 🐴💚

Check out their product line up at www.naturesrein.com

07/10/2025

Hindsight as a Teacher, Not a Weapon

We don’t know what we don’t know.

I’ve spent years unpacking old habits, old choices, and old beliefs I held about what “good care” looked like. Not out of shame, but out of a commitment to do better.

And I’m not the only one.

▪️The rider who used draw reins or harsh bits because a trainer said it was needed.

▪️The owner who skipped dental checks because “they’re eating fine.”

▪️The person who thought weight loss was just “a picky eater,” not pain, GI or kidney issues.

▪️The well-meaning person who let the same chiropractor adjust their horse in the same spot every visit and never once questioned why it kept coming back.

▪️The person paying for all the trendy tack because its "pretty" yet isnt functional

▪️The loving owner who waited until there was a limp before calling for help.

None of us meant harm. We did what we thought was right. We followed what we were told. We watched what others were doing. And maybe, like me, we were winning or placing, so we assumed the horse was fine.

But sometimes horses are trying in spite of what we’ve done, not because they’re okay.

I see it now in my old gelding Lucas. His body is a map of my past choices:
Starting undersaddle with an unfit body
A saddle that didn’t quite fit.
A cinch and pad that wasnt breathable.
Infrequent dental care.
Long hoof care cycles.
Working him until he sweat thinking thats getting fit
Too many hard rides, not enough recovery.

His splayed posture, arthritic changes, and muscular compensation aren’t random. They’re the result of what I didn’t know and what no one around me helped me understand.

That’s why I’m sharing this. Not for pity. Not for praise.
But because I know I’m not the only one.
And if I can help just one person see their horse more clearly, sooner. Then it’s worth every word.

So I ask you to reflect:
– Are you seeing results, or just hearing the right terminology?
– Are you truly collaborating with your professionals, or just following the routine?
– Do your horses feel better consistently, or just for a little while after a service?
– Is your care plan proactive, or reactive?

We all deserve support that leads with education, compassion, and honest conversations, not shame.

Let’s normalize learning.
Let’s normalize change.
Let’s choose humility and growth over pride and performance.

And if you ever need someone to talk to or ask questions
I’m a message away.
No judgment. Just truth. And a deep desire to help you and your horse thrive.

07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July! Hope everyone has a great weekend ❤️🤍💙🇺🇲

07/03/2025

🧠 Root Cause vs. Compensation: The Horse Is Telling You Something

Pay attention.

Take a good look at this horse. The posture, the angles, the fascia, he's a walking red flag parade.
And yet… he’s still being ridden. Still expected to perform. Still showing “naughty behavior and kind of off.”

Here’s what the arrows show:
🔮 Purple – Negative palmar/plantar angles (NPA). This is a ROOT issue. It affects biomechanics from the ground up and creates a cascade of stress through the entire body.
🟥 Red – Aggravated or overloaded joints. Inflammation? Remodeling? Arthritis? Could be another ROOT issue. Don’t wait until it’s obvious. The signs were here long before the limp.
💚 Green – Fascia and muscle restrictions. The body is trying to COPE. Compensate. Stabilize. These are responses, not causes.

💥 And this? This is not a behavior problem.
This is pain.

When I asked about him, the answers were all too familiar:
• “He just doesn’t want to work today.”
• “We’ll just bute him after riding.”
• “My bodyworker said he’s compensating and just needs a few more sessions.”
• "My farrier says he just grows like that."
• "We get PEMF 2x a month"
• " He has a salt block."

Okay.....but why is he compensating in the first place? How has no one said anything?!?

A real professional is willing to collaborate. A con will isolate. One wants to help your horse and the other wants to be your only option.
Choose someone thats showing up for the horse not just the invoice.

You need to ask:
✅ What’s happening in the feet?
✅ What’s going on in the joints?
✅ What’s his diet supporting? Inflammation or healing?
✅ How is his training? Is it helping or hurting?
✅️ Is he conditioned to handle the workload?

Because truthfully
It’s never just one thing. It's a combination.
And if you wait too long, you’ll end up paying for all the things all at once. 💰

It took time to get here. It will take time to undo it. But the fastest route to progress is not guesswork, it’s collaboration and finding your root cause.
This horse needs:
🩺 Vet • 🐴 Farrier • 💆 Bodywork • 💪 Nutrition • 🧠 Smarter training

Bodies take time. Shortcuts and blind eyes will surface one way or another.
Are you proud of what you see?
And more importantly…
Are you paying someone who is?

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