High Sierra Fieldworks

05/18/2026

The current trajectory of equestrian sports is seeing increasingly limited options for brick-and-mortar shopping. Will the industry eventually go entirely online or will smaller mom and pop shops be able to hang on?

I don’t know about you all but online shopping is one of my absolute least favorite things to do. Trying to find equipment and apparel without being able to touch, try on, and compare products in real time is a huge challenge. Frankly, it can even be demoralizing when everything you order online doesn’t work out.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on this!

After seven locations announced closures earlier this week, Dover Saddlery retail stores across the country have alerted customers that they are shutting their doors. Read more at the link in comments.

05/13/2026

Stay in the Loop with important updates!

Today's topics:
Tick Talk follow up
Warm weather tips
Let's Chat: Polo Wraps

05/12/2026

This is a very interesting article - and important conversation to have! How confident are you in finding lameness in horses, especially your own?

New research reveals a surprising gap in horse owner awareness. A study presented at our 2026 conference found that most horse owners struggle to identify hindlimb and bilateral lameness — and are more confident than their results suggest.

05/07/2026

MagnaCon is coming up next month!!

While I wish I could attend in person, I’ll be in attendance with my virtual ticket, notepad, and pen! In a world that changes every day, staying educated on the current state of wellness is something I don’t take lightly.

If you’re interested in staying up to date with all things wellness, namely PEMF, alternative modalities, physical/mental health, etc which applies to animals and humans alike, click on the link below to secure your admission and join me!

2026-06-09, Louisville, KY

04/20/2026

This Gentle Giant appreciates his TLC!

Solo is a big warmblood, he’s over 18h tall!

Prioritizing movement, strength, and stability is super important for these big horses. They are masters of developing compensatory patterns to make up for their weaknesses. These patterns lead to tension in the body and can de-regulate normal nervous system processing.

Ridden work may present additional challenges maintaining for proper balance, especially if they are not well balanced on their own.

Promoting a happy, healthy horse involves a whole-body approach. You can’t forget to include the mind-body connection!

🐴🧲 Dr. Ciara Viola PhD

04/16/2026

For those who missed the live presentation last week, here is the recording of Tick Talk.

While much is known about ticks, regional changes are important to track. General information on ticks, specifics on the most common ticks in Northern Nevada, and recommended guidelines for prevention/actions to take gathered from interviews with the NV State Entomologist and local veterinarians is included.

If you are interested in doing a deeper dive on any of the resources I used in the presentation, I can provide you with all links. Please submit any other questions to my email address: highsierrafieldworks@gmail.com.

https://youtu.be/3LsXTMbpv4Q

Tick TalkPresented by Dr. Ciara Viola Ph.D., LVT of High Sierra Fieldworks (April 9, 2026)This informative seminar was presented and recorded on Zoom for equ...

04/14/2026

An awesome opportunity to get up close and personal with the equine distal limb!

04/07/2026

Join me this Thursday, April 9, for an online discussion/presentation on a topic that REALLY sucks … ticks! (Zoom info below)

Ticks have been in the Northern NV region for a long time, however, this spring we’ve seen ticks in places we generally have not had to deal with them before. I’ll be presenting on the most common types of ticks we have, what to look for, and what we can do for means of prevention and mitigation. Included in this presentation will be information I’ve gathered from the NV State Entomologist and our wonderful local veterinarians.

If you have any specific questions you would like to have addressed, please send them to me via DM or to my email at highsierrafieldworks@gmail.com.

See you Thursday!

Topic: Tick Talk
Time: Apr 9, 2026 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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03/01/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 🐴❤️

Goodbye, winter fluff - hello, summer satin! Few things are quite as satisfying as using the shedding blade and curry to clean that winter coat off and refilling your fly spray bottles.

02/13/2026

🐴 Advanced Equine Performance & Nervous System Support with High Sierra Fieldworks

📍 Tahoe Equine | 📅 February 25

Your horse’s comfort, movement quality, and nervous system balance all play a major role in performance, recovery, and long-term soundness. I’ll be at Tahoe Equine offering Integrated Equine Performance & Wellness Sessions - specialized sessions utilizing advanced therapeutic modalities and techniques with detailed, individualized assessment.

These sessions are designed to support nervous system balance, help identify compensation patterns, enhance circulation and tissue recovery, and improve overall comfort and mobility. Each session is tailored to what your horse needs right now.

If you’ve been considering scheduling, this is a great opportunity to get on the books.

My sessions are ideal for:
✔ Horses in active training or competition
✔ Horses returning to work after strain or injury
✔ Horses in a rehab and recovery program
✔ Horses showing changes in movement, performance, or behavior

Direct message or text to schedule your horse.

I truly value being part of your horse’s care team and appreciate the trust you place in my work!

01/02/2026

I’ve been sitting with something for a long time, and I’m finally ready to start sharing it with you. This year, I’m leaning more fully into the work I’ve quietly been doing behind the scenes.

As humans (and riders), most of us already know that our nervous system affects our animals and horses. When we’re tense, braced, rushed, overwhelmed, or scattered they mirror it.

And yet, so much of the equestrian world still encourages pushing through, setting bigger goals, trying harder, “be more confident,” “just relax.”

My background in neuroscience (and a lifetime with horses) tells a different story.

I’m launching something new this year called The Regulated Equestrian - a stress-smart, nervous-system-aware approach to supporting both horse and rider. Calm. Clarity. Capacity. Connection. That’s the focus.

And to saddle up for this new chapter, I’m hosting a guided vision board workshop for equestrians later this month.

This isn’t a hustle-energy goal-setting session.
It’s about:
🧠 how you want to feel in your riding and your life
🐎 creating intentions that also support your horse
🌿 designing a year that your nervous system can actually thrive and survive in

I’m still pulling the final details together, but I wanted to give you the heads-up now because the start of the year is the perfect time to reset the way we think about progress and partnership!

If you’d like first access when registration opens, drop an emoji or comment “INTERESTED” and I’ll make sure you get the info.

Here’s to starting the year grounded, clear, and kind to ourselves!