The Balanced Equine, LLC

10/29/2025

🍂 Fall is the season of change — and our horses feel it too.
Cooler weather, heavier coats, shifting turnout, and routine changes can all show up in the body as tension, stiffness, and emotional unease.

To support our horses through this transition, I’m offering a Fall Wellness Package for a limited time:

🍁 3 Full-Body Equine Bodywork Sessions
• Soft tissue release + targeted fascial work
• Kinesiology taping as needed
• Red light therapy for soft tissue support
• Nervous system–informed handling and regulation throughout the session

🍁Current Clients: $255 (valued at $325)
🍁New Clients: $280 (valued at $350)
🧡You're saving $70!!

This is perfect for horses who are:
• Coming back into work
• Transitioning between seasons
• Recovering from muscle soreness or compensation
• Sensitive, anxious, or high-energy types
• Or simply needing to feel better in their body

Your horse deserves to feel supported and regulated going into winter!

Send me a message or comment “FALL” and I’ll reach out. 🧡🐴

10/15/2025

🧣 Fall Wellness Check for Horses

It’s that time of year! We had our first fall frost the other night and more are on the way.

This time of year can sneak up on our horses. Sudden temperature drops, changes in forage, and cooler water can stress their digestive system more than we realize.

My go-to fall wellness checklist:
🍁 Fresh water daily
🍁 Add salt or electrolytes to feed
🍁 Watch for changes in behavior
🍁 Check blankets for fit & waterproofing before they need to be worn

Little habits like these prevent so many seasonal issues from arising and help our horses stay comfortable as their bodies adjust.

🍂 Want a personalized fall wellness check for your horse? I’m opening a few consult spots this week to help owners fine-tune routines before winter hits — comment 🍁 or DM me “Fall” to grab a time slot.

10/09/2025

We are expecting our first frost tonight.
If you have overweight minis just go straight to NO grazing period.

Good info that goes for donkeys as well. Fall lamanitis season is here.

09/05/2025

🤷‍♀️ Every time I see the phrase “pain has been ruled out” in reference to a horse and their behaviour, it really makes me stop and think!

As someone who lives with chronic pain myself, I honestly know first hand that even after endless tests, scans and investigations through the NHS, my aches, inflammation and those silent pains often remain unexplained. Just because nothing shows up on a scan doesn’t mean I’m pain free.

So why should it be any different for our horses? 🐎

Pain doesn’t always fit neatly into a diagnostic box. It shifts, it hides, it changes day to day. One moment it’s tolerable, the next it’s overwhelming. Our horses, just like us, can carry discomfort that isn’t always obvious or easily “ruled out.”

Every day is a new day. Every day brings a new feeling. And sometimes, the kindest thing we can do is to acknowledge that, rather than assuming pain is off the table 🙏

Picture: My ex-racehorse Minty who I have to listen to daily! His needs change sometimes on a weekly or even daily basis, I am learning to hear what he tells me more each day ❤️
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08/22/2025

OTTB’s don’t have to be difficult!! Just sayin’ 🤷‍♀️

Check out Meagan | The Farm Life’s post.

08/14/2025

I’ve decided to open up a few equine massage slots on a limited basis.

⏰ One hour massage per horse
💰 120 per session (initial session)
📍 New Hampshire*

Please send a message or comment to secure your spot!

*A small travel fee may apply depending on location. Servicing horses in NH only

07/11/2025

For my OTTB Gang 🩷

☀️🍉🏝️ ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT! 🏝️🍉☀️ -- Our Saddle Up for Summer Adoption Special is coming to an end! Adopt a retired racehorse from New Vocations by July 14 and take 50% off their adoption fee.

⏩ Become an approved adopter: newvocations.org/adopt
⏩ View all adoptable horses: newvocations.org/horses

*Horses must trailer to their new home by July 28, 2025.

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07/11/2025

It’s Freebie Friday!

My friend texted me the other day:
“My horse’s p**p looks different. Help?!”
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We’ve all done it. Sent a photo of our horse’s p**p to a friend: Does this look weird to you? 💩

Honestly? I love these kinds of questions.
Because when we pay attention to small things like changes in manure, appetite, and behavior… we can catch problems before they become emergencies.
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Gut health affects everything — energy, weight, mood, even how your horse moves.
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That’s why I made a super simple Gut Health Guide for horse owners who want to be proactive. Let me know if you want it! 🖤

07/09/2025

We spend so much time trying to fix the horse, spurring them forward, fiddling with the bit, asking for softness, “more forward,” “more round”…
But what if the real fix starts with you?

Small rider imbalances like a heel lifting in the rise, or a pelvis that tips incorrectly in the canter send big signals to the horse. Signals that say:
⚠️ “Slow down.”
⚠️ “Brace.”
⚠️ “Something’s not right.”

It’s no wonder so many horses disconnect, resist, or struggle to “come onto the bit.”
They’re just trying to cope.

When we shift our focus inward on how we move, how we feel, and how we influence the transformation in our horses is undeniable.
💡 Riding becomes clearer.
💡 Communication becomes lighter.
💡 And the horse finally has space to move with freedom.

It’s not just better for their welfare it makes the whole process of riding so much more enjoyable.

07/08/2025

It’s hay cutting season — which means we are now making decisions that can impact your horse’s health all winter long.

✨ Here’s what I’m watching for when stocking up hay for the year:

✅ Clean, soft hay with minimal stems or seed heads — especially important for thoroughbreds prone to ulcers or picky eating (and cat naps!)
✅ Consistent quality — switching batches frequently can cause digestive upsets
✅ Storage space & airflow — mold can set in fast if hay is packed too tightly or stored in a humid barn
✅ Weight over flakes — buying by the ton vs. the bale often gets you more for your money (and a more accurate feeding plan)

💡 Pro Tip: A 1,000 lb OTTB will usually need 20–25 lbs of hay per day just for maintenance — more if they’re in work or struggling to hold weight. Likewise, just 4 hours without hay can be enough for the onset of ulcers (and boredom). We love slow feed nets for this reason.

❓Are you stocking up hay this season? What do you look for in a good bale?

07/02/2025

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Happy Friesians Enjoying Their Dinner

There’s nothing quite as satisfying as seeing these Friesians happily munching away on their dinner. After everything they’ve been through, moments like these remind us why we do what we do. Their contentment and joy are truly heartwarming. 💗

06/27/2025

🐴 HAPPY FRIDAY!!

Heres a wellness tip for you to take into the weekend.

Don’t underestimate the power of free choice hay—especially for anxious horses. Their digestive systems were created to graze consistently.

Happy gut = happy horse!

Constant access to forage supports:
✔️ Gut health
✔️ Metabolism
✔️ A calmer mind
✔️ Less boredom, less pacing, less anxiety

A slow feed hay net can be your best friend.
Let them munch. Their nervous system will thank you!