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Horse Massage for Owners

Price: $175 per person
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Horse Massage Clinic by Stable Mind and Body

Welcome to our transformative Horse Massage Clinic, where we empower horse owners with the essential skills needed to enhance their horse's comfort, mobility, and overall well-being. This hands-on workshop is more than just a learning experience; it's an opportunity to forge a deeper connection with your horse while fostering their physical health.

What You’ll Learn

1. Palpation Techniques: Identifying Areas of Tension
Palpation is the cornerstone of effective equine massage, and we will guide you through the art of touch. You will discover how to:

- Use your hands to detect heat, swelling, muscle tightness, and sensitivity, unveiling the hidden stories your horse’s body tells.
- Differentiate between normal and abnormal muscle tone, gaining insight into your horse's physical state.
- Recognize subtle signs of discomfort or potential areas of concern, empowering you to take proactive steps.
- Develop a nuanced feel for different muscle layers and their responses to touch, enhancing your intuition as a caregiver.

These invaluable skills will allow you to monitor your horse’s physical condition more closely, enabling you to catch subtle changes before they escalate into significant issues.

 

2. Assessing Range of Motion: Understanding Mobility & Restrictions
A horse’s flexibility and movement patterns are windows into their musculoskeletal health. In this enlightening section, we will explore:

- How to safely evaluate your horse’s range of motion in critical areas such as the neck, shoulders, back, and hindquarters.
- Identifying stiffness, asymmetry, or restrictions that may hint at muscle tension or compensation patterns.
- How range of motion assessments can help detect early signs of lameness or discomfort, allowing you to intervene with confidence.

By mastering these techniques, you will be equipped to monitor your horse’s movements and make informed decisions regarding their care.

 

3. Techniques for Releasing Tension in Key Areas
Horses often carry tension in specific regions due to work, conformation, or past injuries. In this vital section, you’ll learn:

- Effective hands-on techniques to relieve muscle tightness and improve circulation, unlocking your horse’s potential.
- How to target key areas of tension, such as the poll, neck, shoulders, withers, back, and hindquarters, promoting overall harmony.
- Safe and effective pressure application methods that ensure your horse's comfort during the process.

Integrating these techniques into your horse's routine will not only help them relax but also enhance their mobility and accelerate recovery from exercise.

 

4. The Benefits of a Proper Warm-Up Massage
A structured warm-up massage is key to preparing your horse's muscles for work, reducing injury risk, and enhancing performance. In this section, we will discuss:

- How massage increases blood flow and oxygen supply to muscles, priming them for action.
- Gentle strokes and mobilization techniques to loosen tight areas before riding, ensuring your horse is ready to perform at their best.
- The importance of targeting key muscle groups based on your horse’s workload and discipline, tailoring your approach for maximum effectiveness.

Just a few minutes of warm-up massage can lead to improved relaxation, suppleness, and an eagerness to work.

 

5. Why Horse Owners Benefit from Learning Massage
Horse massage isn't just reserved for professionals—it's a powerful tool that every horse owner can harness. By learning equine massage techniques, you can:

- Cultivate a stronger bond with your horse through the power of positive touch.
- Enhance your horse’s comfort and well-being between professional bodywork sessions, becoming their advocate for health.
- Identify tension or soreness early, allowing for proactive care that keeps your horse in optimal condition.
- Support your horse’s recovery after exercise and minimize stiffness, ensuring they remain vibrant and ready for action.
- Gain confidence in handling and assessing your horse’s musculoskeletal health, empowering you as a caregiver.

 

Who is This Clinic For?
This clinic welcomes all horse owners, riders, and equine enthusiasts, regardless of experience level. Whether your goal is to support your horse’s athletic performance, aid in their recovery, or simply deepen your understanding of equine bodywork, this workshop offers invaluable knowledge and practical skills.

Join us at the Horse Massage Clinic by Stable Mind and Body, and embark on a journey that not only enriches your horse’s life but also transforms your relationship with them. Together, we can create a world where every horse thrives in comfort and vitality!

What you'll get from this clinic:
- Insightful knowledge on equine bodywork
-Techniques to support your equine partner 
- Optimize your horses performance and well being

But aside from all the benefits, you will also be:
- Taking home a in depth manual
-Provided with a special discount on a full body massage with your horse
- And most importantly, 15% of clinic proceeds are given back to local equine or animal rescues
Price: $150 per person
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What you'll get from this clinic:
- Understand Kinesiology Tape and how it works
- Learn 12 key areas to support
- Optimize your horses performance and well being

But aside from all the benefits, you will also be:
- Taking home a in depth manual
-Provided with 3 rolls of practice Kinesiology Tape
- And most importantly, 15% of clinic proceeds are given back to local equine or animal rescues

Kinesiology Clinic for Horse Owners

Welcome to our Kinesiology Taping Clinic, where horse owners are empowered to use kinesiology tape as a transformative tool for their horses’ musculoskeletal health. This dynamic workshop is designed to inspire and equip you with the knowledge and skills to enhance your horse’s performance and support their recovery journey. Through engaging, hands-on experiences, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of kinesiology tape—its science, application techniques, and the profound benefits it offers.

What You’ll Learn

1. The Science Behind Kinesiology Tape
  Discover the fascinating principles of how kinesiology tape works, including its interaction with the skin and fascia. You will learn about the remarkable ways taping can improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and bolster joint and muscle function. Gain insight into the key distinctions between kinesiology tape and traditional supportive taping methods, empowering you to make informed decisions about when to use tape for rehabilitation, performance support, or injury prevention.

2. 12 Key Areas Where Kinesiology Tape Can Benefit Horses
   Our clinic delves into taping techniques for 12 crucial regions of your horse’s body, each offering unique advantages:
   
   - Poll: Relieves tension, reduces headaches, and fosters relaxation.
   - TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint): Supports jaw function, alleviates discomfort from bit pressure, and enhances overall comfort.
   - Neck: Promotes flexibility, reduces tension, and improves the range of motion.
   - Shoulders: Enhances movement, mitigates strain, and supports muscular function.
   - Back: Eases soreness, promotes spinal alignment, and encourages relaxation.
   - SI (Sacroiliac Joint):Provides essential support for the hind end, reducing compensation patterns and discomfort.
   - Hocks: Assists with joint function, alleviating stiffness and promoting fluid movement.
   - Knees: Offers enhanced stability and comfort for high-impact activities.
   - Coronary Bands: Encourages circulation in the hooves and supports hoof health.
   - Trailer Support: Prepares the horse for travel by reducing fatigue and enhancing circulation.
   - Core-Strengthening Tape: Engages core muscles for improved posture and movement.
   - Post-Work Recovery Applications: Minimizes muscle fatigue and soreness after intense activity.

 

Practical Hands-On Application  
   Throughout the clinic, you will:
   - Master step-by-step taping techniques tailored to each key area.
   - Practice the safe application and removal of tape.
   - Learn how to assess your horse’s individual needs and determine when taping is most appropriate.
   - Cultivate confidence in incorporating kinesiology tape into your horse’s care routine.

Who is This Clinic For? 
This clinic is perfect for everyone—horse owners, riders, trainers, and equine professionals—seeking to:
- Support their horse’s movement and comfort.
- Elevate performance and recovery.
- Alleviate muscle tension and assist in rehabilitation.
- Acquire practical skills that complement other bodywork techniques.

 

Join us at Stable Mind and Body, and embark on an inspiring journey to discover how kinesiology taping can become an invaluable addition to your horse’s wellness routine. Together, let’s unlock the potential for enhanced health, performance, and happiness in your equine companion!

Acupressure & Meridian Therapy Clinic

Price: $250 per person

Welcome to our Acupressure & Meridian Therapy Clinic, a transformative space where horse owners can unlock the potential of acupressure techniques and meridian therapy to elevate their horse's overall well-being. Here, we blend age-old wisdom with practical strategies, guiding you through the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to help restore balance, promote relaxation, and enhance physical health for your equine companions.

What You’ll Learn

1. The Magic of Acupressure
   Discover how acupressure serves as a gentle yet potent, non-invasive approach that stimulates specific points along the body’s meridians, encouraging the natural flow of chi (life energy). In this enlightening section, you will delve into:

   - The fascinating science behind acupressure and its profound effects on the nervous system.
   - How acupressure can effectively release muscular tension, promote healing, and restore harmony within your horse.
   - Techniques for locating acupoints and applying the right amount of pressure with confidence.

2. Harnessing Acupoints for Vital Health Benefits
   This clinic will shine a spotlight on specific acupoints that nurture essential aspects of equine health, including:

   - Mental Release & Emotional Well-Being: Learn to target points that alleviate anxiety, release tension, and foster a state of deep relaxation.
   -Immune Function Support: Discover how to stimulate points that strengthen the immune system and enhance your horse's natural defense mechanisms.
   - Digestive Health Enhancement: Master acupressure techniques designed to aid digestion, relieve bloating, and improve gut motility for a happier horse.
   - Joint Health & Mobility: Explore key points that reduce stiffness, promote circulation, and support optimal joint function, ensuring your horse remains agile and vibrant.

3. Navigating the 12 Major Meridians
   Meridians are the intricate energy pathways that connect organ systems and profoundly influence overall health. In this segment, we'll discuss:

   - The 12 primary meridians and their vital roles in addressing imbalances within your horse.
   - How meridian blockages can contribute to discomfort and health issues, and the importance of awareness in prevention.
   - Key indicators of excess or deficient chi along each meridian to help you understand your horse’s energy landscape.
   - The interconnectedness of meridians with anatomical structures, including muscles, joints, and organs.

4. Activating Meridians to Restore Chi
   To foster balance and vitality, we will explore a variety of methods to activate meridians, including:

   - Direct Acupressure: Learn to apply gentle pressure to healing points that encourage positive energy flow.
   - Meridian Stroking & Massage: Discover techniques that enhance energy movement along the meridians, creating a soothing experience.

 

Join us in this inspirational journey of discovery and empowerment, where you will learn to become an advocate for your horse's health and happiness. Together, we can harness the ancient wisdom of acupressure and meridian therapy to create a harmonious bond with our beloved equine partners, ensuring they thrive in body, mind, and spirit. Embrace the gift of healing and watch your horse flourish like never before!

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What you'll get from this clinic:
- Understand Acupressure and TCM theories
- Learn the 12 meridians, where they are and what they influence
- Optimize your horse's overall health

But aside from all the benefits, you will also be:
- Taking home a in depth manual with diagrams 
-Provided with a special discount code on a more in-depth Acupressure for Owners course
- And most importantly, 15% of clinic proceeds are given back to local equine or animal rescues

Online Courses

Stable Mind and Body offers affordable and owner-friendly online courses for the equine owner's who want to provide even more for their horses! Online courses are a great way to add additional knowledge to your pocket and utilize it as a horse owner, barn manager, breeder and so on, at your own pace and in the comfort of your own home! 

*Coming Summer 2025*
Horse owners complete guide to equine nutrition

The only Canadian based nutritional online course that is going to help you, as a horse owner and care giver, to understand nutrition on a deeper level. Learn about minerals and vitamins and their roles in the body, learn the difference in organic and inorganic minerals and their affects, and I will provide you with tools to navigate the supplement industry, understand the ingredients in your feed, read a hay analysis and so much more! 

This course is great for owner's with multiple horses, barn managers and anyone who values nutrition and is willing to understand just how important it is! 

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horse owners kinesiology Guide

A easy-to-follow introduction to kinesiology for horse owner's to learn in the comfort of their own home. Developed to target the most common area's I repeatedly see sore and tense in horses I treat. The bonus with this course is I won't just teach you how to properly and affectively tape your horse, but actually how to identify their issues. 

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Acupressure for the  owner

Have Acupressure in your back pocket for helping your horses and dogs in times of need. A comprehensive course to understand the basics of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the use of it. 

Horse people are usually dog people, so here's a small animal acupressure course to help your fur companions at home! Cats & Dogs! 

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Equine and canine raindrop therapy certification course 

Learn the amazing modality the raindrop treatment, originally developed by Young Living Founder Dr Gary Young. This course will guide you through the steps of this amazing modality that offers many benefits such as encouraging and supporting spinal alignment, pain relief, managing arthritis, immune and digestive support and emotional well-being using specific essential oils and massage techniques. 

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Contact

Servicing the greater Edmonton area for massage & services and offering online communication for nutritional consults throughout Canada and the US

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Tel: 780-914-2962

stablemindandbody@outlook.com

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