C.C.EquineTherapy

C.C.EquineTherapy Offering equine massage, craniosacral therapy, taping, myofascial release & therapeutic exercise.

Relaxation has always been apart of my practise - but it has become a core focus rather than an effect of a session.If y...
08/29/2026

Relaxation has always been apart of my practise - but it has become a core focus rather than an effect of a session.

If you asked me years ago, when I had just entered into the world of equine bodywork, what my definition of relaxation was - it would look vastly different than it does now.

We are taught that massage techniques help to relax muscles.

We are taught to check in, and invite a two-way conversation in every session to help the horse feel comfortable.

We are taught the signs of relaxation.

Years ago - I would have noted the licking and chewing, soft eyes, sighs, leg resting - as signs of relaxation.

And it’s true - these are still signs I look for in each session.

However - after hundreds of hours & horses later - I can honestly say that the FEEL of true relaxation is an entirely different subject.

Not only the feel, but the EFFECTIVENESS true relaxation has on the body.

There is nothing that compares to feeling a horse find that state - where they completely let their guard down.

And I’m not talking about the “they let me touch an area they don’t normally like” guard down.

I’m talking the full body sways, trance like state where they are fully accepting the help you are offering.

I’m talking the level of trust and communication it takes to assist them through movements, where you are able to help them find that specific muscle activation you are looking for - without any escalation.

I’m talking about them allowing you to guide them through movements, carrying no tension in the lead OR in their body.

It is amazing to see just how much this can positively influence their bodies. Movement. Reactiveness. Receptiveness.

Do not under-estimate the power of relaxation - often times, this is a huge missing piece when it comes to our horses.

Hitting the Road!I will be headed to New Liskeard Saturday September 12th! 😊I am looking for 6-8 horses (with a 6 horse ...
08/23/2026

Hitting the Road!

I will be headed to New Liskeard Saturday September 12th! 😊

I am looking for 6-8 horses (with a 6 horse minimum) to fill this day - please contact me if you are interested!

I will be looking to confirm 6 appointments no later than SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 5th to make this trip.

Here is my current September Schedule!As always, my cancellation list is available - if you do not see a day that works ...
08/23/2026

Here is my current September Schedule!

As always, my cancellation list is available - if you do not see a day that works for you, please message me and I will do my best to find additional days as they become available.

My only fully open day is currentlf Friday Sept 4th - if you do not see your area, and would like to add it to this day please message me ASAP as appointments fill up quickly!

Thank you for your continued support! 😊

September Schedule - Coming Soon! 📚 I will be working on my September schedule over the next few days - if you would lik...
08/21/2026

September Schedule - Coming Soon! 📚

I will be working on my September schedule over the next few days - if you would like to be added, please reach out asap.

I am also working to get caught up on messages after a busy week - thank you for being patient! 😊

** Note: My schedule will be changing slightly as we enter the school year. More information to come 😊

08/09/2026

Let's Talk - Exercises: The Back Up

This is an exercise that a lot of horses are given - and while I agree it has many amazing benefits, we also need to be aware of HOW our horses are backing up.

Let's use my personal horse HD as an example - for context, he is a 24 year old gelding. He has a calcification of his medial meniscus in his right stifle that we have been working to rehab this over the summer after a fairly major flare up.

First Video: What do you see?

Overall, it is fairly easy to see the reluctance to back up in general. When he does back, they are very short uneven strides.

Now looking away from his legs, we can see that he is not engaging through his back when he does back up - he is collapsing through his back.

What you cannot see on camera: his head and neck are elevated through the entire motion. (There is no tension in the lead rope or halter)

Now let’s compare this to the Second Video: What do you see?

In general, he is much more willing to participate in the back up. His strides still start off small, but not only do they increase in size, they also become more even, and his cadence improves very quickly.

Now let’s look at his back - right off the bat, you can see that he is far more engaged in his back and topline compared to the first video. He is now lifting through his core, rather than dropping his belly towards the ground.

What you cannot see: he lowers his head to just below wither height.

The time between these two videos? About 10 Minutes.

What I did not do:
Repeatedly ask him to back up.
Increase lead rope tension/pressure to get him to back up.

What I did do:
Pillar 1 to help him activate his thoracic sling and core
Weight shifts at the halt
6 reps of 5 walk over poles (this has been a gradual increase over be past 3 weeks)

Then - I asked him to back up again. (There is still no tension in the lead rope or halter)

This is why I believe it is so important to look at HOW your horse is performing an exercise.

Had I continued to ask HD to back up as he was in the first video, he would be working the muscles in his hind end, yes, but he would not be developing these muscles in as efficient of a way as he was in the second video.

It is truly amazing to see just how much the quality of an exercise can improve when we focusing on isolating, and activating the proper muscles before and during said exercise.

What have we noticed in HD outside of the back up?
What would you expect to see?

Stay tuned for an update post later this week!

I have 2 afternoon appointments available Friday August 14th!Open to: Bonfield, Powassan, Callander areas.These spots wi...
08/08/2026

I have 2 afternoon appointments available Friday August 14th!

Open to: Bonfield, Powassan, Callander areas.

These spots will be first come first serve.

Please contact me to claim your spot. 😊

Here's a little before and after for your Friday evening.Sometimes, the body just needs a little guidance. 💕
08/08/2026

Here's a little before and after for your Friday evening.

Sometimes, the body just needs a little guidance. 💕

I think there's a big misconception out there - that your horse needs to be injured to benefit from any kind of bodywork...
08/07/2026

I think there's a big misconception out there - that your horse needs to be injured to benefit from any kind of bodywork.

While bodywork can be a great addition to your rehabilitation program, it is not the only time it will benefit your horse.

Bodywork can potentially help prevent acute or chronic injuries, but it can also help anxious and reactive horses come down from fight or flight mode.

Bodywork can be a great addition to your training program - when you send a horse for training, chances are their workload is going to drastically increase. Not only can it benefit them as they develop more muscle, it can help to develop muscles properly. We can also use bodywork to help address anxiety or other reactive behaviours.

It can also be a great addition to your maintenance program - whether this is during competition season, a part of your lesson program, or general wellness program.

Believe it or not - just over half of my client list are horses who are ridden.

I have retirees, therapy horses, young horses - and horses that have no specific “job” other than being a horse.

Remember - bodywork isn’t just for horses who are in work or recovering from injury. All horses can benefit from it. ❤

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