Black Copper Equestrian

04/22/2025

Be proactive, not reactive. Applies to our horses 100% but also to the riders 😁

Did you know that regular massage isn’t just for injuries or sore muscles — it’s one of the best ways to prevent issues before they occur?

Massage therapy helps your horse by:

🐴 Releasing muscle tension before it turns into pain or stiffness

🐴 Improving circulation so tissues stay healthy and well-oxygenated

🐴 Enhancing flexibility and range of motion, reducing the risk of strains and injuries

🐴 Supporting the immune and lymphatic systems for better overall health

🐴 Reducing stress and promoting relaxation, which improves focus and behavior

Think of it like maintenance for your horse’s body — just like dental care or hoof trims. Small imbalances can turn into big problems if left unnoticed. Massage helps catch those little issues early, keeping your horse comfortable, happy, and performing at their best.

Let’s support our horses proactively — not just reactively. If your horse hasn’t had a massage lately, it might be time!

🐎 “Get set up as a client as soon as you can! The wealth of knowledge Vanessa can share and the good she can do for your horses cannot be overstated.”
– Heather Craven, DVM Chiropractor

*Contact me today to make an appointment for your horse today!

Happy, healthy horses.

🐎 “You’ve changed our training program and I cannot thank you enough!!!

🐎 “You’ve helped me more than any trainer I’ve worked with”

🐎 “What a difference!”

04/20/2025

Today I had a training ride on Meadow 💜 She’s definitely the biggest horse I’ve ridden lol, a gorgeous Clydesdale. She’s a young horse and her owner has been doing a great job training her. I get one more ride on her next week 👏

04/19/2025

Trying to get a cute post ride picture with Darcy and I…. Teenagers 🙄
Also, my t-shirt is very accurate 😂

04/15/2025

Sitron…..when the massage hits just right 😂 Love my client horses, always cute, adorable and make me laugh

04/06/2025

The first clinic taught in 2025 is in the books 😀 Thank you to The Balanced Ride and all the riders for inviting me. Everyone did a great job 👏 5 lessons taught, 1 horse ridden and 23kms walked (I apparently walk A LOT when I teach 😂)
The next clinic is at the end of the month 🦄

03/31/2025

Even retired horses can benefit from the incredible products from Hoof Doctor x Equine One like Hoof Doctor. Especially as we enter mud season (but excellent year round) making sure our horses feet stay free of bacteria is crucial. Applying Hoof Doctor 3 days a week on the wall of the hoof and the sole will help ...Make sure to use discount code BLACKCOPPEREQUESTRIA for your 10% off

03/22/2025

First adventure of 2025! Today we had a clinic with Cindy Ishoy at Kingsley Equestrian. I was very proud of Darcy, with few outings under his belt, he behaved like a pro. So much homework with some great advice to improve our weak and troublesome spots, which I can’t wait to practice. My uber sensitive boy will be spectacular once we polish things up 🤩

03/18/2025

I’m honoured to be sponsored by Goldride in 2025! Another fantastic Canadian company that helps to look after our horses well being ❤️🦄

🐴✨ Goldride sponsor 2025 - Tania McDermott ✨🐴

I have been riding for 30 years, with a deep passion for Dressage. I am the proud owner of two incredible horses:
✨ Maggie – Now retired, but forever cherished.
✨ Darcy – My young dressage prospect, whom I am excited to develop.

Both of them have been my partners in training, and through this journey, I’ve had the privilege of participating in numerous clinics with Grand Prix riders and Olympians.

My deep commitment to equine well-being, comfort, and communication led me to become a certified equine bodyworker and bit & bridle fitter. This work allows me to enhance my horses' performance and happiness, and I truly cherish every moment spent with these incredible animals.

💛 Grateful to be part of the Goldride team in 2025—helping to support equine athletes in the best way possible!

03/09/2025

Whether he’s maturing, or a 💡 went off, but Darcy is feeling amazing!!! Things are finally coming together…. some polishing and refining needs to be done but I’m so happy with his progress 🥰 We are even playing with baby shoulder-ins 💙 These are exciting moments in training!

03/07/2025

As someone who has a neurological horse, the Equicore Concepts LLC was a huge huge part of her rehab. It was, I believe, instrumental in helping her regain some mobility. Maggie is fully retired, happy and w/t/c’s (even throws a couple bucks here and there for good measure 😆) as she wants in her field with her friends. I cannot recommend this incredible piece of equipment. You don’t need to have a neurological horse or even doing rehab for your horse to benefit from with Equicore. It’s part of my regular training schedule for Darcy. (I’m not sponsored lol, I just absolutely love this equipment 😁)

02/28/2025

I will be out of the “office” till Tuesday… These next few days I will be recharging with the hubby and my parentals in Mexico 🇲🇽 I will respond to message but it just may take a me a little longer than usual 😁 And for anyone curious this was our view for dinner at Lol-Ha in Turtle Bay

02/25/2025

I always love going to SB Ponies! Everyone is always so eager to learn… Contact Sierra to reserve your spot 😁

We are super excited to be announcing our Spring Clinics for this year 👏
On April 27th we will be having Tania McDermott (Black Copper Equestrian) out for a flatwork clinic! Tania is a favourite around here, she has come out numerous times to teach lessons and always bring the best out of horses and riders! Tania is a dressage rider who focuses on good basics and does extremely well with young horses (pictured here is Tania on her own young horse!). We could not be more excited for this clinic and this clinic only has 2 spots remaining as all of our current riders here jumped on this amazing opportunity!
For this clinic we will be doing semi private hour lessons with no more than two riders in a lesson. Availability is extremely limited due to such high interest, if you’re interested in a spot send us a message right away!
Stay tuned later this week for our second spring clinic announcement!

02/23/2025

Thank you so much to the ladies at Heritage Stables for having me out again for some bit fittings, and being so welcoming as always!
I always look forward to coming and can’t wait for my next visit 😁

02/15/2025

❤️💙💜 Happy Valentines Day to my 5 Valentines! ❤️💙💜

02/10/2025

Don’t forget No Hoof, No horse… Trust Hoof Doctor x Equine One… I make sure Darcy’s feet are in tiptop shape with Hoof Doctor in order for him to be comfortable and happy in his training!
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02/05/2025

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