Essentially Equine and Canine - Bowen Therapy and Scar Tissue Therapy

10/06/2026

I have just realised that while I wasn't looking the followers of this page shot past 1,000!

Sometimes when you run your own business you sit in a bit of a vacuum wondering if anyone will notice you amongst the many offerings out there, so its nice to see that there are people out there interested enough to follow along.

This being the case it's been a minute since I have introduced myself, so here goes. I am Dianne, Bowen Therapist, Scar Tissue Therapist, Farrier, Grazing Manager, Feedbin Storage Creator and Mum.

While I am a born and bred kiwi I spent 8 years in Aussie. I returned 10 years ago, accidentally bringing a broken but much loved horse home with me. What started off as learning Bowen Therapy to help my horse has led to an entire new career and I wouldn't change it for anything!

I love nothing more then bouncing around ideas about why your horse or dog is having trouble with something so if you have something weird and wacky flick me a message, I would love to chat.

08/06/2026

Secure feed storage bin to keep your expensive feed away from mice.

These feed bins can be set up internally however best suits your needs. No dividers, spaced dividers, a shelf to store supplements on, just let me know. Standard is three bays with the supplement shelf but if you want something different that’s also fine.

These can be made in varying sizes but the measurements for a standard size are:
1200mm wide
875mm deep
600mm high at front (excl legs)
865mm high at back (excl legs)

Other configurations can be made on request.

$400 incl GST

Pick up in Te Kauwhata or potentially can be delivered for a fee if nearby.

28/05/2026

Secure feed storage bin to keep your expensive feed away from mice.

These feed bins can be set up internally however best suits your needs. No dividers, spaced dividers, a shelf to store supplements on, just let me know. Standard is three bays with the supplement shelf but if you want something different that’s also fine.

These can be made in varying sizes but the measurements for a standard size are:
1200mm wide
875mm deep
600mm high at front (excl legs)
865mm high at back (excl legs)

Other configurations can be made on request.

Pick up in Te Kauwhata or potentially can be delivered for a fee if nearby.

$400 incl gst

17/05/2026

Did you know that not all tyre irons will fit all wheel nuts? In fact there are solid odds that the tyre iron you have in your car DOES NOT fit your float, particularly if you have larger wheels on your tow vehicle.

For this reason I always carry a tyre iron IN my float that I know fits its wheels. That way no matter what I tow my float with I know a wheel can be changed.

Just my Sunday tip to save you all some stress.

13/05/2026

I almost sat on that 😳😳😳

30/04/2026

I have some concerns about this saddle 😂

28/04/2026

28/04/2026

I had a fantastic opportunity a while back to join this UK conference via video. The speakers were amazing!

Lots of really interesting studies on water treadmills, rehab, muscle asymmetry and biomechanics. Absolutely mind blowing how much there still is for us to study and understand on how horses move. Luckily there are a lot of very clever people doing some very cool studies!