Thrive Bodywork & Animal Services LLC

06/12/2026

Dairy cows, chickens, and pigs… we’re grateful to provide a way for a neighbor to enjoy several nights away from their homestead.

Reach out if you’re looking for pet/farm sitter!!

05/12/2026

Each out to me if you’d like to try this product!!

COAT DEFENSE® THRUSH COAT - 16oz, our new thrush remedy for horses! This is the first treatment designed to eliminate fungal and bacterial nightmares of thrush without any of the negative side effects of toxic medications in the market today.No additional necrotic flesh, no weakness in the frog, no...

05/08/2026

05/06/2026

100%!

𝟱 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁
To ensure that your horse is comfortable and has a healthy musculoskeletal system it’s important to.

𝟭. 𝗕𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲!
Good posture and symmetry distributes forces evenly through the body and reduces the risk of injury. As soon as we sit on the horse, posture, balance and movement are affected and strain on joints and soft tissue structures increases. It is up to us to do everything we can to make sure our horses have the best possible posture.

𝟮. 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀
Strong core muscles are important in protecting the back and body against injury, supporting good posture and improving expression and performance.

𝟯. 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀
Strong balance and lateral stabiliser muscles are important in protecting the limbs against torsional injuries when turning, moving sideways and crossing uneven terrain.

𝟰. 𝗘𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆
Taking joints through a full range of movement on a regular basis will stimulate the associated joint surfaces, capsules, ligaments, tendons, fascia and muscles and stimulate the production of synovial fluid. This joint lubrication is vital for maintaining healthy joints.

𝟱. 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀
Good suppleness within the body is not just about the elasticity of muscles to allow for movement. All structures need to be healthy, mobile, well-lubricated and hydrated to allow a full range of movement. Suppleness and stretching exercises help to maintain range of movement and flexibility, and help to keep the horse injury free.

Keen to ensure that your horse is comfortable and has a healthy musculoskeletal system? Comment Pilates if you'd like to know more.....

05/05/2026

I traveled down to Seven Valleys Pa last night for a 4-H club demo! We talked about several types of bodywork and highlighted sports massage and static stretching in particular. The kids participated in a muscle mapping exercise using painters tape on a lesson horse before highlighting their own paper diagram.

If you are a 4-H or pony club member, consider whether your group would be interested in scheduling a bodywork demonstration with me!

04/18/2026

Sometimes progress pics are too good not to share! These photos are taken 8 months apart and show the dramatic change in this gelding pelvic balance. What used to be a high/low tilt and under developed right glute is now a balanced and symmetrical pelvis, even muscling and better posture

04/13/2026

Happy Monday from Romeo!

A reoccurring client and member of the monthly maintenance club, Romeo enjoyed his April session this morning and to echo the words of his Chiro from last week, “he’s never felt better!”

Currently I’m booking bodywork for May/June. Reach out to get on the schedule!

04/10/2026

We're currently booking for summer and fall of 2026 and if you're looking for affordable, reliable, on site care for your pets or farm animals, we are your team!

Get pet or farm care squared away for your summer vacation by taking one easy step. Simply submit a "Request to Book" form via https://www.thriveanimalservices.com/petandfarmsitting

We will follow up shortly by pairing you with one of our sitters and scheduling a walk through time to pop by, meet you and learn your animals routine. After a couple quick forms and deposit to secure your dates, you can trust your animals will be in good hands while you're away!

04/06/2026

Reach out to either me or Heavenwood Farm for additional or to schedule a time to come see him