Cutting Edge Performance Therapy

09/03/2026

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08/28/2026

The more time I spend with your horses, the more I learn about them. The same goes for them… learning about me.

These boys have been a constant in my life for the last 5 years. Today they knew I needed some extra attention and made today’s sessions a little extra special ♥️

08/21/2026

MOVEMENT MATTERS.

A horse being in motion does not automatically mean they are moving correctly.

I see a lot of horses lunged with their heads elevated, backs hollowed, and hindquarters trailing behind. They’re moving, but they aren’t necessarily using their bodies in a way that builds strength and supports healthy biomechanics.

Correct movement starts from the inside out.

When the horse engages the core, brings the pelvis underneath the body, and appropriately loads the hindquarters, the back can lift and swing. This creates the foundation for developing a strong, functional topline.

When a horse repeatedly moves hollow and disengaged, they can reinforce compensation patterns, develop muscle imbalances, and place unnecessary stress on joints and soft tissue.

This is why simply “getting the horse moving” isn’t enough.

We need to consider HOW the horse is moving.

Every repetition is an opportunity to reinforce a better movement pattern OR reinforce compensation.

Movement should have purpose.

Don’t just exercise the horse. Teach the body to move correctly.

08/13/2026

Gem | Rehabilitation Update

One of the biggest misconceptions about rehabilitation is that once you correct the primary issue, the horse immediately gets better.

In reality, rehabilitation often means unraveling compensation patterns that have developed over time.

With Gem, we addressed the mechanical issues in her front feet and saw an immediate improvement in her comfort and movement. Now, we’re seeing the rest of her body adjust to those changes.

Her hind end is showing us some of the compensatory patterns that developed while she was dealing with the problems in her feet. Right now, it doesn’t look perfect. Honestly, it looks a little ugly.

But that’s part of the process.

When a horse has spent a long time compensating, the muscles, fascia, joints, and posture all adapt. Correcting the original problem doesn’t mean everything else immediately falls back into place. Sometimes, as we address one layer, another becomes more apparent.

That’s why rehabilitation requires time, reassessment, and a team approach. We’re not just treating what we see today. We’re looking at the whole horse and working to understand why she’s moving the way she is.

Gem is still a work in progress, and we’re allowing her body the time and support it needs to catch up.

Thank you to my veterinary and farrier team, Jackpot Veterinary Center and Nate Roland, for helping keep me on track and making sure we’re approaching Gem’s rehabilitation from every angle.

08/12/2026

08/11/2026

Zero f*cks were given 🤦🏻‍♀️😂

08/09/2026

EVERYONE NEEDS A BABYSITTER LIKE SHORTY

Shorty has added “babysitting” to his resume.

This boy has been a kid horse for years, and it shows. He is incredibly tolerant of the babies, patient with their antics, and now that he has learned how to be part of a herd, he has completely found his place.

But don’t let the babysitter title fool you. Shorty is an athletic, versatile gelding who has a lot more to offer than being a good kid horse.

At 14H and 10 years old, he is stocky, sturdy, and built to do a little bit of everything. He has the experience to be a great youth or family horse while still having the athleticism and versatility to keep things interesting.

Shorty continues to learn and thrive while living in a herd. He’s got a good mind and a huge heart!

Marana, Arizona
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Reasonable offers are welcomed

If you’re looking for a versatile, athletic, experienced kid horse with a big personality and an even bigger heart, Shorty might just be your guy.

Message me for more information, videos, or to come meet him.

Anissa
520-955-4132 (text only as I don’t answer unknown numbers due to spam)

08/08/2026

Gem:
Before & After

July 21st
August 7th

The difference isn’t just muscle. It’s posture, balance, and how she is carrying her body.

In the before photo, Gem was standing with a weaker topline, less abdominal support, and less development through her hind end. She was carrying more weight through her front end and showing the effects of the compensations her body had developed.

Fast forward just over 2 weeks, and look at her now.

Her topline is beginning to fill in, her hindquarters are developing, her abdominal support has improved, and she is standing and distributing her weight more evenly.

We’ve also addressed her mechanics with corrective shoeing on her fronts, along with continued supportive bodywork to help reduce tension, address compensation patterns, and improve mobility.

And this is exactly why rehab isn’t just about the original problem. We have to look at the entire horse.

When a horse compensates for discomfort or mechanical dysfunction, the body adapts. Our job is to help teach that body a better way to move and carry itself.

Slow, consistent, intentional rehab makes a difference.

We’re just getting started…..

08/07/2026

Teaching a horse to stand tied is one thing. Teaching a horse that they’re not allowed to move, paw, look around, or express frustration is something completely different.

I see this a lot with young horses. They’re tied to a post or pole and expected to simply stand there until they “learn to behave.”

But horses are naturally designed to move, graze, forage, investigate, and respond to their environment. Standing completely still for extended periods isn’t necessarily natural to them.

So when a young horse starts pawing, pulling, swinging around, chewing, or trying to get loose, I think we need to stop automatically calling it a “tantrum.”

Sometimes they’re telling us “I’m frustrated,” “I don’t understand,” or “I need something to do.”

I’m absolutely not against teaching horses to tie. It’s an important life skill. But how we teach it matters.

If a horse is going to be standing tied for an extended period, especially a young horse, why not provide forage through a hay net or slow feeder? Gradually increase the amount of time they’re expected to stand. Pay attention to their body language and make sure they’re actually learning to relax rather than simply learning that they can’t move.

There’s a big difference between a horse standing quietly because they’re calm and comfortable and a horse standing quietly because they’ve learned to shut down.

Sometimes the behavior we’re trying to eliminate is actually giving us valuable information.

So I’m curious: how do you teach your young horses to tie? Do you use hay nets or forage to help keep them mentally occupied?