Equine Sport Therapy
Massage & Vertebral Realignment
With Strideview, equine wellness is a top priority. We respect our horses as partners in both sport and leisure, and we understand that our horses must be feeling their best in order to perform at their best!
We offer in-house equine sport therapy to the horses in our program, including equine massage and vertebral realignment. These modalities focus on regaining and maintaining the functionality of the muscular and skeletal structures of the equine body.
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Working closely with a trusted network of veterinarians, farriers, saddle fitters, and other equine professionals, we aim to provide the horses in our program with top-notch, educated care.
How can Equine Sport Therapy help your horse?
Equine Massage
Our equine massage treatments are tailored to the individual needs of each horse. Sessions may include massage techniques such as Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point, lymphatic, and myofascial. We combine our treatments with 'take-home' stretches and exercises for the horse, giving the owner tools to further improve their horse's functionality.
Equine Vertebral Realignment
Vertebral Realignment is a form of gentle joint manipulation that focuses on improving the range of motion, functionality, and alignment of the spine and various joints in the equine body. Prior to performing an adjustment, we prep the surrounding soft tissues by applying massage techniques, therefore allowing for a relaxed, long-lasting realignment.
CERTIFIED
Jamie Speers is a Certified Advanced Equine Sports Massage & Vertebral Realignment Therapist.
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Jamie graduated from The School of Equine Massage and Rehabilitation Therapies in 2018. Under the mentorship of Sidonia McIntyre, Jamie completed a 306 hour hands-on program to achieve an advanced certification.
Soreness Factors
Many factors can affect the performance and wellbeing of your horse. Here are some common culprits that can create muscle discomfort or vertebral misalignment:
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ill-fitting tack
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exercise program
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rider imbalance
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teeth problems
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paddock play
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old or new injuries
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scar tissue
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chronic pain
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stall rest
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traveling / competition
Equine Stretching
Whether a top performance horse or a pasture pet, stretching is an integral part of your horse's complete care and should be incorporated into your horse's regular routine!
Stretching reduces tension, increases muscle extensibility, improves range of motion, and much more! Daily stretches will help to decrease chance of injury while simultaneously increase your horse's ability to use their body to it's full potential.
Continuing Care
We believe in educating owners and riders to become active participants in the continuing care of their equine partner. After each equine sports therapy session, we will provide the owner with 'take-home' stretches and exercises for the further development of the horse.
21 year old retired show jumper demonstrating great neck flexibility through a daily stretching routine.
Q & A
What type of horses do you treat? Every type of equine, from grand prix competitor to retiree, can benefit from equine sport therapy. Massage and VR therapies positively affect the equine body by stimulating and rehabilitating the cardiovascular, muscular, lymphatic, respiratory and nervous systems.
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What is included in a session? Each session includes an assessment, treatment (massage, vertebral realignment, or both), and recommended aftercare.
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Where do you travel? Our program prioritizes the Strideview horses at our home facility. We currently do not travel to other locations.
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What is the length of a session? Sessions range in length from 45 to 90 minutes depending on the treatment performed and the individual needs of the horse.
How often should my horse be treated? Regular sessions will offer the greatest benefit to your horse. We recommend a monthly treatment plan for maintenance, however horses in rehabilitation or in active competition may require more frequent treatments.​
Elizabeth S.
My senior horse felt amazing after his treatment by Jamie! Jamie completed a thorough assessment and provided me with exercises and stretches that will be extremely helpful. I highly recommend StrideView and Jamie for equine sport therapy!!
Jennifer A.
Jamie's holistic approach to my horse's treatment fills me with immense confidence that I am giving my horse the best care possible. Her knowledge of equine physiology and her diverse skill set allows her to truly tailor my horse's treatment to maximize the result. Her years of experience combined with her approachable, positive demeanor allowed me to better understand the complexities of how her treatment would help improve my horse's performance and keep her happy and healthy!
Terri-Lyn H.
Jamie is awesome at what she does! Peeps loves Jamie! Peeps feels relaxed and very soft after he's treated by Jamie! Highly recommend Jamie!