Meet The Owner
Hello! My names Amanda Koch. Horses have been a life long passion for me. In 2023, I graduated with a degree in Equine Science from Johnson and Wales University. I’ve completed my certifications with Holistic Animal Studies by Angels Animals to offer care to your horses. When I’m not working with horses I love taking my dogs hiking, playing volleyball, and weight lifting in the gym.
Massage Therapy
Horses of all ages, breeds, and disciplines can benefit from massage. There are many benefits including:
Improved circulation
Improved muscle tone
Fascial adhesion prevention
Stiffness prevention
Improvement of attitude
Maintaining the bodies ability to work optimally
Each massage session includes a pre and post massage evaluation of your horses biomechanics and range of motion and a post massage stretching session.
Pricing:
$90 per session
Bundle of 4 sessions for $320 ($80 per massage)
Kinesiology Taping
What is kinesiology taping?
Kinesiology tape is a stretchy athletic tape that sticks directly to your horses hair to improve a range of issues.
Benefits include:
Pain reduction
Improved lymphatic and blood flow
Swelling reduction
Muscle and joint support
Increased proprioception
How does it work?
Kinesiology tape works to naturally reduce pain by stimulating nerve endings. The more nerve endings that are stimulated, the less pain receptors that can fire. The tape decompresses your horses skin allowing for better flow of blood and lymphatic fluid. It can be placed around a certain muscle or joint to support and stabilize it during movement. Wearing this tape stimulates proprioceptive nerves, increasing your horses awareness of where its legs are.
Pricing:
Price depends on how much tape is used, pricing starts at $20
As an add on to massage or ANMR: starts at $15 for first taping
Neuro-myofascial release
What is Neuro-myofascial release?
This technique uses a specialized tool to release soft tissues and increase neurological communication
between the brain and joints of the animal.
The Neurological component
- The technique addresses any areas of neurological miscommunication between the brain
and joints of an animal. It allows the animal to “reset” the area.
The Muscular component
- The technique addresses hypotonicity (low muscle tone) and hypertonicity (over-toned muscles)
by reestablishing proper neurological input and directly releasing spasms.
The Fascial component
- Fascia connects everything in the body. It can become inflamed and restricted due to scar tissue formation. This technique aids in releasing the fascia, allowing for proper movement and decrease in any associated pain.
Is this chiropractic? NO. This is a soft tissue technique and falls under animal massage laws, the technique allows the animals body to align itself.
Most animals can benefit from this technique! The exceptions are birds, reptiles, invertebrates, and primates.
Coming soon!
Body Clipping
Does you horse need their winter coat cleaned up? I offer a variety of clips to suit any horses needs. All clips have option to clip half face. Horse MUST be clean and recently bathed (weather permitting)
Irish clip:
Perfect for a horse in light to medium work. Hair is removed from the area that sweats the most and leaves the rest for warmth.
$50
Trace clip:
Perfect for a horse in medium work. Hair is removed from the lower half of the horse, leaving the legs and top half for warmth.
$75
Blanket clip :
Perfect for horses in medium to heavy work. Hair is left on the back and legs to provide warmth while the rest is clipped to reduce sweating.
$90
Hunter clip:
Perfect for horses in heavy work. Saddle patch, facial hair, and legs left for protection and warmth.
$100
Full clip:
Perfect for horses in heavy work living indoors or a horse that has trouble shedding out their winter coat. Partial face and ears can be left.
$175
