Quiet Hands Equine and Canine Massage

Before my surgical leave, I was given the honor of teaming up with JEY Hill Equine, working on Broken Arrow Ranch 's team of Standardbred athletes as they begin their training programs for Nationals. Each equine athlete gets their own set of stretches and exercises to work on before, during and after rides, as well as bodywork and joint manipulations to encourage proper posture, balance and movement, during work and at rest.
Love looking back on these photos knowing what is waiting for me, post recovery!

What a wild 7 weeks...it feels like a million years and yesterday all at once.
7 since my scheduled surgical revision L5 S1 fusion and bilateral SI joint fusion...6 weeks since my emergency wash out due to sudden infection and illness. And 5 since constant fever, dehydration, chills, body aches and vomiting.
First, I want to thank everyone who helped me in all aspects...my doctors, surgeons, nurses, assistants, my husband, my parents ( mom, dad, bother, my husband's entire family) my family, my friends, my co workers, managers, owners, my clients, my fuzzy patients, my horse's barn manager, staff, riders, my fuzzy babies...everyone who reached out, sent healing thoughts, prayers and positive vibes...words cannot express my gratitude.
So here we are...6 weeks post...and my neurosurgeon is happy with my healing progression. I am cleared for physical therapy, which is music to this rehab nurse's ears...cleared to drive short distances..and cleared to start some light stretching and hydrotherapy.
All this to say, I am one large step closer to getting my life back! To all my clients, thank you for your patience and know I will be taking appointments as soon as I am medically advised to do so. I have learned so much during this forced down time...both through continuing education as well as personal and first hand experience, which I will feature in some educational posts in the coming days.
I thank you all, from the bottom of my heart...and fused spine...for all of your healing thoughts and kind/motivational words.
I cannot wait to get back onto my, now very stabilized, two feet, and continue to provide comfort, strength, recovery and healing to our animal companions.

2026 brings another opportunity to help in sponsoring Buxmont Riding Club!

Continuing to thank our 2026 sponsors as we ramp up for the show season. Next up is Quiet Hands Equine and Canine Massage.
They are a season sponsor for Western and we really appreciate their support again this year. Please check out their page and contact them for your massage needs.
https://www.facebook.com/QuietHandsEquineandCanine

What a difference some tape makes.
This boy is an all-around equine athlete that holds his mouth, teeth and jaw in such a tense-filled manner, he gives himself pain and headaches. After some gentle myofasical release techniques and tongue stretches and releases, we applied some Hestaband by Christa Veinotte, Equine Massage Therapist tape with center stretch to his poll and Rock tape with the same application to his TMJ bilaterally. His eyes went soft with almost the first touch.
After re-evaluation and a ride with the owner this weekend, we will be able to check in to see if he was able to hold his release longer and more effectively.

What a difference some tape makes.
This boy is an all-around equine athlete that holds his mouth, teeth and jaw in such a tense-filled manner, he gives himself pain and headaches. After some gentle myofasical release techniques and tongue stretches and releases, we applied some Hestaband by Christa Veinotte, Equine Massage Therapist 3 in 1 band tape with center stretch to his poll and Rock tape with the same application to his TMJ bilaterally. His eyes went soft with almost the first touch.
After re-evaluate and a ride with the owner this weekend, we will be able to check in to see if he was able to hold his release longer and more effectively.

I am so deeply honored to have been a speaker at the First Annual Equine Health and Wellness Practitioner Expo at Broken Arrow Ranch today. It was such an informative, supportive and welcoming event, where we all came together to share knowledge, experiences, education, and demonstrating the true definition of teamwork and camaraderie. Thank you to everyone who came out and a special thanks to Diana Olds and her staff for making this all possible.
Never stop learning, my friends.
Already excites for a repeat event in 2027.
Here is to continued growth and new, wonderful connection made in 2026.