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How Often Should Your Horse Get Bodywork? A Practical Schedule for San Diego Equestrians, written by a San Diego Equine Bodyworker!
Horse owners in San Diego know that consistent care is key to a happy, healthy horse. Regular sessions with San Diego equine bodyworkers can prevent stiffness, support performance, and improve overall horse wellness. But how often should your horse receive equine bodywork ? This guide will provide a practical schedule and tips to keep your horse feeling balanced and comfortable year-round. Why Bodywork Frequency Varies by Horse Every horse has unique needs based on age, disc
Natalie Darmody
Dec 92 min read


Horse Boarding Barns in San Diego: What to Look For and Local Recommendations
Finding the right boarding barn in San Diego can feel overwhelming, especially with the wide range of facilities in the county. The barn you choose will influence your horse’s health, training, comfort, and overall well-being. This guide will help you understand what to look for and highlight several local facilities worth considering. What to Look For When Choosing a Boarding Barn Before touring barns or calling about availability, keep the following factors in mind. These w
Natalie Darmody
Nov 293 min read


How Proper Training Can Reduce the Need for Bodywork, and Vice Versa
Keeping a horse sound, comfortable, and willing is not about relying on one single modality. It is about creating a balanced partnership between training, care, and bodywork, each one supporting the others. When these pieces work together, your horse moves better, feels better, and stays healthier for longer. As an equine bodyworker and horse trainer in San Diego, I see the same pattern again and again: Good training reduces tension, and good bodywork makes good training poss
Natalie Darmody
Nov 293 min read


The Benefits of Equine Massage for Horses Diagnosed with Kissing Spine
Understanding Kissing Spine in Horses Kissing spine, also known as overriding dorsal spinous processes (ORDSP), is a common yet often...
Natalie Darmody
Jul 20, 20243 min read
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