Understanding Through Touch
Centered Strides Equine offers professional equine bodywork by a Certified Equine Massage Therapist (CEMT), utilizing a variety of modalities including therapeutic massage, myofascial release, stretching etc. Each session is tailored to the individual horse to improve comfort, mobility, and balance, supporting overall performance, recovery, and long-term soundness.
Services
Centered Strides Equine provides professional equine massage therapy focused on supporting balance, comfort, and performance in every horse. With an emphasis on both physical and mental well-being, each session is designed to help horses move more freely, release tension, and restore natural alignment. By addressing muscular imbalances, joint restrictions, and soft tissue tightness, we promote overall mobility, flexibility, and comfort.
Whether working with performance horses, pleasure mounts, or aging companions, Centered Strides Equine tailors every treatment to the individual needs of each horse. Our approach combines hands-on massage techniques such as Swedish, myofascial release, and acupressure, along with stretching, mobilization, and trigger point therapy, to encourage relaxation, reduce pain, and improve circulation.
Our sessions also emphasize the mental and emotional well-being of the horse. Gentle handling, observation of body language, and an understanding of individual temperament help reduce stress and foster trust. Horses often show improved focus, willingness, and responsiveness both during work and in daily life.
At Centered Strides Equine, we believe that a centered, comfortable horse is better able to perform, recover, and enjoy their work. By collaborating with owners, trainers, veterinarians, and farriers, we integrate massage therapy into each horse’s overall care plan, ensuring treatments are safe, effective, and complementary to other health and performance programs.
Centered Strides Equine offers dependable, attentive horse care while owners are away. With a strong foundation in reading equine behavior and handling horses calmly and confidently, we ensure that each horse’s routine, comfort, and well-being are maintained in the owner’s absence.
Services are tailored to the specific needs of each horse and property and may include:
Feeding and watering according to established schedules and dietary instructions
Turnout and bringing horses in, with careful observation of behavior and soundness
Blanketing and un-blanketing, adjusted for weather conditions and individual needs
Stall cleaning and basic barn upkeep (as requested)
Medication administration (oral or topical, if required and pre-approved)
Visual health checks, including monitoring appetite, movement, and overall demeanor
Coordination with veterinarians, farriers, or other professionals if needed
Regular updates to owners, including photos or notes for peace of mind
Every visit is approached with quiet attention and respect for the horse, prioritizing safety, consistency, and low-stress handling. Whether caring for performance horses, senior horses, or companions, Centered Strides Equine provides thoughtful, trustworthy care that owners can rely on.
We provide attentive, reliable pet sitting services for clients who want their animals cared for by someone who is calm, observant, and genuinely skilled with animals. Each visit is guided by the understanding that pets thrive on routine, familiarity, and respectful handling, especially when their owners are away.
Care is customized to each pet’s needs and household routine and may include:
Feeding and fresh water according to established schedules
Bathroom breaks, walks, and playtime, appropriate to the pet’s age and energy level
Medication administration (oral or topical, as directed)
Basic grooming needs, such as brushing or wiping paws
Litter box, kennel, or feeding-area maintenance
Quiet companionship and reassurance, especially for sensitive or senior pets
Visual health and behavior checks, noting appetite, mobility, and demeanor
Regular updates to owners, including photos or brief reports
Whether caring for dogs, cats, or other household pets, services are provided with a focus on safety, consistency, and low-stress interactions. With a strong ability to read animal behavior and respond appropriately, Centered Strides Equine offers pet sitting that prioritizes comfort, trust, and peace of mind—for both pets and their owners.