HOW TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT
You can contact me either by calling my mobile, texting or via my Facebook Page. Due to the undivided attention that I give my clients, I'm often not able to respond to calls or texts right away. As soon as I am able I will get back to you so please leave a detailed message.
PREPARING FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT
- You will need to be present for the first session so you can tell me the horse's history, behaviour, medical information, and provide any direction to your horse’s location. Once you are an established client and I know your horse and his/her history, and you are unable to be present for your horse’s session, I can work on your horse without you being present providing prior arrangement and payment has been made.
- I'm happy to travel to outside Wagga Wagga. Travel charges will apply if there are insufficient numbers in the area. Within 100km of Wagga I require a minimum of 3 horses otherwise travel charges apply. Over 100km of Wagga I require 5 horses otherwise travel charges apply. Please contact me for more details regarding travel.
- Your horse needs to be dry and reasonable clean for the massage session. If you know you won't have a chance to groom your horse prior to the session, I'm happy to do that for you for a $20 fee. Please have your horse's brushes and grooming equipment available for use.
- Avoid booking massage work during feeding times or other activities that could distract the horse. Distractions make it challenging for a horse to settle and relax for the massage.
- Think ahead about the ideal spot for your horse's massage. A sheltered location free from mud and inclement weather is needed. Some horses are happy having massage work in their stall, but others regard the stall as their own personal space and should be moved to a neutral location for massage. Cross ties or other safe location to secure the horse is required if I am working on your horse without you being present.
- In winter, if your horse is normally rugged, don't worry about removing them prior to the session. I often use the rug to keep the muscles covered and warm as I work.
DURING THE SESSION
- There is a learning process to receiving body work, and it may take horses from a few minutes to several sessions to understand the process and what is expected of them. Don't be overly concerned if your horse is distracted, restless, or seems a little on edge at first. Your horse will be handled with compassion and understanding and will learn the massage process soon enough.
- It is possible that your horse may be temporary agitated when sore spots are addressed. He/she may fidget and move around. Don’t worry about trying to get your horse to stand perfectly still. It is ok for them to move around. If I feel they are moving around too much, I will let you know or stop them myself.
- Common signs of release and relaxation are lowering of the head, yawning/licking/chewing, soft eyes, and deeper breathing.
- I love to share information and explain what I'm doing but I will quite often fall silent when concentrating. I'll answer all question and fill you in on the details as soon as I'm done.
- When observing a session, for safety sake, please do your best to stay on the same side of the horse. I may invite you over to feel an area if I think it would be interesting or educational for you, but normally it's best to stand back and stay in the sight-line of your horse.
- Please avoid feeding, grooming, petting, and loud or excessive talking during a session, as it can be distracting for the horse and may disrupt the progress of the massage. In some situations, the presence of the guardian may just be too stimulating for the horse in which case you may be excused. Please don't be offended! It's simply a matter of creating the optimal massage environment for your horse, not a criticism of you or anything you are doing.
AFTER THE SESSION
- Be sure the horse has water available and has a chance to relieve him/herself after the session. Changes made in bodywork use more water than normal, which result in thirst and a full bladder. Drinking water after the session can also help release waste products from the tissues.
- It's possible that your horse could be sore for a day or two after the massage. While this could be due to excessive pressure during the massage, more often it's part of the natural healing process-- the result of toxins which had been trapped in soft tissue being removed from the body, strengthening of weak muscles and rebalancing old postural habits. Movement and good hydration will help speed the recovery process.
- Keep in touch! I'll be glad to hear from you. Feel free to contact me between sessions to ask questions, discuss observations you've made, ask for follow-up recommendations as needed, and give honest feedback about the session. You are a very important part of the team!
REFERRAL PROGRAM & SPECIAL DEALS
Happy customers and personal referrals are the best advertising I could ever have. Ask me about Referral Reward Cards at your next session.
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I do offer promotions and special deals from time to time. Like & Follow our Facebook Page to stay up-to-date.