• Equestrian Life,  Holistic Wellness

    Guest Post: How I Use Thermal Imaging in Equine Massage

    June 26, 2017 /

    Hi all, I am so excited to be a guest writer for Bridle & Bone! My name is Jamie and I am a certified equine sports massage therapist living in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.  Helping horse owners with their equine athletes’ is the best part of my job.  In addition to massage therapy, I utilize technology into my practice.  I take thermal images of a horse before and after an equine massage. A Little About Me I obtained an Associates degree in Equestrian Studies- Western Riding Emphasis from the University of Findlay located in Findlay, OH.  While I loved my time there and learned from a few of the best instructors/trainers…

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  • Equestrian Life,  Interviews

    Interview – Heather Wallace — The Small Town Equestrian

    June 25, 2017 /

    A few months ago, Natalie Cockram of The Small Town Equestrian interviewed me for her blog. Natalie was very interested in my occupation as an equine sports massage therapist and I was happy to share with her. Read on for the full interview, which was published on her blog, The Small Town Equestrian, June 25, 2017.   Heather Wallace is a jack-of-all-trades. She originally attended the University of Delaware as a young adult, where she received degrees in English and History. After graduating, she worked in publishing for twelve years before deciding to take on a new career – Equine and Canine Sports Massage Therapy. Heather studied massage therapy under…

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  • Canine Chronicle,  Dog Product Reviews,  Holistic Wellness

    What Can I Give My Dog to Reduce His Anxiety?

    June 22, 2017 /

      Treatibles Product Review and Giveaway Summer is here. It is such a wonderful time of year where we can take our dogs for long walks, hikes in the woods, or walks on the beach. But for those of us with fearful, anxious, or reactive dogs, we have to take the utmost care for our animal’s well being.   The upcoming July 4th holiday is a prime example. Even in the comfort of their own homes, many dogs become terrified of the fireworks and revelry. Often we see notices on Facebook the following day about dogs that broke loose from their leash or yard because they panicked at the noise. Alternatively, photos…

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  • Equestrian Life

    The Haskell Hunt: A Piece of History in My Backyard

    June 19, 2017 /

    Local legends abound everywhere. Weird NJ is a semi-annual magazine dedicated to folklore and legends here in New Jersey. It’s hard to live in Monmouth County and not hear about the haunted woods of Whipporwhill Road. Funnily enough, the two most haunted roads in Monmouth County border the old Amory Haskell estate, Woodland Farm, now Lancaster Equestrian Stables.

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  • Confessions of a Timid Rider,  Equestrian Life

    Why Every Child Should Ride Horses

    June 12, 2017 /

      I’m an honest parent, or at the very least I try to be. Perhaps too much so at times. I’ll be honest with you, my friends- I’m not a helicopter mom.     My children are hilariously funny, smart, and keep me on my toes. I’m just of the opinion that sometimes learning who you are and who you will become, happens when you are given a chance. Keep yourself busy, make your own decisions, and make mistakes.   Every Child Should Ride Horses   My favorite time together is taking my daughters with me to the barn. When I used to do turnout and feeding, my little ones…

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  • Dogs need massage too
    Holistic Wellness

    Is An Animal Massage Therapist a Real a Job?

    June 2, 2017 /

    When I tell people that I am a Certified Equine Massage Therapist I get a variety of responses, my favorite being “Is that really a thing?”. I'll be the first to admit that it is certainly a niche market, something which I am working to bring to the mainstream. 

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