Holistic Wellness
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Welcoming Homemade Dog Food from NomNomNow
Like most pet owners, I want the best for my dogs. I want them to be healthy and happy. Of course, while there are some amazing benefits to a raw diet, this is not something I am able to do with small children in the house. So judge me if you want to, but this busy mom and business owner gives her dogs a combination of high-quality kibble and fresh cooked dog food. I wish I could say that I always have fresh food for my dogs. With two businesses and three children, however, life gets pretty busy. So I was very intrigued to learn more about NomNomNow.…
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Building Trust in An Anxious Horse
Today was a great day. For the last several months I’ve been working with a high-strung horse providing massage. He has been a bit of a challenge, and has been hesitant to trust me. Sunny is a beautiful appendix palomino at our local therapeutic riding center. He works with veterans and kids with special needs, and takes great care of his riders. My daughter has ridden him! But Sunny is always thinking and internalizes it. As a result, he has incredible muscle tension. When I first began working with Sunny, he was extremely head shy and wary of me. My hand, placed inches from his body would result in him…
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Guest Post: How I Use Thermal Imaging in Equine Massage
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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What Can I Give My Dog to Reduce His Anxiety?
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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Is An Animal Massage Therapist a Real a Job?
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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Powerful Benefits of Coconut on Your Pet’s Health
Is Coconut Oil a Miracle Worker? No. But coconut does have incredibly powerful health benefits for humans and animals.
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Everything You Need to Know to Prevent Ticks and Lyme Disease
Tick season. Not all ticks carry disease. However, 2017 is proposed to be the most dangerous thus far here in the northeastern United States. Tick-borne diseases are a real threat to the horses, dogs, and humans in the area. So what can we do to prevent Lyme disease?
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How You Can Help Animals Without Adopting
Not all of us can adopt a shelter or rescue animal. You may have the best of intentions but something is getting in your way: finances, allergies, time, or perhaps all of the above. There are other ways that you can contribute to the wellbeing of rescue animals.
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Why Your Horse Needs Equine Sports Massage Immediately
Horses are superb athletes. But sometimes athletes become injured. As a certified equine sports massage therapist my goal is prevent injury and speed healing.
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Helping Pets Fight Cancer with The Brodie Fund
Cancer is something that many pet owners don’t consider, or feel it is too costly to treat. A local non-profit strives to help pets and their owners providing grants for cancer treatment.
