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Seen over a stable door last week.

Having a quick chat with a 4 day old Fjord filly about the hoof trim she's already had to help provide a very early foundation for straight legs - she needs a little help in this department. This was her first time out of the foaling area, hence her rather suspicious expression! That didn't last long, I can tell you 😊 #fjordhorses #fjordaustralia #fjordhorse #thehorsesback #foalsnsw

Another adventure begins! I am hugely excited to have been accepted into I2N’s NSW FLIP pre-accelerator. This program is an unrivalled opportunity to validate some of the ideas arising from my PhD research, while strengthening my business skills alongside a cohort of like-minded women. Thanks to the amazing funders, organisers and coaches for providing this chance to start this amazing adventure. Now the hard work begins! @uon_i2n

When a 2 year old Fjord filly decides she is going to use you as a headrest, you’d better get used to being a headrest… #fjordhorse #fjordhorsesofinstagram #thehorsesback #equinehealthworks #equinetherapy

Very strong candidate for a transitional vertebrae (T18) on left side. Australian Stock Horse x TB gelding.

Tiger pear … it does the same to horses’ and dogs’ muzzles and legs, and is a pain to remove for everyone involved with its tiny barbs on spines pointing in every direction…

I came across a client’s Welsh Sec A pony being BEMERed for foot tenderness that’s possibly an early sign of laminitis. As she’s very cresty, this is actually quite likely… The BEMER helps her through it in a couple of days and so is now part of her regular management, even though she’s definitely not the riding horse the device was bought for 😀 I love that she’s happy to stand with her front legs wrapped up, soaking in the good sensations.

I often look up during a session with a horse or pony, and find that someone else has joined us. In this case it’s a very veteran driving pony who I’ve worked with before. He left his grazing to come close and tune in. It has always amazed me how connected horses are in their herds, so evident when they participate in the recuperative energy of our sessions. #equinebodywork #equinetherapy #equinetherapist #thehorsesback #equinehealthworks

Wonderful news! Equine Healthworks is a finalist in the Tamworth Quality Business Awards 'Animal Services' category for customer service. I am proud to be considered alongside some outstanding regional animal care businesses. It wasn't on my bingo card for 2026, so this is a very welcome surprise! #NSWEquine #NSWEquineBodywork #EquineBodyworkerNSW #EquineBodywork #EquineTherapist @quality_business_awards @tamworthbusinesschamber

Beautiful bodywork feels #equinehealthworks #thehorsesback #equinebodywork #equinetherapy #equinetherapist

A beautiful end-of-session thank you from Willow. She’s such a sweet girl. Photo by Rachel Vercoe.

The intensity that can come during a BEMER session… this gorgeous paint shifted his weight a lot for five minutes, then stood squarer, and by the end was loading solid and true into all four feet. This was our second bodywork session, and his first time with BEMER at the session’s start. I thought he would be highly responsive and I wasn’t wrong… # . . #bemerhorseset #bemer #equinebemer #equinetherapy equinehealthwork @rachelmcone

Quick trim for a fidgety Fjord filly…. so satisfying to watch! .

Herd members sharing energy. They’re tuning in as the chestnut gelding receives bodywork that has a strong parasympathetic effect. The energy in this space was almost palpable. . . #equinebodywork #equinetherapy #thehorsesback #equinehealthworks #horsehealing

Reba testing out the new BEMER Dog Line. Eight minutes of wriggling, squirming joy 🙂⭐️🐾 We’re using her own bed on top of the pad. #bemerdog #bemerdogline

Schmoozing with the big boy, who I've just noticed is here trying to remove my shirt cuff. 18hh of black WB and still acts like a cheeky pony. I am about 5.6"/ 167cm.

I’m in love… again. The biggest softest paint horse completely embraced the work in this session. Here he’s giving me the full weight of his head, forcing me to adopt the sumo squat to support him…

Oh my word! Just occasionally, I’m in the right place to take a photo… two QH babies making friends with a beautiful WB gelding 🥰 The foals' submissive mouthing went into overdrive faced with this big guy.

This was fun and super interesting, despite my occasional memory crashes (this could be why I prefer writing!). We discussed: - The body as an orchesta of finely tuned, sycnhronised systems - BEMER mechanisms: improving vasomotion to support microcirculation - What Vasomotion is compared with Vasodilation (a common benefit in bodywork) - My observations + case examples (I loved hearing Dr Raquel's observations too 🙂 ) Find Episode 75 of the Integrated Functional Posture Podcast, or visit Raquel's Integrated Veterinary Therapeutics page to listen. And feel free to contact me with questions about BEMER, or visit my website thehorsesback. #ShowjumpingAustralia #DressageAustralia #EventingAustralia #BarrelRacingAustralia #quarterhorseaustralia

Epiphysis - the distal third metacarpal. Foal 1-2weeks old. “Managing the Miracle Foal” eBook now available. Links in bio. #equine #equineosteopathy #equinemassage #horsebreeding #miraclefoal