Soft Nicker’s Philosophy

Balance... it’s the space that lies between you, the heavens and your horse.

People talk about the feel and communication they have with their horse. However, this is challenging to find if you are not in sync with your own body. The “feel” starts within yourself and is communicated through you to your horse.

Working only on the health and fitness of a horse is impossible when it is the owner/rider who has the direct impact and influence on it. Finding balance in your body is the key to the perfect ride...on your horse and in your life. Whether you are recuperating from an injury or your horse is, it is important to address both of your needs.

The Mind-Body-Environment Connection

Has your back pain become your horse’s pain? Could your body issues be affecting your horse? How does your saddle fit you? How does your saddle fit your horse? Have your horse’s teeth been checked lately? Each one of these elements affects the other.

The horse world has strongly benefited from the progress of modern medicine. Sports massage therapy techniques have kept pace with the changing methods of training, playing a very important role in prevention therapy and in recovery from injury.

Applying these massage techniques to horses through the range of modalities has created a richer relationship between human and horse, resulting in better care. Through this evolution, the horse has been able to maintain his noble and loyal character, his heart and his ever readiness for flight.

Holistic Care – the Backbone of Our Philosophy

Holistic care has become the alternative medicine and is now preferred by many trainers and riders. This type of care means that to create an environment for the maintenance or restoration of health, we must consider the total horse...the sum of his physical and psychological traits...rather than treat each symptom separately.

Soft Nickers is dedicated to the support and welfare of the horse and its owner.