Melanie Lausen Equine Services

Melanie Lausen Equine Services Melanie Lausen Equine Services. Equine Massage-Riding Lessons
Strathmore, AB Lessons: $45 for an hour. Lessons can be with groups or private. Equine Therapist.

Availability on what days and times change with the seasons, so call and first and see whats open for that time. At this time you must own your own horse as I don't keep lesson horses. I start every rider on basics to learn how to properly ask maneuvers of your horse. You will learn the most important things doing the basics that make advanced things easy. Massage and Structural Alignment: I've be

en certified as an Eqineology Equine Body Worker for massage and through Helen J Woods Equine Therapies. Prices vary depending on location. I can come to your or you to me south of Strathmore, AB 15 min. I look to give your horse his full range of motion and be as comfortable as possible to do so. A horse that is pain free and isn't restricted by knots or asymmetries in his body can move to the best of his abilities. How do you know if your horse needs to be seen by an equine therapist? As there are several signs a horse will give you that he is uncomfortable. This can show up as performance problems, behavior issues, seems like he still can't be even working one side vs the other with lots of practice or training. Some examples are less flexibility on one side, preferred leads, tripping on front or back, cinchiness just to name a few. Keeping in mind, a lot of these signs can also come from medical or health issues. So your horse should be getting checkups from his vets to get a clean bill of health. Regular farrier visits. Saddle or tack fitting properly. Rider error can also cause similar problems. Always look at the bigger pictures because any number of problems from these last five areas can show up as the same symptoms. I listed these areas in order of what I feel is most important first. Making sure your horse is happy and healthy in all these areas before you even put your foot in stirrup will let you know what you are feeling and working on only requires training and time and not from pain or restrictions due to something other then rider. If you would like to learn more about any of my services, please feel free to ask questions. We also provide Boarding at Lausen Indoor Arena.

What a sweet and gentle c**t for the first client of the day 🥰🐴
06/04/2026

What a sweet and gentle c**t for the first client of the day 🥰🐴

☀️ J U N E S C H E D U L E ☀️June 9 - ParamountJune 11 - East OkotoksJune 16 - Mane StageJune 16 - Bow ValleyJune 23 - ...
06/04/2026

☀️ J U N E S C H E D U L E ☀️

June 9 - Paramount
June 11 - East Okotoks
June 16 - Mane Stage
June 16 - Bow Valley
June 23 - Riqueza
⭐June 27 - Cowboy Challenge Competition - Lausen Indoor Arena

DM to book your June Bodywork + Lessons!

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06/01/2026

🐴✨ What a fantastic day spent with the Calgary Regional Trail Riders at Saturday's Balanced Riding Clinic!

One of my favourite things about teaching is watching riders discover how much influence they have on their horse's movement, balance, and confidence. Often, the smallest adjustments in our position can create the biggest changes in our horses.

Throughout the clinic, we focused on rider biomechanics, balance, body awareness, and how our own movement patterns affect the horse underneath us. We explored ways to become more effective, more connected riders while helping our horses move with greater freedom and comfort.

The horses were patient teachers, the riders were eager to learn, and there were plenty of those "aha!" moments that make clinics so rewarding.

A huge thank you to the Calgary Regional Trail Riders for choosing my Balanced Riding Clinic! Your willingness to learn, ask questions, and challenge yourselves is what makes these events so enjoyable.

Remember: a balanced horse starts with a balanced rider. When we improve our own awareness, our horses don't have to work nearly as hard to carry us.

Thank you for a wonderful day of learning, laughter, and horsemanship. I look forward to seeing everyone again down the trail! 🤠🐎

Here is the order of go for tomorrow cowboy challenge on May 16th.Each run is approximately 3 minutes but please plan to...
05/15/2026

Here is the order of go for tomorrow cowboy challenge on May 16th.

Each run is approximately 3 minutes but please plan to be early.

If you have any questions feel free to message or call.

See yahs tomorrow!!

Happy Mother's Day! 💐🐎🩷I hope you all get spoiled by your families, and don't have to do any barn chores today (unless y...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day! 💐🐎🩷
I hope you all get spoiled by your families, and don't have to do any barn chores today (unless you want to lol).

05/09/2026

Hey everyone, I will take entries tomorrow for the May 16th cowboy challenge.
Price for, practice only, is $40.
Practice for the competition is $80.
$30 of this will go into the pot for winnings.

I have 4 cowboy challenge competitions set up now for 2026 and won't have anything big ones in the winter unless it is a last-second practice during good weather and no hockey weekends.

If anyone has an entry with me from any of the years cancelations, please pm me tomorrow to decide if you want to enter or get a refund. For the remainder of the summer no refunds will be issued since it shouldn't storm, fingers crossed.

There will be room for everyone and will be a first come first serve, so please don't message me a 5am lol.

Have a great night!

💐🩷 M A Y S C H E D U L E 🩷💐 May 6th - West winds.May 7th - Priddis.May 11th - Mane Stage.May 16th - Cowboy challenge L...
05/04/2026

💐🩷 M A Y S C H E D U L E 🩷💐

May 6th - West winds.
May 7th - Priddis.
May 11th - Mane Stage.
May 16th - Cowboy challenge Lausen Indoor Arena
May 19th - Millarville.
May 20th - Sweet talk.
May 26th - Riqueza.
May 29th - Shire Ridge, Bragg Creek.

Send me a DM to book your Spring 🌼 bodywork!

🐴 Poll Discomfort in Horses — What to Watch ForThe poll is a small area with a big job. It sits at the top of the neck, ...
05/04/2026

🐴 Poll Discomfort in Horses — What to Watch For

The poll is a small area with a big job. It sits at the top of the neck, just behind the ears, and plays a key role in balance, communication, and overall movement. When there’s discomfort here, it rarely stays isolated — it often shows up in ways that can be mistaken for training issues or “attitude.”

Common signs of poll discomfort:
• Resistance when bridling or putting on a halter
• Head tossing, especially in contact
• Difficulty flexing or bending evenly
• Leaning, rooting, or feeling heavy in the reins
• Hollowing through the back or avoiding connection
• Inconsistent performance — “good one day, off the next”

Because the poll is closely connected to the jaw, neck, and nervous system, tension here can affect the horse’s ability to relax, focus, and move freely through the rest of the body.

What can contribute to it?
• Bit or rein pressure
• Riding with restriction or lack of release
• Poor saddle fit creating compensations
• Dental discomfort or TMJ tension
• Previous injury or repetitive strain

Owner Tip:
Pay attention to the little things. How does your horse respond when you gently touch around the ears and poll? Do they soften and lower their head, or brace and lift away? Small reactions often tell you a lot.

Encouraging slow, relaxed stretching, allowing your horse to reach forward and down, and avoiding over-restriction in the contact can all help support this area between sessions.

Bodywork can help relieve tension, improve mobility, and restore comfort through the poll, allowing your horse to move more freely and respond more willingly.

👉 If your horse is showing any of these signs, it’s worth taking a closer look. Message me to book a session or to chat about what you’re noticing.

A poorly fitting saddle doesn’t just cause discomfort—it changes how your horse moves. Pinching, pressure points, and im...
04/27/2026

A poorly fitting saddle doesn’t just cause discomfort—it changes how your horse moves.

Pinching, pressure points, and imbalance can lead to bracing patterns, sore backs, and even long-term compensations in the hips and shoulders.

As an equine bodyworker, I often find the results of saddle issues long before they're visible under tack.
If your horse is sore after every ride, reluctant to bend, or developing uneven muscling—your saddle might be the root cause.

Bodywork can relieve the tension caused by poor fit—but pairing it with proper tack fitting ensures your horse isn’t stuck in a cycle of discomfort.

👉 Has your horse ever told you their saddle wasn’t working… before you knew it?

Great day yesterday doing obstacles. Thanks everyone for coming out. Loved seeing my kids look so independent working ...
04/27/2026

Great day yesterday doing obstacles. Thanks everyone for coming out. Loved seeing my kids look so independent working their horses. Next one is no mock but a competition on May 16th.

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