Whole Horse Wellness is a balancing act of nutrition, movement, enrichment, recovery, rest, and play. Especially when managing any kind of change whether that be time off, injury, or retirement. Successful balance is derived from thoughtful and attentive care where the horse’s needs are our compass. When life disrupts their regular program, it also disrupts yours requiring more time and training that most of the time is unrealistic to your life schedule and typical barn operations. Rehabilitation and retirement are hard enough to navigate, we are here relieve your stress and ensure your equine partner recieves the

Our plans are agile to support the evolving needs of each member of our herd. It has been critical for us to find ways to keep our horses in motion even when on modified activity. The level of attentive care we provide allows horses to safely decompress while encouraging cooperative self engagement in their rehab exercises and stretches. We have curated a network of vets, farriers, and sport performance service providers to partner with us in building those individualized wellness plans. Observation and communication are our most powerful tools in advocating and caring for our equine athletes.

What We Do

  • Rehabilitation

    Do you or your trainer have the dedicated time or specialized training to support the investment you made in the treatment of their injuries? Are you modifying your horses diet to support their recovery? Can’t make it to the barn multiple times/day for the duration of your horses rehab? Are you addressing the muscular imbalances that impede recovery and contribute to reoccurring injuries?

    We are here for you. Our rehab program is Vet directed so every detail is addressed and your horse receives specific, consistent, whole horse care in a cooperative and stress free environment.

  • ACTIVE RECOVERY: Vacation/Off Season

    Athletes of all levels greatly benefit from our recovery support whether thats spaced throughout the season, vacation time, or in the off season. Active Recovery at Headwaters includes daily movement, grazing, turnout, therapies, and PT to release stress, muscle tension, maintain healthy body condition and allow horses to decompress.

  • Wellness Retirement

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    Too often “retirement” results in injuries, depression, and situations that ultimately decline the quality of life for the partners who have given us there all. Eventually they may really enjoy pasture retirement but all they have known has been box stalls and program turnout schedules. Horses require training to safely and successfully transition to their next chapter. Maybe your dream is to bring them home some day. Wouldnt it be great for them to have the skills, citizenship and confidence to successfully do that? We are here for you. We specialize in retirement transition - what ever that takes. re you had alternatives other than pasture ornament or schoolmaster for your partners retirement? Are you faced with retirement options that dont suit for our equine partners? Doesnt every horse deserve a healthy retirement?

    We are here to change that. We observe each horses needs and create a program to support their transition into their new chapter. Addressing movement, nutrition, enrichment, and training to thrive in a healthy retirement. What retirement looks like is unique to each horse and owners needs. We are here for it all, from transition training to full retirement care options.

  • Design Conultations: Space Makers

    Functional Design and Sustainable Operations for Equestrian Spaces.

    Relocating? Renovating? Planning Improvements? Growing your Business? We are here to support your facility planning needs.

    Horse-keeping is no easy feat. Taking a proactive approach at every stage can save you time and money so that you can redirect your energy to your passions. We offer full service and support-as-you-go options to support renovation planning/design/management, relocations, and operation improvements.