OUR SERVICES
REHABILITATION
Whole Horse Approach
We work directly with your Veterinarian to create an effective and agile rehab program for your equine athlete. Together, we look at the whole horse; body condition, hooves, movement, balance, compensations, nutrition, and behavior to not only rehabilitate but also prevent reoccurring injuries.
All bodies heal faster with the absence of stress and tension. For horses, this requires trust and safety in their surroundings. Our specialized facility allows even the most restricted horse to safely be out amongst the herd, to graze, and to maintain their normal day to day without the fear and stress of confinement or withdrawal. At Headwaters your horse feels safe in their surroundings and experience cooperative care with staff who are trained to listen to their needs.
MOVEMENT
Motion is lotion. With attached runs in their private stalls, daily turnout, and exercise we provide opportunities for movement from sun up to sun down. Horses also have daily movement analysis in hand and/or undersaddle, to gather critical feedback to assist us in addressing body compensations and compensatory issues.
NUTRITION
Bodies heal from the inside out. With data from your veterinarian we verify your horses is receiving the minerals and nutrition that will fuel their recovery. We monitor hydration, address mineral imbalances, digestive issues, inflammation, fat/protein ratios and ensure stress free feedings.
THERAPIES
We incorporate daily therapies to support your horses recovery throughout their rehab program. Daily we have options to utilize PEMF, massage, heat, cold laser, as well as curate a team of care professionals who specialize in bodywork, acupuncture, and chiropractic.
WELLNESS RETIREMENT
Transition Training or Full Care Retirement
Are you consider your horses’ retirement but struggle with available options as they don’t quite fit the schoolmaster or pasture ornament profile? Have you tried to “retire” your partner only to struggle with declining body condition, challenging behaviors, injuries, fence repairs, boredom, or depression? We are here to help!
Transitioning into an new chapter takes training and support, especially for equine athletes. They have different physical and mental needs due to the nature of their competitive careers including the level of care they have become accustom to and come to rely on. Your concerns are valid and we have created a program and facility specifically for their needs. Whether they need transition support and/or full care retirement we are here to support you and your equine partner.
Wellness Retirement at Headwaters starts with understanding your horses unique needs, your retirement goals for them, and together we create a program to support their new chapter. Our programs address numerous factors including nutrition, exercise, enrichment, cooperative care, groundwork, independence, herd companionship, and confidence with proactive and attentive care.
ACTIVE RECOVERY
Short-term Vacations or Off-season Programs
Equine athletes, at all levels, greatly benefit from active recovery whether that’s spaced throughout the season, vacation time, or off -season. Just as we train to compete, we also have to train our horses to successfully take time off and recover. Balancing active recovery and rest is the key. Passive movement, low-impact exercise, and enrichment activities promote blood flow, healthy digestion, joint lubrication, socialization and For some this is a very unfamiliar activity, so we have created opportunities take the stress out of this for you and your horse.
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. All programs are customized to each horse, to ensure optimal recovery while maintaining healthy body condition, muscle tone and flexibility. First-timers have an easy paced introductory period to become comfortable and confident with the daily program. In subsequent stays, horses are welcomed with whinnies from the herd, eager trailer exits, and immediate decompression into their active recovery program.
