HealthEquine Therapies

HealthEquine Therapies Lauren Marlborough
Equine Health & Bodywork Practitioner
Massage Therapy, Graston Technique, BEMER and more. in 2010 and started HealthEquine Therapies in 2012.

Lauren's keen interest for health and well being stems from her love & devotion towards animals. She has had the privilege of caring for a variety of animals and has experience in an animal shelter, several small veterinary practices and animal retail stores, but her true passion is with horses. Born in Calgary, Alberta she was introduced to horses at a young age with the Greatest Outdoor Show on

Earth – the Calgary Stampede as well as the spectacular venue and international competitors at Spruce Meadows. She has been an avid horsewoman for over 15 years by riding, training and competing in the Hunter/Jumper discipline and has worked for several boarding and show barns, a horse retail store and within the horse health industry. She has graduated from Lakehead University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and furthered her degree by graduating from Brock University with her Honors in Biological Sciences. She has been Certified as an Equine Sports Massage Therapist, Reiki Practitioner and has attained the Equine Science Certificate with Distinction through the University of Guelph. She continues to enroll in courses such as Acupressure, Shiatsu, Equine Energy and Advanced Oil Application, the Equine Health & Emergency First Aid & most recently the Equi-Taping Practitioners Training and Practicum. Lauren wished to pursue a career orientated around the health and therapeutic aspects of science and happily took on a position at Omega Alpha Pharmaceuticals Inc. She has also been featured on Hoofbeats Radio, an equine based radio program CFRU 93.3FM Guelph, where she discussed her equestrian lifestyle & career and was interviewed via teleconference on the Performance & Recovery of Horses with Omega Alpha Pharmaceuticals Inc. She has also written and published several equine articles for OASIS Essential Living and is a Wellness Advocate for doTerra Essential Oils. When Lauren is not busy with work, she is out at the barn riding and training her Thoroughbred mare, Britannia, or spending quality time with her boyfriend, friends and family. TRAINING & SCHOOLING
Lakehead University BSc in Biology Degree 2006

Brock University Honors in Biological Science Degree 2009

Equine Sports Massage Therapy Certification 2012

Reiki Level 1 & Level 2 Certification 2013

Guelph University Equine Science Certificate with Distinction 2013

Oils In Balance Certification 2015

Equine Health & Emergency First Aid Certification 2016

Acupressure, Shiatsu, Equine Energy &

Advanced Oil Certification 2016

Equi-Tape Training & Practicum Course 2016

Equine Nutrition 2018

Trigger Point Therapy 2020

Graston Technique Equine 2021

Myofascial Release 2022

Saddle Assessment for Bodyworkers 2022 & 2023

Saddle Fitting Essentials for Equine & Rider Health 2024

⭐These Three Products Shine During Show Season🐴 Neachai Mane MenderKeeps manes, tails, and skin resilient during heavy g...
06/10/2026

⭐These Three Products Shine During Show Season

🐴 Neachai Mane Mender
Keeps manes, tails, and skin resilient during heavy grooming. It prevents breakage from braiding and bathing, protects sensitive skin under sweat and sun, and keeps the coat glossy even with constant show prep.

🌿 Omega Alpha Tetda
Supports comfort and recovery through intense work. It helps maintain joint and muscle ease, reduces post‑work stiffness, and keeps horses feeling supple through long show days and repeated classes.

🪣 EquiThalasso Mont St‑Michel Marine Mud
Cools, detoxes, and restores legs and muscles after hard rides. It draws out heat, boosts circulation, and supports tendons and ligaments — perfect for daily post‑class leg care at multi‑day shows.

Together, they cover:
⭐ Coat + skin health
⭐ Mane/tail integrity
⭐ Joint comfort
⭐ Muscle recovery
⭐ Leg care
⭐Detox + circulation
⭐Show‑day and post‑ride support

It’s a complete, competition‑friendly wellness trio!

Find these products on the HET Online Store: https://healthequine-therapies-online-store.square.site/

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Lauren will be onsite at Angelstone this week for Caledon Dressage!Show environments can create extra stress, tension, a...
06/08/2026

Lauren will be onsite at Angelstone this week for Caledon Dressage!

Show environments can create extra stress, tension, and muscle fatigue, and supporting your horse’s body during competition can make a world of difference in their comfort, recovery, and overall performance.

While Lauren is at the shows, you’ll be able to book:
〽️ BEMER sessions – circulation support, recovery, and relaxation
💨 Nebulizer treatments – respiratory support for dusty or high‑pollen environments
➿ Kinesiology taping – targeted support for muscles, fascia, and movement patterns
♨️ Red light therapy – localized relief for tension, soreness, and soft‑tissue concerns

These services are perfect for maintaining peak performance, aiding post‑round recovery, and helping your horse stay loose, comfortable, and ready for the next class — feel free to pre‑book or contact her between rounds.

Let’s keep your horses feeling strong, supple, and show‑ready all summer long!
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06/05/2026

Benchview Equestrian Centre Inc. has supported and utilized HealthEquine Therapies services for almost a decade. We appreciate your loyalty yo HET and look forward to many years of partnership.

✨ The Power Duo: Balance Pads + Kinesiology Taping ✨Helping your horse move better isn’t just about big exercises — some...
06/04/2026

✨ The Power Duo: Balance Pads + Kinesiology Taping ✨

Helping your horse move better isn’t just about big exercises — sometimes the smallest inputs create the biggest changes. Two of the most effective tools for improving posture, stability, and body awareness are balance pad work and kinesiology taping. Used together, they create a powerful neuromuscular reset that supports both performance and rehab.

Standing on a balance pad turns a simple posture into a full-body workout. Great for horses with SI weakness, stifle/hock instability, topline concerns, or those who tend to stand crooked. The unstable surface encourages your horse to:

✅ Activate deep core and stabilizer muscles
✅ Improve proprioception and limb awareness
✅ Increase joint mobility in the hocks, stifles, and SI
✅ Reduce bracing patterns and stand more evenly
✅ Strengthen weak areas and improve symmetry

Decompression and stabilization taping work with the nervous system to improve comfort and movement quality. Perfect for horses with lumbar tension, SI discomfort, weak hind-end engagement, or chronic compensation patterns.

✅ Lifting the skin to reduce fascial tension
✅ Supporting lymphatic drainage and circulation
✅ Softening guarded or overworked muscles
✅ Improving proprioceptive input (“movement reminders”)
✅ Supporting weak areas like the glutes, abdominals, and multifidus
✅ Helping maintain alignment after bodywork

Balance pads and kinesiology taping pair beautifully because the tape first reduces tension and improves proprioception, helping the horse step onto the pad already primed to use the correct stabilizer muscles. Once on the pad, the horse can balance more evenly, move softer through the body, and build strength with better awareness, creating a more coordinated and confident posture overall.

Owners often see their horse standing more square, moving with a softer back and SI, and pushing more evenly from behind. Many horses trip less, stay more focused, and feel more consistent and comfortable under saddle.

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Better weather means more miles on the road — early mornings, long hauls, quick turnarounds, and horses expected to step...
06/03/2026

Better weather means more miles on the road — early mornings, long hauls, quick turnarounds, and horses expected to step off the trailer ready to work. But even the calmest, most seasoned travellers build tension in very predictable ways. These patterns are subtle, often invisible, yet they directly influence how your horse feels, moves, and behaves.

🐴 Poll & Upper Neck — The Balance Control Centre
Horses constantly stabilize their head and neck during every acceleration, stop, and turn. This creates tension through the poll and upper cervical muscles, often showing up as stiffness, difficulty bending, or resistance in the bridle.

🩻 Shoulders & Pectorals — The Emergency Brakes
Braking and downhill travel shift weight onto the forehand. The shoulders and pectorals work overtime to prevent sliding, leading to shortened stride, tripping, and heaviness in the front end.

🐎 SI Joint & Hindquarters — The Shock Absorbers
The hind end absorbs most of the lateral forces during turns. Horses brace through the SI, glutes, and hamstrings to stay upright, which can create crookedness, weak push‑off, and reluctance to engage.

🌬 Ribcage & Intercostals — The Breathing + Balance Zone
Balancing activates the intercostal muscles and can restrict breathing. This tightens the ribcage fascia, limiting bend and making the horse feel tight through the barrel.

🦵 Hamstrings & Gastroc — The Stabilizers
Long periods of bracing lead to tight hamstrings and gastroc muscles. This affects hind‑end reach, transitions, and overall softness behind.

🧠 Nervous System Tension — The Silent Passenger
Even calm haulers experience sensory overload from vibration, noise, confinement, and anticipation. This creates nervous system tension that often shows up as reactivity, difficulty focusing, or a “hotter” horse at the show.

Supporting your horse before and after travel is one of the most effective way to keep them feeling their best all season long.

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Absolutely — collaborative care is a huge part of what we do!Lauren is always happy to work alongside your vet, farrier,...
06/02/2026

Absolutely — collaborative care is a huge part of what we do!

Lauren is always happy to work alongside your vet, farrier, saddle fitter, bodyworker, or coach to support your horse’s overall comfort and performance.

✔️ Veterinarians
📌We never diagnose — we support the plan your vet has in place
We complement veterinary care with:
- Soft‑tissue tension
- Post‑injury muscle support
- Recovery and circulation

✔️ Farriers
Body tension often shows up in the feet, and hoof changes can show up in the body. We work alongside farriers to help:
- Improve balance and posture
- Reduce compensatory tension
- Support horses with chronic hoof issues

✔️ Saddle Fitters
Muscle tightness can affect saddle fit, and poor saddle fit can create muscle tightness. We assist to:
- Identify asymmetries
- Track changes in topline
- Keep the horse comfortable under saddle

✔️ Coaches & Trainers
We help support the training program by:
- Addressing stiffness that affects performance
- Improving range of motion
- Helping horses stay focused and relaxed
- Supporting recovery during intense show seasons

✔️ Other Bodyworkers
I collaborate seamlessly with other equine bodyworkers to ensure your horse receives consistent, well‑rounded care.
- Share insights on muscle patterns, tension areas, and changes over time
- Coordinate session plans to avoid overlap and support what each modality is working toward
- Help track progress, recovery, and performance throughout training and show season

Collaborative care ensures your horse gets well‑rounded support from every professional on their team. Strong communication makes it easier to spot patterns early, address issues proactively, and keep your horse moving comfortably. Teamwork helps maintain consistent performance throughout training and show season.

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⭐️ PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS EARLY AND SAVE ⭐️The 2026 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Sky Suite Hosted by HealthEquine Thera...
06/01/2026

⭐️ PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS EARLY AND SAVE ⭐️

The 2026 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Sky Suite Hosted by HealthEquine Therapies is scheduled for Thursday, November 12th.

Here is what we have in store for this year:
• Full day access into the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
• Private Sky Suite for HealthEquine Therapies clients & guests
• Equine performances and the Big Ben International Challenge from 7pm to 10pm
• Personal Sky Suite attendant
• Food will be available in the suite for everyone
• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages service will be available for purchase
• Dress code will be in effect - cocktail attire please
• Special gift from HealthEquine Therapies
And more!

⭐️ REGULAR PRICING TAKES EFFECT ON JUNE 16TH - LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE⭐️

Contact Lauren of HealthEquine Therapies for more information:
*Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure your tickets*
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🚨 These Signs MatterShow season demands a lot from your horse — long days, intense work, travel, heat, and quick turnaro...
05/29/2026

🚨 These Signs Matter

Show season demands a lot from your horse — long days, intense work, travel, heat, and quick turnarounds. Even fit, well‑conditioned horses can start to show subtle signs that their muscles are working harder than they can comfortably recover from. These early indicators are easy to miss, but catching them now prevents bigger issues later in the season.

Show season is demanding — but your horse doesn’t have to feel it. Here is how HealthEquine Therapies services and products help your horse's overworked muscles:
✅ Massage to release tension and restore mobility
✅ BEMER to improve circulation and speed recovery
✅ Incrediwear Equine for post‑work or post‑travel support
✅ Omega Alpha muscle support for repair and hydration
✅ EquiThalasso for deep, natural muscle comfort

Overworked muscles don’t just affect performance — they change posture, movement patterns, and even behaviour. Left unaddressed, they can lead to compensations, soreness, and mid‑season burnout.

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🌞 June Is Fully Booked — July Has Limited Spots!Show season is officially in full swing, and your horses are out there l...
05/27/2026

🌞 June Is Fully Booked — July Has Limited Spots!

Show season is officially in full swing, and your horses are out there looking incredible. Because of that, our schedule is completely booked for June, and July has very limited availability left.

If your horse needs support to stay loose, comfortable, and performing their best through the heat of summer, now’s the time to hop on the waitlist.

✨ Catch me ringside! I’ll be offering on‑site sessions at:
• Silver West – May 29
• Caledon Dressage – June 12

Available show services include:
• BEMER sessions for circulation + recovery
• Red Light Therapy for targeted soft‑tissue support
• Kinesiology Taping for stability, proprioception, and post‑work comfort
• Flexineb Nebulizer sessions for respiratory support

If you want to add a pre‑ride tune‑up, or post‑class recovery, send us a message and we’ll get you on the list.

Let’s keep your horses feeling powerful, supple, and ready to shine all season long

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