Sandi Howarth - "I am impressed by Tina's level of knowledge and her approach of blending of alternative and conventional methods to achieve the best level of care for the animal. She is extremely well researched, and often suggests treatments that are cutting edge. The results I see after each treatment are simply astounding. Tina has a gift, and I for one am grateful for what she has done for my dogs."
Lindsay Stroh - "Tina has been an important addition into the training program at Flying Colours Stables. She helps to keep our horses fit, healthy, happy and performing at their best. Tina works on our horses 1-2 times per month and definitely helps us to progress through the training more efficiently. Tina played an integral role in keeping my 16 year old Grand Prix horse, Paddy sound and happy in his work. I would highly recommend Tina's services for your equine partner!"
Gaia Parker - "Tina is an integral part of my program. She has helped improved my horses attitudes and performance taking them from unhappy and uncomfortable to to willing athletes. I thank-you Tina and more importantly, so do my horses!" Turnaround Farms
Andrew More - "I have Tina Watkins work on all of my top competition horses including Allegra, ASJA Jumper Horse of the Year 2004, and The Sophisticate, Western Division Talent Squad Champion 2004. Tina helps keep my horses healthy and willing to perform. Tina is an invaluable part of my horses health management program and I would recommend her work to anyone interested in the physical and mental well-being of their horse."
Horse Ventures
Horse Ventures
Kim Ingwersen - "With Tina's techniques she is able to help with; recovery after surgery, illness or lameness, improve horse balance and muscle building as well as improving range of motion. Our horses look forward to Tina's visits and her attitude brightens our days as well."
Crystal Kroetch - "Tina has worked on my horses and my customers horses for the past 6 years. Her work is amazing, and simply by massaging the horse she can accurately tell us what we're feeling under saddle. Tina's recommendations for cleanses have always helped and her knowledge of herbs is unsurpassed. Tina is great with the horses and they love her. I like that Tina is a rider herself as she really understands what I am trying to achieve as a trainer. Tina massages my horses on a monthly basis and I truly feel that my training has progressed much more rapidly as a result!"
Lisa McKay - "Tina and myself have collaborated to produce winning rider and horse combinations on the A, B and C circuits in Alberta and British Columbia. I believe sessions with Tina positively impact the performance of my top horses."
Audrey Hawthorn - "Purple lives a very active sports life and is a 10 year old Portuguese water dog, he is involved with agility, conformation, obedience and water work - in his spare time he is a Pet Therapy dog.
Purple and I first came to Tina after a crash off the dog walk on an agility course where he had a fairly good muscle tear, anyone who knows Purple knows he has one speed - fast and if I slow him down too much then he becomes frustrated and I feel would hurt himself even more. With Tina's help and some exercises Purple has been able to carry on doing the sports he loves best (all of them), know and then he needs a little adjustment or we come for regular checkups just to make sure we can continue to play. Purple recently won an Award of Merit as a Veteran in the Conformation ring and just received his Working Water Dog Title - Thanks Tina for keeping my best buddy healthy and in top shape!"
Purple and I first came to Tina after a crash off the dog walk on an agility course where he had a fairly good muscle tear, anyone who knows Purple knows he has one speed - fast and if I slow him down too much then he becomes frustrated and I feel would hurt himself even more. With Tina's help and some exercises Purple has been able to carry on doing the sports he loves best (all of them), know and then he needs a little adjustment or we come for regular checkups just to make sure we can continue to play. Purple recently won an Award of Merit as a Veteran in the Conformation ring and just received his Working Water Dog Title - Thanks Tina for keeping my best buddy healthy and in top shape!"
Diana Garner - "We are owned by three elderly standard schnauzers Fletcher (15), Chevy (14) and Catcher (13). Approximately 3 years ago the eldest Fletcher suffered a stroke which essentially made him walk with a definite tilt to his head and stiffness in his legs. A friend and admirer of Fletch's told us about Tina Snyder and the work she had done with her Dalmatians. The difference was incredible in Fletcher after just one treatment. He was jumping up on the sofa and walking more steadily. Tina also recommended switching to a natural food and using supplements, such as Yucca, and MSM in their food. While I realize nothing can completely turn back the clock, there was a very noticeable difference in how Fletch felt for weeks after his adjustments. he was happier and more energetic."
Charlene Maines - "Donna is a very agile and active 8-year-old Dalmatian; she competes in conformation, agility and scent hurdle racing. When Donna was 4 she had an accident and as a result she lost a great deal of muscle mass on the left side of her body.
Tina (Inhand Equine Therapy) helped Donna to recover by creating a rehabilitation program designed at targeting the muscles that were affected as well as concentrating on balancing her body and a program to maintain her condition.
Although it has taken a couple of years to return her to a state where she can compete on a regular basis. By maintaining Donna’s exercise program and regular visits to Inhand Equine Therapy, she is able to compete for fun in agility, chase birds and butterflies and just generally enjoy life!"
Tina (Inhand Equine Therapy) helped Donna to recover by creating a rehabilitation program designed at targeting the muscles that were affected as well as concentrating on balancing her body and a program to maintain her condition.
Although it has taken a couple of years to return her to a state where she can compete on a regular basis. By maintaining Donna’s exercise program and regular visits to Inhand Equine Therapy, she is able to compete for fun in agility, chase birds and butterflies and just generally enjoy life!"
Lori Wavrecan -"I have been using Inhand Equine Therapy for massage, adjustment, herbal consult and injury recovery for my good barrel horse for the past 6 months. I have to say that this service is mostly responsible for 'Joe' being able to compete after several slips & falls during the rodeo season, and 'Joe' & I would recommend Tina's services to any performance horse!"
Catherine Van Tighem - "I find working massage and adjustive therapy with my horses has enhanced every aspect of my program. It not only helps to keep our horses fit and comfortable but it also enables me to better use my schooling time. By pinpointing specific areas of weakness in each horses development I am able to organize schooling that will benefit them individually and help them to meet their full potential.
Vickie Argals - "Tina Watkins helps our Dressage horse athletes by improving function and relieving the stress of high performance work. Our horses are trained, fed and cared for so they can be at their top performance. In the stress of daily training and a competition schedule, Tina helps me help my horses. She can help each horse she works on by alleviating soreness and pain or identifying injuries and setting up treatment plans or using relaxation techniques for our horse’s mental and physical well-being. A big part of how she helps our horses is prevention; we can lessen injury risk by identifying strain and fatigue. She also helps us with injury rehabilitation. She is a very responsible therapist that realizes she may not have all the answers. She does not have a problem referring our horses for different approach or therapy. She has the best health management of each animal as her goal. Tina is a big part of the team of specialists at Flying Colours Stables. We thank you Tina and so do all our equine partners!"
Joey Mann - "I have been working with Tina since she began her education. She has been, and will continue to be an integral part of my training program. Because Tina rides competitively, I feel it gives her an even better understanding of the expectations of each horse in its competitive role. I have used Tina on my competition horses and also on young stock and highly recommend her to everyone." Half Steps
Dustin Gonnet - "Thanks to Tina, Dandy Lil Freck aka 'Kelly', quickly became one of the best horses that I have ever trained. When we first got her she had some MAJOR issues and through Tina's knowledge and care for a horse she quickly turned around and to become the horse that we knew was in there."
Dr Heather Mack - "Tina Watkins is a true seeker of knowledge. She considers all facts and circumstances and makes logical decisions. When she knows something to be true and good she stands by it. I am pleased to have her as a colleague and appreciate her part on the team it takes to keep horses happy and healthy. She understands that there is a whole circle of influence surrounding a horse's well being, and she holds a strong place on it. She works on my jumpers when they are in Calgary." Balanced Equine Wellness
Dr Rach - "The veterinary management of the sport horse includes dealing with performance lameness, general muscle stiffness, musculotendinous discomfort and myofascial pain. In order to enable these athletic horses to be comfortable and willing to perform, I often need assistance from a qualified and experienced soft tissue therapist such as Tina Watkins. Lower limb lameness in horses is often accompanied by upper body muscle and fascial pain as well as chronic muscle tension. In order for many horses to return to and maintain normal body health, additional soft tissue therapy is often needed. Tina Watkins skill as an adjunct therapist has been invaluable to help many of my equine patients achieve ongoing improvement in the management of these problems.
The nerves and the muscles have a great deal of influence on the structural health of joints, tendons and ligaments of sport horses. The ongoing maintenance of these organs is extremely important in the equine athlete in order for these horses to perform at their top level. Tina Watkins is highly skilled in this area of muscular and myofascial therapy. She has been a great deal of ongoing help to my patients during the past half dozen years."
Moore Equine Veterinary Co
The nerves and the muscles have a great deal of influence on the structural health of joints, tendons and ligaments of sport horses. The ongoing maintenance of these organs is extremely important in the equine athlete in order for these horses to perform at their top level. Tina Watkins is highly skilled in this area of muscular and myofascial therapy. She has been a great deal of ongoing help to my patients during the past half dozen years."
Moore Equine Veterinary Co
Diamond Ruman - "How to sum up my experience with Tina in only one short paragraph is hard for me. I believe that she is the BEST at what she does. She is very knowledgeable in many different aspects of canine therapy including massage, physio exercises, supplements, diet and more. I first saw Tina over 5 years ago when my 1 year old dog named Race was found to have a severe cruciate tear. Tina worked on Race, put us on a exercise and physio program, recommended supplements and other procedures to try to heal his cruciate naturally. I spent one year of rehab and frequently seeing Tina and then she gave me the good news that he was able to train for dog sports again. Five years later and regular visits with Tina and Race is still competing and excelling at dog sports. Without Tina I know it wouldn’t be that way.
I take my dogs to her for regular checkups and she has helped many of them several times to avoid possible serious injuries. Every new person that I bring to Tina she still tells them the story of my first visit how I sat crying in her office over Race’s injury while she worked on him and how she never thought she would see me again after that first day. Little did she know she would see me regularly for the last five years and hopefully many more."
I take my dogs to her for regular checkups and she has helped many of them several times to avoid possible serious injuries. Every new person that I bring to Tina she still tells them the story of my first visit how I sat crying in her office over Race’s injury while she worked on him and how she never thought she would see me again after that first day. Little did she know she would see me regularly for the last five years and hopefully many more."
Sue Hewton-Waters - "I would definitely recommend Tina as your equine massage therapist. Her years of experience and positive approach make her an invaluable part of the equine health care team, helping to keep your horses sound and healthy. Tina has worked on my own horses for a number of years, and I have recommended her to many clients, all with great success. She stays up-to-date with different treatment options and is extremely knowledgeable and effective. Because she is also an experienced rider, she is able to add even more insight into the treatment necessary for each individual case. The horses love her and so do we!"
Alexander Grayton - "Tina has played a major role in the development and success of my horses since 2006. Her dedication to continually learning and her many years as a top level competitor herself make Tina an invaluable asset for all of the horses at Grayton Farms." Grayton Farms
Teresa Russel - "Tina is an intricate part of my equine health program. She has an amazing feel and such a vast wealth of knowledge in the physiology of the horse, herbs, natural oils, diet, etc. She works very closely with my vet and always advises my clients should a horse have a problem or she has a concern that needs to seen by the vet.
All of the horses that Tina works on show an improvement in their way of going and ‘feel’ to their riders and the horses love having Tina work on them. She always provides advice on which specific post riding stretches the horse needs and also which specific movements on the flat will help the horse. Because Tina is also a serious rider she understands when I am explaining what I am feeling on the horses which is a huge asset to me.
I really admire the fact that Tina continues in her strive to increase her knowledge and skills by regularly attending clinics and courses.
If you have the opportunity to have Tina work on your horse, take it."
All of the horses that Tina works on show an improvement in their way of going and ‘feel’ to their riders and the horses love having Tina work on them. She always provides advice on which specific post riding stretches the horse needs and also which specific movements on the flat will help the horse. Because Tina is also a serious rider she understands when I am explaining what I am feeling on the horses which is a huge asset to me.
I really admire the fact that Tina continues in her strive to increase her knowledge and skills by regularly attending clinics and courses.
If you have the opportunity to have Tina work on your horse, take it."
Ginette Wallace - Tina has worked on our horses for over 10 years now, everyone in our barn looks forward to her visits. I have found Tina's rehabilitation programs for horses recovering from injuries to be extremely beneficial. Tina has a gift, her ability to locate soreness and relieve tension is extremely important to the longevity and happiness of our horses. Tina is a pleasure to work with and an important part of our program.
