Equine Nutrition
Equine nutrition is an important aspect of horse care and management. Horses require a balanced diet that meets their nutritional needs for energy, protein, minerals, and vitamins. The basic components of a horse's diet include forages (hay, pasture), concentrates (grains, pelleted feeds), and supplements (minerals, vitamins). Forages are the foundation of a horse's diet and should be provided in sufficient quantities to meet their daily nutritional needs. Read more.
Equine Bodywork
Equine Bodywork / Massage Therapy is the application of hands-on massage and soft tissue techniques, providing a holistic approach by treating the body as an highly integrated entity rather than unrelated parts or issues. Regardless of the size, breed, age or discipline all horses can benefit from bodywork, whether it’s for maintenance to keep them in top shape or when they are showing signs of muscular soreness or tightness. Read more.
Equine Wellness Specialist
in Melbourne
Natasha Hayakawa
Qualified equine bodyworker and nutritionist
Studying a degree of Equine Science coupled with a certification of Equine Bodyworker and 20 years experience with qualification in Equine bodywork with Equinology under Debranne Pattillo MEEBW from the USA. Additionally I'm completing the Bachelor of Equine Science at Charles Sturt University.
Equine subjects covered
Nutrition, Pasture evaluation, Anatomy, Physiology, Bio-mechanics,Gait analysis/locomotion, Rehabilitation, Allied therapies, Welfare, Behaviour, Training, Health, injury and disease, First Aid, Pharmacology, Saddle fit evaluation, Reproduction, Genetics. Kinesiotaping (Vetkin), Sharon May-Davis Anatomy Clinic (2022)
I am fully insured and a current member of the International Institute for Complementary Therapists. (logo available)