Thank you for visiting Hilltop Equine Concepts where Heather Underwood strives to help horses feel and perform at their best throughout Northwestern Arkansas. Heather holds multiple certifications as an equine muscle therapist applying a variety of modalities to her equine bodywork regimen, including Massage Techniques and a unique form of PEMF therapy known as BEMER. Heather has worked with horses and their humans for nearly 20 years in different capacities, helping condition, rehabilitate, and coach. From non-profit rescue, to performance circles, to rehabilitating off the track race horses, Heather's background is diverse, as she is committed to improving the equine community through a life-long passion for helping others succeed with their horses. No matter how long Heather has worked with horses, she continues her education, as a lifelong student of the horse.
Whole horse wellness and balance.
FULL BODY WORK SESSION
Head to hoof body work including muscle therapy, myofascial work, identifying trigger points, and working around the horse's meridians, plus BEMER (PEMF) treatment. This addresses areas of inflammation, stiffness, range of motion, and affords a multitude of subsequent benefits for the horse.
BEMER THERAPY
Powerful form of PEMF therapy, Class 2 FDA cleared medical device that stimulates microcirculation resulting in cellular regeneration (healing) and reduced inflammation (immediately). Recommended for all classes of horses.
MYOFASCIAL RELEASE
Works with the fascial tissues along with to soften or release and rehabilitate areas of the body that hold tension, address muscle fatigue, stress, and sarcopenia.
PRE or POST-ADJUSTMENT MASSAGE
For best results, schedule in conjunction with your equine chiropractor as relaxed muscles will help your horse with the adjustment. Tense muscles restrict movement in the body.
SADDLE FIT CONSULTATION
Knowledgeable Western saddle fitter applying methods taught by expert saddle fitters and saddle makers. Tools and extra saddles also available to help with saddle fitting.
HORSE PURCHASE CONSULT
Time and money-saving resource for those who are just getting into horses, or for those who need assistance finding their next horse. Includes digital and printed resources such as real-life horse budgets, what nobody tells you, and assistance with entire horse purchase process.
WHOLE HORSE BALANCE
Wellness and balance consultation to assist you and your horse with exercise regimen and fitness program that will help improve your horse's overall health and performance.
EQUINE THERMOGRAPHY
Thermal imaging can be a beneficial way to identify problem areas in your horse's body. Through the use of body temperature, we are able to distinguish inflamed areas from "normal" areas which helps with a variety of functions including saddle fitting. Coordinate with your farrier to image hoof issues.
REVIEWS
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WHAT PEOPLE SAY
NICOLE J.
Compassion, kindness, knowledge. All my animals love Heather...
JESSIE S.
This is a wonderful place! Heather spent time with me, and I can tell the amazing care she provides for her horses. She offered me lot's of suggestions as I enter the horse world and gave me advice that I very much needed. Thank you!!!
KAREN M.
...The coolest place! The day we met "Faith" we were so impressed with the surroundings and care of the horses....
STACIE M.
Heather is the best! Her love and passion for animals and their health is extraordinary. She is so kind and smart and just a delight all the way around. Your animals will love you for choosing her!
HAILEE N.
She genuinely wants to help horses and goes above and beyond with the level of attention and care she provides. Heather having multiple services has been great for the ultimate one stop shop in care for your horse. Needless to say to find educated and caring humans that come from a place of helping verses making money is hard so she is one to keep around!
BETH K.
Heather has a connection with horses that can best be described as magic. She understands horses of all levels and brings expertise and experience to the table. She can handle anything the horse she is working with brings to the table. She truly cares and her work shows the love she puts into everything she does.
MISSION
equine balance & wellness
With a background in equine and agricultural science, and a life-long passion for all things equestrian, Heather's mission is to add value to the horse community through knowledge, support, care, and education. A focal point for her is ensuring that her services meet the needs of horses and their humans through a practical, affordable, effective approach. To achieve this, Heather uses a variety of tried and true modalities in the realm of "alternative healing" methods that not only make our horses more comfortable, but also improve their overall quality of life.
Northwest Arkansas and central Arkansas are the service regions in which Heather helps horses achieve optimal health and balance -- from head to hoof. From gymkhana to hunter jumper, and every discipline in between, the goal is the same: balance. Balance the mind, the body, the hooves, the rider, and the horse (an athlete) will perform at his best.
Because balance is so crucial to a horse's overall well being, Heather encourages her clients to view their practitioners as a "whole-horse team", in which veterinarian, farrier, chiropractor, dentist, and body workers all work collaboratively to heal the horse allowing for optimal performance. Heather believes that there are multiple beneficial modalities that can benefit the horse, and that every horse has unique needs. Further, a balanced rider is just as imperative as a balanced horse, and so Heather encourages riders to work with coaching professionals and health practitioners in order to improve their own skills and balance in the saddle.
Heather's equine services are purposed to leave each horse and rider better off than when she met them. Horse and rider health, happiness, and success are Heather's ultimate mission and goal.
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SERVICE AREAS
Tuesday - Saturday
Closed Sundays
Closed all US Federal Holidays
HOURS VARY
By Appointment Only
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Located in Huntsville, serving the northwestern region of Arkansas and the northern and eastern regions of Colorado.
