Strategic, Whole-Horse Balance & Wellness for Resilient Equines
Holistic Approach
In world highly focused on equine problems, Hilltop Equine Concepts brings vital roots solutions by addressing the equine as a whole being rather than focusing on symptoms or blaming poor behavior. Connecting people with their equines through a deep understanding of the horse, God-given gifts, alternative healing methods, and communication is what Heather is most passionate about. She has devoted herself to a helping equine people connect with their animals in a way that fosters healing, trust, and understanding.
Experience Meets Compassion
Working with equines of all shapes and sizes for decades is one of the greatest gifts Heather could ask for. She thoroughly enjoys the challenges presented by clients across the country and applies a diverse background, education rooted in equine science, and a true love for horse and rider to every situation. The goal is to listen to the horse, acknowledge the owner, and bring everything full circle to empower both to THRIVE together.
Prioritizing Partnership
Each person and horse Heather works with is not just another "number". Goals are set, problem-solving is achieved, and communication is valued. It is a partnership where trust and knowledge are prioritized above "quantity" or fast-paced programs. Discover how to best help your horse through a long-term partnership. We work together, and don't ever put the horse "in a box". Every equine is a unique individual and with Heather each one receives personalized care and programs.
Client Stories
Nicole Blobaum
"I describe Hilltop Equine Concepts as a place to go for compassion, kindness, and knowledge. All my animals love Heather..."
Jessie Sweet
"This is a wonderful place! Heather spent time with me, and I can tell the amazing care she provides the horses. She's offered me lots of suggestions as I enter the horse world and gave me advice I very much needed. Thank you!"
Beth Kamlay
"Heather has a connection with horses and people 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."
Evaluations. Connections. Solutions.
Heather Underwood, the hands and heart behind Hilltop Equine Concepts, strives to bring "wellness" and "equine management" into the same category. A horse's emotional state, mindset, living conditions, feeding program, handling, and lifestyle all play a major role in his overall well-being.
To achieve optimal health we asceses problem areas or pain points using a variety of techniques rooted in science and even in spirituality. This is achieved through analytic kinesiology and/or biomechanics paired with intuitive evaluation to bring a deeper understanding of the horse's unique needs. Solutions are achieved through making adjustments based on recommendations, utilizing remedies that may be herbal, homeopathic, or "traditional" in nature, and/or adjusting nutrition as necessary.
Areas of Expertise
Holistic Healing
Heather applies her expertise gained through years of study (and continued education) to each equine situation all rooted in a "whole-horse" approach. From stable management to holistic nutrition every step matters and impacts your equine partner from head to hoof. Simple and complex problems are addressed through investigation, careful assessment, and treatment regimens.
Integrative Bodywork & Balance
For horses with physical problem areas, Heather applies her background in equine sports therapy by teaching techniques to equine owners via remote consultation or demonstrated in-person. This may include modalities like myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, red light therapy, PEMF therapy, thermography, strategic exercise and rehab programs.
Neurological Disease Education
With several years of steadfast dedication to researching, first-hand observation, applied concepts, and overcoming equine neurological diseases, Heather has devoted a significant portion of her time to struggling equine owners faced with challenges associated with EPM, Lyme, toxoplasmosis, bartonella and babesia. Fundamental education on these topics is limited in the scientific community, yet these diseases are prevalent in ALL areas of the country. Heather has helped veterinarians, scientists, equine professionals and horse owners in these matters and works with equine owners near and far via online consultation to help their horses recover.