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Thank you for visiting and showing interest in Equine Sports Massage and other therapies. These therapies provide physiological and psychological balance, prevent problems and illness, and altogether better the quality of life of your horse. Every year more and more horse owners, trainers, and riders worldwide are discovering ways to make their horses feel and perform better naturally, now you can join in too. Visit our pages and if you have any questions about my services or to make an appointment write to: iscleveland@gmail.com EQUINE Sports Massage Therapy - More than 60% of a horse’s body mass is muscle tissue. Equine Bodywork is just that – the manipulation of these tissues, working to resolve issues rather than treat symptoms. This type of work is non invasive, it helps prevents injury and speeds up recovery time in already injured horses. While you strive to increase strength, speed and resistance in your horse, you lose flexibility and develop muscle tension. With Equine Bodywork relieves these issues, and others like: - A direct blow or hit, overuse, and repetition of a movement PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Isabelle Cleveland was part of the ‘Capítulo Juvenil de Equitación y Paso Fino de Puerto Rico’ led by Doña Ela Cuevas. As part of this team she competed and showed paso fino horses in and out of the island of Puerto Rico and obtained her credentials to become a Riding Instructor. In 1993-1994 she lived in Charlotte North Carolina where she learned western riding and then came back to Puerto Rico to continue her work as Lead Riding Instructor with her Paso Fino team, and some Paso Fino riding summer camps. In 96' she moved to Florida to begin her studies in Biology at the University of Tampa and worked exercising horses in several barns to cover the cost of her studies. Back in the Island in 2000 she created www.guiaequina.com the first online directory for horse related services. 2007 she carried out a summer camp for kids with special needs at Hacienda 8A in Las Piedras, PR (http://www.hacienda8a.com), and upon finishing it she moved back to Ocala, FL to study and get her certification in Equine Sports Massage. Later this year she completed a degree in Equine Behavior & Welfare as part of the Department of Equine Studies of Michigan State University. 2008 she worked as a 4-H Leader for the Department of Agriculture of the University of Puerto Rico, helping kids learn more about horse welfare in rural areas of the Island. This same year she created the first “Western” Riding School in PR - "Escuela Vaquera" at Hacienda Margarita. 2009 she begins writing for Brios Magazine, the premier equestrian magazine in the Puerto Rico. 2010 She forms part of the first ever group of Certified Animal Control Officers & Cruelty Investigators in Puerto Rico. She also creates the first ever all Cowgirl Drill Team – PR Cowgirls, to perform in country fairs, rodeos, parades, etc. 2011 – Isabelle becomes Vice President for PR Gymkhana Association, and signs with the National Barrel Horse Association as the first ever Distric Director for Puerto Rico.
Isabelle now continues working as riding instructor for Hacienda 8A and Hacienda Margarita in Luquillo, and doing equine bodywork and consulting. When time permits she offers her services voluntarily to organizations like the mounted Police - Unidad Montada de la Policía de Puerto Rico, and the therapy group - Equinoterapia de Centro Ecuestre La Sebastiana. Isabelle Cleveland BSc. in Biology
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