"Hi Amy, I just wanted to tell you about Drifter.
She has been doing so well collecting and after a couple of lessons with Tom Berry, we are loping more balanced and level. When she picks up her right, it is the smoothest of leads! It used to be the roughest, squarest side to have to ride.
Thank you so much for coming out to work with Drift. She is much happier now!" Ann and Drifter, Chilliwack Nov'10
"Thank you for coming out and fixing the boys. You do just a wonderful job and I enjoy the company, Thanks! I think your work is wonderful and I hope to have you come out to the farm for many more years to come.
take care and talk to you soon
Irene" Irene with Joey and Mack, Chilliwack Oct'10
"My son's paint horse Rio was showing signs of some discomfort while being ridden. He suddenly seemed unable to pick up the right lead, but had no problems with the left lead. He began giving little skips when trotting to the right causing the rider to bounce onto the wrong diagonal while posting. We changed saddles and tried resting him; neither produced any improvement. I found Amy Shiel 'Gentle Hands' on the B.C. Horse Council web site. She came out to our farm in Abbotsford, assessed and treated Rio. I found her to be professional, personable, extremely knowledgeable, interested and caring. Rio responded well to her. After two treatments, Rio is back to himself. He moves with ease and shows no problem with either right lead canter or trotting to the right.
We (especially Rio) are extremely pleased with Amy's work, approach and the results of the treatment rendered. I highly recommend Amy - she has made a world of difference for Rio and ourselves."
Angela Zimmerling and Rio, Abbotsford Sept '10
"Since Amy has been working with "Ayer Canada" his straightness and performance has significantly increased.
We would highly recommend her treatments. Thanks Amy!" "Shorty" and the McDougalls, Langley Sept '10
Shorty also qualified for the nationals at The Royal in November.
"I first had Amy come to work on my swaybacked 18yr old appendix gelding in the spring of 2010. I was mostly concerned about overall health and wellness, as he is aging, and thought it would be nice for him to have a treatment. I was surprised at how asymetrical he was in some areas, and he was also tight and sore in some other areas. During the treatment I noticed results instantly. I was very pleased with the first treatment. I rode him that evening and he was much more comfortable and seemed a lot happier at the canter on the left lead, where I had previously noticed some stiffness and reluctance to go. I had Amy come back a second time in September 2010. This time, there were some definite concerns. 2 weeks prior to her visit, Jake had gone lame. Head bobbing at the trot, but sound at the walk. We kept checking his legs and feet, but no abcess, no heat, no swelling.. we checked everywhere...nothing out of the ordinary. I hoped Amy would be able to find something, which she did. She came on a Friday, and returned the following day for follow up. He was better already. Sunday I lunged him and there was no more head bobbing! He seemed much more eager to go, comfortably. I'm so pleased with Amy's work, and how quickly I can see results in my boy. He is a lot more comfortable now and I will be continuing to have Amy come, so my gelding can remain comfortable in his jobs. I highly recommend Amy!! Thank you Amy!" Jayna Forgie and Jake, Victoria July '10
"Arizona sends a huge "Thank You!". She is a very happy girl after you adjusted her. I had an awesome lesson today on a very soft and swinging horse." Shannon and Arizona, Duncan June '10
"Hi Amy,
Well, I put Jazz in the arena, and went to get a whip, and he exercised himself for about five minutes, running around like an orangutan, bucking, farting, spinning, galloping. I should say he felt very fine! When he finally settled and we actually did some work, his trot was wonderful, full extension, and even a flick of the front hooves with each stride just to show off. Absolutely no lameness on either lead. Thank you so much for working with him, he is like a new horse, and certainly feeling full of himself!
See you next weekend!
Sandy" Sandy and Jazz, Abbotsford June'10
"Thanks Amy, for giving Fletch the best massage ever! He looked so happy after you where finished. Great profession you picked, You are the best at what you do!!!" Susanne and Fletch, Abbotsford June'10
"Thank you Amy, Was great to met you and your wonderful family, can't wait to have you back in 3 weeks!!! Chico says a great big THANK YOU as well!! He won two 4th's, one 5th and one 6th yesterday!!! A ribbon in every event we entered!!!! Must be your magic touch!!!" Krissy and Chico, Courtenay May '10
"I can honestly say, I've never seen Handyman move so fluidly, so thank you very much for doing him last minute like that!" Rachel & Handyman, Langford May'10
"THANK YOU Amy!!!! You did a great job with my horse and I was even more amazed with Handyman's results! You STILL can't notice Handyman's limp with his hind leg at the walk which is amazing! I've never seen him look that good in a walk. He's much more willing to put weight on his bad leg, and is much more forward! We will be having you back for sure!" Rebecca & Checkers - Rachel & Handyman, Langford April'10
"Brody and I took our first ride since you have been here and what a difference! He is much happier with his adjustment and the new saddle. Even saddling him up was a pleasent experience- thank you!!!!" Shannon & Brody, Shawnigan Lake April'10
"I had Amy come out to see Jake on friday evening. I had no idea what to expect, altho I was expecting something to be wrong with my boy. LOL turns out, he was dropping his left hip at trot, and his shoulders were uneven. His front right shoulder was set further back than his front left, which was doing alot of compensating. Well, a few movements here and there, and wow, I could literally see the difference!! I rode him that evening after she left, and I could FEEL the difference too.. he was so much more smoother going to the left, where he was so stiff before, and often would break from canter to trot. He seemed alot more relaxed and happier. She came back for a follow up, which was great. everything was still great! I'm so happy about this, I'll be having her back again that is for sure! Thanks so much Amy, I never realized what a difference this would make for him. I'd love for him to receive more treatments in the future" Jayna and Jake, Saanich
"Amy came and did my horses and they LOVED it. My 27 year old looks more comfortable than I've ever seen him and I think his blissed out expression while she was working speaks to how good it must have felt to him. I was completely taken with the whole process and was amazed to see better moving horses after such a short and enjoyable session. Thank you so much! I look forward to seeing you on your next trip over!" Jay and Bogart and Loka, Sooke
"Hi Amy,
Thank you so much for offering your services to the horses at Circle F Horse Rescue. I have seen how patient and gentle you are with all of them, and regardless of age or background they have all benefited from your kind and gentle touch.
You truly care about horse's well being!" Lucy and the Circle F Horses, Abbotsford
"Hi Amy,
Just wanted to let you know how great it was for Cali to have the massage. She is growing at such an outrageous rate that I am often unable to tell what she is supposed to look like. One week her head is massive and her back end is smaller than the rest of her. The next week it is the opposite or she displays some other disproportional combination of size for legs, head, front vs. back etc.
Just prior to you giving her the massage I thought her misshapen appearance was due to this usual disproportional growth pattern. Her back end was quite high and her back was slanting down to what looked like short front legs. After the massage I was astounded to see that her back had straightened out and her front and back end looked in proportion to one another. Later I also noticed that she was no longer limping while going down hills and her gait was fantastic. She is supposed to be show dog and until the massage she was not looking good as a candidate for the conformation ring. The massage has straightened things out and she is now looking very promising. Most importantly of all though, she is bouncing around and seems to be pain free and a very happy puppy."
Yours appreciatively,
Fran Montgomery and Cali (AKA Cherrywood’s Raindancer) Vancouver
