Sarah Linton
Prices & Assessment
Assessment
I allow an hour and a half to two hours for a session and go over your horse’s detailed case history which includes his training & exercise programme, health issues or accidents he may have had, goals that you have, plus a lot of other information. I do a gait assessment – this includes watching the horse move at walk and trot in hand and sometimes on the lunge plus a few other moves. I give the horse a check over looking for any unevenness in muscle development and feeling for any soreness or tight areas or restrictions.
All saddles that are used on the horse are checked and I also look at dirty saddle blankets. If needed a ridden test will be examined as well to look at pressure areas, how the horse moves with the saddle on, how saddle fits the rider and what the saddle is doing on the horse. If pads or shims are required I can usually make them up on the spot to help while the horse is changing shape. Any important information in what to look out for with saddle fitting will be discussed with owners in this time as well. I do not sell saddles but give a totally independent opinion on what fits. However I often have access to saddles that are for sale or can point you in the right direction.
I usually try and give the horse some bodywork as well which usually includes some massage and stretching and if needed I will give owners homework and follow up exercise to do as well. You get a copy of your notes of what I found in our session, a signs of soreness list and saddle fitting checklist in a folder. I also offer after care support via phone or email if any questions arise after our session.
A reminder about payments – your payment is due on the day of session. I don’t send out accounts unless previously organized so please don’t lose your invoice that I give you at the end of your session.
Please Note: Due to some timewasters, I have decided to establish a cancellation policy. If you cancel 48 hours prior to your appointment you will be charged half the price of a session. If cancelling under 24 hours you will be charged the full amount of a session including travel. These charges will apply unless there are special circumstances and these will be judged on a case by case basis.
Horse therapies
Session Price
Session price is a set price of $95. I allow an hour and a half to two hours for each session and may include any of the therapies I offer (except remedies) and saddle checks to full saddle fitting assessments. All payments are to be on day of session.
Travel Charges
Travel will be approx. $30 (subject to change at any time depending on fuel and road mileage costs) - Manawatu, Wairarapa, Hawkes Bay, Kapiti Coast, Wellington and approx. $40 (Taranaki, Ohakune, Taupo & Waikato if I have full days). All other areas please enquire for prices and if you live a long way off main route it will vary. These travel costs are based on the fact that I usually do several people at a time, which breaks the travel costs up per person. So if there is only one person up in the Waikato that really needs me to come see them, the travel cost will be significantly higher than the $40 quoted above to cover my travel expenses.
Group Sessions
If you get together as a group with 4 or more horses I will give you a $10 discount per horse so that will bring session price down to $85. Group session will however have to pay a minimum of $10 each per horse towards travel depending on what area you live in.
Special Regular Client Price
For those clients who get their horses done regularly - within a 6 week time frame – I will only charge you $85 per session plus travel. This way those who like to get regular maintenance sessions done on their horses - get it done at a better price.
How to qualify for a discount
Discounts are given to 4 or more horses at the same venue on the same day
For those clients who get their horses done regularly - within a 6 week time frame – I will only charge you $85 per session plus travel. This way those who like to get regular maintenance sessions done on their horses - get it done at a better price.
Organize a demo with a group of friends or a club
I give a free session (not including travel) to anyone who organizes a demo for their group of friends or club. Conditions Apply. For more information please enquire about demo requirements list.
Price if you come to me at Mangatainoka
$75 a session if you bring your horse here to my place. We do have a good sized shed and will be getting lighting put in soon. In summer time we have good paddocks to ride in with jumps if needed as well. Otherwise we do have nice quiet roads to ride down for ridden tests when it’s wet and muddy. I will be more flexible on days and times if bringing horses here as well. (I do still like having a day off every now and then!)
Canine therapies
Costs from $40 per session for each dog, plus travel
All payments are to be paid on the day of treatment and do not include travel. Discounts are given to 4 or more dogs at the same venue.