Strategic, Whole-Horse Wellness & Balance for Resilient Equines
Wholistic Approach
In world highly focused on equine problems, Hilltop Equine Concepts brings vital roots solutions by addressing the equines as a whole being rather than focusing on symptoms or blaming poor behavior. Connecting people with their horses 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 helping equine people connect with their animals in a way that fosters healing, trust, and understanding. We address ROOT causes together!
Experience Meets Compassion
Working with equines of all shapes and sizes with complex conditions is Heather's specialty. Whether a basic nutrition program, or an extremely complicated case, she applies a diverse background, education rooted in equine science, decades of first-hand experience, and a true love for horse and rider to every situation. Heather listens to the horse AND the horse owner, and uses careful assessment, analytics, and a variety of other tools to bring everything full circle to empower you and your equine parnter to THRIVE together.
Prioritizing Partnership
Each horse Heather works with is not just another "case". Assessment and testing are done before a nutrition plan is ever made. 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 Hilltop Equine Concepts 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 knowledge 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 alternative healing methods. This is achieved through analysis, traditional and alternative diagnostics paired with thorough evaluation of the equine diet, and a careful assessment of health history and management practices to achieve a deeper understanding of the horse's unique needs.
Areas of Expertise
Functional Equine Nutrition & Holistic Horse Care | Teleconsultations
Heather applies years of expertise and training to each equine situation all rooted in a "whole-horse" approach. From stable management to holistic horse nutrition, every step matters and impacts your equine partner from head to hoof. Choosing the right steps means addressing root causes, which in turn leads to optimal wellness for your horse. Simple and complex problems often rooted in nutrition, are addressed through thorough assessment, diagnostic testing, thoughtful planning, and by applying ideal protocols. These are complimentary programs and therapies and do not replace veterinary care.
Integrative Bodywork & Balance (Remote)
For horses with physical problem areas, Heather applies a background in equine sports therapy by teaching techniques to equine owners via remote consultation nationally. This crucial education for horse owners 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 intensive research, 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 complex conditions like EPM, Lyme disease, toxoplasmosis, bartonella, babesia, metabolic and muscle disorders. Fundamental education on these topics is limited in the scientific community, yet these diseases are prevalent in ALL areas of the world. They are a spreading at a rate never seen before in history, and unfortunately, scientists do not yet fully understand why. 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. This educational consulting does not replace veterinary advice. Rather, it is an opportunity for additional insight to be incorporated into equine veterinary care, allowing for optimal outcomes. These diseases are no longer a death sentence and most can make a full recovery. There is hope.