Meet Alison

Allison Hay, affectionately known as Ali, is an Equine Therapist and Realignment Practitioner (chiropractic care) who specializes in holistic care by focusing on injury prevention. With over 22 years of experience working with horses, Ali was certified in 2000 in BC, Canada as an Equine Therapist under Helen J Woods. 

Working with horses encompassing all riding styles, from dressage, eventing, showjumping, barrel racing, seasoned rodeo, endurance, pleasure trail riding, and more, Allison assists owners’ with identifying muscular inconsistencies that could lead to injury. By working the muscles in these areas, often injuries can be prevented.

Every aspect of Allison’s life is centered around horses

Allison is known for hanging out with horses on during her “down” time. As most horse owner’s know, free time is horse time!

My Approach to Equine Therapy

My approach to working with horses has developed through years of study, hands-on experience, and a deep respect for the horse’s body and nervous system.

While many people know me through my background in equine chiropractic, my sessions integrate a range of therapeutic approaches to support each horse more completely.

My training includes:
• Equine Chiropractic
• Remedial Soft Tissue Therapy
• Fascial Release Techniques
• Rehabilitation Support
• Physio / Kinesiology Taping
• SureFoot Pads for balance, proprioception, and nervous system regulation

Rather than applying a single technique, I work with the individual horse in front of me, combining approaches based on what their body is communicating.

Horses often develop layers of compensation across muscles, fascia, posture, and the nervous system. These patterns can build over time due to training, injury, workload, or even subtle imbalances that go unnoticed.

By addressing these layers, sessions can help release tension, restore balance, and improve overall comfort and movement.

Who I Work With

I work with a wide range of horses, including:
• Performance horses
• Pleasure and trail horses
• Young horses in development
• Senior horses
• Horses recovering from injury or strain

Whether the goal is improving performance, supporting recovery, or simply helping a horse feel more comfortable in their body, each session is tailored to the individual.

Why This Work Matters

Horses are incredibly honest. They don’t hide discomfort — they adapt to it.

Over time, those adaptations can show up as stiffness, resistance, behavioural changes, or reduced performance. My role is to help uncover what the body is compensating for and support the horse in returning to a more balanced, functional state.

Every horse tells a story through their body.

My job is to listen, interpret, and help guide them back toward comfort, balance, and ease of movement.

A Life Centered Around Horses

Every aspect of Ali’s life is centered around horses, both professionally and personally.

When she is not working with clients, she is often spending time with her own horses, continuing to learn, observe, and deepen her understanding of equine movement and behaviour.

Because in this work, experience is not just built in sessions. It is built over a lifetime.