SERVING ANNE ARUNDEL AND CALVERT COUNTIES: DUNKIRK, DAVIDSONVILLE, ANNAPOLIS, FAIRHAVEN, LOTHIAN, CHESAPEAKE BAY, & BEYOND
MISSION STATEMENT
Knots & Kneads focuses on overall equine health, looking at the horse as a whole, and how they work with their rider.
Our goal is to improve the quality of life, performance and comfort of our equine partners whether they are in full work, pleasure riding, or retired.
SERVICES OFFERED
EQUINE MASSAGE
GROOMING
LESSONS & TRAINING
MY STORY- ARIELLE
I grew up in Corvallis, Oregon, where I began riding lessons at the age of 5 and quickly fell in love with all things equestrian. My passion led me to focus on Eventing, and I have since competed through the preliminary level.
I earned a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from Oregon State University while working as an assistant trainer at Inavale Farm in Philomath, Oregon. During this time, I also held personal training roles at local gyms and for Oregon State University. I began working professionally with horses in 2015 and relocated to Maryland in 2020 to join Event rider Tracey Bienemann as her assistant trainer, barn manager, and groom.
Combining my passion for exercise science with my love of horses and competition, I pursued and obtained certification in equine massage therapy from Delaware Valley University in 2022.
I continue to train and teach, which provides valuable insight into how the physical issues I identify during massage therapy manifest in the saddle and affect the rider’s experience.
