About Us
In Stride Equine Wellness is a concierge mobile wellness practice dedicated to helping horses move, perform, and feel their very best. We bring advanced recovery and wellness therapies directly to your barn and horse show venues.
Marybeth Hewatt • Founder & Wellness Partner
For Marybeth Hewatt, horses have never been just a hobby. They have been a constant throughout her life—a source of joy, challenge, connection, and some of her most treasured memories.
Marybeth began riding at just five years old, starting where so many young riders do: cross rails and local horse shows. At twelve, she got her first horse, an Arabian, and what was already a childhood passion quickly became a lifelong love.
Born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and raised in East Cobb County, Georgia, Marybeth eventually moved with her family to a horse farm in Alpharetta. She grew up immersed in the equestrian world, competing locally in the Hunter-Jumper ring before going on to show her own horses throughout the Arabian circuit in Show Hack, Hunter Pleasure, Hunt Seat Equitation, and Country English Pleasure.
Then life took her in a different—and equally meaningful—direction.
Marybeth stepped away from riding for many years to focus on raising her boys and being a mom. But horses have a way of waiting for us. When “the baby” left for college, it didn’t take long for Marybeth to find her way back to the barn.
Today, with her two Hunter-Jumper horses they compete at both local and USEF-rated shows throughout the Southeast. And while she loves showing, ribbons have never been the most important part.
Her horses’ well-being comes first. Always.
Marybeth believes that before we can ask our horses to perform their best, we have a responsibility to help them feel their best. They are athletes, partners, teachers, and, for so many of us, part of the family. They give us everything they have—and Marybeth believes they deserve that same level of care in return.
That philosophy is what ultimately led to In Stride Equine Wellness.
While researching therapies and wellness options for her own horses, Marybeth began searching for the very best ways to support their comfort, recovery, mobility, and overall well-being. Along the way, she recognized a need for convenient, thoughtful, high-quality equine wellness services delivered by someone who understands the horse—and understands the horse owner, too.
So she created what she had been looking for herself.
In Stride Equine Wellness was founded from one horse owner’s desire to do everything possible for the horses who give us so much.
As Founder & Wellness Partner, Marybeth brings the same level of care and attention to every horse she works with that she expects for her own. Her goal is simple: to be a trusted part of your horse’s wellness team, supporting them whether they are preparing for the show ring, recovering from injury, or simply deserving of a little extra care.
Because at the end of the day, it isn’t only about how they perform.
It’s about how they feel.
And for Marybeth, that will always come first.
Ellie Hoffman • Body Clipper & Wellness Partner
For Ellie, horses have been a part of her life for more than 14 years. What started as a childhood interest quickly became something much more meaningful—a passion that has shaped so much of who she is today.
Although she had gotten on her first horse at five, Ellie began taking riding lessons when she was seven years old. That was when everything changed. Stepping into the saddle, she found something that felt completely natural to her. Riding became more than an activity; it became a place where she could learn, grow, build confidence, and form a connection with an incredible animal.
At eleven years old, Ellie got her first horse, beginning a new chapter in her life and giving her the opportunity to grow not only as a rider, but as a horse owner. Along the way, she eventually welcomed a second horse into her life, and together they spent several years competing in local and USEF-rated shows.
The experience of bringing her own horses along, preparing for competitions, and spending countless hours together at the barn deepened her appreciation for the partnership between horse and rider.
While showing gave Ellie many memorable experiences, some of her most meaningful lessons happened outside and in the show ring. Caring for her own horses taught her that there is so much more to horsemanship than riding and competition. It is in the everyday moments—grooming, paying attention to small changes, learning their individual personalities, and understanding what they need—that a true partnership is built.
As Ellie's passion for horses has grown, so has her interest in the many different ways we can care for and support them. She has come to appreciate that keeping a horse healthy, comfortable, and happy goes far beyond what happens under saddle. Proper grooming, body clipping, attentive care, and supporting their physical well-being all play an important role in helping horses feel their best.
Looking toward the future, Ellie plans to continue her education in equine wellness with the goal of becoming a Certified Equine Massage Therapist. She is passionate about learning more about equine anatomy, movement, and the ways thoughtful, hands-on care can support a horse's overall comfort and well-being. She looks forward to continuing to learn and grow alongside the horses and owners she has the opportunity to work with.
Whether she is helping a horse look and feel their best through body clipping or continuing to build her knowledge in equine wellness, Ellie's goal is always the same: to treat every horse with patience, respect, and genuine care.
Because ultimately, caring for horses is about more than how they perform. It is about helping them feel their best, too.