Hope Therapy Equine - Muscle Therapeutics & Services

08/06/2023

Twig and Tilly had their first round of bodywork with me this morning. It’s always such a pleasure meeting new faces 🤗💕

23/03/2023

The post you’ve all been waiting for 💖

20/02/2023

Well needed Equissage for my boofhead this afternoon 💕

Ankle is so far healing well. Hope to be out of moon boot and back in action mid to late March. Can’t wait to get back out there! Since it’s my right ankle, I haven’t been able to drive and have been very restricted in what I can and can’t do. Thank you all for your patience during this time. 🤗💕

29/01/2023

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What a great start to 2023 I’m having!
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Unfortunately I’m out of action until further notice due to busting my ankle. For those who were/are currently booked, you will be first priority for when I’m back at it. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. 🤕💕

29/12/2022

Hooray for the new year just around the corner! 🎉
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✴️Now taking bookings for 2023✴️
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*Limited availability*

05/11/2022

“Bill” had his first bodywork session with me today. He’s such a giant, gentle goofball that you can’t help but fall in love with him! It was such a pleasure to work on this gorgeous boy and his paddock mates! 🤗💕

06/10/2022

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Hi all, in exciting news, my partner and I have recently purchased our very first home! 🥳 With that, I would like to take some time over the next month to organise ourselves and our new home. So no bookings will be taken until November. I hope you can all understand and I apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

-Abi 💕

16/09/2022

Hi all,

As of the 1st October 2022, I will be implementing a fuel fee. ⛽️

Hope Therapy has been running for nearly 3 years now, and unfortunately with fuel prices not going down any time soon, I am struggling to keep up and am loosing a lot of my income to fuel.

A fuel fee will be added to invoices depending on location and kms traveled. As most of you know, I do like to try and arrange everyone in the same area on the same day, so I will try to keep it as even and fair for everybody as possible.

Thank you all for your understanding, and I apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. 💕

11/09/2022

Giggled a bit too much at this one.. 🤣

28/08/2022

Hi all,

with Spring just around the corner (yay!), also comes the dreaded shed of the fuzzy, winter coats!

Please allow time before your appointment to give your horse/s a good groom to save me from coughing up hair balls later on.. 😣 Nothing needs to be perfect or amazing, but a good groom before hand is better than nothing and will be much appreciated! 🤗💕

06/08/2022

Kicked off August with some very spunky mares! Was an absolute pleasure to work on this crew and I look forward to seeing their progress 💕

24/06/2022

Due to the incredible support for my small business, I am once again booked out for a month! My monthly availabilities fill up fast! So book ahead now to save disappointment. 🤗💕

07/06/2022

Hi all, unfortunately I am currently without my Equissage.. ☹️ It’s off having a part replaced. So am currently back to my old treatment plan for the time being. Sports massage and red light therapy. Hopefully it will be back in action real soon!

If you wish to postpone your appointment until it’s back in action, flick me a message and we’ll sort it out! 🤗💕

05/06/2022

*If you have fat ponies that get fat from air and just looking at feed.. Please ignore this post* 😂

Well It’s that time of year again.. 🥶

🌾”But they’re in a paddock full of grass? Why give them more feed?”🌾

Is a question I often hear.

Roughage is very important when it comes to your horses diet. Roughage provides a source of bulk and adequate fibre which helps to carry nutrients through that long digestive track. It’s also high in digestible fibre and digestible energy and is low in starch. Something which grass alone cannot do, especially during the cold periods. Digestion and fermentation of hay products help horses to maintain their body temperatures during the colder months. Meaning that they burn less calories trying to stay warm and can maintain an appropriate body weight. Horses need at least 1% of their body weight per day in roughage to maintain a healthy digestive system. However, during the colder months, 2% or more is suggested.

Pictured are my 3 mud monsters with their first bale of the winter.

Stay warm 🌧❄️💨

15/05/2022

Happy Sunday! ⛅️

Moose had his first bodywork session with me and was more than happy to model the Equissage 💕

09/05/2022

Book in for June now! 💕🤗

08/05/2022

Disney likes to give the impression that he doesn’t “enjoy” his massages.. But his huge releases state other wise! 🤭

15/04/2022

Am super excited to have the privilege of being a sponsor for the Central Tablelands Working Equitation club championships this weekend! It ought to be a great weekend and I look forward to meeting many new faces! 🤗💕

03/04/2022

Some of my favourite boys! 🤗
Boston the cydie was one of the very first horses I ever practised on! He was also used for one of my major case studies during my studies. Jet has also been a huge regular since he arrived. Both Boston and Jets owners have been a huge support of Hope Therapy Equine since I was a student till now. I’m so blessed to have such wonderful, supportive clients! It’s always such a pleasure working on these two. 💕

13/03/2022

Happy Monday 🌞

Some “ah that’s the spot” expressions and releases from Titan and Eddy over the weekend. They didn’t fail to crack me up that’s for sure! 🤪

Everyone often lines up watching, hoping that it’s their turn next.

It’s always a pleasure to work with this gorgeous bunch of horses 💕

02/03/2022

A great read and very important information written by Anna from Run Free Equine Therapies

With so many different forms and types of “equine practitioners, body workers and therapists” out there today, it’s so important to know that your horse/s are being treated and taken care of by a qualified professional. Don’t ever hesitate to ask questions if you’re unsure 🤗

Equine bodywork is a growing industry; once upon a time you may have been lucky to find a ‘chiro’ and now you’re spoilt for choice between various bodywork modalities and magical devices. As a horse owner, the hunt for an equine bodyworker usually begins with recommendations from friends and o...

28/02/2022

Had the privilege of hanging out with this beautiful crew again this morning. I was super exited to be able to offer them a session with the Equissage and was safe to say that it was throughly enjoyed! It’s always a pleasure to reward these guys as they bring so much joy to those around them. Thanks again Melinda and team for being so welcoming 🤗💕

24/02/2022

Don’t forget to follow us on Insta 📸

19/02/2022

Todays yoga class is brought to you by Chase! 🧘🤸‍♀️

10/02/2022

Big or small, the Equissage will fit them all! 💕

*The gentle giant (one of my favourites) is also currently up for sale*

06/02/2022

The weather didn’t play very nice, but it didn’t stop the gorgeous Kenny from embracing every bit of her very first bodywork session! I look forward to continuing my work with her. 💕🌦

22/01/2022

“The spot” on Prancer was defiantly found today. Prancer has been very sore and extremely lame the past few weeks. But, the results after just ONE session were amazing!✨🤗

15/01/2022

Happy Saturday! Some great releases from Disney and Chaise. Pippy happily relaxing with eyes shut in her Equissage element. 💕🤗

08/01/2022

🎉Happy New Year🎉

Hope Therapy started back at it for 2022 once again with the snazzy Jet (background) and his new stable mate Missy! Missy was SO expressive with her massage that it looked like she was dancing! She was also so relaxed with her Equissage that she started to fall over! She startled herself awake and was able to reposition her feet 😂

I look forward to seeing what Jet and his young rider achieve this year and the progress of Missy 🤩🤗💕

29/12/2021

With the New Year just around the corner..

Hope Therapy Equine is making a few changes… ⬇️⬇️

🔸Sports Massage
🔸Equissage
🔸Red Light Therapy

▪️Due to new qualifications and equipment, as of the 1st Jan 2022, a price increase will be applied.

▪️I am combining everything! I have decided to create a treatment plan that combines everything I have to offer into one! I want to be able to provide the very best quality of treatment I can into every session for every horse to provide even better results!

▪️New treatment plan is provided. Allow 1.5hrs per horse with discounts applying for 3+ horses.

▪️Sports Massage, Equissage and Red Light Therapy will only be offered individually for certain circumstances.

🔸For individual Equissage treatments, Jade at Serenity Equine Therapies will take wonderful care of you🔸

I look forward to seeing you all in the New Year! 🤗

-Abi x

22/12/2021

✨Hope Therapy Equine is over and out for 2021!

A HUGE THANK YOU to every single person who has supported my small business, but especially my beautiful clients! Thank you for trusting me to be such a big part of your horses lives! I look forward to seeing you all in the New Year.💕

Hope Therapy will be back at it 8th January 2022.

Hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year! 🎅🏼🎄💥

-Abi x

18/12/2021

After a bad accident and being on serve bed rest, Chaise was able to start back with his bodywork today! Chaise received the whole works which is a Sports Massage, Equissage and Red light. As you can see, he was well and truly ready for a nap during his Equissage. It’s always a pleasure working on this handsome boy 🧡🤗

15/12/2021

💥TA DA!💥

Hope Therapy Equine is super excited to finally announce my latest qualification in Equissage! 💕

Equissage combines a unique 3 way cycloidal action known as Cycloid Vibration Therapy (CVT).

CVT
✔️Stimulates blood circulation
✔️Assists with lymphatic drainage
✔️Relaxes muscles
✔️Helps with increased joint mobility
✔️And much, much more including colic & laminitis.

This assists in
✔️Performance Conditioning
✔️Maintenance Prevention
✔️Rehabilitation Recovery
✔️Much, much more

My 3 horses throughly enjoy Equissage and have enjoyed being my test dummies/text books.

Post about new 2022 services/treatments to follow. 💕

Huge thank you to Equissage NSW Roni & Serenity Equine Therapies 💕

11/12/2021

2022 announcement coming next week! 🤭

30/11/2021

Who’s excited for 2022? 🙋🏼‍♀️

💥Hope Therapy Equine is super excited to be able to offer even more into my treatments come the new year! But shhh, it’s still a secret.. 🤭💥

28/11/2021

Todays yawn releases are brought to you by Rosie and Dreamer. Was an absolute pleasure working on these gorgeous girls and I look forward to seeing their progress! 🤗🌹✨

22/11/2021

🌻Today I had the absolute pleasure of working at Bathurst Riding for the Disabled (RDA) giving their beautiful and hard working horses a free massage. The RDA is a non for profit organisation that does wonders for the community and I wanted to give back in a way that the horses would benefit from.🌻

🌻Melinda and her team do an absolutely amazing job and have an incredible setup providing horse riding and animal therapy on a weekly basis.🌻

💥In more exciting news, Hope Therapy Equine was excited to offer RDA sponsorship in providing their 7 horses and ponies with free monthly treatments! I’m so excited to be able to work alongside them and keep their horses feeling the best!💥

Thank you Melinda and team for welcoming me with open arms. I look forward to my next visit. 🤗

16/11/2021

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08/11/2021