Rachel Casey - Equine Sports Massage Therapist

24/04/2024

Anyone else's horses that little bit 💥FRESH💥 lately?

I'm totally ready for spring to start springing!

Book in now for your Spring massage, a perfect time to tweak any niggles your horse or pony may be having ready for competition season! 🐴

22/04/2024

Hi all!

I've been relatively quiet these past few weeks - a couple of massages done recently and a few conversations I'm hoping to begin to build my clients up again 🤞🏼

⭐ Introductory offer of £45 initial massage (speak to me about multiple horses offer) ⭐

Here's a photo of one of my favourite boys, we were unsure how he would react to me massaging him in behind, think the photo speaks for itself 🥰

Based Richmond

09/12/2023

I'd taken a step away from my massaging due to moving around, but now I am settled into our own home I will have availability.

Now covering Richmond, Catterick, Northallerton, Bedale and surrounding areas (give me a message if yotur outside these areas as I may still come your way!)

Equine Sports Massage is beneficial towards a horse's physical condition and their wellbeing. I can get hands on and help you work with your horse/pony to improve their way of going.

If I gain enough interest I can begin to open my books up more regularly but for now I will just try to slot in with as and when needed 😊

Pop me a message for prices and more information.

01/05/2023

Fable: DON'T ARGUE WITH DONKEYS

The donkey said to the tiger:

- "The grass is blue".

The tiger replied:

- "No, the grass is green."

The discussion heated up, and the two decided to submit him to arbitration, and for this they went before the lion, the King of the Jungle.

Already before reaching the forest clearing, where the lion was sitting on his throne, the donkey began to shout:

- "His Highness, is it true that the grass is blue?".

The lion replied:

- "True, the grass is blue."

The donkey hurried and continued:

- "The tiger disagrees with me and contradicts and annoys me, please punish him."

The king then declared:

- "The tiger will be punished with 5 years of silence."

The donkey jumped cheerfully and went on his way, content and repeating:

- "The Grass Is Blue"...

The tiger accepted his punishment, but before he asked the lion:

- "Your Majesty, why have you punished me?, after all, the grass is green."

The lion replied:

- "In fact, the grass is green."

The tiger asked:
- "So why are you punishing me?".

The lion replied:

- "That has nothing to do with the question of whether the grass is blue or green.

The punishment is because it is not possible for a brave and intelligent creature like you to waste time arguing with a donkey, and on top of that come and bother me with that question."

The worst waste of time is arguing with the fool and fanatic who does not care about truth or reality, but only the victory of his beliefs and illusions. Never waste time on arguments that don't make sense...

There are people who, no matter how much evidence and evidence we present to them, are not in the capacity to understand, and others are blinded by ego, hatred and resentment, and all they want is to be right even if they are not.

When ignorance screams, intelligence is silent. Your peace and quiet are worth more. ❤️

Copied from somebody’s page.

01/06/2022

So guys!

It seems like I’m not gaining much interest and I don’t know if it’s due to lack of content?

What would YOU like to see?

📍Polework ideas?
📍Photos of what I’m doing day to day in work/with Troy?
📍Anything else?

Please drop me some ideas down the bottom as I am really not the best at content 🐴❤️

24/05/2022

To build up my client base, I am offering your horses first massage including initial assessment for only £25!

This will include :-
🐴 an in depth chat with yourself getting to know you and your horse
🐴 a full body massage for your equine friend!
🐴 if requested help with bettering your horses way of going with polework and groundwork ideas (these can be written out for you to go back to!)

Message me for more info and any questions!

Thanks 🐎

19/05/2022

📍Bovington, lulworth and surrounding areas!! 📍

I am opening my books up for new customers. It’s taken me a bit longer to get settled but I’m now in a position to start meeting you and your lovely horses!! 💆🏻‍♀️🐴

There are SO many benefits of Equine sports massage, drop me a message to see if I can help you!

I am Level 3 qualified in Horse care and Management with a portfolio of rehabilitation cases. I can offer rehab programmes tailored to you and your horse including an exercise plan with pole work ideas to help along the way of getting your horse back to their best.

As well as massage I do offer :-
🐴 Daily yard tasks (mucking out, turn out, grooming)
🐴 Holiday cover (no overnight due to childcare)
🐴 Groundwork
Anything else please do ask and I can see if I’m available for you!

25/01/2022

📍I am relocating 📍

Exciting things are coming, me and my family are moving!
We will be relocating to Bovington Camp and I will be posting lots more offers and services on my page!

Any of my previous clients if you haven’t already I would LOVE it if you could write me a review 😊

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10/10/2021

Hi all!

I haven't been too great at posting content on here, mainly due to the fact I am currently limited in what I can offer due to my husband still being away.

Today I had a look at one of my regulars who had, had a change in shape at her last saddle fitting appointment and we wanted to try get some 'hands on' feels to see what we can do moving forward!

Each time I treat Molly she trusts me that little bit more and she really does concentrate and help me to help her!

All in all a pretty good Sunday 🧡

If you would like to book in from mid November keep an eye out I might even run a little offer 👀

04/09/2021

Hi all!!

Sorry for being relatively quiet, I am still working away in the background with my routine clients & even held a demo evening at Kimblewicks Adult camp a few weeks ago! 🐴

Today I finally got my hands back on Troy Boy!!

As you can see from the video he was really enjoying me releasing the tension from his hindquarters 🤪

If you would like to book in with me I'm feeling generous - book in by next weekend (11/09/2021) and your routine massage will be discounted to £30!!
That's £10 off!!!!

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22/08/2021

Not only do I massage, I love to have a little dabble in show prep! It's been a while since I've plaited up & first time using bands and thread.
I wish my wonderful client Julia & Molly the best of luck in their dressage this morning. 🧡

18/05/2021

Met the lovely Dilly & her owner Ruby this morning, Dilly is 21 but showing ZERO signs of slowing down she looks and feels incredible.

Makes my job so much easier when horses have such amazing muscle tone like Dilly had!
She is a huge credit to her owner Ruby and I look forward to seeing you both out and about enjoying each other. 😊

Interested in getting your horse a massage? Drop me a message to find out about the benefits it can have!
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28/04/2021

‼️ UPDATE ‼️

I am now opening my books from the 4th June!
I have had to change the days I work slightly but I am SO excited to be able to get my hands back on your horses! 🐴

(My little apprentice may have to come along with me to bookings due to her Dad being away for 6 months, but she's cute & quiet 😜)

Since I'm feeling a bit excited and rearing to get back to you guys.....

ALL BOOKINGS MADE BEFORE 14th MAY WILL BE £25!!

17/04/2021

Happy weekend!! ☀️

I have a big favour to ask - those of you who have used me to treat your horses, may I ask you as to kindly leave me a review on this page please. 🥰

Thank you all & I can't wait to get back out seeing all of you and your horses!
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15/04/2021

Hi everyone!

Just wanted to touch base as I've been getting a few recommendations which I am SO grateful for ❤️ - I am still here I promise ☺️

How are you all?

While I currently aren't taking on clients due to being on maternity I am available if anyone would like any advice or help on ways in which they can improve their horses way of going before I'm able to come out again!

Absolutely loving my new job role as Alice's mummy & I'm sure you will all have plenty opportunity to meet my new little apprentice in a few months time!
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20/02/2021

I've seen this a few times before and it's such a fantastic visual I wanted to be able to share with you guys!

(Plus keep it for myself 🤪)

22/01/2021

Happy New Year! 🎉
A bit late to the party but better late than never 🤪
Not a lot has gone on really massage wise due to covid restrictions and a small little human joining us in October! I still won't be taking on any clients until I'm allowed but for now I'm making sure Troy Boy is coming back into work nicely. We've hit a few bumps in the road which is why I'm covering all bases to make sure he's okay.

Here's a short time-lapse of us this afternoon. He's so cheeky for me he doesn't give me half the feedback he does with students learning on him! 🐴

08/07/2020

Anybody else feel naked if they don't ride with a neck strap?!
Years of working in racing has made a neck strap one of my most important pieces of tack!

This is William Fox Pitt.

One of the legends of British Eventing. Up there with the best.

Now look closely at the photo.
At the horses neck.

Do you see it??

A neck strap.

What is a 5⭐ eventer doing wearing a neck strap?

Google defines a neck strap as
"A neck strap is a simple piece of leather that goes around a horse's neck. The rider can hold onto it to increase stability without pulling on the horse's mouth. Neck straps are often seen in show jumping and eventing disciplines, but any rider can use this handy tool"

Well a neck strap is not something that we have because we are scared.
NO!

It is a handy tool to have.

A neck strap is helpful, for all aspects of riding! Be it schooling, hacking, jumping or hunting!

Me personally over the years have come to love them. Not only on a young horse but my 12yr old mare as well.

It changed the way i rode a dressage test! Made me still in the hand and ride from my leg. Also in my lessons it has become a handy tool to use. One that changed the way i worked my horse.

There not something that should be feared or you be ashamed of!!

Don't get me wrong there great to hold onto when your seeing
Sky
Floor
Sky
Floor....
But in a training aspect they are a game changer to some.

So...
If in a training session you are asked to hold it or put one on. Its not because your rubbish and scared. Its because like so many items in our tack rooms they are simple and EFFECTIVE.

So before the long face comes out. Try it. Listen and feel. Your horse may thank you for it!

And if top eventers use them to help save their horses mouths why can't you give it a go?

22/06/2020

Take a look at this!

Can you imagine jumping and landing your entire bodyweight on what is basically your middle finger! 🤯

The horses body is so interesting and adaptable to everything we ask them to do!

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19/06/2020

Hi everyone! Long time no see!

Just wanted to post a little update on what's been going on!

I've had a few months away from my massaging due to Covid-19 and finding out we are expecting! Everything has been a little hectic and uncertain. Now things are slowly getting back to the new normal I have opened my books back up to liveries & old customers.
❗I will not be taking on new customers horses until 2021.❗

I had the pleasure of massaging Faramae our resident Clysdale today, Fara has a history of malabsorption & muscle wastage due to sand colic.
With a lot of work (& feed!) She's finally her happy healthy self but we are now focusing on working her muscle build up so she can be back to her peak of fitness. Faramae can be a very expressive mare & I was pleased with how well she was with today's massage, we have lots to build on but today's insight has set us on that final path to get her back to the mare she once was!

Thank you to owner Laura for the pics!

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27/02/2020

And the delayed valentine's Day competition winner is ..........

Victoria Dann!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

Congratulations! 😁

For everyone else who entered, please keep an eye out for other offers and prizes coming your way!!

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27/02/2020

This video is of the pelvic tilt, this is a great way to help mobilize a horse through their backs and seeing what movement they have!

27/02/2020

Apologies to everyone on being so quiet this end!
I was locked out of my page so unable to post anything!! I have been very busy with my work at Kimblewick but with this horrid weather we have been having, a few of our Kimblewick horses have been having their treatment!

Here's Razzle our eldest pony at the grand age of 26! Enjoying his massage 🥰

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09/02/2020

❤️ VALENTINES COMPETITION ❤️
Since I'm feeling the love what better way to share with you guys than a little competition?!

I am offering a FREE 1hr sports massage for you and a friend to be redeemed by the end of February!

To enter all you need to do is -

❤️ Comment with the best picture of you equine valentine
❤️ Tag a friend who you will share this prize with
❤️ Like my page and share this post

Entries close at 12pm on Saturday 15th February winner to be announced that evening!

Good luck!
❤️

30/01/2020

How does the fairytale go?

Who's been sleeping in MY bed?!

Troy met Sprite cuddled into his hay this evening when he came in from work! I don't think he minded that much! 🐴🐾

27/01/2020

I'm pretty sure we can all relate to this 😅

Does anyone else find they walk/drive past things and say stuff like 'ohhh scary plastic bag' ?!?! 🙋🏻‍♀️ Guilty here!

🤣

26/01/2020

Met the lovely Laurence today!

Laurence was a little unsure of me to begin with, but once he relaxed the look of concentration on his face was the sweetest!!

It was a pleasure to catch up with Amie and Ella and I look forward to seeing Ella and Laurence out and about in summer!

Remember I am offering your first initial assessment for £30 until the end of Feb!!

If you would like to book in send me a message band we will arrange a visit!
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24/01/2020

There's all different techniques when it comes to massage!
It's just finding what suites your horse best 😅

21/01/2020

I could watch this all day! So fascinating!

20/01/2020

Thank you, some truly lovely words from one of our liveries.

Molly can sometimes get really tense when something new is happening, but it was such a lovely sight to see her really concentrating on what I was doing and I could physically feel her release and let go of her tensions!

Do you have a horse that can get themselves tense and worked up when slightly out of routine? I can help!!

Drop me a message to find out more information on what I can offer!!

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After a lovely sunny winter hack, Molly enjoyed a massage treatment from Rachel Casey today. Isn’t that just the perfect Sunday?
She’s a mare who doesn’t hold back her emotions if she likes or doesn’t like something, so it was clear that Rachel’s treatment went down well.
As her owner it revealed/confirmed a few things too, so was insightful to be there.
Thanks Rachel - will be looking forward to the next one!!