Lough Shore Equestrian - Equine Sports & Rehabilitation Massage

10/12/2024

**2025 Bookings**
Hi everyone I am now taking bookings for January in the following areas 😊.
Antrim
Ballymena
Carrickfergus
Strabane/Derry
Donegal
Omagh
Fermanagh

Contact me on WhatsApp to book your horse in! 🐎
Appointments will fill up quickly so don't delay and make sure to get the 2025 season off to a good start 👌

**My prices are remaining the same**

Initial Assessment- £65
Routine/follow up - £55
Ridden Assessment - £75

Contact Sam 07532 760645 to book! 🐎

06/12/2024

Space for 1 horse available in Antrim on
Monday 9th Dec
At 2pm
Contact Sam to book.
07532 760645 🐎

17/11/2024

🐴👀🔎Focus Friday! - Understanding the Glycemic Index 🌾👀🔍

Some of you may have heard of the glycemic index (GI), it’s usually a term used in human diets, but it’s important for our horses too! 🌾✨ It’s a tool that can help you make smarter feeding choices to keep your equine healthy and happy:

🔸 What is the GI?

The glycemic index measures how quickly the carbohydrates in feed are converted to glucose (sugar) in the bloodstream. For horses, feed with a high GI leads to a fast release of glucose, causing a quick spike in blood sugar. This can be stressful for their bodies—especially for horses with metabolic issues like insulin resistance or those prone to laminitis. 🙅‍♀️🌿 Examples of High-GI feeds, include most grains, while low-GI feeds, like forage, provide a slower, steadier release of energy.

🔸 Why does it matter?

🌿Performance Horses: Steady energy is key for endurance and focus. Low-GI feeds can help avoid energy spikes and crashes.

🌿Metabolic Conditions: Horses prone to laminitis, insulin resistance, or equine metabolic syndrome benefit from diets with a lower GI to manage blood sugar levels.

🌿General Health: Keeping blood sugar stable supports overall health and can reduce the risk of metabolic disorders.

By choosing feeds with a low glycemic index, you’re helping your horse maintain a healthy weight, consistent energy levels, and a reduced risk of health issues. 🐎✨

14/11/2024

Appointment available Sat 16th Nov.
Strabane/Castlederg area.
2pm
Text Sam 07532 760645 to book!

09/11/2024

I am treating horses in Ballymena area on Friday 22nd Nov
I have space for 1-2 horses 🐎.
Text Sam
07532 760645 to book

05/11/2024

Please take the time to read this 🙏

31/10/2024

Next available appointments in Omagh/Castlederg area
Wednesday 13th November
I have space for 1-2 horses 🐎
Text/PM Sam 07532 760645 to book 🐎☺️

29/10/2024

I am treating horses in omagh on Tuesday 5th Nov. I have space for 1-2 horses 🐎.
Pm/text Sam to book.
07532 760645

26/10/2024

Hi ☺️
My Diary is booking up fast for Nov!
If you would like to book an Equine Sports Massage Treatment for you horse, I have limited availability (1-2 horses) in the following areas please pm/text Sam to book 07532 760645

Tues 29th Oct - Donegal Town area.
Tues 5th Nov - Fermanagh/Tyrone
Mon 18th Nov - Antrim/Carrickfergus area

12/10/2024

I am treating horses 🐎 at
Laurel View Equestrian Centre & surrounding area on Monday 14th Oct.
I have space for 1 more horse at 4pm.
Call/text/PM Sam to book.
07532 760645

10/10/2024

**Appointments Available**
I am treating horses in Carrickfergus and the surrounding area on Wednesday 23rd Oct.🐎

Call/text/pm Sam to book
07532 760645

09/10/2024

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06/10/2024

What a fantastic few days it has been at Castle Irvine Necarne with the wonderful horses and riders attending the Dressage at Home and International camp and Gala Show! On Friday evening, I was delighted to be invited to give a short talk on the benefits of Equine Sports Massage and give demonstration on some Massage techniques.
On Saturday & Sunday I was kept busy treating lots of lovely horses 🐎 and making sure everyone was feeling in top condition for the Gala Show!
Huge thanks to Emma Hobson for asking me to be part of this fantastic event! I had a wonderful weekend and met some beautiful horses 🐎.

04/10/2024

Looking forward to seeing you all for my talk/demo at 5pm! 🐎😀

17/09/2024

100% Please read and read again. 🙏🙏

“My horse is lame in trot, but fine in canter.”

No, no, no. Someone sent me a screenshot of a comment they saw on FB stating exactly this. If your horse is lame in trot, he/she is PAIN. The horse world really needs to concentrate on ACTUAL horse welfare issues, and riding a horse in canter that is lame in trot, is an enormous welfare issue. Riding a horse in WALK that is lame in trot, is a huge welfare issue.

Your horse may well “look” ok in canter, but actually be in a lot of pain. Canter is a three time beat, so it’s very hard to visualise a lameness, especially a forelimb lameness. If you are actually aware that your horse is visibly lame in trot, and are still riding them, this is a welfare issue (unless under frequent veterinary guidance). If you are aware that your horse is obviously lame in trot but haven’t sought veterinary advice, that is a welfare issue.

If your horse is lame in trot, he/she is also in pain in canter; you just may be struggling to see it.

Let’s focus on ACTUAL, living, breathing, welfare issues. People hacking out lame horses is a real thing, and a serious welfare concern.

17/09/2024

**Cancellation Policy**
I appreciate that at times life is busy and you may not be able to keep the appointment booked. However I require a min of 48hrs notice of cancellation. This gives me the time to fill the slot. I have recently had a number no last minute cancellations and no shows 😕.
Many other therapists require a 50% deposit on booking...I do not wish to go down this route so please where possible respect this policy🙏🙏
Please be mindful that I travel 100+ miles to treat horses all over Northern Ireland. I need a min of 4 horses in an area to make this viable 🙏..I love my job and am happy to travel as far as I have to when it involves helping horses feel better ❤️...however this is my main income and last minute cancellations and no shows (thankfully uncommon) significantly impact me financially. 🙈
Thank you for taking the time to read this 🙏
Sam