Lincoln Equine Massage Therapy

02/08/2024

Trip to soft play for the kids = peace and quiet to do some online CPD 😆

🐴Equine sacroiliac health and hindquarter strengthening 💪

24/07/2024

It's been a while since I posted! We adopted a puppy a couple of weeks ago so she has been keeping me busy and it is now the summer holidays so I will just have weekend availability for August.

To book your horse in for August or September please message:
📱07939338437📱
📧 [email protected]

04/06/2024

No idea how this test was allowed to continue! The rider must of felt how far back they were🤦

28/05/2024

Enrichment is a way of providing mental and physical stimulation for your horse.
Stress or boredom can lead to health issues, bad habits, muscle tension and depression.

A few easy ideas are spreading forage around to encourage movement, toys/treat balls⚽, hiding treats🥕, feeding herbs such as mint or nettles🌿, branches of willow placed in the field and walks in hand for horses that are not in ridden work 🐎
Adding varied surfaces/terrain or an object (a branch or pole) to step over in the field will also help improve your horses proprioception.

23/05/2024

06/05/2024

Zoey falling asleep after her massage 😴

Zoey has been having a regular massage with me for about a year now and usually she spends most of the session eating her hay (unless I get to a really good spot!). But this time she stopped eating and let herself relax 🥰

06/05/2024

A Common Question 🤔
Massage Therapists, Physios or Chiropractors?

Who should you use? 🤯

📌 Massage therapists, equine physios, and chiropractors can work together effectively to improve the overall health and performance of horses. Each of these professionals has a unique set of skills and techniques that can complement each other, leading to better outcomes for the horse.

📌 Equine physiotherapists are trained to assess and treat musculoskeletal injuries, including soft tissue and joint problems. They use various techniques, including massage, stretching, and exercise therapy, to improve mobility, reduce pain, and enhance performance.

📌 Chiropractors specialise in treating spinal problems and joint dysfunction. They use spinal manipulation and other manual therapies to restore proper joint movement and alleviate pain.

📌 Massage therapists use their hands to manipulate soft tissue, such as muscles, tendons, and ligaments. They can identify areas of tension, stiffness, and soreness, and use various massage techniques to reduce pain, improve circulation, and promote relaxation.

❤️ By working together, these professionals can provide a comprehensive approach to treating musculoskeletal issues in horses. For example, a massage therapist can help to loosen tight muscles and prepare the horse for chiropractic adjustment. The chiropractor can then perform spinal manipulation to restore proper joint movement, and the physiotherapist can use exercise therapy to strengthen weak muscles and prevent further injury.

💪 Working together, massage therapists, equine physios, and chiropractors can provide a holistic approach to equine healthcare, improving the overall well-being and performance of the horse.

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01/05/2024

☀️1st of May☀️

Equine massage can:
🐴 Improve range of motion and stride length
🐴 Reduce stress
🐴 Improve posture
🐴 Reduce muscle tension and soreness
🐴 Help prevent injury
🐴 Enhance blood flow and lymphatic drainage

To book your horse in message through my page or 07939338437

29/04/2024

🐴 Laminitis Awareness 🐴

As the spring grass grows lush and green, it's important to be mindful of the risk of laminitis in horses. This painful and potentially devastating condition can be triggered by the high sugar content in fresh grass.

Early detection and proactive management are key to preventing laminitis. Keep a close eye on your horse's diet, weight, and overall health. Speak to one of our equine vets for guidance on safe grazing practices and dietary adjustments.

Let's work together to raise awareness about laminitis and protect our equine companions.

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18/04/2024

My new loyalty cards arrived today 🤩

15/04/2024

What is proprioception and why is it important for horses?🐎

Proprioception (in simple terms) is a horses awareness of where its body parts are.
This plays a huge part in their balance, coordination and preventing injuries.

If a horse has poor proprioception it is more likely to trip, to knock a pole when jumping and be less responsive to the rider.

To improve your horses proprioception:
✔️Turnout or ride on varied terrain
✔️Polework exercises
✔️Use balance pads
✔️Regular stretches

10/04/2024

08/04/2024

❗The importance of a strong core❗
We all know it's beneficial for humans to have good core strength but it is also really important for horses to have a strong core too.
The core muscles provide support for the back which is especially important when a horse has to carry the extra weight of a rider.
Weak core muscles can often lead to back problems or pain, poor performance and poor balance.

Some great ways to build up your horses core strength are carrot stretches, balance pads, walking over poles and 'backing up' - asking your horse to take a few steps backwards in a straight line.

03/04/2024

A little bit of CPD over the bank holiday weekend from Wolds Equine Sports Massage Approved Courses 📝
Looking forward to adding some Myofascial Release techniques to my treatments 🐴

01/04/2024

Really interesting webinar about Kissing Spines from Horses Inside Out 🐴

31/03/2024

🐰Happy Easter🐰

The sun is out ☀️ and we can eat chocolate all day! 😄

19/03/2024

🙌

We commit to the ethical and fair treatment of all horses and other equids under our care ❤

Today, we’re uniting with our member bodies and other industry leaders to endorse the highest standards of equine welfare, wellbeing and ethics under a new Charter for the Horse 🤝

The charter outlines the actions we all must observe to meet the mental, physical and behavioural needs of each individual horse, under six headings…
1️⃣ Empathy
2️⃣ Care
3️⃣ Respect
4️⃣ Consideration
5️⃣ Ethics
6️⃣ Learning

Read the full charter and find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/BEFCharterForTheHorseLaunch

Want to show your commitment to our horses? Download a copy of the charter via our website and display it on your tack room wall or venue notice board 📌

14/03/2024

At the start of the appointment I will do a static and dynamic assessment of your horse, looking at their posture, conformation, muscle development and way of going 🐎
I then palpate the muscles to feel for tension and sensitivity.
Once I have done the palpation I will massage the whole body using a variety of techniques, paying extra attention to any areas of tension.
Stretches are done at the end of the massage when the muscles are thoroughly warmed up.

All horses react differently to massage, some may show many signs of release and others might be very subtle or wait until after the massage.

The most common signs of release are:
▪️Yawning🥱
▪️Licking and chewing
▪️Passing gas
▪️Weight shifting
▪️Sleepy eyes/ blinking 😴
▪️Twitching lips

I also have an Epiony heat pad and balance pads which can be added to the treatment.

06/03/2024

🔹Available dates left for March🔹
▪️Tuesday 19th 1.45/2pm depending on location
▪️Friday 29th AM
▪️Saturday 30th PM

01/02/2024

January is finally over 🙈and it's perfect blue skies here today 😍 Hopefully spring is on the way!
I have availability for February and March. Get your horse feeling their best ready for the lighter evenings!

30/01/2024

Equine massage involves using different techniques and stretches to help increase blood flow, break down scar tissue and reduce muscle tension.
Muscles that are tense and overstretched are more likely to get tears and adhesions which can cause pain, changes in gait and poor performance.

11/01/2024

What are body workers looking at when they assess your horse before a massage?⬇️

During a static assessment I will look at muscle development, the horses posture, their overall conformation and how they have worn their shoes/feet.
During a dynamic assessment I will look at the horse in walk and trot, take a few steps backwards and to turn tight circles. This is to look for symmetry, if the horse tracks up and any stiffness or resistance throughout the body.
All of the above can indicate potential areas of muscle problems which we will then feel for during a full body palpation.

10/01/2024

❄️ JANUARY UPDATE ❄️
A deposit will now be required when booking an appointment.
This will be non refundable if the appointment is cancelled or changed up to 5 days before. If the appointment is not cancelled or changed the amount of the deposit (£10) will be deducted from the treatment cost paid on the day.

Loyalty scheme: £5 discount on every 3rd treatment

22/12/2023

😂🙈

🤣🤣🤣no explanation required 🤣🤣🤣

01/12/2023

❄️1st of December ❄️

I have some availability on the 23rd and 28th and taking bookings for January

📱07939338437
📧 [email protected]