Little Pongo - his eyes have a lot to say about his past life before he was rescued. His body even more 💔
Updated July Availability
🐎Lower neck tension and pain - Why and what can be done?🐎
On palpation this pony presented with muscular tension and clear muscular fasciculations in the lower brachiocephalicus and part of cleidobrachialis muscle. Both muscles are needed to flex the cervical vertebrae, which are bringing the neck downwards and head backwards. They also aid in creating lateral flexion in the neck moving the head from side to side.
Tension in this area can have a postural and conformational root but can also be caused easily if the horse is forward/strong when being ridden consistently bracing against the bit and hands of the rider.
This issue can be resolved, however if the root of the problem isn’t addressed the horse will likely re-develop the same tension over and over again! A good consistent stretching routine and a corrective exercise regime paired with regular treatment will be needed to fully resolve the issue.
This pony responded well to treatment (variety of massage techniques, cervical baited stretches and LASER).
Video 1 -after treatment (fb will only let me update one video at a time unfortunately)
Any questions? Drop me a message ☺️ 🐎
Did someone say baby? 🤰
Many of my clients might have guessed it already… I’ve been carrying around a little extra passenger for the last few months 👶🏼
I’ve always said that if I’m ever pregnant again I’d be very transparent about it when it comes to work. I’ve spoken to my insurance and the NAVP and fortunately there are absolutely no legal boundaries when it comes to me treating your horses while being pregnant. Obviously I will have to take some extra precautions when it comes to mine and babies safety.
I will carry out an individual risk assessment on every existing and new client over the next few months. Please let me know in advance if your horse is aggressive or anxious in any way. While I’m normally happy to treat even the most suspicious candidates I will have to put my baby first for the next few months.
I’m planning to work until I’m physically unable to carry out my work to my normal gold-standard ☺️ hopefully this will be around the 7-8 months mark! Please be aware that I’ve already arranged an excellent maternity cover for my temporarily absence. Your horses will be in very good hands.
I’m hoping to be back as soon as possible after babies birth but I’ll keep you all updated in due course.
Any questions? Drop me a message or give me a call - x Lea
Some slight travelling difficulties this morning. Just waiting to be picked up by boat 😂
🎄💫 Merry Christmas 🎄💫
Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and good start into the new year. I’ll be back from the 9th of January. Will be posting official dates shortly.
Much love and take care ❤️🎄 Lea x
