NL Equestrian MMCP - Integrated Equine Performance Bodywork

24/10/2023

3 lovely horses (and ponies!) seen today.

Follow up session for Indiana who had made some big improvements since my last visit 🤍

Impossibly cute and fluffy Salvador, who stole my heart instantly 💛

And finaly adorable Freddie who was full of anxiety but allowed me to help him release some of it (and checked what I’d written up afterwards!) 🤎

23/10/2023

If you're wanting to book a lesson or bodywork session before the end of the year, now is the time to get in touch! I have very limited availability from now until the new year so don't miss out ☺️

20/10/2023

📍 SHROPSHIRE 📍

All on the waiting list have been contacted today with my next dates. All fifteen of you 😦
Please do get back to me with confirmation as soon as possible so I can get the days organised and booked in ☺️

15/10/2023

Book your horse a relaxing bodywork treatment!

🐴 Suitable for all ages and disciplines
🐴 Relieve tension and soreness
🐴 Learn more about your horse’s mind and body
🐴 Help the horse to mentally and physically relax
🐴 Improve performance

Please see the map for areas that I cover. This will be extending to more of Bedfordshire soon.

Discounts available for four or more horses on one yard, and I also run interactive or spectator demonstrations on yards/camps etc.

Please message me for more details!

12/10/2023

A few more snoozy Shropshire faces 😴

All three were super relaxed throughout their sessions.

Archie the grey knew my intention instantly and zonked out straight away! He also had huge improvements since his last session and owner Meg noted that he is feeling much nicer to ride 😃

Connie the Clydesdale was just as relaxed and even gave me a big full body cat stretch at the end 😮 She also had significant improvements from last time.

Captain the palomino enjoyed his session and slept for a good hour afterwards. He is a young boy full of energy so this is always a good sign! 😃

12/10/2023

Indiana hasn’t been feeling her usual self recently so she had a bodywork session this morning to release some of the tension that’s accumulated. There was a lot to unpack so I’ve left Paula with some homework then I’ll see her again in a couple of weeks ☺️

11/10/2023

🌟Young Horses🌟

I often get asked if my bodywork sessions are suitable for young horses or is it best to wait until they’re older and doing more.
I believe it is beneficial for them at any age. Sessions are always tailored to the horse and his/her individual needs but horses of all ages carry tension and often need help to release it.

Yesterday I met beautiful young horse Lady, her owner has a great attitude of starting preventative measures before they become something that needs fixing. Teaching Lady about her body and learning to find release and relaxation is key for her future career. Looking forward to seeing them again on my next visit ☺️

09/10/2023

08/10/2023

For any followers down in Surrey, Sussex and Kent, I highly recommend you get in touch with the lovely Tori. We trained together almost from the start and she has a wonderful way of working with horses ☺️

Hi, I’m Tori & welcome to Gehælan!
It’s an Old English word, loosely translated as to heal, comfort, make whole. For me that fits perfectly with how I approach my practice and who I am; I offer holistic and therapeutic bodywork sessions where I’ll work with and not against your horse and their anatomy to help them release tension, improving mobility and wellbeing.

Being with horses has been one of the few things that’s ever come naturally to me. All I’ve ever wanted is to do my best, and help the horses I’m with be the best they can be, the more I learn the more I am committed to improving the lives of our equine friends and partners. Discovering bodywork was like a missing piece of the puzzle; when I practise I’ve never felt more where I should be.

The specifics:
💸 £60 per session (discounts available for multiple horses, please enquire)
🚙 Working within 30 miles of RH1 in Surrey, Sussex & Kent
🗝 Fully insured
🎓 a Masterson Method® Certified Practitioner
⏳ Sessions last between 1-1.5hrs
🩻 Very happy to work with and under advisement from your vet and/or existing team

If you have any questions or would like to chat please don’t hesitate to reach out via messenger or email.

06/10/2023

I have 5 bodywork vouchers up for grabs today! Head over to the original post to enter 😃

🌟QUICKFIRE COMPETITION 2🌟

PLEASE READ…….

To win you must be within my travel area (1 hour from Rushden, Northants)

Please note travel fees may apply depending on location. Please see my pinned post on my page for all info.

Usual bodywork price: £60
With voucher: £50

The session MUST be booked upon winning. If a date has not been confirmed by 8pm on Saturday 7th October another name will be drawn.

The session must be taken before the end of 2023.

I have 5 to give away! Good luck!

05/10/2023

Lovely boy Socks has made such improvements in the time I’ve known him, a wonderful example of how regular bodywork can help a horse to understand their body more and help to prevent injury and strain - while improving on what’s already there.

In our first session he had a lot of areas of tension and some quite expressive stress behaviours throughout.
As we’ve worked through his body all of that tension and stress has melted away and it’s lovely to see him just relax and enjoy it. His owner has noticed improvements in his ridden work and he is less prone to hurting himself in the field.

I see Socks once every 6 weeks which works really well for him, but every horse is an individual. Get in touch today for a chat on how regular bodywork could help your horse ☺️

(Old photo as I forgot to take one today!)

05/10/2023

Make sure you head over and give my other page a ‘like’ so you don’t miss out on the QuickFire Competitions - back by popular demand!

They’re back…

This weekend!

Make sure you're following the page, and maybe even switch notifications on, because you won't want to miss this.

From Friday - Sunday, there will be quick fire competitions running on this page. With various different entry requirements, the competitions will be posted at random times during all three days. There are six competitions overall, two per day. Lots of prizes up for grabs!

See you tomorrow 😉

29/09/2023

One of the bonus benefits of bodywork is getting to know your horse better. Myself and her owner Dawn learned during this session that Sabbie loves her stifles being massaged!

Dawn can now add this to her care routine which Sabbie will really appreciate. A great way to top up the relationship bank!

27/09/2023

Super Sabbie enjoying her session today 😃

There have been such huge changes in this mare’s posture, movement and overall physical health since starting regular bodywork treatments.

Maintaining a healthy equine body is a huge part of horse ownership and I believe it’s far more beneficial to look after what’s there rather than wait until it’s gone wrong to fix it!

25/09/2023

‼️SHORT NOTICE AVAILABILITY‼️

I have space for a bodywork session this Wednesday (27th).

£60 per horse.
Please message to book!

16/09/2023

The International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management has proclaimed September Animal Pain Awareness Month.

Horses, thanks to evolution, have become masters at concealing their discomfort and pain.

This instinctual behaviour can be traced back to when they lived in the wild, where any outward display of weakness or injury could easily become a beacon for predators.

In these environments, horses, being prey animals, were compelled by the sheer need for survival to suppress signs of vulnerability. This inherent tendency complicates matters for modern-day horse owners and trainers. Often, behaviours that stem from pain are mistakenly interpreted as willful disobedience or sheer misbehaviour, rather than legitimate distress signals.

As such, when horse handlers encounter what they perceive as problematic behaviour, it's crucial to pause and consider the underlying causes.

Instead of immediately resorting to training or discipline, one should consult with a veterinarian for a comprehensive pain assessment. This ensures that any physical discomfort or ailment is addressed appropriately and humanely.

15/09/2023

🗓️ AVAILABILITY 🗓️

A cancellation slot has become available 27th September.

Please message me to book ☺️

13/09/2023

🎉 It’s my birthday 🎉

To celebrate I’m offering £10 off all bodywork sessions that are booked in before midnight 😃

Just send me a message or comment below to book!

Payment due by 12pm the day before the session.
Please see my pinned post for a map of the area I cover ☺️

09/09/2023

Bob was very happy that our lesson was swapped for bodywork in the shade this afternoon ☺️

08/09/2023

Oh I do love my monthly visits to Socks. He has such a funny character, always makes me laugh while I’m working. He felt great today, lots of areas of tension from previous sessions have gone 😍

07/09/2023

🐴 NEW GROUP SERVICES 🐴

I’m super excited to offer some new services 😍

🔸 Interactive Demonstrations:
- For groups of 3-6
- Watch me work on a horse then apply the techniques to your own horse with my guidance
- Ideal for livery yards, riding schools, or a great activity for camps and clinics
- Learn more about your horse, improve your relationship and learn effective relaxation techniques
- Approx 1.5 hours
- Over 18s only
- £20 per person

🔸Yard visits:
- If you have 4 or more horses on one yard, each session will receive a £10 discount

Please message me if you’d like to book!

03/09/2023

‼️GIVEAWAY‼️

When this page reaches 250 likes I’ll be giving away a FREE bodywork session.

How to enter:

🛑 Like the page
🛑 Like this post
🛑 Tag two friends in the comments

Don’t forget to share this post to help get to our goal!

Please note: Free session may only be claimed if you are located within my travel zone. Travel fee will still apply for relevant zones (free within green zone)
Please see the featured post on my page for information on travel zones and fees

01/09/2023

🗓️❌ SEPTEMBER AVAILABILITY ❌🗓️

I only have 5 dates available for bookings in September! Bodywork or one and two hour slots available for horsemanship tuition, I anticipate these will book up fast so please don’t delay if you would like a session ☺️

Thank you all for keeping me so busy ❤️

31/08/2023

Lovely session with the very beautiful Onyx 😍 We had some big postural changes from beginning to end, after helping him to release tension throughout his body ☺️

23/08/2023

AUGUST FULLY BOOKED

Very small amount of sessions available for September.
Please message me to book in ☺️

22/08/2023

I’ve been working with young boy Ash and his owner Laura for a couple of years now (you’ve probably seen them over on NL Equestrian) and we are working towards the backing process now.

Today was his first bodywork session and it was great to not only locate areas of tension which match up with some psychological traits we’ve noticed over the years, but also to get an idea of what we need to work on next to best help his body be ready for a rider.

21/08/2023

I’ve never met a horse that doesn’t hold tension somewhere in their mind and/or body (come to think of it, I don’t think I’ve met a human who doesn’t either!)

It’s crucial for our horse’s physical and mental wellbeing to give them the opportunity to release this tension and find ways to live in our human world calmly and comfortably. As a horse trainer there came a point where I couldn’t keep going without learning more about the physical side of horse health, and now I see the importance of balancing the two more than ever.

If you’d like to help your horse to find true relaxation in their mind and body, contact me to book a session.

If you’d like to see the training side of things, you can find my horsemanship page here: NL Equestrian

I am almost fully booked for August (just a couple of spaces available), but have space from September onwards for new clients 😊

17/08/2023

Now that is a heavy head to hold up ☺️ Lovely Lena ❤️

12/08/2023

SHROPSHIRE
OCTOBER 9-10th

FULLY BOOKED

If you’ve missed out, please let me know and I can add you to the waiting list in case of any cancellations.

Those who have booked, I’ll be in touch very soon with time slots ☺️

11/08/2023

Socks when I arrived for his bodywork session today. Pre-relaxation relaxing 😂

10/08/2023

📍 Shropshire October Visit 📍

JUST ONE SPACE LEFT

9-10th October
£60

Please contact me asap to book!

08/08/2023

Day two of my August Shropshire visit, four lovely sessions with these beautiful horses - Captain, Star, Rosie and Margo ❤️

Already looking forward to my next visit in October. Those who have asked for sessions will be contacted shortly with booking information. If you’d like to be added to the waiting list, please let me know ☺️

08/08/2023

🟢Limited availability left for August🟢

Any of these dates can be booked for bodywork or horsemanship (NL Equestrian)

Please message me to book!

07/08/2023

Today I also saw the handsome Archie and the beautiful Connie. They both really enjoyed their sessions and there was endless yawning!

05/08/2023

Lots of releasing from Bob today!

31/07/2023

I still have a little bit of space on 7/8th August for bodywork in Shropshire.

Please message me if you’d like a session ☺️

30/07/2023

Juno’s session was part bodywork, part smooches 😘 I mean who could resist a kiss on that gorgeous face?

26/07/2023

The very handsome (and very big!) Lego after his session today. Lots of big releases for this sweet boy.

25/07/2023

📍SHROPSHIRE AND NORTHEAST WALES📍

I will be in the area again 7-8th August and a couple of spaces have become available on the mornings of each day.

Sessions are £60 per horse with NO TRAVEL FEE as I’m in the area. Please comment below or message me to book!

24/07/2023

*NOW BOOKED*

I have space this Saturday for one, possibly two (depending on location) bodywork sessions. Please comment or message to book ☺️