Equine Performance Therapies

02/09/2024

* Polite Reminder *

With us changing from summer to Autumn / Winter and the nights drawing in, can I ask that you be on time for your appointments, your equine friends to be clean and dry, I am unable to massage wet muddy horses. I don’t want to waste my time or yours during these months for me not to be able to perform the treatment i would much like to pamper your horses 🐴 If your are unable to make the appointment, I ask that can you let me know in enough time as this may lead to a cancellation charge.

P.S
Aladdin hiding from the rain this morning 🌧️

20/08/2024

❤️ So it’s been a minute, I had my first people massage clinic this weekend just gone at Penleese Livery And Training Centre I want to say thank you to all you lovely people who showed up, i had an amazing time and thank you to Matt Penfold for hosting this clinic. Be sure to look out for the next one and get yourself booked in 🥰

09/08/2024

💜 It’s so important to talk to people 💜

We’ve all been there, today is a day to open up to your friends, family, colleagues, or to anyone who will listen, start a conversation and take to the load off. I’m wearing purple in my massage suit to show support to help others In need. I too recently have have had a wobble I was able to lean on my friends for help and guidance and I felt so much better getting it off my chest. So I’m always here for a chat if anyone needs to get things off their chest 💜

𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆
💜Let's unite the equestrian industry by showing us your purple pictures and sharing your stories.💜
𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.
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19/06/2024

☀️ Hi guys to say that I will be on holiday from July 22nd and will be back at work the following week on the 31st. July is getting pretty booked up and so is August so don’t miss out on your horses massage or yourself at my base in Telford ☀️

30/05/2024

⛅️ Thinking back to last week when my spotty client decided to lie down during her massage treatment, she was clear to relaxed Samantha Thomas

🐴 So if your after a massage therapist that can relax your horse until they lie down, then I’m ya girl 🤣

22/05/2024

With all the sun shine and showers 🌦️ we are having well mostly rain today and mostly mild ish temperatures, it’s perfect growing weather and not just for the grass. So as I’ve been out and about and especially down my fields I’ve had these plants pop up, but I never really trust which ones are safe for my horses. So EquiNutritive have given us the perfect explanation we need on how to differentiate between the 2 plants.

So what are the benefits of Cow Parsley?

🌿 It can be a herbal medicine
🌿 Helps with the digestive system
🌿 Aiding good kidney function
🌿 Helps with the respiratory system
🌿 Also believed with wound healing

As long as fed in small amounts and not to over loads their stomachs.

* All information on cow parsley can be found on Google *

* photo credit by EquiNutritive *

09/05/2024

☀️ What a perfect way to start the day off treating gorgeous horses 🐴

06/05/2024

☀️ What a fantastic way of explaining how different therapies can compliment each other and at the same time explain which each different modality does.

Sometimes as horse owners it can be tricky as to which path you go down, but to me which ever avenue you take is a step towards helping our horses to feel the best they can ❤️

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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23/04/2024

🥰 How has it been a whole week since I’ve seen this mushy man. Henry is just such a fabulous client and he just knows when the spot is good. It was also lovely for his mummy Emma Parry to have her first massage with me, which yes she definitely needed, all to help them go and win 🥇 one of their classes at the weekend. Here Equine Performance Therapies we help both horse and rider to achieve your goals ❤️

To book either your horse or yourself a massage, message me here @ Equine Performance Therapies

16/04/2024

So this happened this morning, and another certificate that I have filed really well and cannot find is my Equine Craniosacral Therapist certificate. ☀️ All go here behind the scenes so I can improve and better my skills so that your equine friends can reactive the best treatments possible ❤️

I will now be intertwining all my modalities such as Sports massage, Rehabilitation massage, Myofascial release and Craniosacral therapy into individual treatments for your horses 🐴

08/04/2024

❤️ It was lovely to see father and daughter duo Zeus and Crystal last week, both horses are improving and feeling great coming into spring ❤️ you can never find the right angle to pick for a picture 🙈

⭐️ I still have some availability for April for both equine and human massage - at my base in Halesfield, Telford and with the lighter nights now among us you don’t have to worry about being at work as I am now back doing evenings.

18/03/2024

☀️ Well wasn’t the weather just fabulous today let’s hope it’s here to stay 🤞🏻 I have availability on Thursday 11am and 5pm for either horse or rider massage, rider massage at my base in Halesfield, let’s keep up the good vibes ❤️

14/03/2024

🐴 A great mini explanation of how the use of raised poles can help certain targeted muscle groups in our horses as well as using all the muscles in the body.

𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗶𝗽 - 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲

Raising the poles on the outside of a curve encourages reach and range of movement in the outside forelimb.

This exercise stretches the latissimus dorsi and forelimb retractor muscles, increases the range of movement in the shoulder and elbow joints.

It is also useful for helping straighten a horse with asymmetrical forelimb movement.

06/03/2024

☁️ It was nice to catch up with a certain spotty pony this morning, sadly no picture of said pony as every time mum went to grab her phone Dotty thought it was treat time, but she gave me some lovely releases with plenty of yawning and a super relaxed maybe too relaxed Dotty. So here is Sue on my car 🐈‍⬛

29/02/2024

❤️ Was so nice getting to treat this girly again, this being her 3rd treatment with me, she has come on so much with in the short time I’ve known her with a little more time and strength work she will be on top form in no time.

27/02/2024

❤️ A brilliant little snippet on how poles can help our horses, it is a labour of love, but used regularly as part of your training system you will see and feel the benefits ❤️

𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗶𝗽 - 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 (𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀)

Walking your horse in-hand or ridden over a series of walk poles that are raised at alternate ends will help improve:

🐴 Focus
🐴 Spatial awareness
🐴 Hoof/brain coordination

Increase:
🔹 Joint flexion
🔹 Back rotation

Encourage:
🐴 The back to lift
🐴 Recruitment of the core muscles

28/01/2024

⭐️ What a week it has been ⭐️

It was lovely to see 2 horses that I hadn’t seen since least year due to contributing factors, sadly no pictures but was lovely to catch up to see how they’ve been.

⭐️ I have some availability left for February for either horse or rider massage just pop me a massage and I will get you in ❤️

17/01/2024

🐴 I’ve had a cancellation for tomorrow Thursday 18th at 12pm. Availability for either horse massage or rider massage at my base in Halesfield 🐴

04/01/2024

❤️ Would be so nice if my lovely clients would be kind enough to nominate me, would be a dream come true, we would fall under the therapist of the year category ❤️

Nominate your chosen equestrian professional, business or charity who has gone above and beyond. Self-nominations are also accepted.

04/01/2024

⭐️ Happy new year guys ⭐️ have you got any goals or plans for this year? Is to do your first competition? Start jumping? To move up the levels? Or have a go at some eventing? Or to simply have fun?

⭐️ Well here Equine Performance Therapies we cater for every horses individual needs and treatments are tailored specifically to your horse.

🐴 Maintance massage
🐴 Pre/ Post event massage
🐴 Pamper massage
🐴 First massage
🐴 Kinesiology taping
🐴 Rehabilitation massage
🐴 As well as massage for you Riders at my base in Halesfield

❤️ Catering for:

🐴 Dressage
🐴 Jumping
🐴 Eventing
🐴 Retired
🐴 Happy hackers
🐴 Hunters
🐴 Endurance
🐴 Small to big horses etc…

Get in touch to see how we can help ❤️

31/12/2023

🎊 Wishing all my horsey clients, mums and dads a happy new year, let’s make 2024 our best year, thank you for the love and support, and let’s get making these plans a reality 🍾

24/12/2023

❄️ Happy Christmas and New Year it’s been amazing seeing my little business grow ❤️ thank you so much for love and support, and I have made some amazing friends along the way 🥰 keep a look for 2024 for new things to come 😊

09/11/2023

Such a fascinating read on how much room there is in the mouth of our horses, as we see it all too often of incorrectly fitting bits that puts pressure in the mouth, to then having pressure through the masseter muscles which then leads to excessive poll pressure. Which then filters down through the neck and so on, it’s so important to have a correctly fitting bit as this is the way communicate on top and how can we do that is the horse doesn’t understand your aids or has pressure when they shouldn’t !

BIT DIAMETER? IS A THICK BIT KINDER?
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05/11/2023

🙈 So today is admin day 🙈

❓Did you know that with every massage treatment your horse receives they get a written report ❓ this is so we can track progress, see if a pattern occurs and to correspond with other professionals, my clients love the written reports as it’s a nice way to look back on how far they have come ❤️ I do have LIMITED spaces left for this month and now taking bookings for December 🙈 I am also still taking bookings for you riders as these are proving very popular, as we can’t just expect for our horses to be be straight if we are not. Treating the whole body and specific areas too ❤️

18/10/2023

☔️ Hi guys sorry it’s been a while been busy seeing my regular clients and meeting some new fur babies 🐴 Now that’s the weather is sadly changing can please ask:

⭐️ That’s horses are to be ready and waiting
⭐️ To have all the mud we now have to be brushed off and be clean
⭐️ To be dry as wet horses make it very difficult to treat

🌒 And now that the nights are drawing in I am now making my last appointments around 4pm so that we can all get home nice and safe

❤️ The picture below is one of my newest clients who is just amazing and learning how to trust and let me in as he held so much tension in the poll and was very reluctant to let me in

14/08/2023

⭐️ Ladies and gents this is my sister page and now have a LIMITED amount of slots left for either horse and human massage for August and now taking bookings for September if you would like to 📕 in message me Equine Performance Therapies or for rider massage my sister page Body & Mind Massage for both of you fo live pain free ❤️

❤️ Great to be back in the suit to treat some amazing clients recently, i now have very LIMITED slots left for August 🙈 so if your living with pain 😩 don’t delay and get booked in now, also taking bookings for September 👍🏻 to book in DM me at Body & Mind Massage text 📱or call 📞 07833577405 to live pain free ❤️