Equi Strength - Equine Muscular & Laser Therapy UK

29/05/2024

There's so much R&D going into glue-on shoes that it's really developing into a great alternative to nailed shoes.

What's your thoughts?

10/05/2024

💙 What can a class 3b laser do? 💙

There were only 2 weeks between photos.

This lovely sports horse managed to get kicked which then got infected. Working alongside the clients vets, we treated every 2/3 days for 2-3 weeks with varying outputs to reach different parts of the leg to aid healing.

The main aim was to reduce swelling as it just wasn't budging. By using the laser we were able to speed up healing time and reduce swelling dramatically much quicker than expected.

08/05/2024

🌟 Testimonial 🌟

"I'll start with: if you're thinking of getting Jemma out to your horse, do!

I first spoke to Jemma in 2021 when I was having trouble with my prematurely retired connemara pony. He would be intermittently lame with soreness along his back. While dreamt of bringing him back into work, my main aim was to help him become comfortable with retired life.

From the first moment of contact, Jemma listened to every word, yet questioned every small detail to get to the root of what was going on. Alongside working closely with her recommended veterinarian, an agreed plan was put into place (after extensive investigation from both).

Within 6 months the root of the lameness was found and a rehab programme created. At times, I contacted Jemma every single day asking for advice or to watch a video and every single day, Jemma would reply giving endless help.

I am now back competing my pony, and at a level a lot higher than before. I cannot begin to say how thankful I am and I'm certain, without Jemma, I would still have a retired pony. THANK-YOU!"

28/04/2024

On behalf of a client.

Looking for a "perfect" family horse.
• 15.2hh to 16.2hh (although would go smaller if chunky)
• any age considered
• MUST be a saint hacking
• doesn't need to be well schooled but must be happy to be schooled, pop a jump or go xc schooling
• must be able to be left for days without work

Healthy budget; up to low 5 figures.

Fabulous private home with a couple of other horses/ponies for company. Lots of grazing so can live out 24/7 if needed. The ponies/horses are incredibly well looked after, with no expense spared.

Based in Oxfordshire but happy to travel to view.

24/02/2024

Busy weekend with horses booked in across Hampshire and Surrey 🐴

I have limited availability throughout March so book in quick!!

29/11/2023

Hello friends, family & fans🙋🏼‍♀️

Basil has had a fabulous holiday at Longreach Livery under the brilliant care of Matt Winder (thank you) & is now back in work to crack down on some winter dressage training 💪🏼

I have been working with Jodie Seddon from Level Law to put together a Club Membership to help get more people involved in our journey to Paris 2024 & beyond! This membership is different to a syndicate as it makes being a part of an event horses journey way more affordable & accessible to everyone. If you would like to find out more information or get involved then please comment or DM your email address & I'll happily forward all the details for you to read through🙋🏼‍♀️

Join Team South Africa today 🇿🇦🇿🇦

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17/11/2023

Upcoming Availability....

A cancellation on the morning of ☆Tuesday 21 November☆ means I'm happy to travel upto an hour of Newbury.

December:
☆ Saturday 3rd is completely free
☆ Wednesday 13th - evening

If you are due an appointment, then do still message as I may be able to book you in when I'm next in your area :)

09/11/2023

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23/10/2023

November availability!

Thursday 23rd morning / lunchtime
Tuesday 28th morning / lunchtime

I do take waitlists, so if I get any cancellations - you'll be one of the first to be offered the spot!

⭐️ Equi Strength - Equine Muscular & Laser Therapy UK offers equine muscular and class 3b laser therapies across the UK but predominately based in Berkshire (and surrounding counties). ⭐️

As part of the service, we provide full instructional help and WhatsApp support for rehab cases - example in the photo!

For more details, please take a look at our page or website www.equi-strength.co.uk

13/10/2023

I have some unexpected half-term availability so if anyone would like an appointment soon... I have some slots between 23rd and 26th October.

Photo is completely unrelated as its from earlier in the month when I went and explored The Lake District - I'm also chasing my tail trying to catch up with appointment requests, so please bare with me 🙏

13/10/2023

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*** BOX REST; HOW LONG IS TOO LONG?

I’ve posted this before, but it’s as relevant today as it was 2 years ago.

My clients will all be very aware that I very rarely recommend complete box rest. If a horse is comfy in walk, then any box rest I recommend will involve in hand walking and grazing from day one. I also very quickly get them out into pens in the field.

When is strict box rest, with absolutely no leaving the stable, ever warranted? In my opinion, the only time that a horse or pony should be trapped in a stable 24/7, is if they are severely lame in walk. And if severely lame in walk, then a decision must be made quickly as to whether box rest is even an option. If the severe lameness in walk is due to something that will almost definitely resolve, then in my opinion, that is acceptable. Other than that, they should be in hand walked, or grazed in hand, at least twice a day. Horses aren’t designed to be shut in a tiny crate (yes, that’s what most stables equate to) 24/7. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for stabling horses for routine management (mine are in overnight all year round), or even them staying in for the odd 24hrs here and there, but not for any prolonged length of time.

I have heard of horses kept shut in a stable for months with tendon injuries. In my opinion, this is cruel, and will likely lead to poor healing of the tendon anyway. We don’t want tendons to heal with lots of scar tissue, and this is exactly what will happen if the injured leg isn’t being regularly loaded.

Laminitis is my exception to the rule, but after a couple of months, I start to question whether persevering with box rest with little or no improvement, is in the horse’s best interests. If a laminitic can walk reasonably comfortably, then I get them into a sand or wood chip pen a couple of times a day, as early on as possible. Of course, if it is painful for a pony with laminitis to walk, then I wouldn’t be asking them to leave their deep bed. But I have a time limit on this before we start talking about whether it’s fair to carry on.

If a pony has to be managed due to being a high laminitis risk, then we must also question as to whether shutting a pony in a stable 22 hours a day, 365 days a year, amounts to a welfare concern. In my opinion, it does, by removing one of the five freedoms (freedom to express normal behaviour).

This post is more aimed at tendon and ligament injures, and I never put these on complete box rest, unless they are very lame in walk.

Temperament wise, some horses are better suited to box rest than others, and this really has to be considered and discussed for each individual case. Some horses would cause themselves further injury if put on box rest, and some may become dangerous to handle if on box rest. These horses I try to get out in a small pen in their field as quickly as possible.

Putting a horse on box rest when all other horses around them are turned out at a set time every day, is extremely difficult, and this is when I’d get the horse on box rest out for some in hand grazing, or an in hand walk. I advise my clients to take that horse out first, so that he doesn’t see the others being turned out. DIY Livery yards can be extremely tricky places to have a horse on box rest, as horses are often turned out at various times.

My own horse, Harry, is a prime example. 85% rupture of his SDFT (tendon) in his front leg whilst competing for GB at the 3* European Championships in 2011. One week of box rest and then had a cast put on for one week. In hand grazing for hours every day by week three. Completely turned away by two months to allow him to move constantly. Completely sound after six months in the field. Turned away for a further year in the field. Came back to qualify for and compete at, the National Dressage Championships at Advanced Medium. His recovery was a lot to do with his temperament, as he has always been a fighter, and never one to give up easily. If I had felt at any point that he was depressed, or if he hadn’t been able to in hand walk by 3-4 weeks, I would have made the very difficult decision. He actually burst out of his stable with his huge cast on, during week two, and made a run/limp for it to his field!!

Harry then ruptured his hind tendon (SDFT) earlier this year. Thanks to the fabulous Duracorral pen from Farm and Stable, he has been out of his stable from day three.

To summarise, I don’t believe complete box rest (ie with no in hand grazing or in hand walking) is ethical for any horse for any long period of time. They don’t know why they’re shut in a tiny space, and we can’t explain to them. If you have the time and situation to box rest a horse whilst being able to get him out several times a day to mooch about/graze in hand, then that is the only way, in MY OPINION, to box rest a horse. If the horse is too lame to be able to go out to in hand graze after a few weeks, then a decision must be made. Box rest with in hand grazing and in hand exercise, requires a lot of time and effort, and if the horse has a tendon or ligament injury and is sound in walk, then turning away is not the wrong option, especially if your only aim is to have the horse paddock sound.

Photo of my beautiful Harold, who ruptured his tendon out on the XC course when we were pathfinders for the GB team at the 3* European Championships back in 2011. This was on his return to competition in 2015, when he won consistently, again, at Advanced Medium level dressage, including the Petplan Area Festival!

Feel free to share without asking.

20/09/2023

I'm still having problems with messenger, both sending and receiving messages.

If you are expecting a response from me, and yet to receive one - I can only apologise.

Please drop me a WhatsApp on 07949 43198 📲

05/09/2023

So, how does the laser work?

02/09/2023

Happy Saturday 💗

It's the first weekend of September and the last before kids head back to school so I'm taking a family weekend - a first for me that I've kept a weekend horse free 😱

To remind everyone, from 1 October my prices are increasing so theres only limited space to take advantage of the current discount.

30/08/2023

⭐️ A Bit About Class 3b Lasers ⭐️

A class 3b laser (also known as a cold laser or low level laser "LLLT") is a scientifically proven tool to reduce inflammation, stimulate tissue healing and deliver pain-relief while being painless and non-invasive.

The laser optimises natural healing by modulating cell activity with light controlled wavelengths and energy density.

Cellular research has demonstrated that LLLT reduced experimentally induced inflammation by 20-30% and a further study concluded LLLT appeared effective for pain relief and quicker functional recovery.

So, it's a great addition to the practice!

25/08/2023

Hello 👋

September is almost fully booked so please let me know if you want to book in ASAP.

I've also opened up bookings for October & November!

21/08/2023

The lovely Rocky is on a course of laser treatments, recommended by his Vet, over the next 2-3 weeks.

A full report will be up once complete 📝

16/08/2023

My price structure is changing, effective from the 1st October 2023.

I've tried my best to keep my prices the same as they were 2 years ago, but with increasing costs and adding further modalities (such as a class 3b laser) to offer an unrivalled service, I simply cannot earn a living on what I currently charge.

My '30th Birthday' offer is still going so all services are reduced to £30 but as soon as that ends... my pricing will be:

14/08/2023

The main part of my job is being part of the support team to enable the horse to be fit, healthy and maintain/improve performance, no matter what level or activity you want to do with your horse.

I've been a part of Alex's team for a couple of years now and it's always incredible seeing riders achieve their goals and smash them!

10/08/2023

Early morning start to cover horses from Surrey to East Sussex!

I am based in Newbury, Berkshire but I cover the whole of the UK and will be heading out to Jersey & France later this year.

👀 Find out more about what we offer on our page or equi-strength.co.uk 👀

09/08/2023

There's a new member of Team Equi Strength - everyone meet Geoffrey!

He will be joining me on some appointments during the next couple of weeks to start accustomising him to being around different horses and yards before he starts his full-time job being with me all day, every day!

31/07/2023

👀 New blog posted to the website! 👀

You've been thinking that your horse isn't feeling 100% right or you've been riding a lot and just want to make sure everything is OK with your horse..... But, who do you call to come and assess and potentially treat your horse? It can be a minefield trying to work out who the right person is, so in...

29/07/2023

I have a couple spaces left in Herefordshire/Gloucestershire next month (August).

Let me know if you'd like to book in as September is fully booked in this area ☺️

(Photo is of the fabulous Alex Munn Eventing at the 4* ar Burgham Horse Trials)

27/07/2023

August is almost fully booked with limited weekend spaces available and September is quickly booking up too.

So, please get in touch if you're wanting me to come out.

I am still running my 30th Birthday offer so all appointments are £30 (reduced from £45/40).


➡️ Fully Insured, Accredited and Qualified Equine Sports Massage and Laser Therapist ⬅️

27/07/2023

Wishing our sponsored rider Alex Munn Eventing all the best in the 4* at Burgham Horse Trials 🐎

Fancy joining our team... we're looking for another rider to sponsor too!

21/07/2023

After completing a further qualification, I can now officially offer low level (cold) laser therapy.

It's a non-invasive treatment that helps to reduce pain and inflammation as well as helping to quicken the healing process of injuries.

The laser I use is classified as a Class 3b meaning it does not heat the cells in the body (thermal reaction) which can be destructive, but instead it operates with a photochemical reaction.

Using both laser and LED technology to stimulate the cells in the damaged area, it encourages regeneration and kick starts the natural healing process, while also providing pain relief and reducing inflammation.

Key benefits:
• reduces pain and inflammation
• promotes quicker healing of soft tissue injuries
• helps healing tendon and ligament injuries
• helps reduce the pain and inflammation associated with arthritis

There's no extra fee if its determined your horse would benefit from laser during your appointment :)

08/07/2023

🥳 As its my 30th next weekend... I'm reducing all prices to £30! 🥳

To get the discount, you must book in before thr 30th July and appointment dates can be anytime from now until 1 October 2023.

Mileage fees may apply.

06/07/2023

A new blog post is live on the website!

Part of my job is keeping up to date with the latest research and scientific evidence on everything surrounding equine therapies. So, when I stumbled across this study, I was surprised I hadn't read it before! The study was performed on 72 purebred Arabian racehorses, who were split into control and...

03/07/2023

Equi Strength is growing... so we're on the look out for a sponsored rider from now until December 2024!

We're looking for someone who is:
✔️ Active on multiple forms social media
✔️ Regularly competing (affiliated and/or unaffiliated)
✔️ Located within 25miles of Newbury - however, if you're just outside this area we still may consider you!
✔️ Happy to work with us for photoshoots, promotions, social media posts etc...

And in return, you'll receive free monthly treatments for your horse and Equi Strength branded goods.

If you would like to know more or to apply, please email Jemma - [email protected]

03/07/2023

I've had issues with my email address the last couple of weeks but I've finally resolved it (hopefully)!!

If anyone has emailed but not received a response, I'm sorry - please send it through again :)

For anyone wanting to contact me through email you can now use [email protected] again!