When you really want to listen to what’s going on outside but the acupressure is just too good💆🏼♀️🤣
November has flown by, I feel like I’ve blinked and it’s gone. I have a busy few weeks ahead in the run up to Christmas, though due to a small reshuffle of my diary I do now have a couple last minute appointment slots available! I am fully qualified, registered and insured to provide physiotherapy for your horses, whether it’s for ongoing maintenance, performance enhancement or rehabilitation🐎
For more information on what I offer, or to book an appointment, WhatsApp me on 07440 503554 or message me via Facebook or Instagram💬
Now the days are darker, nights are colder, and fields are starting to look more like swamps, it’s likely your horses are spending more time stood in their stables🐴
It is therefore more important than ever to have you horse checked and treated by a physiotherapist, particularly if they suffer with arthritis 🦴
Movement is a key factor in maintaining horses with arthritis, from helping build muscular strength to reducing stiffness and inflammation of joints. With longer hours in the stable, it’s likely they are moving far less than usual, so it’s important you are doing everything to support them during this time. A good place to start is seeking a professional’s advice💡
What can I do to help?
• 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 giving you a deeper understanding of your horse
• 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 through targeted mobilisations that reduce joint stiffness
• 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻/𝗱𝘆𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 to ensure muscle can be used and built effectively
• 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗮 𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱, 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 to maintain range of motion and build strength
• 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 that can make these winter months easier for you and your horse
I think we can all agree Tarzan here enjoyed his recent session, addressing compensatory pain, weakness and reduced range of motion due to arthritis🙌🏼
WhatsApp me on 07440 503554, or message me directly
Shoulder massage
What’s the point in being a physio if you don’t treat your own?🥹
My gorgeous Gilly Goat enjoying some massage to his triceps in his session a few days ago! I feel like he’s saying “right there, mum, yeh! No left a bit, yeh that’s it” when he looks at me🤣
All jokes aside, if there’s one thing becoming a physio has done, it’s allowed me to understand this boy more so than I did before. Every movement and behaviour he exhibits I appreciate even more; they are always trying to communicate with us🤍
Want your pony feeling as good as this? Drop me a WhatsApp on 07440 503554 or message me on Facebook or Instagram!💬
Sternal Lift
How mobile is your horse’s back?🤔
Here is the lovely Duchess demonstrating a beautiful sternal lift following some deep massage to her paraspinal muscles!🙌🏼
To book an appointment or find out what I offer, WhatsApp me on 07440 503554, or message me on Instagram or Facebook!💬
H-Wave
One of my regular’s enjoying the H-Wave following some hands on massage, mobilisations, and stretching!😁
It’s been a great start to the month, seeing both new faces and old! I have very select availability left for September now, but I am taking on new clients and repeat bookings for October, so if you’d like to get booked in, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!🙌🏼
WhatsApp me on 07440 503554 or message me direct on Instagram or Facebook! 💬
Duchess⭐️
In an industry so quick to turn to gadgets, sometimes the best thing you can put on your horse is a qualified pair of hands🙌🏼
60Hz H-Wave Magic✨
The 60Hz H-Wave working its magic, providing deeper, non-invasive pain relief to sore muscles✨
Remaining July availability is very restricted, so please get in touch sooner rather than later so I can fit you in!📅
WhatsApp me on 07440 503554 or message me on Instagram or Facebook 💬
Not only does massage assist in relieving tension within the muscles, it has effects on the circulatory system too; increasing lymphatic drainage (removal of toxins that build up following injury/exercise) and improving venous blood circulation (meaning blood can be reoxygenated faster)💪🏼
Here’s a great visual of the jugular vein following a manual therapy session with me, working effectively to carry blood back to the lungs, along with a lovely released neck and relaxed, happy horse😌
If you’d like to enjoy the benefits of massage for your horse, drop me a message on Facebook or Instagram, or WhatsApp me on 07440 503554 💬
Teddy feeling very chilled today with some poll releases💆🏼
I still have some availability for July if you’d like to have your horse feeling as good as Teddy! Don’t forget I offer multi-horse, yard and block booking discounts!😁
WhatsApp me on 07440 503554, or message me direct on Facebook or Instagram 💬
I simply LOVE scatter poles, I had to make another post about them👀
This time, Griff is making his groundwork debut on the account! Would you believe this the first time I asked him to complete this exercise in this way?🧐
Having known this boy for many years, he’s perhaps renown for being a little clumsy with those feet and not always thinking about where they are, which is why I set up this exercise for him to get that brain in gear🧠
We started off just walking through the exercise, and as expected he tripped over nearly every pole! But after just a few repetitions, adjusting his tempo and speed, we managed to build up to what you see in the video! And I don’t know about you, but I think that looks like some pretty good spatial awareness and proprioception😁
If you’d like some targeted exercises and advice to help your horse, how about booking in an appointment with me? Following every treatment I prescribe a tailored series of stretching and groundwork exercises, so you can really start progressing with rehabilitation, strengthening, or conditioning🙌🏼
Get in touch today via Instagram or Facebook, or WhatsApp me on 07440 503554 💬
Release, release, release💆♀️
Roman enjoying a scapula release earlier this week💆🏼♀️
It was lovely to see him demonstrating so many releases throughout his session, along with a huge improvement in his muscle mass and tone compared to my previous visit to him!💪🏼
July bookings are open if you’d like to have an appointment! Don’t forget I offer multi-horse, yard, and block booking discounts! Drop me a message on Facebook or Instagram to find out more, or WhatsApp me on 07440 503554💬
Regular physiotherapy= soft muscles🤤
Like a hot knife through butter🤤
From a pony with consistent lumbar pain, to one who has the softest muscles I’ve felt! Consistent physio, changing training methods, incorporating groundwork and adjusting his environment have all contributed to Gilly having a back that can palpate like this!😍
Get in touch today to find out how my treatments and tailored exercise plans can help your horse’s back feel as good as this! Message me on Facebook or Instagram, or WhatsApp me on 07440 503554💬
