Three Shires Equine Therapy

24/11/2025

21/11/2025

Milder UK winters mean encysted redworm remain active well beyond the first frost ❄️. The correct time to address them is once temperatures stay below 6°C for several days 🌡️⬇️. Until then, regular worm egg counts and tapeworm testing help keep your worm control plan accurate and evidence-based 🔬📊 Westgate Labs

⚠ You might have heard the saying “worm after the first frost,” but while frost can help reduce bot fly activity, our milder UK winters mean this old advice doesn’t hold true when it comes to encysted redworm.

❄️ People can be eager to give their winter wormer, but one frost is not enough and as long as temperatures on the pasture stay above 6°C, redworm remain active which allows the potential for reinfection. For healthy adult horses, It’s best to wait until winter sets in (Dec–Feb) with temperatures consistently below 6°C for several days before tackling encysted redworm. At that stage, either blood testing or using an appropriate wormer is recommended.

🍂🔬 For now, we’re still in autumn, so if it’s been more than three months since your last worm egg count or six months since your last tapeworm test, it’s time to check in with your worm control plan. If your results show a need for treatment, it’s fine to treat now with the right wormer, then plan your encysted redworm control.

High risk horses that are either young, old or immune compromised may need extra consideration, so get in touch if you're not sure and undertake a risk profile so you know your individual horses risk level.

21/11/2025

🧂 Salt in Winter — 🥶❄️Keep Horses Drinking ❄️🐴

• Cold weather = less drinking, slower gut, higher colic risk.

⭐ Why daily salt matters:
• Encourages steady drinking
• Helps maintain hydration and gut movement
• Supports muscles and the nervous system
• Balances electrolytes when they’re mainly on hay

How much? (500 kg horse)
• 1–2 tbsp (15–30 g) a day
• Light work → ~15 g
• Moderate work → ~30 g
• Heavy sweat → add electrolytes

Good to know:
• Salt lick isn’t enough for most horses
• Loose salt works best
• Warmed water + salt = more drinking
• Table salt is perfectly fine
• Avoid low-sodium or flavoured salts

👉 Consistency matters more than the type of salt.

09/11/2025

Today, on Remembrance Sunday, we honour not only the brave men and women who served, but also the loyal animals who stood beside them.
They carried, comforted, and served without question — and too many never returned home.
🌺🐾 In memory of the animals who served. Lest we forget.

👉

07/11/2025

🐴💆‍♀️ Massage – Not Just for Ridden Horses 💆‍♀️🐴

Just because a horse is retired doesn’t mean they don’t deserve to feel their best! ❤️

Equine massage isn’t only for performance or ridden horses — it offers wonderful benefits for our golden oldies too:
🌿 Helps maintain flexibility and comfort in aging joints
💓 Encourages healthy circulation and muscle tone
😌 Reduces stiffness and tension from past injuries or compensatory movement
🧠 Promotes relaxation, wellbeing, and a better quality of life

Every horse deserves comfort, care, and connection — no matter their workload 🧡

I specialise in gentle, tailored massage sessions designed to support each horse’s individual needs — ridden or retired.

✨ Learn more or book a session at: https://www.threeshiresequinetherapy.com/

Equine Massage Therapy covering the counties of Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire Fully Insured IAAT registered Trained by Equine Massage Therapy UK

06/11/2025

🐴💥 Fireworks & Horses 💥🐴

As we head into fireworks season, please take a moment to think about our horses (and other animals) who don’t understand what’s happening when the sky explodes with noise and light.

Horses have incredibly sensitive hearing and strong “flight” instincts. Sudden bangs and flashes can cause:
⚠️ Extreme stress and panic
⚠️ Injuries from bolting or crashing through fences
⚠️ Colic brought on by anxiety
⚠️ Lasting trauma

👉 How you can help:

Let nearby horse owners know if you plan to set off fireworks.

Choose quieter fireworks or organized displays instead of private ones.

Keep displays short and at a reasonable distance from fields or stables.

Horse owners: consider stabling horses safely, playing calm music, and checking fences beforehand.

A little consideration goes a long way — your kindness can prevent serious injuries or even save a life. 💚

28/10/2025

🍂🧡 Support Your Horse Through the Autumn Months 🧡🍂

As the days turn colder and wetter, our horses often spend more time in their stables or standing in muddy fields. This seasonal change can lead to stiffness, tension, and discomfort — making winter a challenging time for their overall wellbeing.

✨ Equine Sports Massage offers vital support during these months, helping your horse feel and perform at their best. Benefits include:
🐴 Pain relief
🐴 Injury prevention
🐴 Reduced stress and tension
🐴 Enhanced flexibility and freedom of movement
🐴 Improved circulation
🐴 Healthier coat condition
🐴 Better muscle tone
🐴 Improved posture and balance

Give your horse the comfort and care they deserve this season.
Enhance their performance with the healing touch of equine sports massage therapy. 🐴✨

📍 Yard discounts available
📩 Message for availability.

17/10/2025

At Trewen Meadows, riding for the disabled is more than just horses and saddles. It’s about therapy, connection, confidence, growth, and joy. Their equine-based therapy sessions support remarkable improvements in physical strength, emotional well-being, and social connection.🐴🙌🐴

17/10/2025

🌿✨ Today I had the privilege of massaging the wonderful RDA ponies at Herefordshire / Trewen Meadows RDA — a small act of care for those who give so much.

At Trewen Meadows, riding for the disabled is more than just horses and saddles. It’s about therapy, connection, confidence, growth, and joy. Their equine-based therapy sessions support remarkable improvements in physical strength, emotional well-being, and social connection. 

By offering massages, I hope to help those ponies stay comfortable, supple, and happy — so they can continue to share their strength, patience and spirit with every rider who comes to them.

A heartfelt thank you to all the volunteers, coaches, staff, and supporters of RDA. Every bit of care we give behind the scenes helps ensure each session is safe, gentle, and empowering
Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA)

14/10/2025

🐎🍂 Clocks Changing Countdown – 12 days to go!

Today we’ve got about 10 hours 45 minutes of daylight (sunrise 7:34 am | sunset 6:19 pm).
By the time the clocks go back on Sunday 26th October, we’ll be down to just 10 hours — with sunset at 4:55 pm!

That’s almost an hour less riding time in the evenings. Let’s enjoy these golden autumn days with our horses while we still can. 🌅🐴

28/08/2025

Great service - thanks Bea Unique

Lovely bundle for Three Shires Equine Therapy thank you for asking me. 🥰

19/08/2025

🌿🐴 F***l Egg Counts vs. Routine Worming: What’s Best for Your Horse? 🐴🌿
Did you know that worming your horse too often can actually do more harm than good?
That’s where F***l Egg Counts (FECs) come in!
✨ Benefits of FEC Testing:
✔️ Targets only the horses that actually need deworming
✔️ Helps prevent resistance to dewormers (a growing problem worldwide!)
✔️ Saves you money by avoiding unnecessary treatments
✔️ Keeps your horse’s gut healthier and more balanced
✔️ Provides a clear picture of parasite levels on your property
👉 Routine blanket worming is outdated. Smart, evidence-based parasite control keeps your horse healthier in the long run.
📌 Regular f***l egg counts—it’s a simple test with BIG benefits!
🐎 A healthy gut = a happier, stronger horse. 🐎