Millicent Sword Equine Massage Therapist

27/03/2024

I am pretty much booked up until May so send me a message if you’d like a slot in May onwards.

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30/01/2024

⭐️ My friend and colleague Angela has written a book! ⭐️ If you have or work with horses it’s worth a read!

"Is My Horse in Pain? A Guide to Assessing and Improving Your Horse's Musculoskeletal Health and Performance" by Angela Hall

This book is a fusion of practical horse management for owners, along with scientific insights and also serves as an invaluable resource for equine manual therapists and other professionals in the equine industry.

Throughout it emphasises the imperative nature of proper horse care and the areas that are frequently overlooked, whilst highlighting the essential role of well-trained manual therapists in maintaining a horse's health and performance.

With this book acting as their guide, equestrians will be equipped with the tools to become knowledgeable and empathetic advocates, ensuring the well-being and

31/12/2023

Happy New Year! Thank you so much for the support you have all given me this year.
It’s been a pleasure to provide sessions for your horses, and I look forward to seeing you next year!

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24/12/2023

Merry Christmas to clients old and new! 🎄

Thank you so much for your support this year, it’s appreciated as always! I love being a part of your journeys. 🐎 🐴

I look forward to seeing you all in 2024! ⭐️

30/11/2023

🐎 About me! 🐎

I thought I would do a little about me and my qualifications and what I do in my sessions.

I graduated with a First Class Hons in Equine Therapy and Rehabilitation in 2017. I also have a Distinction in Level 5 Equine Massage with the Equine Massage Academy.

I have loved horses ever since I can remember and I have always been interested in gait analysis, saddle fit and designing exercise plans!

I am a member of the Institute of Veterinary and Animal Physiotherapists (IRVAP). I am also part of the Equine Massage Academy Association. Being part of these associations means I follow their regulations and have to do a set amount of Continued Professional development. This is important to make sure I’m up to date with current research and knowledge.

My sessions include the use of a thermal imaging camera which I use alongside palpations to assess where the horse is tight, atrophied (lack of muscle) or restricted. I particularly enjoy looking at the horses posture and how this can indicate tension areas.

I use a wide range of techniques to include: myofascial release, effleurage, compressions, cross friction fibre, spinal freedom, mobilisations etc to improve the horses musculoskeletal system.

I absolutely love my job, and it’s all thanks to my fab clients (horses and their owners!) Getting messages with updates and videos etc makes my day!

Thanks for reading and I look forward to working with you.

Millie
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19/11/2023

🎄 Taking bookings for December 🎄

🐎Is your horse in the stable more and feeling a bit stiffer than usual?

🏇🏽 Has your horses workload increased?

🐴 Want your horse to have a check over and make sure there is no tension or restrictions in the muscle?

Book in for an Equine Massage Session which includes:

🐴 Thermal imaging
🌟 Musculoskeletal assessment
🐎 Massage techniques
🐴 Myofascial release
🌟 Red and Infrared LED
🐎 Report with images and findings

30/10/2023

Brilliant results for Fudge and Toni at their Trec competition! So well deserved 😍

I see Fudge a couple of times a year to keep her supple and address any tension areas.

25/10/2023

Throwback to a lovely trip to Filey a few weekends ago! Lots of horses enjoying the beach!

I’ve got spaces in November and December, so send me a message to book your horse in for a session to make sure they are free from tension, and their musculoskeletal system is in good condition going into winter.

A session includes:

⭐️ Full thermal imaging
🐎 Musculoskeletal assessment
🐎 Massage techniques
🐎Myofascial release
⭐️Red and Infrared LED
⭐️Report with images and findings.

09/10/2023

Davinia Johnson and Kite looking 😍 at HOYs and finishing in top 11 in their class 🤩🤩

I’ve got a handful of spaces left in October but taking bookings for November onwards now!

Send me a message to book in 😄

24/07/2023

🤩Arthur and Jodie winning their classes at a show the other day! 🤩

Arthur has sessions with me after period of rehab to help make sure his musculature is supple and free from tension, allowing him to move freely!

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06/07/2023

28/06/2023

Amazing week for Davinia and Kite! 2 HOYs qualifiers in the bag after winning at both Royal Highland and Cheshire. 🤩🤩

I see Kite regularly to make sure his musculoskeletal system is in top condition.

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28/06/2023

I’ve got a few spaces left end of July (will be able to get anyone in before that who needs me asap however ❤️).

Send me a message to book in 😃

21/05/2023

Well done to Davinia Johnson and Kite winning their class and then taking champion and overall supreme of show! So deserved ❤️

Nice write up in horse and hound 🤩🤩

17/05/2023

16/05/2023

One of my lovely clients, Grace looking amazing, you wouldn’t believe she’s nearly 22!

Grace gets regular sessions with me to help keep her musculature supple and reduce any tension build up. Massage therapy alongside her owner doing lots of hacking and varied exercises helps keep her looking and feeling great. ❤️

12/05/2023

Lovely day seeing Sja Equestrian Services and her gorgeous ponies! ❤️

I’m taking bookings for June onwards, so send me a message to book your horse in.

My sessions include: thermal imaging, musculoskeletal assessment, massage techniques, myofascial release and Red and infrared LED.

The session helps to make sure the horse is supple and free from muscle tension. Now is a good time to get your horse checked, as the weather gets better and they start to do more work/ competitions as muscle tension can reduce performance.

20/04/2023

What a beautiful day ☀️ to be out doing deliveries and collections.

Message the page to get yours booked in

03/04/2023

I’m also now a member of ISAP which is another great association to be part of! 🐴

I am pretty much fully booked in April, so send me a message to book in for May onwards to make sure your horse is free from tension for the upcoming seasons!

A session costs £60, and includes:

🐴 full thermal imaging
🐴 musculoskeletal assessment
🐴massage techniques
🐴 Red and Infrared LED
🐴 Report

19/01/2023

I am now a member of IRVAP which is the Institute of Registered Veterinary and Animal Physiotherapists. Being accepted as a member means I have completed a set number of CPD hours (this ensures my knowledge is current) and I have recognised high level qualifications.

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23/12/2022

🎄🐴 Merry Christmas to all my lovely clients! Thank you so much for all the support this year. Looking forward to seeing you in 2023! 🐎 🎄

01/11/2022

I’m hoping to be back March 2023 now baby Gordon has arrived! But i am replying to messages on here!

Millie
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