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Sheila Taylor - Equine & Sports Massage Equine Massage, myofascial release, cranial sacral therapy
Sports / On-site massage for the rider. treatments and workshops available

Equine massage is the manipulation of soft tissue to release physical and psychological stress and tension. Treatments will vary depending on the need of the horse from gentle energy and balancing work to deeper sports massage. Regular massage will help your horse cope with the demands of work, tack, injury and conformation and prevent the build up and tension and the development of compensatory m

ovement. Sports massage for the rider benefits both the horse and rider. By targeting the muscles used in riding, it eases discomfort and hence prevents transference to the horse and it having to make compensatory movements . On-site seated massage is great if you are short of time and space, quick and easy to set up and performed fully clothed. Swedish massage techniques release muscle tension and the use of acupressure energises the body in only 30 minutes,
As a qualified adult tutor I am offering introductory equine massage workshops so that you can help your horse cope with the demands put on it, learn to recognise areas of muscle tension and when to call a professional and best of all form a strong bond, build trust and confidence through positive touch.
*Please note veterinary consent is required for equine massage treatment. The horse should be in good health with no signs of illness.

When you try and get a horse to rest on your shoulder but you're really short 😆, lovely afternoon with these 2 💙🐎
25/02/2024

When you try and get a horse to rest on your shoulder but you're really short 😆, lovely afternoon with these 2 💙🐎

Before and after x
25/02/2024

Before and after x

Happy New Year, thank you all - equines and humans , looking forward to another year full of magic moments and learning ...
01/01/2024

Happy New Year, thank you all - equines and humans , looking forward to another year full of magic moments and learning x

Not posted much for a while but wish I'd taken a before and after pic today with the Lovely Simba, never seen such an am...
11/08/2023

Not posted much for a while but wish I'd taken a before and after pic today with the Lovely Simba, never seen such an amazing change in shape of a horse in one treatment, from hollow and tucked up to relaxed horse and frame using myofascial release, cranial sacral work and stress point release - as you can see he loved the cranial sacral work ❤️🐴

Happy New Year, wishing you and your horses good health and happy memories. 1st massage of 2023, so proud to be part of ...
01/01/2023

Happy New Year, wishing you and your horses good health and happy memories. 1st massage of 2023, so proud to be part of this girls journey, come a long way this year with hard work, determination and of course of course regular massage treatments - excited to see her 2023 journey xx

7 years since I qualified as a holistic equine massage therapist, still loving the connection and power of the gentle to...
17/10/2022

7 years since I qualified as a holistic equine massage therapist, still loving the connection and power of the gentle touch and still learning from every horse, thank you to all those who have trusted me with your best friends and soul mates - may the journey continue xx
❤️🐴💙

28/08/2022

Magic morning for a chilled hack in the woods 💙🐴

After a busy few days massaging I'm heading away, back on 16th June - may not respond to your messages for a few days 😊🐴
09/06/2022

After a busy few days massaging I'm heading away, back on 16th June - may not respond to your messages for a few days 😊🐴

That's us had the dentist today, fantastic job from Mark Twigg. So important to keep on top of the basics - teeth , feet...
09/02/2022

That's us had the dentist today, fantastic job from Mark Twigg. So important to keep on top of the basics - teeth , feet , saddle, follow up with a massage to release all the wee tight spots, a roll in the mud and happy horse xx

Happy New Year, here's to 2022, wishing health and happiness to you and all your beautiful furry friends xx 🥳🎉🐴
01/01/2022

Happy New Year, here's to 2022, wishing health and happiness to you and all your beautiful furry friends xx 🥳🎉🐴

so I've not posted for a while but its been a busy few months meeting lots of new horses and their amazing owners - I of...
20/12/2021

so I've not posted for a while but its been a busy few months meeting lots of new horses and their amazing owners - I often hear owners stating that they love to see the magic happen - so what is the magic? Magic happens when the horse feels safe, trusts, connects and allows itself to relax and release physical and emotional tension, some horses slip straight into the magic releasing and relaxing at the smallest touch, others may be a little more suspicious and dip in and out to test how it feels and then some fight and resist the magic but they usually slip into it at some point. Once the trust is built the horse will engage and guide the treatment relaxing and releasing - lowering their heads, softening the eyes, chewing, sighing, yawning and stretching - I love it xx

Nothing better than a post work wander with your bestie ❤️🐎❤️
12/08/2021

Nothing better than a post work wander with your bestie ❤️🐎❤️

Too beautiful not to share ❤️
26/07/2021

Too beautiful not to share ❤️

😄😄😄so happy that travel restrictions are now lifted, been busy working locally but great to be out and about again getti...
18/04/2021

😄😄😄so happy that travel restrictions are now lifted, been busy working locally but great to be out and about again getting horses ready for adventures., Just remember we all still need to follow guidelines and take care so we can continue to enjoy this little bit of freedom. Have fun and stay safe xx

Snow day❄️⛄🐴 ❄️, enjoy and stay safe x
10/02/2021

Snow day❄️⛄🐴 ❄️, enjoy and stay safe x

Just love a good whisker shot, as nature intended ❤️🐴😊
31/01/2021

Just love a good whisker shot, as nature intended ❤️🐴😊

So here we are again, plans on hold, unable to do many of the things we enjoy, trying to find the positives:* More time ...
16/01/2021

So here we are again, plans on hold, unable to do many of the things we enjoy, trying to find the positives:
* More time to prepare and improve, to be so ready for when you can follow your dreams
* Time to work on fitness, the fitter and more balanced you are, the easier it will be for your horse to do what you are asking.
* Time to learn something new, I've been learning about Infrared, pilates and biomechanics
* Lots of time to spend with your besties ❤️🐴
Anyone got any more to add to the list?

01/01/2021

Happy new year to all my clients, it's been a challenging year but I've enjoyed the gift of time and there's still been enough magic massage moments to make it memorable for some good. Here's to a better 2021 , hang on to your dreams ❤️

Wishing you all a very merry Christmas, it's been a tough one with so much on hold but hang on to your hopes and dreams ...
24/12/2020

Wishing you all a very merry Christmas, it's been a tough one with so much on hold but hang on to your hopes and dreams and focus on what you can do , stay safe ⛄🌲🎅🎄xx

Massage is so important for young horses, not only does it build trust and help prepare the horse for vet and farrier vi...
12/12/2020

Massage is so important for young horses, not only does it build trust and help prepare the horse for vet and farrier visits, it releases any tension in the muscles when tack and rider are added and helps the muscles adjust and cope. Lots of horses ask for a scratch at the end of a treatment, think I'm going to need a ladder when this lovely boy stops growing 😃🐴

For those of you interested in the effects of compensation, or wondering why I may not be working where you think the pr...
05/12/2020

For those of you interested in the effects of compensation, or wondering why I may not be working where you think the problem is, this is a great read.

Where's your happy place? Absolutely nothing beats a canter on the beach for me 🌞🐎💜always lifts my spirits x
25/11/2020

Where's your happy place? Absolutely nothing beats a canter on the beach for me 🌞🐎💜always lifts my spirits x

Always lovely to start the day with Bob the cob, not your regular easy, hardy cob but a sensitive soul who has been thro...
05/11/2020

Always lovely to start the day with Bob the cob, not your regular easy, hardy cob but a sensitive soul who has been through some tough times, regular treatments help him with his physical and emotional well-being ❤️

04/11/2020

Muscle overload due to overuse or trauma can result in the contraction and intense shortening of a portion of muscle fibres, this results in the formation of a trigger point. The clip below shows the local trigger point response (twitching) when pressure is applied to the trigger point. Application of massage and stretching the muscle will aid recovery and lengthen the muscle fibres and release the trigger point

Definitely the best way to start the day 💜🐎💜, now off to visit his lovely owners at Riders of the Storm for a private le...
14/10/2020

Definitely the best way to start the day 💜🐎💜, now off to visit his lovely owners at Riders of the Storm for a private lesson - happy days , hope you all enjoy this beautiful day xx

Great morning to be inside massaging, met a couple of lovely horses today who both loved some gentle cranial sacral ther...
03/10/2020

Great morning to be inside massaging, met a couple of lovely horses today who both loved some gentle cranial sacral therapy. Cranial sacral therapy helps to release postural and emotional tension in the head and face. Left untreated cranial sacral malfunction can result in compensatory locomotion, uneven muscular development and structural misalignment as well as emotional imbalance. The cranial sacral system connects the horse's head to the tail, so tension at one end can create a line of tension and compensation creating restrictions right along the horse. Cranial sacral therapy is a powerful, gentle non- intrusive form of tissue correction enabling physical and emotional releases and relaxation.

Really enjoying being out treating horses again, as a holistic massage therapist I love how every treatment is so differ...
17/09/2020

Really enjoying being out treating horses again, as a holistic massage therapist I love how every treatment is so different as the layers of physical and emotional tension are released. Guided by the horse treatment can be massage to release muscle tension, myofascial work to release restrictions, cranial sacral therapy to balance emotions and healing to balance energy or a combination of these, ❤️ being lucky enough to do this xx

12/08/2020

Hope all your ponies are safe and well, storm has blown up my WiFi so may be best to text / ring my mobile if you need me x 😊

Enjoying being out and about treating horses again, unfortunately you humans will still have to wait, message if you've ...
08/07/2020

Enjoying being out and about treating horses again, unfortunately you humans will still have to wait, message if you've been waiting for an appointment (social distancing and usual vet permission required 😄)

Happy Saturday, hope you've all managed to spend some time with your besties xx
27/06/2020

Happy Saturday, hope you've all managed to spend some time with your besties xx

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