Molly Baxter - Equine Sports Massage Therapy

01/11/2024

Pinch, punch first day of the month! 🤪

I have availability WC 11th November, so get booked in whilst appointments are available 😁

25/10/2024

Happy Friday from Diamond!

We hope you all have a lovely weekend 🤪

09/10/2024

Wanting whats best for your horse?

💡The key is being proactive in preventative care in order to minimise the occurrence of injury. Sports massage therapy does just that!

By keeping the body supple, free from soreness and restrictions your horse is going to find working in a correct and relaxed posture more easy, making your training sessions more beneficial.👌

Drop me a message to see how I can help your horse 🐴

30/08/2024

Last month I was very lucky to get to attend the Horses Live weekend!

😁Two days of amazing lectures, practical demonstrations and workshops with expert scientists, vets, behaviourists and trainers.

Equine behaviour underpins everything that we do. Every interaction with a horse is an opportunity to provide a positive and enriching experience for them.🐎

I'm in the very privileged position to get to work with your horses in quite a unique way and I am always listening to what they are trying to tell me. This is why CPD is so important!📖

27/08/2024

Did you know you can help to promote my small business for free?

🙏I'd be forever grateful if you could invite your friends to like my page.

1) Click the three dots at the top of my page
2) Click invite friends
3) Invite away!

Thank you for supporting 💚

05/08/2024

Sorry for the delay in replying to messages, I’ve had a very exciting weekend! 🇬🇧🐴

I will get back to all tomorrow.

I only have a couple of slots left for August so please get booked in asap to not be disappointed!

29/07/2024

Who has been following the Olympic eventing?!

A team Gold and an individual Bronze! All horses beautifully ridden.

But DONT talk to me about those flag penalties! 🤦🏼‍♀️

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01/06/2024

Summer, really?

Keep hanging in there everyone!

I have a few spaces available for June, get in touch before they’re taken 😁🐴

Hello June! 🙄😭

17/05/2024

The Thoracic Sling, what is it and why is it important?

❓Did you know that a horse has no collar bone? Instead they have a group of muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia that all connect the horse's front limbs to their chest.

A strong thoracic sling is essential for stability, balance and movement. It also allows the horse to move forwards and sideways at the same time whilst also allowing them to bend and turn.

Strong thoracic sling muscles become more toned, holding the chest in a higher position resulting in a better overall posture for your horse. 💪

11/05/2024

Summer is finally here! It's about bloomin' time and I am loving it!☀️

This has been my view the past few days, share yours below! 📸

I have availability through June so be quick to get in touch before appointments go. The season is in full swing so make sure to keep your horses feeling in tip top form. 👌

21/03/2024

Have you seen the charter?

What are your thoughts?

I love that door is being opened to talk more openly about a horses mental and behavioural needs, not just their physical well being. 🐴 🧠

I believe as owners we should be allowing our horses to thrive, not just live in potentially suboptimal environments because that’s the ‘norm’. Let’s adapt, share ideas and not be afraid of change. 🫶🏻

16/03/2024

It’s an exciting day! I love receiving delivery of fresh clothing!

Now I get to treat your lovely horses wearing my own brand 🥹🥰

07/03/2024

Loving Emily Cole’s version of world book day!

Which of these do you think your horse would read? 😂🤪

It’s world book day! Which one has your horse been reading … or writing! 😂📕

20/02/2024

Train the walk!

As riders I personally believe we focus more on the trot and canter but the walk is equally as important! You can also use poles in your ground work. 🐴

Poles are a great guide, if you need help with exercises that would suit your horse, get in touch. ❤️

𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗶𝗽 - 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀

Walking your horse over a series of poles (set at a distance of 0.7-1m apart) is good for:
✅ Improving rhythm
✅ Strength
✅ Control
✅ Developing back rotation
✅ Lateral flexion

Walk poles can also help stop jogging or an irregular or lateral walk.

19/02/2024

I do love a good meme 🤪

But in all seriousness, are you feeling like you struggle to maintain consistency in the contact or perhaps the rhythm?

There could be many reasons for this such as a lack of strength, a compensation or tension.

Massage could help to improve this by:
🐴 Promoting circulation
🐴Enhancing muscle tone
🐴Improving suppleness
🐴Relieving tension through myofascial release
🐴Reducing physical and mental stress

Get in touch to find out how I can help 🙋🏼‍♀️

26/10/2023

My available slots before Christmas are starting to fill! Please contact me as soon as possible if you’re wanting to book in before the holidays. 🎄🎅

Now taking bookings for 2024 😁 🎉

18/10/2023

I love this photo, it clearly shows how we can forget about how simple things such as turning, need to be done correctly to prevent compensation through our horse’s body.

Do you struggle with stiffness on one rein? Does your horse struggle with suppleness? Or do you struggle to achieve the correct canter lead?

All of these things (and more!), I can help with. Get in contact to book your appointment.