As the sun comes out, and so do the flies we will begin to see our horses shaking their skin to rid themselves of the pesky insects 🦟
As horse lovers I am sure you will have witnessed the horse’s ability to shake their skin when something irritates it 🐴
But have you ever noticed that they are only able to do this on certain parts of their body❓
Read MoreWell the sun is shining and it’s actually starting to feel like spring 🌞
Just as we start to feel free from mud we now have the return of the flies 🦟
For that reason (and the fact that I have a bit of extra time on my hands at the moment) I decided today would be the day for my gelding’s annual willy wash 🧼
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again where our horses have decided spring 🌷 is finally on it’s way and start shedding their thick, heavy winter coats to make way for soft, sleek summer ones 🥰
Today I wanted to talk about our horses and why they change their coats, as well as the benefits of grooming your horse. It does way more for your horse than just help with the shedding process 👌🏼
Read MoreDid you know your horse has no collar bone ?
Their shoulders are not attached to their body by a bone like ours are but with a group of muscles, ligaments and fascia known as the Thoracic Sling or sometimes also called the Shoulder Girdle 🤔
During and after treatment with Equine Massage Therapy you may notice some visible changes to your horse’s skin 😯
These are completely normal and nothing to worry about 👍🏻
Today I wanted to discuss some of these changes and what they mean 🧐
This morning I was disappointed to wake up with a sniffly nose 🤧 and a banging headache 🤕
Not ideal for any one, being ill is just so inconvenient, and a headache can be anything from niggly and annoying right up to down right painful and debilitating 😭
This got me thinking about our horses, did you know they get headaches too ⁉️
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One of my favourite items in my grooming kit - my grooming gloves 🧤
Read MoreI was recently asked if Equine Massage Therapy can compliment Physiotherapy sessions❓
The simple answer is of course YES‼️
However I thought it would be useful to explain a little bit more.......
Read MoreClients are often surprised when they see me massage and mobilise the tail during treatments 😮
In my mind this is a very important part of the treatment particularly with horses that are tight through the hamstring group of muscles, which includes the Semitendinous muscles.
It is the Semitendinous muscles that control the movement of the tail
Lovely Sunset enjoying some Skin Rolling to the Pectoral and Abdominal muscles using The Fascial Edge Tool 😌
But what is skin rolling and what are the benefits for your horse?
Read MoreLovely Molly enjoying treatment to her Gluteal (butt) muscles with The Fascial Edge Tool ♥️
The tool allows me to work deeper into the muscles than I would be able to with my fingers and thumbs 🖐
Did you know your horse’s Gluteal muscles are up to 25cm deep 😵
This morning I met my sponsored horse and rider combination Finn and Charlotte Bowden at Allens Hill Competition and Livery Centre for the BD dressage to give Finn a pre-event warm up massage 🖐 🤩
It was lovely to watch Finn really relax, swing and stretch in his second test after being a little ‘woohoo’ in his first 🐎
If your saddle fits your horse there should be no excuse for over tightening your girth ✖️
If your saddle doesn't fit and it's moving around you shouldn't be riding your horse in it❗️
Over tightening the girth is not the answer 😬
Most horse owners have heard of dreaded ligament injuries and how they can be detrimental to the future of your horse’s working career 😢
But many of us may not really know what a ligament is, and may be afraid to ask for not wanting to appear ‘stupid’ 🙈
So I thought today I would talk about ligaments so you don’t need to ask 😊
Read MoreIt’s been a busy couple of days treating both new horses and regular clients 👏🏻
Something I have been applying in most of my treatments over the past 2 days is heat therapy 🔥
Read MoreThis afternoon as I was clipping ✂️ my own pony 🥰 I was inspired to write a post about how massage therapy is beneficial to the skin 👍🏻
Read MoreStress points 🔴
Most horses will experience muscle tightness or micospasms at some time in their lives, resulting in reduced muscle action 👎🏻
Read MoreAs an Equine Massage Therapist I take a holistic approach to treatment, you may have heard this term before, but what does this really mean❓
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