If you haven’t worked with me before, then here is an overview of what you can expect from my visit. Before we get into this though, let me say this - every horse is an individual, therefore each session is based on what your horse needs right now. If I see your horse more than once, then each session may not look the same, as your horse will no doubt be a little different to the last time that I saw them.  

However, the three things that all of my bodywork sessions have in common are:

1) They are gentle and safe.

2) The work I do affects the whole body.

3) The horse is relaxed at the end of their treatment.

Apart from this, here is an outline of a bodywork session.

Step 1: I will ask you a few questions regarding your horse, if we haven’t already discussed the reason for my visit prior. Next I will most likely ask you to walk your horse out for me and then ask you to back them up.

Step 2: I will connect with your horse and make them feel comfortable and at ease in my presence.

Step 3: I will make a series of moves with my hands on various parts of the horse along with massaging where required. I may ask you some questions along they way about the way your horse moves or what you feel when riding at different gaits.

Step 4: At the end of the treatment I will give you a chart for your horse of what to do next – if one is required.

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What to do after a Bodywork Session

• It’s best if your horse can move freely out in a paddock, so they can regain their coordination and reset their muscle memory, as they are going to feel different.

• If this is not an option as your horse is stabled or you are camping at a competition, then lead them for a 10 minute walk, so they can stretch and feel the difference before they are put back into a yard or stable.

• Access to plenty of water. Horses tend to want a drink straight after their treatment.

• Follow any instructions I give you and refer to your horse’s chart if I have given you one.

• If you have any questions, please give me a call.

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“Prevention is better than cure, every single time.”