Shay.Tactile.Therapy

Shay.Tactile.Therapy Equine Myotherapy & Human Bodywork
Restoring movement & enhancing performance šŸ«§šŸŒæ
ā€¢ Equine | Mobile
ā€¢ Human | Kilsyth Clinic
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So appreciative to be apart of Freedom Valley Equestrian Clinic šŸ¤ŽāœØ
25/04/2026

So appreciative to be apart of Freedom Valley Equestrian Clinic šŸ¤ŽāœØ

23/04/2026

Hip abductors are responsible for moving the hind leg outwards and stabilising the pelvis during movement.

Stretching works by lengthening muscle fibres that have become tight or shortened, while also supporting the nervous system to relax and reduce guarding.

So stretching the Abductors helps improve mobility through the hind end, supports better balance and coordination, and allows your horse to move more freely without restriction šŸŒæ

These are best done after riding, when the muscles are warm, and are tools I often include in my treatment plans āœļø to help maintain results between sessionsāœØ

20/04/2026

This is what trigger point work can look like šŸ‘‡

Iā€™m applying pressure to a sensitive spot, and you can see that deep pain response.
If youā€™ve ever had it done on youā€¦ you know exactly the feeling Iā€™m talking about.

Trigger points are tight, reactive spots within the muscle.
Every horse has them, but their location and intensity can vary depending on workload, overuse, and compensation.

When I release a trigger point, Iā€™m temporarily restricting blood flowā€¦
and when I come off, fresh blood rushes back into the area, helping support healing and recovery.

Every horse reacts differently.
Some will step away, move around, or shift their body, this is them working through it, processing the pressure, tensionā€¦ sometimes even emotion.

When they start activating the muscle like that, it mimics Active Release Technique (ART).
Itā€™s something I use with humans, but with horses itā€™s not always something you can ask forā€¦
so when they offer it themselves, itā€™s powerful.

It helps reset the nervous system faster,
and youā€™ll often see a big drop in tension and discomfort straight after.

Have you ever seen your horse process like this before?

16/04/2026

STOP. 24 hours off.
Let the body recover, process, and reset properly.
Iā€™ll share some recovery day ideas soon.

16/04/2026

24 hours off. Let the body recover, process, and reset properly.

Relaxation/deep tissue help me fill some gaps today šŸ“1/16 collins place Kilsyth
16/04/2026

Relaxation/deep tissue help me fill some gaps today
šŸ“1/16 collins place Kilsyth

16/04/2026

Are you the cause of your horseā€™s issues?
Maybeā€¦

What do you think? šŸ‘‡

16/04/2026

Restriction can look likešŸ‘‡
ā€¢ reduced shoulder reach
ā€¢ difficulty extending
ā€¢ resistance in transitions
ā€¢ lack of suppleness through the body
ā€¢ trouble bending
ā€¢ bracing through the back
ā€¢ poor hind end engagement
ā€¢ girthiness or sensitivity behind the elbow

The lats connect the hind end to the front
so when theyā€™re tight, the whole system canā€™t move properly.

Comment ā€˜LATā€™ if youā€™re going to try this šŸ™Œ

15/04/2026

Hearing it from owners themselvesā€¦
would you actually stick to this?
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15/04/2026

You never wait for your horseā€™s hooves to fall apart.

So why do we do it with their body?

I get itā€¦ you canā€™t always see it.
Itā€™s quieter.

But your horse feels it.

Massage isnā€™t just for when something goes wrong,
itā€™s for keeping them right.

New booking system is livešŸ™ŒIā€™ve made a few changes behind the scenes to make everything smoother, more accessible, and t...
14/04/2026

New booking system is livešŸ™Œ

Iā€™ve made a few changes behind the scenes to make everything smoother, more accessible, and to support those of you wanting consistent care, not just one-off sessions.

ā€¢ Updated equine pricing (all include travel)
ā€¢ Care plans now available for ongoing, structured support
ā€¢ Human 60min relaxation massage still at $80 intro price until the end of April

This is just the beginningā€¦
From May, Iā€™ll be introducing more options, including human memberships, horse & rider packages, and more ways to stay consistent with your care.

Everything is now available to book through the link in my bio.

Thank you for being here and supporting me as this grows šŸ„°

10/04/2026

Protocol Dressage in Alexandra, April 25th 9-1pm. 10 spots only.
Excellent outing for young/green horses. Riders returning or new to competing. Great confidence boost for horses and riders alike!
https://eventsecretary.com.au/equestrian/21852

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