Harper Equine

08/07/2014

After a few days away I brought the Harper Equine horse (The Tank) in for a fuss. He's not a fan of hands on massage but prefers more gentle, soft approaches.Today I did Bladder Meridian. It can be slow and rather boring but this technique can have dramatic results on some horses. The Tank did not disappoint - hyperventilating, rapid blinking, multiple yawning, fidgeting - all big releases. Try it with your own horse - it's easy to learn and helps calming and bonding :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPVyG37Wve0

The Masterson Method is an innovative form of equine massage that allows the horse to release deep, accumulated pain and tension in muscles and connective. T...

28/06/2014

Some fun for Saturday night :D

H Tobago, Arabian stallion, international champion, sire of many champions including 4 British National Champions, all-time highest-ranked Arabian sire in th...

01/06/2014

30/05/2014

Truly hilarious collection of videos :) The last one is my favourite :D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wsOr0m-hAo&index=2&list=PLfYc1fRT-ZngPcBXy_yD87FQlWaehHoZa

As much as we love our horses, some of their behavior is a little...weird. Imagine if you're best friend or co-worker acted like that? That's exactly what we...

26/05/2014

16/05/2014

It will be interesting to read the research when it is released
http://www.horsechannel.com/horse-news/2014/04/07-stabled-horses-colic-risk.aspx

Research out of the United Kingdom suggests that moving horses from pasture to stable could increase colic risk.

11/05/2014

So the Harper Equine horse has been lame and dragging a leg. In the absence of any heat, swelling or injury, it appeared mechanical. I got the vet out who believes horse has done the splits and pulled a muscle in his chest. He's for 10 day's Danilon and field physio then vet is hopeful for a full recovery. It is important for any new lameness to be checked out by a vet. I could spot mechanical lameness and my theory was that muscle strain was behind it, BUT I am no replacement for a full lameness exam by an experienced vet. Any decent massage therapist will refuse to see a horse with a new and undiagnosed lameness until a vet has attended and given permission for body work. On the plus side, the Harper Equine Horse appears to be feeling better on the Danilon ;)

27/04/2014

Found time to attend to my own horse today. Like many draft horses he prefers a slow and gentle touch. A mixture of Masterson Method and myofascial release suits him best. But when you are hungry and short of time these methods can be frustratingly slow! I tried to speed things up by doing some sports massage on his back area but he quickly let me know this was not his preference. Sigh!

26/04/2014

Looking forward to spending the day learning AND visiting the Arabian stud. Please share to anyone who may be interested in attending :)

09/04/2014

You may find your horses tugging you over to the hedge to sn**ch at the dandelions at the moment. Please let them. Dandelions are a fine blood cleanser and diuretic. A natural detox for the liver which is excellent at this time of year especially when horses are starting to go out onto the spring grass. If you have a hedge or weedy verge nearby then take your horse for a browse on the herbs and plants they don't often get access to in ex-dairy livery fields. Nature is supplying what horses need to balance the sweet spring grass and the horses know it :)