Flying Hooves - Equine Massage, Bit & Bridle Fitting

15/04/2026

This is Winston and I just love this little guy 🥰 he is so sweet with his little teddy bear ears and his cute black eyeliner.

He had his treatment today and thoroughly enjoyed it.

Winston teaches the little ones the basics of riding, so not too much going on but he was holding some tension in his psoas major which were managed to release 😍 well done Winston!

💖 Sarah

13/04/2026

❓Does anyone want to join me? I’ll have room in the car for a passenger or 2 😀

We have a fabulous evening with Alex Jewell Performance coming up on 30th April! No horses needed for this one!

A talk and Q & A session to help your confidence and get into a winning mindset, whatever your aims and goals.

Bring a notebook and pen to jot down Alex’s winning tips!

Book here: https://www.myridinglife.com/eventdetails.aspx?id=555937

10/04/2026

Here’s Krystal, one of my bit fit and Reiki clients, demonstrating how tasty a sweet iron bit is 🥰

09/04/2026

This is Boris 😍 Boris had his second bodywork appointment the other day and boy, can I tell he’s been doing his exercises!

Isn’t he rather handsome too? Welcome to the FH family Boris 💜

I’ll try and do a before and after but just wanted to pop on to say, “be more like Boris, do your exercises, I can tell” 😂😂😂

💖 Sarah

07/04/2026

🙌 IRVAP membership renewed for another year! Thrilled to be a part of this professional body. Their work behind the scenes ensuring bodyworkers’ voices are heard in the wider veterinary community has been outstanding!
💖 Sarah

06/04/2026

Good luck to my lovely clients and everybody who’s entered the SW Spring Show today 💜🐴
I’ve sponsored the ridden Retraining of Racehorses class 🏇 don’t the rosettes look fab?!
I’d want 6th place if I was going, just because it’s purple 😂
💖 Sarah

05/04/2026

🐣 Happy Easter! Wishing you all a wonderful day filled with love and relaxation, family, horses and chocolate 💜 🐰 🥚 🐣
💖 Sarah

03/04/2026

❣ Hi everyone! There's been a few changes to my T&Cs, so please have a read through🧐

Quite a bit more info in there on vet guidance, safety and data management. Any horse that has not been seen in 3 years will have data archived and deleted. This should give enough time for any insurance needs for historic veterinary info etc.

The big one is I'm going to have to get stricter on payments. Invoices are payable within 24 hours of receipt and payments can be made by card at the end of your appointment. This has always been the case but I really need to start enforcing it, I'm sure you can understand 🥰

Thanks for reading the updates!!

💖 Sarah

02/04/2026

😍 I’m so proud of two of my lovely clients being featured in this month’s Your Horse Magazine for completing the 1,000 mile hacking challenge! 👏 👏 👏

Well done to both of you, it’s been a pleasure to be behind the scenes cheering you on and “keeping your horses moving”!

💖 Sarah

02/04/2026

Great post!

Following on from our post regarding horses carrying their tail to one side and why they do it?

So, we start with a sobering truth.....

⭐️We dont know!!⭐️

Not for sure!
With so many controversial opinions and opposing avenues of information, it is clear, this question does not have one simple answer.

What we do know, is tail crookedness is something that should be noticed, considered and monitored.
It is a clue, or in some cases a flag.

It most certainly can be related to something simple like....

✅️Genetics. Especially in Arabs/Welsh cobs.
✅️Mares in season.
✅️Sweet itch.

But tail crookedness can also be related to...

✅️Muscle tension.
✅️Alignment issues.
✅️Compensatory patterns
✅️Injury/trauma.

So, When we notice our horse has their tail to one side we need to consider any other possible related symptoms, such as....

✅️Asymmetry/over all development.
✅️Lameness.
✅️Stiffness or difficulty bending one way.
✅️Reluctant or unable to engage hind quarters.
✅️Poor transitions.
✅️Bucking/bronking.

These signs or behaviours require investigations or involvement from...

✅️A saddle fitter.
✅️Rider, trainer, instructor, = Straightness exercises.
✅️Body worker or body workers, we tend to use a combination of therapies and therapists.
(Tail carriage is linked to the spine and pelvis)
✅️Vets.

Speaking of vets....
If carrying the tail to one side is new, or persistent, you must seek the support of a vet immediately.
Especially if you witness a crooked tail accompanied by the toes being dragging and/or any incoorodination, as this can be a sign of a neurological condition such as EPM.

⭐️But to conclude...

The tail to one side is not a diagnosis. It is a clue, which in our opinion, often relates to asymmetry somewhere in the body.
Tail crookedness can range from being completely harmless to something that requires immediate attention.

Paul and Cheryl Sheldrake.
New Mill Stables. ❤️

⭐️⭐️⭐️Just for fun.....
With this information, what do you now think of the image I have shared below?

On the previous post that featured a video of this horse in walk, a couple of people made comments regarding the saddle and rider sitting to the left.....

With that in mind, What action do you think we have taken for this horse?

Lastly, a big thank you to all of you, that have positive and kind interactions on our posts.
We appreciate you and your input. ❤️

Thank you ❤️

01/04/2026

🤩 Hey everyone! I’m soooo excited to be able to introduce a brand new, one of a kind, experience for your horse!! 😍 I’ll be at Donington village hall today with my equine sunbed! Bring your horse along and get them beach bod ready with a perfect bronzing session! ☀️ Fed up of owning a grey?? Let the sunbed tan them to a beautiful mahogany 🐎
The possibilities are endless!
💖 Sarah 😘

31/03/2026

Oooo 👀 look!! Now if only you knew a bodyworker or a bit and bridle fitter you could vote for her. Totally unashamedly dropping a breeze block sized hint 😂
And, if you don’t like me, vote for someone you do 😆

ONE DAY LEFT TO NOMINATE!

Champion and nominate your favourite equestrian business, professional charity or organisation via The prestigious and highly coveted Equestrian Business Awards!

The categories for this year are:

🌟Retailer of the Year
🌟Equine Therapist of the Year sponsored by Equicantis
🌟Vet Practice of the Year
🌟Diversity Award
🌟Riding School of the Year in association with the ABRS+
🌟Equestrian Media of the Year sponsored by Cowgirl Like Me Media
🌟Equine Dental Technician of the Year sponsored by the British Association of Equine Dental Technicians
🌟Groom of the Year
🌟Equestrian Tech of the Year
🌟Livery Yard of the Year sponsored by Westgate Labs
🌟Event Venue of the Year
🌟Farrier of the Year
🌟Riding Instructor of the Year
🌟Horse Transporter of the Year
🌟Equine Service of the Year
🌟Behavioural Trainer of the Year
🌟Saddle Fitter of the Year
🌟Charity of the Year sponsored by Downwest Embroidery
🌟Photographer of the Year
🌟Bit/Bridle Fitter of the Year

A huge thank you also to our general sponsors, Equine K Taping UK and Equinnect for their unwavering support!