Crockford Massage Therapy - Equine & Human Sports Massage

26/04/2026

Good luck to everyone running the London Marathon. I hope you all have a good race, enjoy your day and make some fantastic memories.

I’ll see some of you tomorrow for a post race debrief and massage.

16/03/2026

🏃‍♂️SPECIAL OFFER - READING HALF MARATHON🏃‍♀️

Whether you are a seasoned runner or tackling your first race, sports massage is an excellent addition to your training plan.

Prepare for your race and aid recovery to keep your fitness goals on track.

£2️⃣5️⃣ for 30 mins pre/post race massage:

Pre event Friday 20th March
Post event Monday 23rd March

For more information or to book please contact:
info@cmt-human.co.uk
Tel: 07796 464973

Or drop me a message below and I will contact you.

24/12/2025

Thank you all for supporting my business in 2025. I really appreciate every single one of you (and of course your lovely horses🐴🥕).

I am now closed for Christmas (taking a well earned break!), reopening again on Monday 5th January.

🎄Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas and New Year 🎄

24/12/2024

Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas and New Year 🎄

17/06/2024

Wow, what a conference!

Two days of incredible knowledge sharing presented by Professor Jean-Marie Denoix. Skilful ultrasonography, in-depth anatomy, biomechanics, clinical presentation, all tied into appropriate rehab, shoeing and training…I am totally blown away.

Thoughtful questioning and open discussion from the audience enhanced the interactive experience. Seeing so many vets, chiropractors, physiotherapists, massage therapists and saddlers, all coming together for the benefit and welfare of the horse was so refreshing.

The Equine Sports Massage Association is a fantastic association which I am very proud to be part of. ESMA maintains very high standards of professional practice and provides quality CPD to its members. Therapist are highly trained in hands on techniques and anatomical knowledge by Animal Therapy Solutions Ltd. I am now looking forward to the next conference, which I am sure will be equally as interesting.

24/12/2023

Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas and New Year. 🎄

04/12/2023

Please be aware that if you are travelling to your appointment from the A33 direction that there is a road closure in place between Sherfield Road and Bramley Road which means there is no access to Bramley from Sherfield on Loddon currently.

Diversions are in place but the country lanes surrounding Bramley are subsequently a lot busier than usual with some mud on the roads where the verges have been churned up. If you require information about the diversions please contact me in advance of your appointment.

Please do take care when travelling to/from appointments and allow extra time.

23/12/2022

That’s it! Work finished, house cleaned and now to relax and enjoy a glass of 🍾

Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas 🎅🎁🐴🥕. I hope you all enjoy yourselves regardless whether you’re working, at home or visiting friends and family.

I will be returning to work on 3rd January and look forward to seeing you all in the New Year.

14/07/2022

For anyone due to attend the Area Festival at Wellington Riding on Tuesday 19th July please see below.

**Wellington Riding Area Festival 19th-21st July - Extreme weather announcement**

16/06/2022

With temperatures rising it’s worth ensuring you are up to date with the most recent information on how best to manage horses in the heat. Dr David Marlin is an expert in this field. Please read the signs/symptoms carefully and keep a watchful eye on hot days, if your horse appears to be struggling call your vet immediately for advice.

🌡️ The thermometer could hit over 30˚C (in the UK) later this week and Dr David Marlin has some important advice and words of wisdom for us!

We need this information out to the general public - to create a better understanding of how to keep horses safe and comfortable in the heat, please help by sharing!

WORDS OF WISDOM

✅ Acclimatise to increased heat - train for 2 weeks IN THE HOT PART OF THE DAY to compete in hottest part of the day

✅ Travel either very early or very late

✅ Provide water at ALL times, including warming-up/competing.

✅ If sweating during training add a balanced electrolyte to their daily feed

✅ Don’t expect your horse/pony to be able to perform as well in hot weather – EVEN IF ACCLIMATISED

✅ Split your WARM-UP AND cool and offer water

✅ Offer water immediately after exercise

✅ Cool DRINKING water (around 20°C/68°F) preferable to warm or cold



RAPID COOLING

💧 Cover the horse's body with cold or cool water (5-25°C) as quickly as possible without stopping to scrape. This should be done for AT LEAST several minutes.

💧 If the horse is agitated or appears to be recovering give a short walk before another period of intensive cooling.

💧 CONTINUE COOLING until blowing has subsided and or the horse appears more comfortable. This may take 10-15min.

💧 If shade and or fans are available these can be used but water cooling over the WHOLE horse is the priority.

💧 DO NOT rely on cooling blankets/rugs, evaporative coolers or fans as the main means of cooling. These provide comfort but NOT rapid cooling.

💧 Ice packs placed over large veins are ineffective at cooling.

😰 Older, younger, those with health issues, heavy/large horses, dark horses and overweight horses do not cope well in hot weather.

💡 If your horse is uncomfortable in hot weather then spraying them down and leaving the water to evaporate will help keep them cool and can be done every few hours. Your horse WILL NOT overheat due to insulation by water - this is a myth!


READ the full article here >>> https://drdavidmarlin.com/hot-weather-advice/

PLEASE SHARE - THIS INFORMATION COULD SAVE A HORSE'S LIFE!

Thanks,
DDM Team

18/02/2022

Just in case any of my clients are due to compete at Merrist Wood BD Winter Regionals, please see below.

British Dressage Winter Regionals - due to some significant damage to a building near the arena and total loss of power across the college, we have taken the decision to postpone Saturday and Sunday's Regional classes.

Tina and Sue will be working from Sue's home tonight and tomorrow to reschedule the classes. This will have an impact on the rest of the week as we try and fit everyone in. As soon as the revised schedule is in place we shall be in contact with competitors, judges, staff and officials again. Thank you.