Lisa Loveridge Equine Sport & Rehabilitation Massage Therapist

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Lisa Loveridge Equine Sport & Rehabilitation Massage Therapist

☆ Equine Sports Massage Therapist
☆ Human Sport Massage Therapist
☆ Hands on support for you & your horse
☆ Rider Alignment & Biomechanics Coach
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18/07/2025

Out of the office 👋

Ok, you lovely lot, I am taking a holiday so from Sunday 20th to Saturday 27th July I will be out of the office as such.

I'm off to put my feet up and enjoy some much needed family time 👨‍👩‍👦
I think I have responded to all messages in my inbox. If you haven't had a reply, send me another one ASAP, and I'll respond before I go.

After Sunday, I will respond to all messages once I am back 😊

Try not to miss me too much, and I will see you all in a week 😘

Lisa xx

16/07/2025

Glow up 🌟

I do love a good before and after 😍 and what a glow up it is.

I've known Roxy for just under 2 years just after her mummy bought her and boy have they been on a journey.

When I first met Roxy, she was grumpy, she lashed out with her teeth and sometimes legs she was shouting at us that she was not happy. She was lacking topline and had poor posture. She was tight and sore.

Ulcer diagnosis & treatment, plenty of bodywork, regular saddle fit, good nutrition, a change in environment. Groundwork, stretching, hacking TLC, and most importantly, time and patience has brought about a huge change in this little lady.

She's happier, more relaxed, her posture has improved, she's starting to build some topline. She's moving better, and she's not lashing out anymore. Don't get me wrong, she still tells us when she is not happy, but she doesn't have to shout anymore.

It's a journey I've been proud to be a part of, and I've loved watching them grow and become stronger and happier ❤️

Lisa xx

14/07/2025

Happy Monday 🙌

When it comes to improving your horses performance, you don't need overcomplicated plans and exercises.

What you need is to take positive steps and be consistent. 4 simple actions you can take today that will have a major impact on your horses performance.

🐎 Stetching, it's simple yet effective. Adding stretches into your horse postwork routine can help improve your horses suppleness and flexibility. This has a positive impact on your horses performance under saddle. If you're not sure which stretches are appropriate for your horse, speak to your bodyworker.

🐎 Polework, it doesn't have to be complicated patterns and take hours to set up. There are many simple configurations that can be done with 3 poles that are very effective. Pole work helps improve propreception, coordination, and mobility. It can be done in hand or ridden.

🐎 Nutrition and hydration, your horses diet is important. Correct nutrition can have a major effect on how your horse goes, we can all easily be feeding too much or too little or just not the right stuff. Take some time to evaluate your horses diet and make sure it's appropriate for them and the job they are being asked to do. Nutrition can be mind boggling, there are many independent nutritionists that can assist you with this.

🐎 Most importantly, CONSISTENCY. If you only do something once or twice, it's not going to work. Change takes time, so you need to give it time if you are consistent with all of the above I can guarantee you will see improvement.

If you are stuck or feeling lost about where to start, drop me a message or ask me on your next appointment. I am more than happy to help 😊

Lisa xx

11/07/2025

With most of the UK being issued with a yellow weather warning due to the heat over the coming days, it's important to know how to keep our horses cool.

The updated advice for keeping them cool is soak and shade, DONT SCRAPE!

The old advice was to sponge or hose them off, then scrape the excess water off. But not anymore new research has shown that leaving cool water on your horses body is more effective at reducing your horses core temperature.

🐎 Soak them with plenty of cold water, not ice, just lots of cold water.
🐎 Don't scrape it off. The cold water helps to draw the heat away as it evaporates.
🐎 Move them into the shade or an area with good airflow.
🐎 You can repeat this as many times as needed to help keep your horse comfortable.

Make sure your horse has access to plenty of water and add electrolytes to their diet to replace those lost through excess sweating. Apply suncream where needed, give them access to shade or stable if stables are cool with good airflow.

Make sure you are aware of the signs of heat exhaustion, and if you are at all concerned, call your vet!

Lisa xx

Picture credit Medicine Vet

10/07/2025

I did a similar post to this a while back and thought just for giggles, I would do another one 😆

4 easy steps to p*** your bodyworker off, or rather 4 things we wish you wouldn't do. I love all my clients and their horses, and Im always super grateful to everyone who uses me.

But as with every job, there are things that are grate on you a bit, I'm sure many of my fellow bodyworkers would agree with these 😬

1. Not having your horse in ready for your appointment, this cuts into time with your horse. Having them in ready gives them time to settle, have a wee or a poo and get used to being in.

2. Not grooming your horse before an appointment. They don't need to be sparkling clean, but at least get the dirt and mud brushed off. I can't work on your horse if they are wet or covered in mud.

3. Turning up late to your appointment, I totally understand things go wrong, and we can all run late at times. But constantly turning up late cuts into time with your horse and puts us running late for the next client. Aim to have your horse in and ready 15 mins before your appointment.

4. Not paying on time, this is the most frustrating. You wouldn't go shopping and leave without paying so don't do it to us. We are all generally small businesses that rely heavily on that income. Having to chase for payment is time-consuming and frustrating.

I still love my job and wouldn't change it for the world, but just remember, we are human, we are running a business, and we do have other clients to consider to.

Lisa xx

08/07/2025

Do you suffer with lower back pain when you ride? Fear not, I can help you with this!

1 of the biggest complaints I get from riders is their back hurts, either during riding, after, or quite often both.

Lower back pain can be excruciating. Not only does it impact your time in the saddle, but everything else you do.

More often than not, this pain is due to weakness and poor posture, but don't worry, I can help you with this.
Over time we tend to develop bad habits, we focus solely on how are horses are going and we forget about ourselves, are position starts to slip, the stresses of daily life start to take a toll on our body and our posture changes we start to compensate, and this is reflected in how we sit in the saddle.

Before you know it, we are looking at a position we don't recognise, and we are struggling more than before. If this sounds familiar, then I have the answer

Rider alignment: These sessions have been purposely designed to work on you, the rider, breaking down bad habits, changing movement patterns not only to improve your position but also your strength and security in the saddle. Using on and off the horse techniques to help you get back to pain-free riding 😉

If this sounds like the cycle you're stuck in, then DM me today and book your assessment session. Take that first step to becoming a stronger more effective rider, you back and your horse will thank you for it.

Lisa xx

06/07/2025

Good evening, you lovely lot.
I've been a bit quiet on here recently, mainly because you guys are keeping me so busy! But also working behind the scenes on something very exciting 😁 all will be announced shortly.

But for now, I am just having a sort through my diary. Due to a few last-minute cancellations, I have 1 massage appointment space this week, Wednesday 1/1.30pm, either horse or human, and I have 2 spaces on my Rider alignment clinic at Hill House Equestrian 3.45pm 4.30pm.

That is all I currently have left for July. The next available appointment is August.
I'd you would like to book in, for either horse, human or Rider Alignment drop me a message as soon as you can appointments spaces are not hanging around 😉

Lisa xx

02/07/2025

I can't believe we are in July already!! And we are already halfway through the year!

June was a fantastic month for me and many of my clients. So many breakthroughs made, consistency and putting in the work behind the scenes has paid off for them.

Watching my clients and their horses go from strength to strength is amazing.
From being signed off by the vets to taking those first trips put in the trailer to competing at county shows. It makes my heart happy ♥️

Now, to put the kettle on ( totally tea addict ☕️) and buckle in for July, here's hoping for another fantastic month.

Lisa xx

30/06/2025

A tight tense crooked rider can not create a soft, supple straight horse!

It always comes back to the old saying 'its not the horse, it's the rider'
And I wholeheartedly stand by this, we can ensure our horses have the best fitted tack, regular bodywork, good nutrition, well trimmed/shod feet, good turnout, and be fit enough for the job we are asking of them.

But if we aren't giving ourselves the same level of care, then at some point, we are going to come unstuck. How you sit on your horse and how you use yourself greatly affects your horses posture and how they use themselves.

As riders, we tend to focus solely on our horse and how they go, and we tend to forget how much our position influences them. Rider alignment sessions do just that. We analyse how you sit and move in the saddle and then work to make small adjustments that not only transform your riding but your horses performance.

If you want to become a stronger, more effective rider and take your partnership to the next level, then a rider alignment session is for you 😊

I currently have some limited space on my next clinic 9th July at Hill House Equestrian Centre. Dm me to secure your slot.

Lisa xx

29/06/2025

Sunday mornings are made for a spot of CPD with Wolds Equine Sports Massage Approved Courses

I will openly admit im a bit of a horse geek 🤓 I love to learn, and the more I learn, the better I can support my clients.

The magic starts in the massage but continues with the work you do in between sessions. We all know what a huge fan of groundwork I am, so it's not all about treating horses. it's about applying suitable exercises to help improve, maintain, and make the most of your massage treatments.

Every day is a learning day 🤓

Lisa xx

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