Equine Sports Massage Therapy by Lacie Hawkes

13/05/2025

❤️ 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 After spending time with my family and bringing Willow into the world, it's sadly time for her to start nursery. Willow currently comes to work with me everyday, just like Imogen did. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧❤️

🐎 It's now time to be able to open my diary once again for massage therapy. I have been working with the riding school horses but closed to public. 🐎

🌟 I've got some exciting news coming later this week too! 🌟

📅 If you'd like to get your horse booked in for a massage please don't hesitate to contact me. 📞 07515173391

13/10/2022

This typical Riding school moody mare loved her massage today.

11/08/2022

Today has been too hot to ride but Reggie has loved his massage in the sunshine! His first session and so relaxed!

10/08/2022

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Today I had a new horse to work with, his neighbour kept a watchful eye the whole time!

26/07/2022

Meet Thomas, 17hh Warmblood. Thomas loves to SJ but has recently had to have some veterinary treatment. He loves his massage sessions and we are hopeful that with regular massage and remedial shoeing Thomas will continue to stay sound and supple and be back out there competing very soon.

25/07/2022

🌟🌟Don't forget to pick up your loyalty card for money off.🌟🌟
Pay for 5 sessions get the 6th for half price!

23/07/2022

𝕎𝕙𝕪 𝕕𝕠𝕖𝕤 𝕞𝕪 𝕙𝕠𝕣𝕤𝕖 𝕪𝕒𝕨𝕟 𝕨𝕙𝕖𝕟 𝕓𝕖𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕞𝕒𝕤𝕤𝕒𝕘𝕖𝕕?

During a massage endorphins are released by the pituitary gland, these are the body’s natural feel good hormones. The release of endorphins suppresses stress hormones, such as cortisol and adrenaline. Endorphins can also have an analgesic effect, reducing the sensation of pain. The reduction of pain leads to a more relaxed state and can attribute to the effect you are seeing.

Another effect of endorphin release is a reduction in blood pressure. Reduced blood pressure suggests a more efficient circulation that is putting less pressure on the cardiovascular system. You are likely to notice longer, deeper breaths and a reduced heart rate. Both of which can make a horse sleepy and more relaxed. Heart rate is an easy parameter to measure to help understand how a horse is reacting to any situation.

21/07/2022

😊More new faces this week for treatments.😊

2 very different horses to treat, Luna at the start of her career a very chilled relaxed character and Mia who is now a retired event horse who can be quite stressy.

Both horses reacted differently to treatments, Luna found the session really relaxing whereas Mia was a little unsure but there were certainly moments she relaxed and looked to enjoy it and go with it.

19/07/2022

⭐️⭐️Loyalty scheme available⭐️⭐️
Pay for 5 sessions and receive your next session HALF PRICE.

This can be used with 1 horse or if you own more than 1, with multiple horses.

11/07/2022

Met this little chap today for his first massage with me.

10/07/2022

🌞🌞It's so hot! 🌞🌞

We hope you are enjoying the beautiful sunshine but here's some top tips on how to keep your horse cool in the heat.

https://www.horsesinsideout.com/post/coping-with-hot-weather

Clear blue skies, warm sunshine - as the temperature rises it's necessary to consider the effect it may have on your horse. Here's some tips

06/07/2022

Regular massage is beneficial for all horses, weather it be top competition horses or a retired field companion.

How can massage benefit your horse???