Rebecka Robinson Shadow equine therapy

20/05/2025

Remember — horses have feelings too. 🐴💔
They may not speak our language, but every glance, every movement, is a voice from the heart.
They feel pain, fear, joy, and love.
And they remember — both kindness and cruelty.

Don’t treat them like objects. They deserve better.
Respect them. Listen to them. Be gentle.
Because in a horse’s eyes, there’s an entire world of emotion — you just have to be willing to see it.

Never forget those who can’t say what hurts.
But they will always show you — if you care enough to notice.

04/08/2024

🖤🙏🏻🖤

Picture source: Scott Beckstead

06/05/2024

Thank you

02/04/2024

How massage helps parts of the body you may not of thought about

🐴 integumentary system (skin hair hooves sweat glands)
- maintains skin elacity
- bring healthy oils to the surface
- assists in shedding dead cells
- helps release happy neuro chemical’s which promotes relaxation and natural healing.

🐴 skeletal system (bones joints ligaments)
- circulation
- nourishes skeletal cells
- skeletal alignment is passivly improved
- joints are mobilised and lubricated due to circulation of synovial fluid

🐴 muscular systems (muscles tendons)
- improves circulation promoting blood flow towards and within muscle tissue
- helps breakdown adhesions in overstretched and injured muscles
- can aid in relaxation of voluntary muscles

🐴 respiratory system (lungs diaphram nasal trachea)
- promotes relaxation reducing tension and stabilising breathing
- helps flush waste from lungs improving respiratory enhanced athlete performance

🐴 lymphatic system (immune system)
- improve circulation to reduce swelling Edema
And contusions
- increases the number of red and white blood cell platelets
- strengthens immunity

🐴 nervous system (brain spinal cord and nerve receptors)
- inhances biofeedback giving the brain more information about tension in the body
- release muscle spasms in tissue around the spinal cord

🐴 massage is important and beneficial weather u have a competing athlete or a beautiful field friend the benefits are endless too top to bottom.

25/03/2024

respect for this lovely lady very heartfelt fly high on your Pegasus xx

09/05/2023

A Common Question 🤔
Massage Therapists, Physios or Chiropractors?

Who should you use? 🤯

📌 Massage therapists, equine physios, and chiropractors can work together effectively to improve the overall health and performance of horses. Each of these professionals has a unique set of skills and techniques that can complement each other, leading to better outcomes for the horse.

📌 Equine physiotherapists are trained to assess and treat musculoskeletal injuries, including soft tissue and joint problems. They use various techniques, including massage, stretching, and exercise therapy, to improve mobility, reduce pain, and enhance performance.

📌 Chiropractors specialise in treating spinal problems and joint dysfunction. They use spinal manipulation and other manual therapies to restore proper joint movement and alleviate pain.

📌 Massage therapists use their hands to manipulate soft tissue, such as muscles, tendons, and ligaments. They can identify areas of tension, stiffness, and soreness, and use various massage techniques to reduce pain, improve circulation, and promote relaxation.

❤️ By working together, these professionals can provide a comprehensive approach to treating musculoskeletal issues in horses. For example, a massage therapist can help to loosen tight muscles and prepare the horse for chiropractic adjustment. The chiropractor can then perform spinal manipulation to restore proper joint movement, and the physiotherapist can use exercise therapy to strengthen weak muscles and prevent further injury.

💪 Working together, massage therapists, equine physios, and chiropractors can provide a holistic approach to equine healthcare, improving the overall well-being and performance of the horse.

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olivia@equinestudy.co.uk

12/01/2023

Brrr.. it's cold out there!

Research has proven that exposure to cold causes increased stiffness in both muscles and connective tissue, including tendons and ligaments.

So it's especially important to make sure you're doing everything you can to maintain your equine athletes' muscle health in sub-zero temperatures.

Here are a few tips to take your horse's winter maintenance to the next level!

❄️ Grooming - Don't skimp out on a good grooming! It can play a vital role in stimulating blood flow and preparing muscles for movement.

❄️ Warm Up & Cool Down - Always provide an adequate and slow warm-up for your horse's muscles, joints, and soft tissues. Equally important is the cool down phase.

❄️ Heat - To release tension and keep back muscles loose and warm, grab a heating pad and lay it across your horse's lower back, on the medium setting, and place a cooler on top.

❄️ Liniment - Place the bottle into a bucket of hot water to warm it up, then apply over knees, down legs, and over muscle to soothe and relax those cold, tired and achy muscles, ligaments and tendons.

❄️ Massage - Winter sessions have been proven to help prevent injuries due to inflexibility in cold muscles and to keep your horse healthy and active in winter months.

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CARING FOR YOUR HORSE...NATURALLY!
HealthEquineTherapies@live.ca

10/01/2023

Start bringing your horse back into work now steady and slow to make sure they are at there best Book your massage get your fitness programme ready as your horse deserves the best 🐴

14/12/2022