Peppy Equine Sports Massage Therapy

11/12/2023

Perfect gift - only £25

19/02/2023

https://youtu.be/_ObrV64MgAo

Why feeding hay in the stable does not make up for lost grazing timeHorses were designed to eat for at least 16 hours per day. Every horse owner worth their ...

18/10/2022

09/10/2022

Sweet boy Max who styled my hair during his massage 😆

To the Max -dressage- petplan equine brand ambassador

09/10/2022

16/09/2022

I've been a tad non existent for a while working my day job and for family, to say I'm knackered is an understatement BUT I am working on a brilliant stereotypie case study which I hope to share the results of very soon.

16/09/2022

The creators of a new documentary on the ridden horse pain ethogram (RHpE) hope it will improve horse welfare and performance, as well as horse sport’s future. The RHpE comprises 24 behaviours including tail-swishing and an open mouth, the presence of eight or more of which may indicate that the h...

28/08/2022

In support of the upcoming European Animal Rights Law Conference 2022 which I am attending in Cambridge soon.....

16/08/2022

Does your horse have a stable vice?

Stable vices or stereotypies and are sequences of repeated, learned behaviours that have no obvious purpose. The most common stable vices include cribbing, weaving, circling, head bobbing, and pawing.
• If a horse performs a stereotypy over a long period of time, it may become "established" i.e., it becomes a permanent feature of his behaviour.
• Consequently, there is always the possibility that he shows stereotypical behaviour in an adequate environment and the stereotypy has been "inherited" from a previous inappropriate environment.
• Stereotypies may appear because of a learning process, not indicative of poor welfare but as a "copied" stereotypy.
• Finally, the tendency to show stereotypies could be a result of a stressful environment in the early stages of his postnatal development which causes permanent changes in the central nervous system.

New behaviour patterns can indicate underlying health problems, so always speak with your vet. If there are no physical causes for concern from your vet, please get in touch!

I am a certified Equine Massage Therapist and a qualified Animal Welfare Officer currently studying Equine Biomechanics, Myofascial Release, and Acupressure. Insured and a member of the International Association of Animal Therapists (IAAT).

The benefits of massage are endless and whilst a behaviour cannot necessarily be eliminated altogether, massage does help to relieve stress. It lowers the heart rate, increases relaxation and releases feel good hormones.

To determine the reason behind a stereotypy and the motivation for displaying the behaviour, as part of my professional development in therapy, I’d like to work with you and your horse. By identifying how such behaviours negatively impact his physical health then how massage addresses any overdevelopment of muscle and tension within the body.

The ultimate goal is to help your horse and to document what therapies are of benefit. No money involved, just the opportunity to research and assist.

Please send me a message, I look forward to hearing from you!

Hannah Gould ESMT, IAAT – peppyequine@outlook.com – 0777 997 5152

05/08/2022

*Sound on*
Do you want feedback on the physiological state of your horse, treating their pain or discomfort and helping to detect any small problems early?
Contact me for your horses treatment, bespoke to his needs.
The more you give your horse, the less you need from him.

05/08/2022

Thank you Poppy's mum for your kind words 👍

31/07/2022

Handsome Max walking off his relaxation routine this morning.

Some clear response signals showed where tension had accumulated and a nice display of tension release followed. A little guarded at times but that's completely normal for a prey animal.

I have no doubt he will sleep well tonight! 🥰

29/07/2022

What can I say, George the stallion 🥰 🥰 Definitely the most interesting massage I've done! A brilliant character. I'll be back soon.

To the Max -dressage- petplan equine brand ambassador thank you

28/07/2022

26/07/2022

Lovely Poppy enjoying her maintenance massage earlier. Tightness and knots ironed out, she'll feel much better for it! 🥰

22/07/2022

July offer - 50% off
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