Emma Lucy - Equine Massage Practitioner

30/04/2026

🌱 As spring arrives, it’s important to be aware of sycamore seedlings in your horse’s pasture.

After the high number of seeds dropped last year, many areas are seeing increased growth. These seedlings can pose a serious risk, as they may contain Hypoglycin-A, which can lead to Atypical Myopathy.

⚠️ Early signs can include stiffness, weakness, sweating, or a horse that seems quiet or reluctant to move.

If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts and contact your vet straight away.

We understand how difficult it can be to manage seedlings, but staying aware can help protect your horse ➡️ https://bit.ly/3wqDiu4

21/04/2026

21/04/2026

🌱 With the grass growing rapidly, now’s the time to look out for laminitis.

Laminitis is an extremely painful condition that can affect horses and causes severe pain and lameness which needs emergency veterinary treatment.

Do you know the signs of laminitis? Common signs include:

👉 Strong digital pulses felt at the back of the fetlock
👉 Reluctance to walk forward
👉 Difficulty making a tight turn
👉 Excessive heat in the feet
👉 Shifting weight from foot to foot when at rest
👉 Lameness, stiffness, or a short, stilted or pottery walk, especially on hard ground

Find out more information about laminitis and how to treat it here 🔗 https://bit.ly/4cCbvI6

18/04/2026

15/04/2026

🌱 Hawthorn 🌱

💚 Rich in antioxidants

💚 Enhances the cardiovascular system

💚 Helps calm the nervous system

💚 Great for older horses, those with laminitis or navicular syndrome

15/04/2026

Do you have a seasonal head shaker?
We can discuss taping during treatment to help 🫶

15/04/2026

⁉️ What is Equine Massage Therapy ⁉️

➡️ Equine massage therapy offers a holistic whole horse approach. Providing a therapeutic, hands on treatment to help relieve any stress, pain, delayed onset muscle soreness and to aid physical and psychological relaxation

➡️ Equine massage techniques, applications and routines assist with the restoration and healing of specific body tissues, structures, working systems and body organs helping your horse to perform at their best

➡️ During the full body treatment any specific areas of tension detected will be treated accordingly, working to correct imbalances in the soft tissue structures

➡️ Equine massage therapy plays an active role in helping to maintain the working and retired horse, both young and old. Regular treatments are recommended every 6-8weeks

www.elequinemassagetherapy.co.uk

12/04/2026

🌼 Dandelion 🌼

💛 Full of vitamins A, B, C, D, and K

💛 Full of minerals iron, copper, potassium, magnesium, and calcium

💛 Supports liver, kidney, and digestive health

💛 Encourages urination to flush toxins

💛 Feed in moderation and introduce gradually