Natalie Maidment equine sports massage therapist

03/08/2025

Fabulous to see some clients looking great in the inter hunt relay yesterday.

25/07/2025

Interesting info fron Koper Equine

Fascia (Connective Tissue Layers)

Fascia is a dense, irregular connective tissue layer enveloping muscles and organs. Key features include:
• Multiple layers: superficial layer (irregular collagen and vessels), intermediate layer (thick, straight collagen bundles), and deeper layer (thin collagen with elastic fibers) ()
• Vasculature and nerves pe*****te fascia, especially in the superficial/intermediate layers

Tendons (Dense Regular Connective Tissue)

Microscopic structure is well-documented. Unlike fascia, tendons exhibit:
• Highly organized parallel Type I collagen fibers aligned along tension lines, forming fascicles within a sheath (endotenon/epitenon)
• Elongated tenocytes (fibroblasts) positioned between fiber bundles, synthesizing collagen and matrix components
• Limited vascularity, with small blood vessels in loose connective tissue surrounding the fascicles, which partially explains slow healing

Summary:
• Fascia provides structural support across multiple directions, integrating muscle, vessels, nerves, and adipose.
• Tendons are specialized for unidirectional tensile force transmission between muscles and bones, with highly organized

There are 4 Categories of Fascia - https://koperequine.com/there-are-4-categories-of-fascia/

02/07/2025

Thinking of bringing horse weighing to the business as an extra. Would this be something you'd be interested in? Please give me some feedback and leave a comment here ⬇️

29/06/2025

How do treatments benefit all horses. Whether you compete or not its essential to help your horse in any way you can.

✔️ PHYSICAL BENEFITS - pain relief and injury prevention
✔️ Improves circulation - supporting the immune system.
✔️ Reduces muscle tension - reducing injuries.
✔️ Enhances the range of motion and flexibility.
✔️ Improves suppleness.
✔️ Aids recovery after workout.
✔️ Improves posture and balance.

As well as the mental benefits of stress relief and emotional wellbeing .

Please message me to discuss any questions and to book a treatment. I'm here to help. 🙂

I am also qualified in rehabilitation. So if you would like discuss a tailored plan for your horses rehab then please message me to discuss.

Either pm here or WhatsApp: 07980842260

28/06/2025

Massage day for Arnie ready for the inter hunt .
Youngster Val having his first treatment.

17/06/2025

Nutty enjoyed her monthly maintenance massage
Some tension in the hamstrings which I treated. Most likely from the recent hard ground we've had befor the rain came.

12/06/2025

A day of mostly maintenance massages.

03/06/2025

It's super important to have fresh water available throughout the massage (and always) so that your horse can hydrate. When possible, I allow the horse to move around to be able to get to the water during treatment . Dora went to the water to drink 3 times during her treatment.

13/05/2025

Available appointments left for May.

If you require a specific time on any other date, please message me.

28/04/2025

A very sleepy Sassy during her treatment.

27/04/2025

*****SPACE NOW FILLED *****
A space has become available for tomorrow if anyone wants it. 12-2.
Pm me for appointment.

07/04/2025

A visit to a new client today. This pretty little lady is Nutty (Nutmeg)
She was fabulous to treat and really settled into her treatment.