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EMB Equine Sports Massage Therapist

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EMB Equine Sports Massage Therapist

💆🏽‍♀️Equine Sports Massage Therapist
👩🏽‍🎓FdSc, BSc (Hons)
📚Qualified & Insured
🐴 Help Your Horse Thrive
📍West Yorkshire*

My name is Ellie-Mae Brown, I am 21 years old from West Yorkshire. I founded EMB Equine Sports Massage Therapist in October 2024. I am a fully qualified Equine Sports Massage Therapist and have an Fdsc in Applied Equine Management with Therapy.

22/12/2025

2025: The year my business went from side hustle to full hustle.

Here's my 'Spotify Wrapped' version of growth—top tracks, big wins, and some lessons along the way. 💼📈

16/12/2025

Arthritic Horse?🐴
Ever considered swimming??🥽

https://www.northernequinetherapycentre.co.uk/post/managing-arthritis-in-horses-the-role-of-swimming

13/12/2025

✨ 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲: Now Available! ✨

I’m excited to share that red light therapy sessions are now open for appointments — the perfect addition to your horse’s wellness routine.

Whether they need help with muscle tension, recovery, or relaxation, red light therapy offers a gentle, effective boost to overall comfort and performance.

📍 Now taking bookings
💷 £15 per session

Drop me a message to get your horse booked in! 🐴❤️

12/12/2025

𝔽𝕦𝕟 𝔽𝕒𝕔𝕥 𝔽𝕣𝕚𝕕𝕒𝕪 💙

Did you know horses have the same number of neck vertebrae as giraffes—seven! It’s just their size that makes the difference 🐴🦒✨"

10/12/2025

✨ Improving Symmetry & Balance Through Massage ✨

Massage isn’t just about relaxation—it plays a key role in helping the body move more evenly and efficiently.

When certain muscles become tight, overworked or fatigued, the body naturally compensates by shifting weight or changing posture.

Over time this creates asymmetry, imbalance and uneven movement patterns.

Through targeted soft tissue work, massage helps:
🔹 Release tension in overactive muscles that may be restricting movement.
🔹 Activate and support weaker muscle groups, helping the body return to a more natural balance.
🔹 Improve circulation, delivering oxygen and nutrients that support healthy muscle function.
🔹 Enhance proprioception, the body’s awareness of where it is in space—key for balance and coordination.
🔹 Increase range of motion, allowing joints and muscles to work evenly on both sides.

By restoring softness to tight areas and encouraging correct muscle engagement, massage supports more symmetrical posture and smoother, more balanced movement.

Whether under saddle or on the ground, a balanced body performs better, feels better and stays sounder for longer.

04/12/2025

⏳✨ Don’t wait until your horse shows pain…
Regular equine sports massage isn’t a luxury – it’s essential maintenance.

By the time your horse is visibly uncomfortable, tension has already built up.

Keep them feeling supple, comfortable and performing at their best by staying ahead of the problem, not chasing it after. 🐎👐

💆‍♀️ Book now to support your horse’s health before issues arise.
Prevention > treatment. Always.

03/12/2025

🐴 Posture-Boosting Exercises for Horses

🥕 Carrot stretches
- Encourage lateral flexion, rounding through the topline and core engagement.
- Focus on chin-to-chest, chin-to-girth, and done slowly and correctly.

🐎 Raised pole work
- Encourages the horse to lift through the back, activate the core, and step through with the hind end.
- Start with walk poles, then build to trot when posture improves.

🚶🏽‍♀️Hill Work (in hand or ridden)
- Strengthens hindquarters and lumbar region, improving self-carriage and stability.
- Both uphill and controlled downhill work are beneficial.

🤸‍♀️ Long and low work
- Allows the horse to stretch through the neck and lift the back instead of hollowing.
- Aim for relaxation, rhythm, and softness — not just a lowered head.

💪🏼 Back lifts & belly-raising activations
- Gentle pressure along the sternum or midline encourages the horse to lift through the core.
- Great for horses who tend to drop the back or disengage the hind end.

🌿 Owner Tips for Maintaining Good Posture
- Check saddle fit regularly — poor fit can create tension and postural changes.

- Keep up with consistent massage or soft tissue work to prevent tightness building up.

- Warm up slowly; allow the horse time to stretch and mobilise before collecting.

- Vary their workload — too much of one discipline can create imbalance.

- Ensure turnout and free movement; static stable time can stiffen muscles.

- Watch for subtle signs: uneven muscle development, toe-dragging, hollowing, reluctance to bend.

- Build strength gradually — posture comes from muscle development, not force.

🧠 Remember
- Good posture isn’t just about how a horse stands — it reflects balance, comfort, strength, and correct muscle use.

- Regular movement, thoughtful exercise, and preventative massage help keep the body supple, aligned, and supported long-term.

02/12/2025

Keeping Your Horses Happy & Healthy This Winter 🥶

Winter can be hard for both us and our horses! Here are a few tips to keep your ponies happy and healthy this winter:

🍂 Feed for Warmth:
Horses generate heat from digesting forage — so make sure they have plenty of good-quality hay. Monitor body condition and adjust feed as needed.

💧 Hydration is Key:
Even in cold weather, horses need lots of water. Keep troughs clean and remove ice as frequently as possible.

🧥 Shelter & Rugs:
Provide shelter from wind, rain, and snow. Not all horses need a rug, but older or clipped horses may appreciate the extra warmth. You know your horse—rug appropriately as weather can change from day to day.

🐴 Hoof & Health Checks:
Regular farrier visits and daily checks prevent winter issues like thrush or mud fever. A little bit of Vaseline in their hooves can also help prevent build-up of snow and ice (it doesn’t stop it completely but definitely helps!).

🏃‍♀️ Exercise & Enrichment:
Keep them moving! Turnout as much as possible, light riding, or even hand-walking keeps muscles strong and minds happy.

A little extra attention goes a long way—your horse will thank you with a healthy coat, a happy attitude, and a strong immune system. 🤍

01/12/2025

Desperately sad to hear about the passing of two superstar horses who transformed dressage and were loved the world over. Sleep tight, Valegro and Uthopia. More below

28/11/2025

🐴✨ Fun Fact Friday! ✨🐴

Did you know horses can show relaxation during massage through licking, chewing, yawning, and even soft eyes? 😌💆‍♀️

These are all signs of tension releasing and the body moving into a calm, balanced state. 🩶

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Monday	5pm - 8pm
Tuesday	5pm - 8pm
Wednesday	5pm - 8pm
Thursday	5pm - 8pm
Friday	5pm - 8pm
Saturday	8am - 8pm
Sunday	8am - 8pm

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