Massage therapy remains one of the oldest, gentlest and effective ways of maintaining the working and retired horse, young or old, from "happy hacker" to Olympic level competitor. Benefits derived from massage therapy are many and as diverse as the neuro-muscular impairments it is designed to treat. The individual, intellectual practice of Equine massage therapy works to discover areas of muscular malfunctions in order to eliminate their causes and negative consequences, aiding the restoration of optimum muscular function. Working through the skin, by gently manipulating the varied layers of soft tissue massage therapy is specifically designed to enhance muscular tone, flexibility, strength and power. The horses' body organs and working systems will also benefit, as the release of muscular tension can aid in psychological relaxation. Both physical and psychological relaxation instigates the parasympathetic nervous system which enables the horses' cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, immune and reproductive systems to perform to their optimum levels. As a horse owner I understand that we all want the best for our Equine companions. Adding regular massage therapy treatments to your horse's well being routine is a great way to create, balance and harmony, improving both athletic performance and emotional relaxation. I would like to add as a massage therapist my area of expertise is the horses' muscular system and it's corresponding effects. I have been trained to evaluate locate and treat muscles and muscular related conditions. I am not a Veterinarian, working within my duty of care and within the strict bounds of the Veterinary act, I will not hesitate to refer a horse back to the Vet should I deem it necessary if it's condition is outside the area of my professional field. I may also recommend the services of other professionals working within the Equine industry should I feel you and your horse would benefit; (e.g. saddle fitters, nutritionists and Equine behaviour consultant
THE WHOLE HORSE EQUINE MASSAGE THERAPY
SERVICES AND PRICE LIST. FIRST VISIT-£30
In order for me to provide you and your horse the best possible treatment plan and service, this will include: Owner consultation, a thorough gathering of information and history for each horse (we may have discussed some of this at time of booking). Initial assessment of your horse and their individual needs. We may also need to discuss any tack in regular use and perhaps evaluate movement both under saddle and ridden. In order to ensure I am able to provide a be-spoke course of treatment, training, working disciple, work load, management and care regimes will also be considered. This will be followed by a short massage session to both introduce myself and some of the techniques used to your horse, evaluate your horse's acceptance to touch and to locate any possible areas of muscular pain or discomfort. Providing your horse is happy for me to proceed, I will begin to treat any areas of concern and introduce your horse to passive stretches designed to enhance any therapy session. Owners will receive a written report, (to be posted or e-mailed) and a suggested follow up course of action, including ways you can help your horse between massage therapy sessions. Please allow up to 2 hours for the first visit. FOLLOW UP VISITS-£30
Subsequent and follow up visits may take up to 1 hour and the number of visits required will vary on a case by case basis. Of course every horse is different and we will go at your horses pace, as such the cost of visit will be adjusted accordingly, with £30 being the flat rate. (excluding travel costs). I also offer any existing clients a pre and post event warm up and cool down massage routines, charged at £15. (Additional costs of travel may be incurred.) DISCOUNTS
I offer at 10% discount for every additional owned horse at the same establishment, excluding initial visit. Discounts can also be discussed when making block bookings for other owners horses' kept at the same establishment. I will be offering various discounts throughout the year, these will be e-mailed to any existing clients and will be displayed on both my face book page and my web page once it has gone live. PAYING IT FORWARD
I would be delighted to offer my services to the horses, ponies and donkeys residing at non -profit making rescue centres, equine assisted learning and therapy programmes and local RDA establishments within the East Yorkshire area or within easy travelling distance of Scarborough. I will also like offer significant discounts to owners who have been kind enough to take on the care of a rescue horse or pony or any saved from slaughter, (proof of such required). Veterinary permission is still a pre-requisite for initial visit. TRAVEL EXPENSES, CANCELLATIONS AND PAYMENT
Free within 20 miles of Scarborough and 30p per mile each way thereafter. Cancellations of any bookings on intended day of visit may incur full travel expenses. In the unlikely event that I need to cancel a visit I will prioritise you for the next available date. Payment may be made on day of visit.
