Moira Wedel - Equine Bodywork - for Horse & Rider

13/04/2026

If your horse doesn’t seem as flexible as they used to, maybe one of our wonderful therapists can help with a bespoke EMMETT Treatment?
Find out more at emmett-uk.co.uk

10/04/2026

Horses, dogs, people, any and all creatures get muscle tension at some point and it doesn’t always get better on its own. Give it some gentle help with EMMETT technique.

🚪 Don't just force the door open.

When a joint feels stuck, the instinct is often to stretch or pull harder. The EMMETT Technique looks at the muscles acting as the 'hinge' and uses a light touch to release the tension holding it back.

✨ Restore: natural range of motion.
🗝️ Release: change without the 'rebound' tightness of high force moves.

Find your fluid movement again.

🌐 https://www.emmett-technique-hq.com/

09/04/2026

The way the animal reacts to EMMETT often astonishes their owner. But the real magic is in how they can often show immediate relaxation in tension that can have been held for years. You can read more client testimonials on our website.

07/04/2026

🐎 From the beach donkeys of England to the arenas of Australia.

Today the spotlight is on Rebecca Cooper from ReQuest Soft Tissue Therapies. Her journey began with a childhood obsession that spanned continents, eventually leading her from a long IT career back to her true passion: equine wellbeing.

After 10 years as an Instructor, Rebecca’s lightbulb moment remains a standout - applying a human rib release to her own horse with astonishing results. Today, as an EMMETT 4 Horses Instructor, she focuses on:

🟡 The 18th Rib/QL move - a cornerstone of the Level 1 horse course for easing tension.
🟡 Pre and post competition support - maintaining soundness and performance.
🟡 Horse wellbeing - empowering owners with the hands-on skills needed to support their horse's happiness and longevity.

A lifelong rider who currently cares for three horses of her own, Rebecca believes every horse owner should have these simple, effective tools in their repertoire. For her, it is about giving owners the practical skills to support their horse's comfort every day.

🌐 ReQuest Soft Tissue Therapies

23/02/2026

Did you know? 🐴

The EMMETT Technique works on the same principle for humans, dogs and horses - light touch triggers a subconscious response in the soft tissues of the body.

Unlike traditional trigger points that often require deeper pressure, EMMETT points are stimulated using gentle touch. This allows for instant muscle release and improved movement without discomfort - making it particularly effective for animals who can't tell us where it hurts.

Horses especially benefit from this approach. The technique is sought-after in the equestrian industry, both for preparation before competition and release afterward, helping these powerful athletes maintain optimal performance and comfort.

The same gentle release that eases tension in a rider's shoulders can help their horse move with greater freedom. Two different bodies, one adaptable technique.

That's the chameleon approach to body therapy.

🌐 Learn more - https://www.emmett-technique-hq.com/

06/02/2026

To celebrate the it's only right that we bring back this classic! 🛷⛸️🥌⛷️



Photo Credit Ruth Rees Photography 📸

01/01/2026

I’m feeling this one

29/12/2025

This resonates ❤️

Perimenopause & Horses 🐎 (let’s talk about it)

If you’re an equestrian in your 30s, 40s (or beyond) and things suddenly feel… harder .....you’re not imagining it, and you’re not failing.

Perimenopause can start years before menopause and it doesn’t come in gently.
Hormones fluctuate, not fade. And that affects:

• confidence
• anxiety
• sleep
• energy
• focus
• emotional regulation
• pain perception

Now add horses into the mix.

Riding and horse care rely on balance, strength, coordination, confidence and a regulated nervous system. When hormones wobble, the body and brain can feel unfamiliar. Fear responses can increase. Confidence can dip overnight. Recovery takes longer.

That’s not you “losing your nerve”.
That’s biology.

Common thoughts I hear at the yard: • “Why does this feel harder than it used to?”
• “I should be coping better.”
• “Everyone else seems fine.”
• “Maybe I’m just not cut out for this anymore.”

These aren’t facts.
They’re hormone-influenced thoughts.

What helps (without forcing yourself): ✨ lowering the bar — some days grooming is enough
✨ regulating before riding (breathing, grounding, slowing down)
✨ shorter, kinder sessions
✨ naming it: “this is my hormones talking”
✨ resting without guilt
✨ adapting how you do horses — not quitting them

Perimenopause isn’t:
❌ weakness
❌ failure
❌ lack of bravery

It is:
✔️ a biological transition
✔️ a nervous system shift
✔️ a season that asks for compassion, not comparison

You’re not less of a horse person.
Your horse isn’t disappointed in you.
They don’t need you to push through ..... they need you regulated and kind to yourself.

If this resonates, you’re not alone.
So many women are riding, caring, coaching and holding it together quietly through this.

Let’s talk about it more 🤍
Let’s normalise adapting , not shaming ourselves for being human.

08/12/2025

Does your best friend need a bit of support to keep feeling their best? Get in touch with your local EMMETT 4 Horses practitioner for a session and they will probably help you with some of your own aches and pains while they are there 😍
https://www.emmett-uk.co.uk/

11/10/2025

I offer treatments for horse and rider using the EMMETT technique. This works on muscle and fascia to promote relaxation and mobility and is very relaxing to receive.
If you'd rather not have the pain of a sports massage then get in touch with me for a gentler way to get results.
Settle and area (N. Yorks)