JS Equine Therapies

20/10/2025

2 Beautiful Boys seen today with my little man Arthur tagging along too
Everyone was very well behaved and my Optimus Lumina came in very handy
It really helps the horses I treat relax and often they’ll yawn, chew, lower their head whilst I’m using it
All signs of relaxing and releasing tension 👍🏻

15/10/2025

I’m going to be in the Pocklington area on Monday 20th October and have 2 appointments available:
10:30am
2pm

If you’d like to book a full assessment along with the treatment, appointments last roughly 90 mins and cost is £40 per horse
Or if you’d just like an assessment and to learn more about Sports Massage the appointment would last roughly 20 minutes and cost £5

These are my last available appointments this month but if your interested in booking in for November please contact me for availability

30/09/2025

I had the pleasure of treating Poly and Poly (so confusing I know 😂) for my client a few weeks ago
We have Poly Gray on the left and Poly Bay on the right.
Poly Gray was unsure about me as we had not met before so I spent plenty of time giving her some calming effluage, scratching her itchy spots (usually in front of the shoulder and in the lumbar area of the back) and plenty of Red Light Phototherapy using the Optimus Therapy Tech
Using this stimulates the body in a way that releases endorphins and serotonin helping Poly to relax more with me so that my treatment can be as effective as possible.

Poly Bay wasn’t as interested in me and more interested in eating her hay which was fab. My client wanted to make sure that she was in good condition and felt at her best before taking her out to a Hunter trial, we found a few sore spots and tension in a few places so I gave them some stretches to do before and after riding to help her.

It was a pleasure to see them both and I recommended to see Poly Bay again after her trip out to see how she’s feeling - a recovery treatment is a great way to make sure that your horse stays at their best, these can only be performed 72 hours after the event for your horses safety
A sports massage can significantly improve Lymph drainage, assist in stimulating the body’s own innate healing process and can also quickly identify any areas of issue that may have developed whilst competing.
If you have any questions about post competition recovery sessions please drop me a message.

11/09/2025

Good Luck to everyone this weekend at the Cob Club End of Year Championship 🏆
We are proud to be sponsoring the Intro Open Class and can’t wait to meet the lucky winner and their owners to redeem their prize of a free Assesment and Treatment for their Horse 🐴

What is Sports Massage Therapy and how can it benefit my horse:

Equine Sports Massage Therapy is a great way to support your horse, using hands on massage techniques along side stretching and Red Light Phototherapy it has many benefits :

🐴 Improves circulation
🐴 Increases Flexibility
🐴 Reduces Muscle pain and Tension
🐴 Aids in Muscle Recovery - this is most beneficial 72 hours after a competition
🐴 Can improve Rang of Motion in the Joints

All of my treatments include Red Light Phototherapy using Optimus Therapy Tech at no extra charge

If you have any questions or are interested in making an appointment please do not hesitate to contact me

20/08/2025

How is your horse feeling this summer with all of the hard ground we've been experiencing? Have you still be managing to get out and about?
If so lets make sure your horse is feeling in tip top condition

Equine Sports Massage Therapy is a great way to support your horse throughout their whole body:

🐴 Improves circulation
🐴 Increases Flexibility
🐴 Reduces Muscle pain and Tension
🐴 Aids in Muscle Recovery - this is most beneficial 72 hours after a competition

All of my treatments include Red Light Phototherapy using Optimus Therapy Tech at no extra charge

I have limited availability for August so please contact me if you are interested in a full assessment and massage treatment for your four legged friend

The most effective way to reach me is through FB Messenger and I'll reply as quickly as I am able

19/08/2025

In the last few weeks I have spent some time at Consort Equine Therapies to understand more about the uses of an Equine Water Treadmill and the benefits for our four legged friends.
Both Amelia and Elspeth were extremely helpful and knowledgeable about not only the water treadmill but many other aspects of horsecare and rehab.
Water Treadmills can be very useful for our horses during their rehabilitation time but also when the current ground is so hard due to lack of rain we've experienced this year as it reduces the amount of concussion on the joints.
They can Build Muscle, Improve Core Stability and Posture, Improve fitness and increase strength in muscles all whilst being supportive and gentle on the horses joints.
The treadmill can run with or without water as well as varying depths of water depending on what you are aiming to achieve in your sessions, Amelia and Elspeth are able to tailor the programs according to what the horse requires balanced with any adjustments based on their clinical history.
Any rehab also need to be well supported by your therapists too. We are able to check that your horse isn't overly compensating in other areas to support their current injury and can help loosen and release any tension they may be holding as a result.
If you are looking to send your horse away for rehab or would like advice on how their services can help support you and your horse I would highly recommend Consort.
If you would like an assessment for your horse to identify any areas of tension or tightness please do not hesitate to contact me.

Veterinary led equine rehabilitation facility, featuring a state of the art ECB water treadmill. Bespoke rehab & fitness livery packages available.

10/08/2025

I recently attended a Practical Training Day for my Animal Physiotherapy Course taught by Sophie Pickard at Thrive Animal Therapy
This was a fantastic day full where I was able to put all my training and skills development to the test with Sophie.
We spoke about and practiced gait analysis as well as getting to use her Laser and Ultrasound with the horses.
I already hold a certificate of completion training with the machines and am insured to use them when I think they would be of benefit to my clients.
Sophie has a whole range of horses we were able to feel from a 3 year old yet to start ridden work, horses with known issues and a retired endurance horse. Maverick was my favorite by far as he clearly has some mule in him and although wary of me at first he quickly relaxed into his treatment.
Thank you to Sophie for a great day of learning and your support and encouragement.
I'll be back again soon to work more on Canine Therapies too

01/06/2025

RED LIGHT THERAPY

All of my treatments include Red Light Therapy using the Optimus Therapy Tech handheld phototherapy device.

The Optimus Lumina uses both visible and infa-red phototherapy at the same time and both have numerous effects on the body:

🐴 Increase in the formation of cells that are essential for tissue repair
🐴 Dilates capillaries to increase blood flow to the area
🐴 Relieves pain and releases endorphins by stimulating acupuncture points

I find this an essential part of my treatments as it helps most horses relax and the increase in blood flow to the area assists with preparing the body for massage.

If you have any questions or would like a consultation or treatment please don’t hesitate to drop me a message 👍🏻

22/05/2025

Last week I was vey kindly invited to Canter Camp Weekend by Amanda Snowdon at Somerford Park to conduct a demonstration on the beneficial effects of Equine Sports Massage Therapy.
I was very lucky to have 2 horses to demonstrate with, Dave and Ice (Dave pictured)
Together we ran through what I cover in my therapy sessions, together with the aids I use and why.
It was a really great session with plenty of engagement from the Canter Campers including their enthusiastic Cross Country Instructor Amanda Snowdon.
Thank you so much for having me guys.
Drop me a DM if you have any questions about my sessions and how it may be beneficial to your horse🐴

12/05/2025

Why choose Sports Massage Therapy?

It can help improve circulation, improve the range of motion through joints, help improve suppleness though movement, relax muscle spasms and relieve tension.

Sessions last approximately 1 hour although initial appointments may be longer

Each session is £40 and includes the following:
Trot up assessment
Full body palpation to check for spasms and trigger points
Red Light Therapy using an Optimus Lumina
Full body treatment with massage and stretching

08/05/2025

Welcome to JS Equine Therapies, first a little about me and my journey into the Equine World.
My introduction into the equine world began in 2019 when I became a dog walker and my boss had horses,
Having always loved animals I fast tracked from a weekly lesson at Lacey's Riding School to a full loan in less than a year.
Darling Angus was my first pony but unfortunately became lame and required vet treatment and physiotherapy.
This was my introduction to equine therapy and where my passion sparks from.
In September 2022 I enrolled with The College of Animal Physiotherapy (TCAP) onto the Equine Sports Massage Therapy Course and qualified with distinction.
After practicing my new found passion on a variety of horses I soon found that I wanted to be able to do more for them.
So I re enrolled with TCAP onto their Animal Physiotherapy Diploma Course in November 2023.
Over the past 18 months I have learnt many new skills that I am able to implement within my Sports Massage Treatments so that my clients are benefitting immediately from my continued study. I have also begun to include Canines within my remit and will be offering treatments once fully qualified.
I look forward to being able to treat as many clients as possible, we ask a lot from our horses sometimes and they deserve the best possible care in return.