The Work

How I Work

Every session begins with a thorough assessment of your horse posture, movement, palpation. From there, I draw on whichever combination of techniques best serves that horse on that day. No two sessions are identical, because no two horses are.

"The healthier the soft tissues, the greater the benefit to the horse's overall alignment and way of going."

Techniques & Modalities

01

Deep Tissue Massage

Targeted manual pressure applied to deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. Particularly effective for chronically tense areas, adhesions, and restricted movement patterns that develop through training and repetitive work.

02

Myofascial Release

Slow, sustained pressure applied to the fascial network, the connective tissue that envelops every muscle, bone, and organ. When fascia becomes restricted through compensation or injury, it creates tension throughout the body that can only be resolved at the source.

03

Post Competition Recovery

Specialised techniques applied within 24–48 hours after competition or intense work. Focused on flushing metabolic waste, reducing inflammation, and supporting the body's natural healing response so your horse can return to training sooner and more soundly.

04

Rehabilitation Support

 Soft tissue work designed to complement veterinary rehabilitation programs. Addressing compensatory tension, restoring suppleness to injured or guarded areas, and supporting the gradual return to full function.

05

Craniosacral Therapy

A subtle, non-invasive approach that works with the rhythmic movement of cerebrospinal fluid through the craniosacral system. Particularly valuable for horses with poll tension, sacral restriction, and nervous system dysregulation. Often transformative for horses that are reactive, tight through the topline, or resistant to contact.

What to Expect

A Session Tailored to Your Horse

I arrive, observe your horse standing and moving, and take the time to listen, both to you and to the horse. That assessment shapes everything that follows.

A session might draw on a single technique or move through several, responding to what the tissue reveals as the work progresses. I might spend the majority of a session on one area of restriction, or address the full body from poll to tail.

You'll leave with observations about what I found, what I worked on, and any recommendations for follow-up, whether that's return visits, veterinary input, or adjustments to your training approach.

01

Assessment First

Every session starts with observation and palpation — never technique before understanding.

02

Responsive Work

The session adapts in real time to what the horse's body needs, not a pre-set protocol.

03

Whole-Body Thinking

Tension in one place is rarely the full story. I follow compensation patterns to find the root.

04

Clear Communication

You'll always know what I found and why I worked where I did.

Ready to Book?

If you're unsure whether your horse would benefit, get in touch — I'm happy to discuss what you're seeing and whether bodywork is the right next step.

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