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I like to see the
horse 'trotted up' and, if possible, being ridden. I will
then decide on the appropriate routine. Depending on his
character your horse may take a while to accept the massage
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I use natural horsemanship to
communicate and gain trust with your horse along with soft stroking
massage to promote relaxation. All my massage routines will
incorporate preventative, healing or maintenance stretches.
Case study cards are issued
for all the horses that I visit.
When I first visit a client with their horse I
would have already obtained some general information from the horse
owner or groom (owners permission needed before massage commences)
at the time of booking. This way, I have a good idea, though not an
expectation of possible requirements and needs of the horse.
A chat with the horse's owner or groom on the difficulties their
horse is experiencing, how long and when they are more noticeable.
Conformation assessment of the horse along with the general working
routine and whether their horse lives in or out.
Establish tack and rugs used, when and why.
Establish a general overview of their horses diet.
Assess your horses general gaits in walk and trot both straight and
lateral.
I always introduce myself to your horse, accustoming him to my
smell, voice and general presence around him whilst gaining a
general overview of his character.
Before beginning the appropriate massage treatment, I explain to the
owner / groom what I shall be doing and why as well as explain what
the horse will experience.
Upon completion of the initial Massage session I introduce the horse
to some gentle stretches relative to his condition, which again I
explain to the owner (groom).
The session is ended with a chat to the owner on the findings and my
recommendations on future care such as future massages and
stretching programmes that the owner can incorporate into their
horses day to day care routine that can help, heal and prevent
certain difficulties personal to the horse with my findings on this
first visit.
I always provide a fully detailed case report upon every massage
visit. Massage day clinics are always a fun and
fascinating experience, for both horses and humans. If you
and some of your friends would like to have a massage clinic
held at your stables, riding school or livery yard these can
be arranged. Personally arranged clinics include all massage
subjects, though can also be tailored to include the amount
of people attending, location of your establishment, your
horses working disciplines together with any specific
subjects that you may require a more in-depth review of.
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