SGP Dressage & Sports Therapy

SGP Dressage & Sports Therapy Equine Sports Massage Therapy
Qualified | IICT Member | Fully Insured

22/08/2026

Always so much fun getting to ride the most handsome lad ever ‘Romeo FF’ for his amazing owner Sue 🥰 Isn’t he just so gorgeous!

11/07/2026

The days may be short, but the first half of winter has been busy! Filled with days full of riding, training and treating beautiful ponies! 🐴🤍

28/05/2026

It’s been a busy few weeks of riding and treating some lovely horses, how lucky I feel to call this ‘work’ 🤩
I love being able to combine my dressage riding and sports massage therapy so that I can offer clients a much more in depth evaluation of their horses and help them to perform at their absolute best. If your horse is not feeling quite right under saddle, needs some help in their training or is in need of a therapy treatment, don’t hesitate to get in touch🐴

01/04/2026

I just LOVE training! Everyday is an opportunity to teach, learn, and build strength where it is needed. Every horse has weakness in some area and identifying where those areas are allow us to train more effectively to help our horses be the best they can be! If your horse is just not feeling right or is misbehaving, it is their way of communicating to you that they are uncomfortable. It is our job to work out where that discomfort is coming from and relieve those issues so that we can continue to progress in a positive way! Don’t hesitate to reach out to see if I can help you and your horse - 0448902785 🐴

Why consistency is the key 🔑 One of the most common things I see in horses isn’t just soreness - it’s patterns!A tight s...
28/03/2026

Why consistency is the key 🔑

One of the most common things I see in horses isn’t just soreness - it’s patterns!
A tight shoulder leads to compensation through the neck… which then affects the back… which then shows up as resistance under saddle or uneven movement. Over time, these patterns start to become your horse’s “normal”. Regular sports massage sessions are about breaking that cycle.

By working consistently with your horse’s body, we can:
• Release accumulated tension before it becomes restriction
• Interrupt compensation patterns before they settle in
• Support correct muscle use and posture
• Improve comfort, movement, and overall performance

It’s not just about treating soreness when it shows up, it’s about preventing it from becoming a bigger issue in the first place.
Every horse I work with is different, and regular sessions allow me to really understand their body, track changes, and support them long-term.

If your horse has recurring tight spots, unevenness, or just isn’t feeling quite right, send me a message to see how I can help - 0448902785🐴

I LOVE using photobiomodulation (light therapy) as part of my sports therapy sessions. I use red, infrared and blue ligh...
24/02/2026

I LOVE using photobiomodulation (light therapy) as part of my sports therapy sessions. I use red, infrared and blue light depending on what I am aiming to target. Sometimes combining two or more:

🔴 Red Light – Supports circulation, reduces inflammation, and promotes cellular repair
🌙 Infrared Light (which we can’t see) – Penetrates deeper to target deep muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints
🔵 Blue Light – Supports skin health and surface healing, great for wounds and irritation

Incorporating light therapy into my sessions helps to:
• Reduce inflammation – Ideal for managing soreness, swelling, and soft tissue strain
• Speed up recovery – Supports faster healing after training, competition, or injury
• Relieve muscle tension – Helps tight, overworked muscles relax and repair
• Support joint comfort – Great for horses dealing with stiffness or age-related wear and tear
• Improve circulation – Increases blood flow to targeted areas for optimal tissue health
• Is completely Non-invasive – A safe, gentle therapy that works with your horse’s cellular healing processes

By using light therapy alongside my sports massage, I am able to support your horse’s body in a more comprehensive way 🐴

11/02/2026

⬆️ The ‘why’ behind my sports massage therapy qualification. After Stella’s colic surgery and a myriad of compensatory issues post surgery, I felt like I was continuously investigating with professionals but never fully understanding. Now with such in depth knowledge about how the body works I am better able to work alongside my vets and farrier to make sure she is feeling and working as best as she can. You never stop learning and I am already back studying again. I can’t wait to finish my next course and help even more horses and ponies 🐴

21/01/2026

Don’t forget to get off the arena! Riding on different surfaces is so good for our horses legs, body and mind! It helps strengthen soft tissues, increase bone density, enhance balance and proprioception and prevent repetitive strain injuries. Building strength in different ways 💪🏻

What does a sports massage session with me look like? 🐴Each session is tailored to the individual horse and includes:• H...
14/01/2026

What does a sports massage session with me look like? 🐴

Each session is tailored to the individual horse and includes:

• Horse history – a discussion about your horse’s background, workload, and any current or past issues
• Static assessment – assessment of conformation, posture, and any visible imbalances
• Dynamic assessment – observing movement in a straight line at walk and trot (or on the lunge if a trot-up isn’t possible), backing up and small circles
• Whole-body palpation – identifying areas of soreness, tension, or changes in muscle temperature and texture
• Sports massage treatment – incorporating a range of massage techniques, red, infrared & blue light therapy, and gua sha
• Targeted stretches – specific to your horse’s needs
• Aftercare suggestions – simple homework to help maintain results between sessions

⏱️ A session for one horse takes approximately 1.5 hours

⚠️ Limited availability for the remainder of January

🗓️ PM or text 0448 902 785 to book your next session
📍 Mornington Peninsula & surrounds

Stretching our way through the first week of 2026 💪🏻 As our horses come back into work after their festive holidays, it ...
03/01/2026

Stretching our way through the first week of 2026 💪🏻 As our horses come back into work after their festive holidays, it is important that we make sure they are feeling their best and ready to start work again. Send me a pm or text on 0448902785 to book your horse in for a sports massage and red light treatment 🐴

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Balnarring Road
Merricks North, VIC
3926

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+61448902785

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