Equine Massage and Cryotherapy

19/07/2026

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Saturday morning funny!

19/07/2026

This is great

15/07/2026

The same applies when used on horses.

13/07/2026

I always smile when I notice little moments like this.

While one horse was having a cryotherapy session at Wyong Racetrack, another stood quietly watching from the next stable, almost as if he was making sure nothing was being missed🐴🤍

Horses are incredibly observant, and it’s one of the many reasons I take my time with every session. Listening, watching and adapting to each horse will always be more important than following the exact same routine every time.

Every horse has a different story, and every session should reflect that.

If you’d like to learn more about how massage and cryotherapy may support your horse’s comfort, movement or recovery, feel free to send me a message or visit my website to learn more.

📍Central Coast | Hunter Valley | Lake Macquarie | Hawkesbury

12/07/2026

Cryotherapy is one of the many tools I use to support horses - but it’s never the starting point ❄️

The starting point is always the horse.

How are they moving?
What are they telling us?
What has changed?
What do they need today?

Those questions shape every session far more than any particular technique.

After 22 years of working hands-on with horses, I’ve learnt that good bodywork isn’t about having one answer for every horse. It’s about having the experience to adapt, observe and choose the approach that best supports the individual standing in front of you.

Sometimes that’s massage.
Sometimes it’s cryotherapy.
Often it’s a combination of both.

Because the goal has never been to simply perform a treatment.

It’s to help horses feel more comfortable in their bodies, move more freely and enjoy their work for years to come. 🐴

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09/07/2026

This lady is amazing.

SOME FACTS ABOUT ADDING LUPINS TO THE HORSE DIET.
I recommend whole lupins for the protein, fibre and oil content plus they are cost effective.

Due to a recent post about lupins being GMO on the socials, my phone went off over 30 times last night due to concern about feeding them to horses and the risk of gastic ulceration. Below is some FACTUAL information about lupins in the horse diet

Dr. John Gladstone, the founder of the Australian Narrow Leaf Sweet Lupin from WA University bred the sweet lupins that we feed our horses today in the 1960s. He used non GMO plant breeding methods. IN FACT GMO engineered plants did not start in Australia until 1996 and the first plant that was GMO was cotton, not lupins.

LUPINS ARE NOT GMO. TODAYS LUPINS ARE A RESULT OF CROP BREEDING. Crop Breeding is two or more varieties of seeds are crossed to produce a new variety which can produce either higher yields, drought resistance and disease resistance and or safer for animal feeds. GM IS VERY DIFFERENT. THE DNA OF THE PLANT IS GENTICALLY MODIFIED AND ALTERED. GM CROPS in Australia at this stage are only Canola, Cotton and Safflower ( Office of Gene Technology Regulator)

In Australia we have bitter lupins which are not safe for horses and are are not availbale for sale as horse feeds.
Sweet lupins which have been bred by Dr John Gladstone to remove the bitter alkaloids are an excellent protein and fibre source for horses.

Sweet lupins contain a range of nutritious properties are safe FOR FEEDING TO ULCER PRONE HORSES FOR THE BELOW REASONS AND ARE NOT KNOWN TO CAUSE GASTRIC ULCERATION. They contain around 34%DM protein, VERY LITTLE starch, moderate fat, no sugar and an excellent source of fibre. Dr. Ben Sykes, authority
on EGUS recommends they can be fed to the ulcer prone horse.

Whole lupins needs to be soaked. The outer hull needs to be softened or feed cracked lupins which do not require soaking. Lupins hulls and processed lupins have a lower nutritonal profile than a whole or cracked lupin.

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Kerry Marsh BAgrSc. BEdSc. DipOrgFarm
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References: KER Horse Feed Ingredients: Lupins Aug 2015, Mad Barn Lupin Profile, Office of Gene Technology Regulator, Aussie lupins.org.au
Dr. Ben Sykes respected Authority on EGUS

21/06/2026

After 22 years working hands-on with horses, one lesson continues to stand out: every horse tells a different story.

Cobalt is now in his 30s and, many years ago, was known to many as one of the stars of The Saddle Club. ⭐️

These days, my focus is simply helping him stay as comfortable as possible and supporting his wellbeing as he enjoys his later years.

Every horse arrives with a different history, a different body and a different set of needs. The skill isn’t in doing more, it’s in listening, observing and working with the horse in front of you on that particular day.

One of my favourite messages to receive after a session was:

“He was definitely looking and feeling more comfortable.” ❤️

Sometimes the smallest updates mean the most.

Thank you for the lovely photos and update. Seeing Cobalt feeling more like himself is why I love what I do. 🐴✨

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14/06/2026

One thing I’ve learnt after 22 years working hands-on with horses is that behavioural changes and performance issues are often communication.

A horse that suddenly struggles with a lead, feels heavier in one rein, drifts through corners or resists certain movements isn’t necessarily being difficult.

Sometimes they’re simply compensating.

The body is remarkably good at finding alternative ways to move when tension, restriction or discomfort is present. The challenge is that those compensation patterns can gradually place additional strain elsewhere.

This is why I focus on the whole horse - muscle, movement and nervous system - rather than chasing individual symptoms.

The earlier we recognise small changes, the easier it often is to support comfort, movement and long-term wellbeing. ✨

Save this post for later if any of these signs sound familiar.

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