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Equine Massage and Cryotherapy

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Equine Massage and Cryotherapy

21yrs assisting horses perform + feel their best 🐴🤲
Experienced Equine Bodywork & Cryotherapy
Central Coast•Hawkesbury•Hunter Valley•Lake Mac

Equine Massage, Equine Body Work or Equine Massage Therapy is a hand’s on muscular therapy, which uses specific strokes and stretches to assist in obtaining maximum performance and physical conditioning with less chance of injury or pain. It assists in preparing the horse for competition by protecting and restoring muscles before and after events or activities. It also aids with rehabilitation following injury.

31/05/2026

Some partnerships are built over years.

Margaret and Buddy are one of those.

In her early 80s, Margaret still makes the time to support Buddy’s wellbeing, because she understands that comfort, movement and quality of life matter at every age.

Looking after our horses isn’t always about competition goals. Sometimes it’s simply about helping them feel their best.

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with many horses and owners, and one thing that always stands out is the dedication people have to doing the best they can for their horses, no matter their age or stage of life.

Margaret and Buddy are a beautiful reminder of that. ❤️

🐴 Have you made bodywork part of your horse’s wellbeing routine?

📩 Message for enquiries or to discuss your horse’s individual needs.

29/05/2026

Most horses don't wake up one morning with a major issue.

More often, they start by showing small changes.

A heavier rein.
A missed transition.
Difficulty bending one direction.
A horse that suddenly feels a little different to ride.

These signs are easy to dismiss individually, but together they can tell us a lot about how a horse is feeling in their body.

After 22 years of working hands-on with horses, I've learned that paying attention to these subtle changes often gives us the opportunity to support the horse before compensation patterns become more significant.

One thing many owners don't realise is that the area showing the symptom isn't always where the tension begins.

That's why I always look at the whole horse - movement, muscle system and nervous system - rather than focusing on a single area.

🐴 Have you noticed any of these signs in your own horse?

📩 Message for enquiries or to discuss your horse's individual needs.

17/05/2026

After almost 22 years of working hands-on with horses, it’s still these simple moments - seen through my own eyes and felt through my own hands - that I love the most. 🤍🐴

The quiet connection, the trust, and the privilege of helping horses feel a little more comfortable in their bodies.

📩 Message for enquiries or to discuss your horse’s individual needs.

10/05/2026

One thing many owners don’t realise is that release doesn’t always look still.

Sometimes it looks like this 👉 shifting, leaning in, moving away, stretching, processing. The body responding in real time as tension begins to let go.

Horses are incredibly honest during bodywork. When they feel safe enough to respond, they will often show you exactly where they are holding discomfort or restriction.

Over the years, I’ve learned that good bodywork isn’t about forcing change. It’s about listening to the horse in front of you and allowing the nervous system and muscles to work together, not against each other.

These moments are subtle, but they matter. 🐴✨

📩 Message for enquiries or to discuss your horse’s individual needs.

05/05/2026

Cryotherapy is often seen as something used for injuries… but in many cases, it’s just as valuable before things reach that point.

When a horse is working, training or competing, their body is constantly absorbing load, particularly through the lower limbs.

Targeted cryotherapy allows me to:
• Support areas under repeated strain
• Help manage inflammation early
• Assist recovery between sessions

But like everything I do, it’s not about chasing one spot.

It’s about understanding how the whole system is working together - muscle, movement and load - and supporting the horse accordingly.

Used consistently, these small interventions can make a meaningful difference over time.

Quiet work. Long-term results. ❄️🤎

📩 Message for enquiries or to discuss your horse’s individual needs.

19/04/2026

Leading up to a bigger workload, Marcia had her boy Tribute checked over - something she said she was really glad she did.

“Nat picked up a couple of tight muscles on him - not surprising as I’d been riding him more than I ever have, getting him ready for a five-day ride.”

After his session, he was a “happy, chilled out boy.” 🐴

With an increase in work, it’s common for small areas of tightness to start coming through, often before anything more obvious shows up.

👉 This is something I see often, especially when horses are doing more than usual.
👉 Often it’s been building for a while, this is where I like to catch them early.

Lovely to continue supporting Tribute and helping keep him comfortable and moving well.

📩 Message for enquiries or to discuss your horse’s individual needs.

12/04/2026

I’ve watched both of Serena Ireland’s tests in tears. I’m so proud of her 🤩✨

I’ve known Serena since she was a little girl on her grey pony, working towards Grand Prix. She hasn’t changed, still the same lovely person who dreamed big and quietly went after it.

To see her now, competing on the world stage at the FEI Dressage World Cup Finals, is incredibly special.

While I don’t work on Serena’s horses, I’ve stayed close to the journey through her team and have been following along from home, cheering her on every step of the way.

It was also really special to be able to support her journey in a small way, donating a massage and cryotherapy session to help get her there.

It’s moments like this that remind you how much goes into these journeys, the years of work, the people behind the scenes, and the horses at the centre of it all.

Very, very proud 🤎🐴

📷 Shannon Brinkman Photography

📩 Message for enquiries or to discuss your horse’s individual needs.

07/04/2026

Little moments like this 🖤

The quiet ones that remind you why you do it.

Not every part of the job is hands-on, sometimes it’s just about being there, letting them feel comfortable, and taking the time.

Pretty special horses to work with. 🐎

📩 Message for enquiries or to discuss your horse’s individual needs.

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Tuggerah, NSW
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Monday	6am - 5pm
Tuesday	6am - 5pm
Wednesday	6am - 5pm
Thursday	6am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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http://www.equinemassage.com.au/

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