Poppy Leach Equine Massage Therapy

Poppy Leach Equine Massage Therapy Equine Massage and rehabilitation therapist. Surrey, Hampshire & West Sussex. ACAT.

Big thanks to my clients who left such kind reviews on my socials! Really appreciate it 💕🥕🐴
13/11/2023

Big thanks to my clients who left such kind reviews on my socials! Really appreciate it 💕🥕🐴

06/11/2023

💙FULLY BOOKED💙

Due to the high demand for this event we will be posting a second date as soon as possible.

𝐀𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲: 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞

We would like to invite you to a client evening on Wednesday 29th November, specifically for owners of the older horse, which will give attendees the opportunity to learn about nutrition, weight and condition maintenance, dental care, and Cushings disease from a team of three experienced vets. Further information on the third speaker and topics to follow.

Nibbles and drinks will be provided. Doors open at 7pm and lectures start at 7.30pm. To book your 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 place, please email [email protected]

08/08/2023

Reposting this diagram, as there’s a few posts around at the moment about lunging to encourage a horse to be supple… 🫣

From this super diagram from Gail William’s book, you can really appreciate how limited the lateral flexion ability of the thoroacolumbar and sacral portion of the spinal column is very restricted. So when we’re asking a horse to lunge, and they’re not strong enough in their core and gluteal muscles, the likelihood that they will overflex through their neck in compensation and fall in through the shoulder is high. Will constantly straining the body in circles whilst the weak muscles aren’t able to switch on make this any better? Not likely.

This is where specific groundwork patterns and exercises come into play in order to develop the correct muscles, so that when a horse executes a turn they are prepared in their body to do so in good balance without detriment to joints.

This leads me onto why lunging is classically not good for an arthritic horse. The repetitive strain on joints isn’t good, but (especially in chronic cases) compensatory muscle patterns create the development of negative postural muscles which mean that a horse isn’t able to engage the correct ones during lunging, leading to almost a double negative effect on pathological joints.

In these cases, consider a groundwork programme that includes low intensity mobilisation exercises at the guidance of your veterinary physiotherapist to develop key postural muscles for positive posture and engagement. I talk about this more in the groundwork programme I’ve produced on the website via the online shop. Link here: https://vetphysiophyle.co.uk/product/stage-1-groundwork-programme-e-book/

Before and after photos from yoda’s massage treatment this morning! Paula Ogden 🥕💕🔥
29/07/2023

Before and after photos from yoda’s massage treatment this morning! Paula Ogden 🥕💕🔥

10/07/2023

Strengthening the stifle 💪 🥕✅

Think Mr Harley enjoyed his massage today 🐴☀️ 🥰 Alison Mason
06/07/2023

Think Mr Harley enjoyed his massage today 🐴☀️ 🥰 Alison Mason

‘Fascia is a thin casing of three-dimensional connective tissue, that surrounds and supports every organ, blood vessel, ...
05/07/2023

‘Fascia is a thin casing of three-dimensional connective tissue, that surrounds and supports every organ, blood vessel, bone, nerve fibre and muscle in place.’

Bodies naturally attempt to remain aligned for optimal support and function. As a result, fascia shortens and thickens as the body compensates to remain aligned and balanced or to address a mechanical stress (James et al., 2009).

To encourage symmetry and optimal function of fascia, it is important to break down those fascia adhesions, to move blood and tissue fluids, and to relax muscle tension and optimise muscle function (Atalaia et al., 2021)

Fascial relaxation can be acheived through therapeutic massage intervention with techniques such as myofascial release. Get in touch today.

MASSAGE BENEFITS🔥🙆‍♀️ 🧘🏻‍♀️ ✅Aids muscle recovery (DOMS)✅Increases range of motion (ROM)✅Helps mobilise joints✅Relaxes t...
28/06/2023

MASSAGE BENEFITS🔥🙆‍♀️ 🧘🏻‍♀️

✅Aids muscle recovery (DOMS)
✅Increases range of motion (ROM)
✅Helps mobilise joints
✅Relaxes tension
✅Increases blood flow
✅Increases lymphatic function
✅Increases suppleness
✅Encourages equilibrium in muscle tone
✅Increases proprioception
….. etc🤸‍♀️

Who would benefit from a massage?

✅Anything from competition horses to retired pasture friends.

How often should you book a massage?

✅Depending on the reason for your massage treatment, workload and lifestyle of your horse, will determine the frequency of appointments.

for more information on how to book. ☀️

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