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Melissa Pinfield-Wells : Equine Physiotherapist & Coach

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Melissa Pinfield-Wells : Equine Physiotherapist & Coach

I provide range of Equine services to suit all needs island wide. I have a keen interest in horses with behavioral problems and last chance horses.

I am a qualified and insured equine physiotherapist and coach. Which allows me to take a holistic approach. I pride myself in providing friendly reliable service whilst maintaining the high standards everyone wants for their horse! If you would like to know more about me or how I might be able to help you and your horses please feel free to get into contact. Tel; 07521729091

23/11/2025

Little trip to Quob yesterday with Tilly for BD.

Yesterday was very much a training day for us, a year ago I still wasn't sure Tilly would ever compete again, let alone manage a trip to the mainland.

I know from taking her years ago that she struggles with the extra time on the lorry - I think it is often forgetten how physically demanding travelling is for horses.

Now we have done that slightly longer journey I have a better idea of what Tilly needs from me next time, and how to plan my day to account for that.

I was so proud of her though, despite having to retire from the first test as she just wasn't feeling herself, we managed to have a break do some stretches and exercises to help loosen her off a little and we had a positive second test.

It was nice to also recieve praise from the judge for listening to my horse and doing what she needed.

14/11/2025

BD today and I am so incredibly proud of Bosco today 🥰

We had a go at our first advanced medium! It was very clear that we are both green at this level, and that reflected in the marks. However despite the low marks bringing the overall score down there were also plenty of 7s in there!!! It was a good chance for us to see where we are at for this level and we had fun doing it!

Tilly wasn't quite on form today and although we got through both tests she wasn't quite herself. I think she just hasn't had quite enough work this week and is feeling quite tense and sensitive as a result!

Huge thank you to Jo Burch for coming to my rescue at the last hour when I was stressing about learning 4 tests and managing 2 horses on my own! And Molly's Equine Service for helping me get organised this morning 😁
Rex also did a fantastic job reading for me! Couldn't gave done it without them 🥰

03/11/2025

⭐️ REHAB CASE ⭐️

Meet Robbie. You could be forgiven for thinking that he is young/unbacked (even so this is an extreme reaction!), but he is actually 14 years old.

He came to me for rehabilitation following a fairly extensive kissing spines surgery. As you can see the pain memory was very strong!

The first video clip is his reaction to the saddle when he first arrived with us... the last clip is this morning.

Molly’s Equine Services

26/10/2025

Couldn't be prouder of Tilly today, having a go at her first medium test 🤩

After having to withdraw from BD last week due to Arthur being poorly, I made a snap decision to enter a medium test at the Lake Farm series today. And I have been riddled with anxiety all week because of it!!!

My anxiety was nothing to do with Tilly, though.... it was more to do with the judgement of others.

I am forever telling clients not to worry or listen to what others say, I am a great believer that the only opinion that matters is that of the horse! But the truth is I am also really affected by the pressure of what others will think of me, and I feel that doing this job comes with certain expectations that I should do well.

This week, I had a tough choice in my head; have a go at a medium, knowing full well that she's not quite ready for this step up yet, and therefore we would not get a fantastic score and possibly might not even make it round - leading to possible judgement from others OR put my braves pants on and have a go knowing that I would have fun with my pony.

In the end, I decided to go. Tilly has really taught me to make the most of every ride and the time I have with her.

And I am so so glad I did!!! She made me so proud. Despite a few disagreements throughout the test, we got round. It was far from a clean test, but I think we both enjoyed having a go, and that is what is important!!!

I am going to make a conscious effort from now on to practice what I preach and do the things I want to without worrying about anybody else 🐴

02/10/2025

A few weeks back, Bosco and I filmed our first advanced medium test 😁

I wanted a baseline to see how far off we are from going out out at this level, so instead of riding it through until it was 100% perfect, I submitted my first take. (well second actually because first I forgot where I was going 🙈)

It was a little rough around the edges, as is to be expected when stepping up a level, but I was really pleased with a score of 62%.

30/09/2025

Donkey enjoyed his physio yesterday, some lovely releases 😊

My diary is filling up quickly for the rest of this year, so if you are wanting your horse seen in the next few months, please get in touch! 😁

28/09/2025

Bosco had a little sleepover at my yard last night, ready for BD with him and Tilly today.

I was so pleased with both horses today 😀

Tilly was first up in the novice and elementary classes. In the first class she suddenly woke up after being quite quiet in the warm-up! She made me work hard in both tests, but in return, she gave me a great feel.

Next up was Bosco, I tried riding him slightly differently through the test today, putting into practice a few things I have been tweaking. I felt it really paid off, and we rode a much more positive and accurate test compared to previous competitions.

Sadly, I didn't feel our scores really reflected what I felt today; but the comments from the judge were all stuff I am working on at home - this always reassures me that I am on the right tracks!

Huge thanks to Molly’s Equine Services for grooming for me as well as everybody else who helped me today 😊

22/09/2025

Homeward bound after a fantastic day of learning at todays CPD "a deep dive into the ribcage" 🤓

It was so interesting to spend the day focusing on this super important but often forgotten part of the body.

People often talk about having their horses backs done, but in reality, physio is about so much more than just the back!!!

I love these days, and every time I do one, I come away in absolute amazement at how much there is to know about the body..... and how much there is still to learn 😁

18/09/2025

Molly and I headed out for some CPD tonight at the yard managers event kindly hosted by Vectis Equine Vets tonight.

As livery yard managers we are often called upon in an emergency, so a good working knowledge of equine first aid is essential. I always enjoy equine first aid refreshers as the advice often changes as veterinary medicine develops and I always learn something new!

Did you know that Proteq flu is only vaccine in the UK that is up to date with the current guidance set by the World Organisation for Animal Health? Because I didn't!

Thank you so much to Vectis and all of their vets for an informative evening 😁

Molly’s Equine Services

17/09/2025

Bosco had a little outing to my yard yesterday for some test riding, and while there, one of my liveries caught this photo of him.

09/09/2025

Bosco and I have been working hard at getting our canter more uphill.... cobs are naturally built less "uphill" than something like a warmblood, leaving them with a tendency to fall on the forehand.

This doesn't mean it's impossible for cobs to get a nice uphill canter. It just requires them to be more physically developed and have more specific training in order to help them use their hind end effectively.

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