Hayley Akers Equine Sport Massage Therapist

13/03/2023

This little lamb had to have a tooth out last week 🦷🐴 If you've ever seen a horse have a tooth extraction, you'll know how stressful it can be both physically and mentally (yes horses can struggle with mental health too)
However his fantastically lovely mummy knew he'd benefit from tension release, and she was right! Just look at him! Mind and body totally released. 🐴🙏❤️

09/06/2022

Poll release is THE best excuse for a cheeky snuggle ❤️🐴

08/05/2022

Love this! Who's going to do the challenge? 💪🐴

Who’s up for a fun and educational challenge? 🙋📣🐎😁

Starting on Tuesday (10 May) and running for 5 days, I’ll be setting you a simple challenge to do with your horse each day. They are all easy to incorporate into your usual daily routine and each one, if done regularly will have a positive effect on your horse.

This is an interactive 5-day challenge and I’d love you all to get involved posting videos of you doing each daily challenge.

PLUS, there’s a prize up for grabs to the person who really gets stuck into the challenge and is the most interactive helping to spread the word about Horses Inside Out and the 5-day challenge.

The first challenge will be posted on the HIO social media pages on Tuesday 10 May.

Enjoy! 😁😁

02/05/2022

I received such a lovely review from one of my wonderful clients yesterday. 😊 😘🐴

18/04/2022

You'll still be able to reach me, but I've decided to take my boys camping and to rest my hands of course! 🤣

07/04/2022

**𝕎ℍ𝕀𝕋𝔼 ℍ𝔸𝕀ℝ𝕊 𝕌ℕ𝔻𝔼ℝ 𝕊𝔸𝔻𝔻𝕃𝔼**
ℙ𝔸ℝ𝕋 𝕆ℕ𝔼

YIKES! It's that time of year when we can get calls to say 'HELP!' cos white hairs have appeared under the saddle area. Often they're first noticed as a coat changes, or the horse is clipped.

What are the white hairs?
The can be many things, but are often caused by an injury or excessive pressure in an area. This trauma can damage the pigment producing part of the hair follicle and cause the hair to grow back without pigment. They CAN indicate an issue with the saddle fit, because they can mean there has been increased pressure in that area.

Should you panic? No... don't panic. But DO call your fitter, just in case.

Why you shouldn't panic. Firstly, they don't necessarily mean there is a problem NOW. The white hairs can take months to grow through and by the time they're there, it might well be that your saddle is already sorted. Secondly they don't always mean there is a problem with the saddle - sometimes one ride in a ruched up saddle cloth is enough to cause white hairs (always make sure your saddle cloth is smoooooooth under the saddle, smoother than Joey from Friends' chat up lines).

But, definitely call your fitter as soon as you notice them, just in case it is something to worry about. They will be able to advise.

05/04/2022

Sometimes when I'm treating a horse I like to supplement the bodywork with Kinesiology taping, whether I feel they would benefit from some 'decompression' or 'support' or one of the other many ways taping helps.

28/03/2022

Ever wondered why I stop and concentrate on a particular area for a period of time? I'm treating a trigger point. 🎯.............

10/03/2022

Teaching him Equine Massage from a young age. Or is he teaching me? 🤔

18/02/2022

Everyone accounted for?
🌬🌪🐴

07/02/2022

I tend to use Monday afternoons for my admin days whilst my oldest is at his gymnastics class, I like to park the car facing this wall and from time to time peek up from my work to read these awesome motivational uplifts. They are just too good not to share. 👌💪🐴

04/02/2022

Someone had the right idea today 🌞

04/02/2022

Friday Fun-day!
THIS OR THAT? Write your answers in the comments or take the poll in Stories 👆👆
Mine are in the comments

30/01/2022

Gotta love those circles!! 🤣

😂

25/01/2022

Just had to get these three on my hall of fame this week. 😍 Dolly, Sally & Bodey 😍
All droopy eyes and shnuffly noses. 🐴

24/01/2022

Thought this was worth a share...
Who's going to take on the challenge? 💪

Exciting announcement!! This February I’m running a FREE Social Media Pole Work Challenge!!

I will give you a layout for the month and each week I will challenge you to use it in different ways. Each week will have a different focus.

Why should you take part?
- schooling ideas provided for constructive and fun sessions
- Stay motivated with your training
- Create social media content.
- Find other accounts who are taking part in the challenge to interact with and follow.
- Access to exclusive, members only FB group where you can ask questions, share ideas, celebrate great rides and much more.
- It’s completely free!!

To take part join the Pole Work Challenge with Inspire Dressage group on Facebook

Exciting announcement!! This February I’m running a FREE Social Media Pole Work Challenge!!

I will give you a layout for the month and each week I will challenge you to use it in different ways. Each week will have a different focus.

Why should you take part?
- schooling ideas provided for constructive and fun sessions
- Stay motivated with your training
- Create social media content.
- Find other accounts who are taking part in the challenge to interact with and follow.
- Access to exclusive, members only FB group where you can ask questions, share ideas, celebrate great rides and much more.
- It’s completely free!!

To take part join the
Pole Work Challenge with Inspire Dressage group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/687795042219050/

24/01/2022

Horses inside out have some fantastic FREE tutorial videos for top tips, exercises and an anatomical look into your horse.
What will you discover? 👀

Looking for something different to do with your horse?

Walk poles are great for developing back rotation, lateral flexion, strength and control.

For help and inspiration take a look at the video Top Tips on Raised Poles. This FREE Tutorial video is available in the HIO Academy

In this short video, I offer you lots of advice for getting the most out of working your horse over a series of raised walk poles.

Find out more here - https://www.horsesinsideout.com/academy

18/01/2022

New price list, in effect from the 1st February 😊🐴