Jayne Connors - Equine Osteopath & Sports Massage

26/09/2025

As we move into the cooler months, horses often shift routines — less turnout, changes in ground conditions, or different workloads.

This can lead to:
- Stiffness after colder nights
- Tension from slipping on wet or uneven ground
- Muscle changes as fitness levels adapt

Now is the perfect time for an autumn check-in.

Sports massage and osteopathy can keep your horse feeling supple, balanced, and ready for whatever work the season brings.

Because every season brings new challenges — and your horse deserves to feel comfortable through them all.

Get in touch to book in!

📍Covering Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire

24/09/2025

24/09/2025

Ever wondered what equine osteopathy actually is? 🐴

It’s more than just easing stiffness — it’s about understanding how every part of your horse’s body connects and moves together.

✨ By gently restoring mobility and balance, osteopathy can help improve comfort, flexibility, performance, and long-term soundness.

Because when your horse feels good in their body, everything else flows more freely.

👉 Save this post to come back to when you’re wondering if your horse might benefit from treatment.

22/09/2025

Sometimes what looks like laziness can actually be your horse’s way of protecting themselves.

Signs that might be more than “lack of energy”:
- Reluctance to go forward
- Resistance in transitions
- Shortened stride
- Ears back or tail swishing when asked to work

Horses rarely choose to be “lazy.” More often, they’re telling us that something doesn’t feel quite right.

Through osteopathy and sports massage, we can uncover the cause of that resistance — and help your horse move more freely and willingly. 🐴

Get in touch to book an appointment!

📍Covering Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire.

19/09/2025

Just like human athletes, horses need time to recover and rest after hard work.
Without it, tight muscles and small strains can build into bigger issues.

Sports massage and osteopathy support recovery by:
- Reducing muscle tension after training or competition
- Improving circulation to aid healing
- Restoring balance and mobility before the next session

Building recovery into your horse’s routine helps keep them comfortable, prevents injury, and supports long-term performance — whether they’re competing or hacking.

17/09/2025

Is your horse trying to tell you something?

Physical discomfort doesn't always show up as a clear lameness, often it's the subtle signs that matter.

Early intervention is key!
📲Send me a message to book an appointment.

15/09/2025

Bodywork isn’t only for competition horses.

Even leisure horses and ponies can develop:
- Stiffness from field slips
- Soreness from ill-fitting tack
- Tension from everyday hacking or uneven ground

Just like us, small issues build up over time.

Osteopathy and sports massage help maintain comfort and prevent those small issues becoming bigger ones.

🐴 Every horse deserves to feel comfortable — whether they’re out competing or enjoying a quiet hack.

📍I cover Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Buckinghamshire

12/09/2025

Equine osteopathy and sports massage work hand-in-hand to support your horse’s wellbeing.

✨ Sports Massage
- Relieves muscular tension
- Improves circulation and flexibility
- Aids recovery after work or competition

✨ Osteopathy
- Restores mobility in joints and soft tissues
- Addresses imbalances through the whole body
- Helps prevent small issues from becoming bigger problems

Whether your horse is a competition partner or a much-loved hack, regular bodywork can make a real difference to comfort, performance, and long-term soundness.

🖐 If your horse feels stiff, uneven, or “just not quite right,” it may be time for a check-up.

📍Covering Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire

10/09/2025

✨DID YOU KNOW? ✨

Alongside working with horses, I’m now sharing more about my work with people too.

Head over to 'Jayne Connors Sports Therapist' on Facebook.

On my new page, you’ll find:
- Sports massage – supporting recovery, flexibility, and performance
- Winback therapy – advanced technology to help reduce pain, improve mobility, and speed up recovery
- Practical tips for everyday aches and niggles

This isn’t just for athletes — it’s for anyone who wants to move more freely, feel less tension, and look after their body.

👉 If you’d like to see what I do, or know someone who might benefit, I’d love you to give the page a follow and share it with a friend.

Your support means a lot!

08/09/2025

Some horses loosen up after a few minutes of work — but if your horse consistently takes a long time to warm up, it could be more than just “needing to get going.”

From a sports massage and osteopathy perspective, this might suggest:
- Muscular tension — tight muscles needing movement before they release
- Joint stiffness — restrictions making initial movement uncomfortable
- Compensation patterns — your horse adjusting their way of going until they feel freer

💆 Sports massage can help release muscular tension and improve circulation.
👐 Osteopathy can restore mobility in joints and rebalance the body.

Together, these approaches mean your horse is ready to work sooner — moving more freely, comfortably, and willingly from the start.

If your finding your horse takes a while to warm up - send us a message as we would love to help!

📍Covering Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire.

05/09/2025

Horses are masters of adapting. If one part of the body isn’t moving freely, they’ll find another way to keep going.

But compensation often leads to:
- Uneven muscle development
- Extra strain on joints or soft tissue
- Behavioural changes like resistance or reluctance

For example: a restriction in the hindquarters may cause the horse to overload the forelimbs, leading to shortened stride or even tripping.

This is why regular bodywork is so valuable. Osteopathy and massage don’t just look at the obvious problem — they consider the whole horse, helping to restore balance and prevent knock-on issues.

Because treating the “what you see” isn’t always enough — you also need to find the “why.”