Kate Fisher - ESMT - Shadow Sports Horse Massage & Rehabilitation

29/10/2025

28/10/2025

Horses hold a quiet, ancient wisdom. They listen with their whole being — through breath, movement, and energy — and reflect back what they sense within us.

When we slow down and truly connect, they remind us that communication isn’t about control, but presence. Horses teach awareness, authenticity, and the beauty of simply being.

Their sensitivity helps us see ourselves more clearly — beyond words, beyond thought — into the calm stillness of shared trust. Every soft breath, every glance, becomes a conversation in energy.

Being with horses has taught me that healing often begins in silence, in the spaces where words aren’t needed. Through their gentle wisdom, we remember how to listen, to feel, and to reconnect with our own natural rhythm.

✨ I offer spaces for both horses and humans to heal, reconnect, and find balance through mindful interaction, reiki, and holistic support. If you’d like to experience this kind of connection for yourself — or for your horse — you’re warmly invited to get in touch.

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22/10/2025

Guess who I got to treat today… 👀
BOUNCE — fresh off his incredible Man vs Horse victory on the Quantocks! 🐴💥
He gave everything out there and was feeling a bit jarred afterwards
So I used massage + energy work to help release tension and support recovery ✨
Massive well done, Bounce — true superstar! 🏆💚

From the race to relaxation 😌
Helping equine athletes feel their best — inside and out 💫

21/10/2025

These photos were taken in 2016 from the skeleton of a 6 year old pony, showing severe kissing spines and fused facet joints in the saddle region. Nearly ten years later, in 2025, we still see the same attitudes ponies labelled as ‘stubborn’ when in reality, many are in pain. That is truly frightening.

It’s easy to understand why a pony suffering like this might refuse to jump, struggle to bend, or appear unwilling/ stubborn. Their behaviour often isn’t defiance it’s discomfort and desperation.

Take a look and see what you think.

Credit: Kitty Shanahan, Irish Osteopath, Equine and Canine Osteopathy- Kitty Shanahan

18/10/2025

I had the pleasure of working on the absolutely stunning Tommy today — a young 5-year-old Connemara who’s recently made the journey from the Connemara sales in Ireland to his new home here in England. 🇮🇪➡️🇬🇧

At this age, Tommy’s still growing, finding his balance, and building strength, so today’s session was all about gentle release work — helping to ease any tension or restrictions that might be contributing to those little wonky patterns that often show up in developing bodies.

By supporting relaxation and realignment early on, we give young horses the best chance to grow evenly, move freely, and build confidence in their new routines. 💚🐴

He was such a sweetheart to work with — soft-eyed, curious, and really starting to let go by the end of the session. I’m looking forward to seeing how he develops in the coming months! 🌿✨

14/10/2025

🌊 Building Straightness & Strength with the Water Treadmill

Denis has now been on the water treadmill four times — and the difference in his movement is incredible.

For a big, young horse still learning to carry himself evenly, the treadmill has been a real game changer. The resistance of the water encourages even loading through both sides of the body, helping to correct asymmetries and build strength without the strain of full weight-bearing work.

Because the water supports and slows each stride, Denis has had to stabilise through his core and activate his hindquarters more evenly, rather than relying on his stronger side. I can already feel a new looseness and balance in his gait — it’s as if his whole body is starting to move in harmony.

An unexpected bonus? He’s just completed a whole shoeing cycle without pulling off his front left shoe for the first time! 🥳
That tells me his limb flight and balance are improving too — another sign his straightness and proprioception are really coming together.

I can’t recommend hydrotherapy enough for horses coming into work, rehabbing, or needing help with evenness and posture. It’s such a gentle, effective way to build correct muscle and movement patterns.

13/10/2025

It was so lovely to see my old friend Jack again today 💛
He belongs to my friend , and I’ve known him for many years — every time I see him, it feels like catching up with someone I’ve truly missed. I don’t know whether I’m just soft, but I always want to take him home with me!

Today I got to spend some quiet time massaging him, helping release a few of those old aches and tight spots in his beautiful, wise body.

I also got to see his lovely stable mate Ginge, a gorgeous chestnut mare with the sweetest nature and a twinkle in her eye. Both of them are such kind souls, and it was a joy to spend the afternoon with them.

Here’s a little clip from our session together 🐴✨