Hazel Therapies - Equine Merishia Massage

27/07/2018

Been a little busy recently. This is why.....

26/07/2018

Something to cheer you all up on this hot and sweaty day!

26/07/2018

Watch this space as I hope to get back out and about very soon!

11/01/2018

Anyone else walked out to the field to find a sight like this?

1. 😣 turn, walk away and pretend you never saw it!

OR

2. 🤔 think of a cunning plan to attack this mud monster!

Who doesn't love English winter.

11/01/2018

The Hopes and Dreams I have for my son.

Legs don’t go past the saddle flaps? No problem! Madeleine Silver 17:27 - 9 January, 2018 0shares 0shares Having legs that don’t quite go past the saddle flap, a pony whose tummy is perilously close to the ground or even not quite having mastered walking yourself is no barrier to these pint-size...

27/10/2017

Treat your horse to a good groom this weekend, use a rubber or plastic curry comb in circular motions. Do they have a particular tickle spot they enjoy, do they pull a face or make a groaning noise? Its a great way to find out more about your horse and it helps stimulate blood flow, relax/activate muscles and of course lift all that dusty dead skin cells from your horses coat!

03/10/2017

Think you can identify lameness?

TRY THIS: ask someone to trot up your horse, get your camera out and video your horse trotting away and toward you. Then use a fancy app and slow mo that video. See what you find!

Early detection and treatment of lameness is the best course of action to help maintain a horses' soundness throughout its lifetime. For a review on how to d...

19/09/2017

Why not try a shoulder extension with your horse? To do a shoulder extension, you'll pick up either front foot and, while keeping it low at first, pull the leg gently out in front of the horse. You'll then pull upwards slightly to further the stretch. It's important for the handler to bend from the knee not your back. Always keep an eye on your horse's reaction and try not to force the stretch. Your horse needs to relax into the movement to benefit fully from the exercise.

11/09/2017

Anyone else as excited about Blenheim horse trials as me? https://www.facebook.com/blenheimhorse/

The Agria Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials, 17th - 20th September 2026.

A world class 4* international equestrian event & great day out.

www.britisheventing.com

09/09/2017

Anyone have any thoughts on this?

“We have to think very carefully with the increase of traffic whether horses should be on the road”

07/09/2017

Have a retired or semi retired horse? Or know someone that does? Our elderly four-legged friends benefit just as much as those in work!

27/08/2017

Denver really releasing some tension. Blurry yawns.