To start just a bit about myself. I am based in Millbrook, South Australia and have been involved with horses for 30+ years. I have competed in dressage and showing, however pleasure riding and simply being with my horses is what I enjoy most. I began studying Equine Sports Massage as I like to keep my horses comfortable well into their twilight years and massage plays a big part in that! Prior to
having a family, I completed a Cert 5 in Equine studies covering subjects such as Exercise physiology, Training principles, Anatomy, Psychology, fundamentals of Farriery, to name a few. I enjoy learning and love placing my hands on horses. I have also attended a three day whole horse dissection with Sharon May-Davis which was an invaluable experience. Equine Sports Massage works with all the major body systems, removing toxins, increasing blood circulation and encouraging fresh oxygen to muscles, which in turn helps relieve any pain and tension. I can release spasms and tight muscles, thus improving flexibility and range of motion. Gentle mobilisation exercises releases the fascia, reducing restrictions in protraction, retraction, adduction and abduction of the limbs. I am currently attending workshops in the Emmett technique which is a light release of muscle using neural pathways. When the muscles are able to contract and release freely, performance improves and you'll have a physically and mentally happier horse.
