Patience, Presence, and Listening Working with these horses requires a different approach. Success is not measured by how much tension is released in a single session, but by how safe the horse feels throughout the process I arrive at some horses for a bodywork session, and they are carrying more than physical tension. Their nervous systems are on high alert, constantly scanning the environment for potential threats. These horses may appear reactive, guarded, anxious, or unab

Jet - Becoming more ‘Horse’ There is something transformative about stripping away the "extra" and letting a horse be... a horse and giving them a break from the routine that we set for them. It’s easy to forget that underneath the tack and the training, there is an animal designed for movement, social connection, and a deep sense of self. Recently, we decided to strip it all back for Jet, a 12-year-old black Hackney gelding who joined us at Forest Edge in October. The result

In equine care, we often focus on the physical: saddle fit, dentistry, nutrition, and musculoskeletal health. These are essential – but...

An initial session lasts approximately 1.5 hours and costs £65.00 Regular Maintenance Session cost £50.00 thereafter. History is taken...

Laminitis Cushing’s PPID (Pituitary pars Intermedia Dysfunction) diagnosed aged 19 EMS Equine Metabolic Syndrome diagnosed aged 20 It all started with PPID, I noticed that Dolly was peeing a lot more than normal and her stable was very wet, her winter coat was becoming very fluffy & long. Clipping was needed as she was sweating in the mild winter weather and her coat was not shedding in the spring. So I clip throughout the year depending on Weather temperatures. She rea

It is Body Awareness & Body Position in Relation to the Environment the Horse is in. It is very important for prevention, maintenance,...

Why? When? How? As humans before running or going to the gym or doing a class of yoga or Zumba we generally start with a body, muscle...

Heads Up! Craniosacral therapy is a very safe and gentle hands on therapy that works on the central nervous system and the connective...