My Approach

Horses are not a one size fits all and my approach is to work with individuals in a calm, intuitive and patient way for a stress-free bodywork session, to help release tension in the body and mind. After all the focus should be on the horse, it is their bodywork session and they guide the way.

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I have a Diploma in Equine Massage and Myofascial Release along with hours of study and completing my continued performance development annually, which I have to do to be accredited to the associations I am part of.

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The CPD hours of study take me through all sorts of learning from Craniosacral, K-Taping, Equine Diaphragms, Visceral Releasing (both have been with amazing Equine Osteopaths) Saddle and Bridle Fit, Rehab, Posture and Stability, Nutrition and Gut Health, plus so much more.

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Equine Massage is a broad description of what I do as an Equine Bodyworker, which incorporates the effective palpation and correct assessment of soft tissue imbalances with a knowing touch and this touch that finds the tension, will determine the session.

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Listening to what the horses’ body is telling me and what techniques to apply with no force and no bracing. Bodywork and massage techniques will tap into the muscular and nervous systems which will help a reset in the body.

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I believe that guiding and supporting the owner to be an advocate for their horses, in whatever way that might be; whether it is tack fit, behaviour, diet or surroundings and how they are kept, is a whole horse approach to health and wellness both physically and mentally.

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I am not trained in all these aspects, however, I have contacts with equine professionals that I can, and do, call upon when needed for advice and to sign post owners in the right direction.

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I feel passionate about sharing knowledge and seeking  a different way forward for our equine friends, whatever that might mean to each individual horse and owner.

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I believe that education for all things Equine Health and Wellbeing is essential, and so last year, in 2024, I started to organise & host ‘Dorset’ based talks, presentations and workshops to the local equestrian community, covering Behavioural Issues, Biting and Bridle fit, Equine Self Selection of herbs and oils, Diet and Nutrition – Gut health, all of which were well supported.

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So, this year, in 2025 we have already had a brilliant workshop on looking at how ‘We Connect with our horses on a deeper level by Georgie McBurney and another talk coming up about Sports Psychology and Goal Setting with Nadine Carcary from Scope Equestrian.

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The more we understand our horses the deeper the connection will be.

Please get in touch if you wish to book your horse in for a Bodywork Session.