Lisa Finch Horse & Human Therapy

26/10/2025

Female Tenterfield Terrior 👀 for her new home, will be vaccinated & chipped..

25/10/2025

Who said rodeo stock are mistreated…???

“ Manshake “ received a Equissage and Emmett treatment, and “ Nine ball “ , later also got Equissage,

both boys will be making there presence felt at the PBR Finals in Townsville next weekend…

24/10/2025

In home treatments available

EMMETT's gentle approach is perfect for seniors, providing comfort and supporting mobility without strain.

Adaptable techniques that respect the wisdom of ageing bodies whilst promoting continued wellbeing.

🌟 Golden years deserve golden care.

12/10/2025

I have these 2 girls, if anyone is chasing a family addition, great with kids, and great in the shed..🐀🐀

07/10/2025

It’s all about slow & steady and growth plates… as a youngster for a long term healthy horse

𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠

Every young horse develops on its own timeline, and their growth plates are a big part of that story. These soft areas of cartilage at the ends of bones are where growth happens and until they close, the bone isn’t fully mature.

Here’s a general guide:
• Knees usually close around 2 years old
• Hocks and fetlocks around 2.5 to 3
• The spine, neck, and withers can take until 5 or 6

That’s why slow, correct work early on matters. Light groundwork, short rides, and balance-building exercises help strengthen soft tissue and coordination without overloading immature joints.

Starting too hard, too soon doesn’t make a horse “tougher.” It can cause tiny amounts of damage that don’t show up until years later... stiffness, uneven growth, or early arthritis.

Good training builds a foundation, not just muscles. Taking it step by step now keeps them sound, strong, and confident later.

𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐗 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬
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25/09/2025

🏃‍♀️ Does your work or play involve repetitive hand and arm movements?
🎾From tennis serves and computer work to construction, cooking or playing musical instruments, they can all place significant strain on your
forearm muscles.

The EMMETT Technique uses light finger pressure to support muscle release without pain. This gentle approach may help ease tension in your arms, hands, and neck while supporting better movement.

Experience gentle relief that works with your body's natural healing ability.

25/09/2025

Hard Working of babies…. It’s a NO from me

SKELETAL DEVELOPMENT should be considered more when we are developing young horses.

I’m not a trainer, and I can appreciate the idea of introducing tack and weight to young horses…slowly and mindfully while keeping the work light enough that the skeletal maturity is allowed for.

What I do wish I saw more of-is developing biomechanical balance in young horses from the ground before introducing tack and rider weight.

From the bodyworker perspective-the most common areas of soreness I see in ridden horses are the areas of the skeletal system that mature last…

While it’s not a clinical study by any means-but with well over 1000’s of massages under my hands I see enough of a correlation to be convinced we are doing too much too soon. More common than not-I see biomechanical imbalances in horses (of all ages) attempting to be corrected under saddle instead of in hand, which creates various compensation patterns elsewhere in the body.

I had these images created for my online classes to help owners and professionals better understand how the maturity timeline can impact performance development.

I share these thoughts in an effort to bring mindful awareness-never to criticize. I hope to see more ridden horses making it to their teens before they’re needing pharmaceutical intervention instead of the 5-10 year olds I see now.
The best time to learn new things and do better for the horse is now.

https://www.schaefferbodyworks.com/