Crockford Massage Therapy - Equine & Human Sports Massage

24/12/2024

Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas and New Year 🎄

17/06/2024

Wow, what a conference!

Two days of incredible knowledge sharing presented by Professor Jean-Marie Denoix. Skilful ultrasonography, in-depth anatomy, biomechanics, clinical presentation, all tied into appropriate rehab, shoeing and training…I am totally blown away.

Thoughtful questioning and open discussion from the audience enhanced the interactive experience. Seeing so many vets, chiropractors, physiotherapists, massage therapists and saddlers, all coming together for the benefit and welfare of the horse was so refreshing.

The Equine Sports Massage Association is a fantastic association which I am very proud to be part of. ESMA maintains very high standards of professional practice and provides quality CPD to its members. Therapist are highly trained in hands on techniques and anatomical knowledge by Animal Therapy Solutions Ltd. I am now looking forward to the next conference, which I am sure will be equally as interesting.

24/12/2023

Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas and New Year. 🎄

04/12/2023

Please be aware that if you are travelling to your appointment from the A33 direction that there is a road closure in place between Sherfield Road and Bramley Road which means there is no access to Bramley from Sherfield on Loddon currently.

Diversions are in place but the country lanes surrounding Bramley are subsequently a lot busier than usual with some mud on the roads where the verges have been churned up. If you require information about the diversions please contact me in advance of your appointment.

Please do take care when travelling to/from appointments and allow extra time.

23/12/2022

That’s it! Work finished, house cleaned and now to relax and enjoy a glass of 🍾

Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas 🎅🎁🐴🥕. I hope you all enjoy yourselves regardless whether you’re working, at home or visiting friends and family.

I will be returning to work on 3rd January and look forward to seeing you all in the New Year.

14/07/2022

For anyone due to attend the Area Festival at Wellington Riding on Tuesday 19th July please see below.

**Wellington Riding Area Festival 19th-21st July - Extreme weather announcement**

16/06/2022

With temperatures rising it’s worth ensuring you are up to date with the most recent information on how best to manage horses in the heat. Dr David Marlin is an expert in this field. Please read the signs/symptoms carefully and keep a watchful eye on hot days, if your horse appears to be struggling call your vet immediately for advice.

🌡️ The thermometer could hit over 30˚C (in the UK) later this week and Dr David Marlin has some important advice and words of wisdom for us!

We need this information out to the general public - to create a better understanding of how to keep horses safe and comfortable in the heat, please help by sharing!

WORDS OF WISDOM

✅ Acclimatise to increased heat - train for 2 weeks IN THE HOT PART OF THE DAY to compete in hottest part of the day

✅ Travel either very early or very late

✅ Provide water at ALL times, including warming-up/competing.

✅ If sweating during training add a balanced electrolyte to their daily feed

✅ Don’t expect your horse/pony to be able to perform as well in hot weather – EVEN IF ACCLIMATISED

✅ Split your WARM-UP AND cool and offer water

✅ Offer water immediately after exercise

✅ Cool DRINKING water (around 20°C/68°F) preferable to warm or cold



RAPID COOLING

💧 Cover the horse's body with cold or cool water (5-25°C) as quickly as possible without stopping to scrape. This should be done for AT LEAST several minutes.

💧 If the horse is agitated or appears to be recovering give a short walk before another period of intensive cooling.

💧 CONTINUE COOLING until blowing has subsided and or the horse appears more comfortable. This may take 10-15min.

💧 If shade and or fans are available these can be used but water cooling over the WHOLE horse is the priority.

💧 DO NOT rely on cooling blankets/rugs, evaporative coolers or fans as the main means of cooling. These provide comfort but NOT rapid cooling.

💧 Ice packs placed over large veins are ineffective at cooling.

😰 Older, younger, those with health issues, heavy/large horses, dark horses and overweight horses do not cope well in hot weather.

💡 If your horse is uncomfortable in hot weather then spraying them down and leaving the water to evaporate will help keep them cool and can be done every few hours. Your horse WILL NOT overheat due to insulation by water - this is a myth!


READ the full article here >>> https://drdavidmarlin.com/hot-weather-advice/

PLEASE SHARE - THIS INFORMATION COULD SAVE A HORSE'S LIFE!

Thanks,
DDM Team

18/02/2022

Just in case any of my clients are due to compete at Merrist Wood BD Winter Regionals, please see below.

British Dressage Winter Regionals - due to some significant damage to a building near the arena and total loss of power across the college, we have taken the decision to postpone Saturday and Sunday's Regional classes.

Tina and Sue will be working from Sue's home tonight and tomorrow to reschedule the classes. This will have an impact on the rest of the week as we try and fit everyone in. As soon as the revised schedule is in place we shall be in contact with competitors, judges, staff and officials again. Thank you.

07/12/2021

Hi Everyone

I’ve managed to hold my massage prices for over 4 years but unfortunately rising costs of fuel and materials, plus the additional expense of PPE, mean that as of the 1st January 2022 I will be increasing my prices to:

Equine sports massage - £45.00 per horse (plus mileage if outside of a 20 mile radius of Bramley)
First consultation for new clients - £55.00 – 90 minutes.

Sports massage (people) - £45.00 for an hour or £35.00 for 30 minutes
First consultation for new clients £55.00 – 90 minutes.

I remain passionate about providing a reliable and affordable service and would like to thank you for all your continued support and custom.

Regards
Suzanne

08/10/2021

Another year, another Equine Sports Science Virtual Summit and as usual it did not disappoint. It was a long day with over 8 hours of presentations but well worth it. Even Lyric was keen to get in on the action (and that was before my sandwich was on the table 😂)

06/08/2021

This was such a good course. It reminded me to be open minded and not to have pre-conceived ideas about a horse’s ability both ridden and inhand.

Quality of movement, no matter how small, is so important for overall health and wellbeing.

07/07/2021

Worth noting if you are planning on riding today as the route goes through parts of Hampshire and Berkshire. I am sure it will be a fantastic sight to see, but probably not one best viewed on horseback!

Advanced warning for horse owners/riders: A group of 10 Puma military helicopters will be flying the following route tomorrow (Wednesday 7 July, 2021) to mark the RAF Puma 50th anniversary. They will fly from RAF Benson to RAF Scampton from 10am to 11.49am, then RAF Scampton to Middle Wallop from 1.30pm to 3.34pm, and then Middle Wallop back to RAF Benson from 5pm to 6.31pm. Timings and route may change due to weather or other requirements. Please do share so as many people are possible on the route aware.

RAF Puma helicopters Flypast - Wednesday 7 July 2021

1. 513654N 0010545W BENSON AD - 10.00am
2. 514733N 0004416W HALTON - 10.20am
3. 514728N 0004114W TRING - 10.21am
4. 514042N 0004707W WALTERS ASH - 10.26am
5. 513310N 0002511W NORTHOLT AD - 10.35am
6. 513551N 0001419W HENDON - 10.40am
7. 520526N 0000753E DUXFORD AD - 10.58am
8. 522120N 0000706W WYTON - 11.08am
9. 522805N 0001503W CONINGTON AD - 11.12am
10. 523647N 0002833W WITTERING AD - 11.19am
11. 525754N 0003323W BARKSTON HEATH AD - 11.30am
12. 530147N 0002934W CRANWELL AD - 11.33am
13. 530958N 0003126W WADDINGTON AD - 11.45am
14. 531829N 0003303W SCAMPTON AD - 11.49am

1. 531829N 0003303W SCAMPTON AD - 1.30pm
2. 524345N 0014333W ALREWAS - 2.03pm
3. 524936N 0020538W STAFFORD - 2.11pm
4. 525227N 0020949W STONE - 2.13pm
5. 524805N 0024006W SHAWBURY AD - 2.24pm
6. 521430N 0025252W SHOBDON AD - 2.43pm
7. 520451N 0024756W CREDENHILL - 2.48pm
8. 513654N 0023904W CHEPSTOW - 3.04pm
9. 511223N 0020928W WARMINSTER - 3.21pm
10. 511049N 0020520W KNOOK - 3.22pm
11. 510912N 0014504W BOSCOMBE DOWN AD - 3.30pm
12. 510858N 0013413W MIDDLE WALLOP AD - 3.34pm

1. 510858N 0013413W MIDDLE WALLOP - 5.00pm
2. 511255N 0012839W ANDOVER - 5.03pm
3. 511403N 0005634W ODIHAM AD - 5.15pm
4. 511403N 0005634W ODIHAM AD - 5.35pm
5. 511528N 0010355W BASINGSTOKE - 5.38pm
6. 511903N 0010241W BRAMLEY - 5.40pm
7. 511838N 0004905W BLACKBUSHE AD - 5.46pm
8. 512029N 0004544W CAMBERLEY - 5.57pm
9. 511815N 0004313W FRIMLEY - 5.59pm
10. 511631N 0004639W FARNBOROUGH AD - 6.01pm
11. 511403N 0005634W ODIHAM AD - 6.05pm
12. 511403N 0005634W ODIHAM AD - 6.15pm
13. 513112N 0005328W HENLEY - 6.25pm
14. 513654N 0010545W BENSON AD - 6.31pm