Pony Posture

09/12/2025

Equine kinesiology taping🐴

Flexible, elastic tape to support muscles, joints, tendons, and ligaments in horses!!

⭐️How it works⭐️

🌱Lifts skin & decompresses tissue: Creates space for improved blood flow, oxygenation, and lymphatic drainage, reducing inflammation and swelling.

🌱Provides support without restriction: Offers stability to muscles, tendons, and joints while allowing natural movement. Addressing postural issues, stiffness, and scar tissue.

🌱Influences pain receptors: Decompression can alter pain signals sent to the brain, to reduce pain.

🌱Supports muscle function: Helps with muscle tone, tension, and recovery after injury.

Using Equine K Taping UK 🤍

05/12/2025

Jimmy (aka the best stallion in town) definitely loved his session this week!

Although he started off a bit guarded and unsure of me he definitely allowed himself to relax right into the session!!

05/12/2025

🌱 Unicat (fondly known as cow) having a well deserved session!

He’s ready to begin training again before heading back out to the sunnier parts of Europe for the late winter/spring🤍

04/12/2025

Alfie, I do adore you and your brother💕

My most regular clients as I’ve seen them every six-eight weeks! And as per usual Alfie was in tip top condition (his body is probably in better condition than my own!)

27/11/2025

🌱 On-Site Reflocking & Balancing 🌱

No matter what, I’ll always ensure your saddle is sitting exactly how it should!

📅 December diary is open
📅 January diary now open!!

I have limited spaces left for December and have now opened my January diary so get your ponies booked in early💕

Happy horses = happy riders! 🐴

🌱Whatsapp, text, call - 07936967998

26/11/2025

Archie had his first appointment with me this week! He’s been undergoing rehab for KS and is ready to return to ridden work so his owner had me come out to check his saddle💕

One gullet change plus some flocking means Archie’s saddle is all ready to go!

24/11/2025

“Upper Gum stretch”

Where humans carry stress and tension in their shoulders; many horses carry tension in their face and jaw 🐴

🧠 How It Works 🧠

Lightly placing a hand or fingers on the horse’s upper gum/lip area (usually inside the upper lip, against the gum).

This causes relaxation by allowing the horse to rest their upper jaw and release tension through their lower jaw by licking, chewing and yawning!

You can actually HEAR Vinnie releasing his jaw!!

🐴Physiological and Neurological Effects

1. Activation of the Parasympathetic Nervous System

Gentle contact with the upper gum can stimulate sensory nerves around the muzzle and lips.
This area is highly innervated, and mild stimulation can help shift the horse toward a rest-and-relax state.
Possible responses:
• Softening of eyes and jaw
• Lowering of the head and neck
• Slower breathing
• Reduced muscle guarding

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2. Distraction From Other Sensations

The novelty and mild pressure of touch on the gum can provide a non-threatening sensory “anchor.”
This can:
• Reduce reactivity to bodywork in other areas
• Help the horse tolerate stretching or palpation
• Encourage them to stay present and still

This is similar to how humans sometimes relax in response to steady, predictable sensory input.

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3. Release of Tension in the TMJ, Poll, and Facial Musculature

Because the area is biomechanically linked to the TMJ (temporomandibular joint) and muscles around the poll and jaw, calm sensory input may help:
• Reduce tightness in jaw-clenching horses
• Support softer chewing, licking, or swallowing
• Encourage the horse to let go of facial tension that affects the entire topline

Horses with jaw, poll, or neck tension often show visible improvement when they relax these areas.

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4. Regulation of Head/Neck Posture

Relaxation in the facial and jaw muscles can encourage:
• Lowered head carriage
• More freedom at the poll
• Reduced bracing in the cervical muscles

Many bodywork methods start with facial relaxation because it cascades down the neck and spine.

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5. Improved Emotional Regulation

Some horses respond emotionally to gentle oral-area contact:
• Shift from vigilance → curiosity
• Reduced sympathetic arousal
• Better acceptance of touch elsewhere

The mouth and muzzle are rich in social/comfort signals in horses.

Feel free to contact me with any enquiries!

🌱WhatsApp, call, text : ⁨07936 967998⁩

21/11/2025

Vinnie being the best boy today for his massage session in the warm sunshine!!

Next on the list: getting his saddle fitted so that he can go back to being the dressage diva he is after having a long holiday 💕

11/11/2025

✨Open for the last bookings of 2025✨

I’m now taking bookings for appointments in December. Offering equine sports therapy and rehabilitation services, I have completed a 3-year, practical-based BSc in Equine Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation. I am fully insured and registered under AHPR, and I have a solid foundation of hands-on experience, gained through my training with horses I have worked with during the completion of my course, as well as my current clients!

I offer:
🐴Equine Sports Therapy
🐴Rehabilitation plans
🐴Performance plans
🐴Stretching and & mobilisation
🐴Kinesiology taping
🐴Red Light Therapy
🐴Aftercare recommendations are available upon request
🐴saddle fitting - adjustments, repairs, and flocking

📍Covering - Essex, London, Hertfordshire and surrounding counties.

Flexible appointments to suit everyone, including those who work late!

Where posture meets performance! For golden oldies, youngsters, competition horses and everything in between, I have something for you!

🌱 WhatsApp, call, text - 07936 967998
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Please feel free to message for any enquiries you may have!

04/11/2025