Advanced Animal Performance

Advanced Animal Performance Professional Equine sports massage therapist. Fully qualified and insured.

Highly recommend this offer from Paton and Lee Equine Veterinary Surgery. I have it done every year on my old boy and gi...
30/03/2026

Highly recommend this offer from Paton and Lee Equine Veterinary Surgery. I have it done every year on my old boy and gives you a real insight into what’s going on, and the vets are supportive and full of knowledge! Good value for money!❤️

This April, we are running our popular Spring ‘MOT’ offer for your horse 🩺

Whether you have a golden oldie, getting competition ready or have any general health concerns, you could make a huge saving 💷

The cost of the Spring Health Check is £140 including VAT (excludes visit fee) and is available on the half price zone days.
🐴 Free visit fee if 5 or more horses are being examined as part of the offer on the same yard.
📞 Why not call our reception team today.

28/03/2026

🚨 I’ve made a mistake… but it’s your gain!
£35 discounted treatments this way!! 🚨

So… I forgot I had half term off 🤦‍♀️🤣
Which means I’ve accidentally given myself… FREE TIME?! Who even am I.

Anyway — my diary now has a few unexpected gaps (don’t panic, I haven’t completely lost the plot… they’re limited 🫣).

So let’s turn my poor planning into your horse’s win 🐴✨
💥 Half Term Oops Offer: £35 for new bookings
📍 Within 20 miles of CO15
If your horse is feeling a bit creaky, a bit dramatic, or just wants an excuse for extra attention — now’s the time to get them checked over 👀

You’ll also get the bonus of a musculoskeletal therapist with fancy American training 🇺🇸 (so basically… your horse gets an international experience without leaving the yard 😌).

⚠️ Be quick before I remember how to organise my life again and fill the diary 😂
📩 Message me to grab a slot!

Getting young horses into a routine with musculoskeletal professionals is one of the best investments you can make in th...
25/03/2026

Getting young horses into a routine with musculoskeletal professionals is one of the best investments you can make in their long-term soundness and performance.

At a young age, their bodies are constantly developing and adapting. Small compensation patterns can easily creep in—whether from growth spurts, play, minor knocks, or even just how they’re moving in the field. These can show up as subtle lumps and bumps, slight asymmetries, or even the smallest changes in gait that are easy to miss day-to-day.

The key is catching these early.

When addressed promptly, these minor issues can often be corrected quickly and effectively—before they develop into deeper, more complex problems that take longer to resolve and may impact their future work.

A perfect example is young Frodo 🐴
His owner simply wanted a routine check after he’d been living out through the winter. No major concerns—just a proactive approach. And that’s exactly what we want to see.

Prevention is always better than cure🌷🌺🌻

✨ Route Availability – 8th April ✨Due to a recent diary adjustment, I have 2–3 appointments now available on my 8th Apri...
25/03/2026

✨ Route Availability – 8th April ✨

Due to a recent diary adjustment, I have 2–3 appointments now available on my 8th April route.

Appointments are open to both new and existing clients.

Each session includes a comprehensive, horse-centred approach, with:
• Static and dynamic assessment
• Detailed palpation
• Tailored treatment plan specific to your horse

Ideal for performance horses, maintenance, or addressing areas of concern.

📩 Please message to book — availability is limited.

PRE-SEASON MOT 🐴🔧Spring has arrived 🌱 which means it’s time to pretend we’re organised and absolutely ready for competit...
24/03/2026

PRE-SEASON MOT 🐴🔧

Spring has arrived 🌱 which means it’s time to pretend we’re organised and absolutely ready for competition season 😅

Meanwhile, your horse has spent winter:
✔️ Standing in mud
✔️ Sliding around like Bambi
✔️ Pulling some very questionable shapes 🫣

So while they might look ready to go… their body might be telling a slightly different story.

Underneath that fluffy exterior there could be:
👉 A few wonky bits (technical term)
👉 Small gait deviation’s
👉 Muscles that have been on annual leave

And the tricky part? You often don’t notice these until you start asking for more—then suddenly you’ve got resistance, stiffness, or a horse inventing new and exciting ways to say “no thanks.”

A pre-season MOT helps catch the little issues before they turn into big, dramatic, expensive ones.
Because nothing says “start of the season” like unexpected problems 🙃

Do yourself (and your horse) a favour—get them checked before the chaos begins ✨

Fabulous sponsored rider Ottilie flying some fences at home!! These 2 are going to be unstoppable this year!!keep up the...
20/03/2026

Fabulous sponsored rider Ottilie flying some fences at home!!

These 2 are going to be unstoppable this year!!keep up the good work Ottilie!❤️❤️

🔥 QUALIFICATIONS. Buckle up — I’m about to be unpopular. 🔥I’ve just read a post on a vet physio/chiropractic page that n...
11/03/2026

🔥 QUALIFICATIONS. Buckle up — I’m about to be unpopular. 🔥

I’ve just read a post on a vet physio/chiropractic page that nearly launched me into orbit, so here’s your public service announcement:

STOP. LETTING. UNDERQUALIFIED. PEOPLE. TOUCH. YOUR. HORSE.

Some practitioners are now proudly announcing they “learnt chiropractic adjustments from someone qualified” and have decided that’s sufficient to start adjusting animals. Absolutely outstanding👍🏻

Because last time I checked, “I watched someone do it” is not a qualification — it’s how toddlers learn to clap.

Would you jump into a car with someone who learnt to drive via a helpful YouTube video? No? Then why are we letting people adjust 600kg flight animals after what appears to be the educational equivalent of a group science project?

Let me translate what that actually means:

👉 No deep understanding of neurology
👉 No true grasp of biomechanics
👉 No extensive training in contraindications
👉 No appreciation for what can go catastrophically wrong

But sure — crack on.

It has taken me nearly three years of relentless study to work toward my chiropractic degree. We’re talking long nights, brutal early mornings, missed holidays, an empty social calendar, and enough coursework to make my eyeballs water.

Not because I enjoy suffering — but because doing this job properly requires it.

And can we talk about transparency for a moment?
Whenever I’m tagged in posts asking for a physio or chiropractor, I always state that I am a massage therapist and a veterinary chiropractor in training. Radical concept, I know — honesty.

Meanwhile, some practitioners are out here offering services with the confidence of a heart surgeon and the training of someone who once did an online course in equine management.

Confidence 👏 is 👏 not 👏 competence.

Here’s the slightly terrifying bit: “veterinary chiropractor” is not currently a protected title. Yes, really. Which means technically anyone can wake up tomorrow, print a logo, and start clicking joints like bubble wrap.

So owners, I’m begging you — raise your standards.
✔️ Ask what qualifications they have
✔️ Ask where they trained
✔️ Ask to see certificates
✔️ If they dodge the question — run. Don’t walk.

Because all it takes is one poorly educated decision to land you with a massive vet bill… or consequences that cannot be undone.

Your horse doesn’t care if someone has a slick logo, 20 hashtags, or a heavily filtered arena photo.
Your horse cares about competence.
They cannot advocate for themselves.
They cannot say “actually, what’s your training in neurology?”
So that responsibility sits squarely with you.
Choose education over convenience.
Choose skill over salesmanship.

And for the love of sound horses everywhere — stop confusing confidence with qualification.

11/03/2026

Mine share a brain cell🤣🤪🤪

What would your horse have to say about you?🤪🤭Comment below⬇️⬇️⬇️
09/03/2026

What would your horse have to say about you?🤪🤭

Comment below⬇️⬇️⬇️

09/03/2026

I love using belly lifts as part of my sessions — they’re such a simple yet effective way to improve posture and core activation.

Thomas demonstrated this perfectly in the video. You can really see him engage his core and create a powerful lift through his back, rounding beautifully through his thoracic region. That controlled activation not only stretches the long back muscles but also encourages better stability and topline development.

A small exercise done well can make a huge difference — and Thomas absolutely nailed it 👏

🚨 Public Service Announcement 🚨It has come to my attention that I am exceptionally talented at treating horses… and abso...
07/03/2026

🚨 Public Service Announcement 🚨

It has come to my attention that I am exceptionally talented at treating horses… and absolutely hopeless at capturing content of said treatments 😤😂

So — I am recruiting a couple of lovely, willing clients to become Content Creator for the Day 🤪🐴

Your job? Casually snap some photos and grab a few videos while I pretend I know how angles and tripods work.
My job? Bring the good vibes, the banter, and a cheeky little discount on your session as payment for your services 🤣✨

Perks include:
• Watching me attempt to be professional
• Front row seats to my “creative direction”
• Mild chaos
• Discounted treatment

If you’re happy to tolerate me and my slightly unhinged ideas, please message me immediately. Applications now open 🤪

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