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Equine Release, Somerford, Congleton (2026)

02/04/2026

April Fools ?

Yes my previous post was absolutely 100% just that.

But it got me thinking ( At 4am 🤦🏻‍♀️) especially from some of the comments.

‼️ People would actually buy that contraption ‼️

If you’ve ever used a training aid was there a point you realized it was doing more harm than good?

Clever marketing sells. It always has. It always will. We can’t stop that, but we can bring awareness & hopefully stop someone in their tracks before they reach for such a restraint. Gadgets that create a quick fix will always end up in tack shops, online & then into tack rooms without enough thought about what they’re actually doing to the horses mind & body.

I’m not a fan of any type of restraint that stops the horse from expressing themselves. That expression they show us is their way of communicating with us.

Head in the air
Crossing of the jaw
Bucking
Refusing to jump
Won’t go forward etc etc are all forms of communication shut those down & it just becomes a masking thing that will eventually lead to bigger problems.

We know that true posture should come from the horse being able to show their natural movement, with a functioning pain free body.

So before reaching for any gadget, should we be asking ourselves ..

1. Why am I using this?
2. What am I actually trying to achieve?
3. Is this improving movement or shutting the horse down?

That said there are cases where a horse is stuck in a neurological pattern for years.

My own horse, due to his ongoing pathologies, has made compensation his normal. His neurological system has reinforced that pattern & it’s all he knows.

In those cases, do you think a training aid has its place and if so which one?

Something like an EquiAmi may have a place if it’s used as a temporary input, not a solution?

Not to force a frame.
Not to restrict their movement.
But to offer a different sensory experience for the horse?

And only when
1. Pain has been ruled out
2. The feet are balanced
3. The body has been addressed
4. Management and diet support the work

Just as a guidance to ask ‘ how does this new way feel’

And even then it should never be the answer on its own.

So while my previous post was a joke.

It’s actually a reality for some horses.

Image courtesy of Funny Horse Cartoons

01/04/2026

‼️‼️ ITS HERE ‼️‼️

My new invention please message to purchase £2,000

Introducing the ultimate equestrian revolution: the “Wow Doesn’t My Horse Look Great” Gadget!

Tired of your horse not looking like a superstar on the lunge line or being ridden?

Frustrated that one gadget on your horse is not enough & they just don’t cut it anymore? Fear no more!

This marvel of modern training is the only contraption you’ll ever need to make your horse look… well… amazing.

Iv invented a 4-1 training aid which features

The Pessoa system: Because one set of reins and pulleys is simply too boring 🥱

De Gogue: For extra control 💪

Not forgetting old faithful the Elasticated Bungee because it adds a dash of unpredictability and, let’s be honest, suspense. Will it stretch too far? Who cares, your horse will look stun 🥰

Side Reins: The classic 🙌

Because nothing says “I’m professional” like multiple lines tugging in slightly different directions.

Why settle for simple, effective training when you can achieve maximum visual impact with minimum logic?

Finally, a gadget that proves if it looks complicated, it must be working.

Bespoke orders can be made with your favourite gadget being added to the 4 in 1 making your bespoke a 5-1 etc

Message for more details ☺️

❤️Free gift with every purchase..
A gag bit .. to encourage lift while your fabulous ‘Wow Doesn’t My Horse Look Great ‘ gadget will put your horse ‘On the bit’ & ‘Drive from behind’ while ‘lifting the back’ 🥳

The ultimate gift that just keeps on giving ☺️

29/03/2026

Sometimes ….

It’s easy to switch a fasciculation off in the moment.

Everything feels & looks better in that moment in time.

BUT what happens when the therapist has left, the next day? Or a few days later?

We see the videos across social media showing us these miraculous moments of horses being ‘healed’ through trigger point work ( don’t get me wrong trigger point work is fab)

BUT are they really ‘healed’ We never truly get to find out, because we are just being shown the before & after. In that moment in time. And in some cases there’s a prompt for you to buy there video that shows you how to ‘heal’ your horse at home.

BUT If that same problem comes back, then it was never the actual problem it was just the body protecting something else.

The nervous system is still being stimulated.

So then I ask myself

That signal has to be coming from somewhere else because the muscle is reacting to something 🤔

In my video we see a reaction ( back flickering) to a palpation around the point of the hip. trigger point is applied. Flickering goes away. Great 🙌

BUT is it great??

Then I go back after a while to double check & wadda ya know it’s come back ! 🤦🏻‍♀️

My initial palpation & mobilisation has already given me an idea as to where the issue may be coming from.

It’s not always a back problem

I’m not a vet
I can’t diagnose

I recommend a vet referral for further investigation.

And hock arthritis has now been diagnosed.

That’s why it’s always so important to go back over the body to double check to see if the issue has actually been resolved & if it hasn’t then more investigative work needs to be carried out. If it has then I always touch base with the client a couple of days later for any updates just to check if the issue has returned.

Trigger point work can have its place because it can switch off the symptom, but it doesn’t always resolve the problem especially if there’s an underlying pathology that needs vet intervention.

24/03/2026

Following on from yesterday’s neurological reboot of the horses entire postural system video below
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About 10 seconds after I look at him .. the real magic happens 🙌

After the neuro reset his ribcage became more mobile, the diaphragm could function more effectively, and his breathing improved. This has a direct influence on the muscles along the ventral chain (underside of the body), which support the spine from below. His thorasics were also influenced.

When a horses ventral muscles are tight they often hold their back in a more braced, lowered position. Giving a sway backed appearance.
Which can result in

‼️Kissing Spine ‼️

‼️ Ulcers & Hind gut dysfunction can create a tight ventral line aswell, creating a painful tight back. ‼️

This boy has non of those pathologies

Iv gone off on a tangent 🥴

Anyway If you’ve got a sharp eye, you should be able to see me encouraging movement through the pelvis, the system has released from the bottom up, so the back can begin to move side to side, and lift and lower more naturally in a more connected way.

Stick with the video because it really is lovely to see.
It felt amazing under my hands 💫

I hope you enjoy watching how naturally the movement comes through once his body is more connected

23/03/2026

‼️ Neurofascia Reset ‼️

And me being a bit bossy 😳

Thank goodness the owner gets me 😆

I’ve left the volume on so you can hear the outside distraction yet he stays connected to me.

Watch until the end and you’ll see another lovely neurofascial reset 🙌

This reset interrupts an established compensation pattern, allowing the nervous system and fascia to reorganise.

The left hind & right fore diagonal is his primary stabilising pattern. So what iv encouraged his body to do is disrupt that dominant way he holds himself which then allowed his nervous system to re calibrate and then he can successfully adopt a more healthier efficient way of moving.

That brief buckle is his system recalibrating.

It often takes a few sessions with a horse to release in this way, because we can’t force we have to invite. But this beautiful boy was ready to rock & roll with me 🙌

22/03/2026

🛑 Kinesiology Taping 🛑

To all the therapists out there
THIS is going to be a very informative taping workshop🙌

I can’t begin to tell you how excited I am to meet Denise & also learn from her.

Equine K Taping UK

Iv attached the dates of the workshop tour.

🚦EQUINE KINESIOLOGY TAPING WORKSHOP 🚦

Here is the updated list of workshop venues and dates for this year.

23rd March Liss GU33
22nd April Woodbridge IP13 collaboration with NAVP
26th April Leicester LE7
18th May Chard TA20
7th June Cheshire WA16
9th June Lake District LA11
11th June Catterick DL9
12th June Chesterfield S42
14th June Kimblewick NR20
16th June Daventry NN11
28th June Sussex GU28
15th August Arundel BN18
13th September East Grinstead RH19

A great opportunity to learn about Equine Kinesiology tape, and the amazing benefits for horses! From understanding the science ( including a review of recent studies) to the mechanics of the various applications this is a comprehensive day with lots of opportunity for hands on guided practice.

You will learn theory, demonstration and practice for the following:
→ Lymphatic taping
Muscle taping - activation and relaxation Inflammation and swelling reduction UK Rural
Skills.

Fascia restrictions
Joint support and stabilisation Decompression and pain relief

Using tape from Equine K Taping UK you'll have opportunity to try all the tapes throughout the day. Take home a comprehensive book, 6 hours CPD certification, a lifetime discount for all of our tapes and opportunity to join our Therapist Referal Scheme .

Small groups and follow up support
UK Rural Skills and British Horse Society

CPD accreditations.
Please email sussexemt@gmail.com

22/03/2026

So lovely to have another therapist to come & treat Hank for me.

Becci had some kind words to say about me which was a pleasant surprise .
I really enjoyed having a good old chin wag aswell 🙏

Becci Miller Equine Massage Practitionerioner a follow.

I think my clients would really benefit from me having a Pemf machine. I shall put my intention out to the Universe 🙏
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21/03/2026

I feel incredibly grateful for the horses I’m currently working with.

Equally, the people who care for them are thoughtful, open, and genuinely committed.

And sometimes we cry. And that’s ok.

We share ideas, have honest conversations, and work collaboratively always with the horse’s wellbeing at the centre.

I absolutely adore all the horses that find there way to me 🫶

21/03/2026

CHANGING LIVES
It starts with the children

As some of you may already know, I was recently diagnosed with having a spicy brain (adhd )

So when I saw a careers day event at an alternative education centre
looking for speakers, I jumped at the chance to attend.

It was particularly lovely to spend time in an environment that clearly values understanding and allows people to feel comfortable being themselves. For many people with a differently wired brain it can be a daily challenge to be your true self, especially around others who simply don’t get you, where you can sometimes be labelled as something you’re not.

🌸 BUT what was even more special to me was the fact I learnt to ride at this centre approx 48 years ago way before it diversified into a SENS school. 🌸

Coming back all these years later to talk to the students about the work I do for our horses as an equine osteopath (st)
Equine massage and rehabilitation therapist made my experience incredibly meaningful.

It was great to be able to share a different perspective with the students about how i personally assess & treat horses, encouraging them to think about the horse in new ways and explore different approaches away from the norm.

One thing I found really interesting during my visit was how much emphasis the centre places on regulating the students before they interact with the horses. This is something I haven’t often seen when therapy horses are there to support humans, and it was impressive to see the level of awareness around helping students settle themselves before approaching the ponies.

“ALTERNATIVE PROVISION @ CHANGING LIVES INDEPENDENT SCHOOL, CARRINGTON, M31 4BH 🙂

Our Alternative Provision offers a unique learning environment where students can reconnect with education through hands-on experiences with our wonderful horses and small animals. 🐴🐐🐓

Working alongside animals helps our students build confidence, develop responsibility, and learn valuable life skills in a calm and supportive setting. For many young people, this nurturing environment provides the perfect opportunity to re-engage with learning and thrive.

Every day is a chance to learn, grow, and make meaningful connections both with animals and with each other”

🌸 The picture is me as a child kissing one of the riding school ponies 1977’sh 🌸

I love the fact that we now have more alternatives to mainstream education, especially for children who don’t thrive under pressure or rigid systems that don’t match how they learn.

Sadly it’s something I never experienced as a child.

Don’t ask me what I was talking about while pulling a face 🥴🤭

17/03/2026

Could you imagine if 🤔

All the young stock, before they were backed were prepared correctly for any ridden work by

Fixing any dysfunction first ( especially from birth trauma) then build the body in preparation for strengthening

Laying the foundation for everything that comes later.

From the ground up.

Working on the basics to create
balance, stability, correct breathing, proprioception, coordination, awareness, working on softness and strength, working going slow, going fast.

Because longevity is the goal.

This is how we create a connected, forward thinking confident horse.

Developing the thoracic sling so it can lift not collapse.
A core and back that stabilise instead of brace.
A hind end that can carry & not trail out behind.
A system where energy can move through the body without restriction.
A nervous system that is able to regulate.
A respiratory system that can function efficiently alongside movement
A strong biome to create a healthy environment for the digestive system to thrive.

Just because he’s a baby, it doesn’t mean laying the foundation has to wait until he’s older.

He can still be a baby, but with a body that’s being guided to function properly.

A body that’s learning how to organise itself.

How good would it be if everyone started their babies off like this?

17/03/2026

Anyone else suffering 😆

It’s that time of year when you start to pick other people’s horse hairs out of your mouth 😆🙌🌸

Roll on Spring 🌸
Summer 🌞

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