Pulse Equine Myotherapies

05/09/2022

Fantastic news! I've now insured with Balens, this means all of my qualifications and certificates are sent to be assessed before I can practice any of my treatments, why do I tell you this ? For your peace of mind that you have someone dedicated towards the well being of you and your horse .

02/09/2022

Meet Indy and Faith they are our new sponsorship for my treatments .

Indigo is an ex polo pony , he is 15,3 12 year old crillio and has had a busy life !

Faith and indigo currently compete at Trec during the summer as well as hunter trials also taking part in regular lessons and clinics. In the winter period they continue to do Trec and also some hunting.

Indy has has a long past of injuries in the pat 4 years and has recovered from a suspensory ligament injury and fractured pedal bone.

He generally lives out all year and loves his work.

I did a full assessment Palpation, gait analysis and found he was slightly lop sided on the right , his Tmj area and Jaw was misaligned and his right eye was prominent and nostril was being pulled distally to the poll.

He held a lot of tension in the thoracic vertebrae along the Longissimus dorsi to the lumbosascal joint where around his Tuber coxae and glutes and tensor fascia latae were in spasm , but not causing any serious discomfort.

I started by working cranially on releasing some of the soft tissue tension around the tmj, mandible , hyoid and poll area slowly working my way along the Cervical vertebrae to the joint of the thoracic ribcage and around the biceps, he had some nice releases there and the muscles responded and softened. Working throughout the neck muscles, splenius , rhomboids so that the body could prepare for deeper work.

I used myofascial release to allow the fascia and muscles to unwind through the back and used compression techniques so that the pelvis muscles and psoas could de stress and relax.

This created more freedom through his back , he was a little tight and hollow throughout and by allowing the muscles and soft tissue some space his body was able to retain a better posture.

You could see this in his first treatment. After treatment we did a walk and trot assessment to see any improvement and he was much more active and balanced in his gait with good swing throgh his ribcage .

Faith had a treatment as you can see in the previous video on my post. Her posture improved and she was walking so much better.

Feedback after treatment!

Direct message from Faith.

Morning Becky, sorry for my delayed reply. Indy feels amazing! Had a great time out cubbing with him on Saturday morning. He has so much more freedom in his movement! It's amazing!! He had Sunday off, a little hack on Monday and i lunged him for about 30mins yesterday. I'm making sure I play more ground work into his routine!! Plan on riding again today. Me on the other hand 😂 my right hip, knee and shoulders have given me a lot of grief over the weekend but started to ease on Monday and feeling much better today. I do feel a lot more comfortable and not as stiff however. My other half keeps saying to me that my posture has improved a lot! So thank you so much! I am so fascinated by the changes in the both of us!!! Thanks! X

24/08/2022

Faith is my sponsor for the human treatments , her horse Indy will be having 3 treatments so we can see how they improve .

Before and after treatment of body alignment. This is a non evasive technique that works with the piezoelectric , soft tissue and cranium, Pelvis and psoas to create a better balanced body for riding and everyday activities.

Each cell is a living organism in the body creating us and having a big job to do ro keep us alive, in fact round 50 trillion of them! All packed around our skin, soft tissue, muscles, bones , brain etc

When we are impacted with day to day stresses of life including our mental health this will also have an impact on our bodies, creating tension, misalignments and emotional stress that if we don't recognise can cause pain and stop us from functioning correctly.

As a muscular therapist for horses I have adapted this treatment using gentle hand placements on the person's body allowing for free movement and restoration and alignment facilitating the fascia and redirecting the cranial flow to better balance. Typically one treatment takes about an hour with optional consultation to aid in relieving anxiety, stress and also ease depression.

Some of the common ailments you as a rider may have that this can help with are as follows

*Emotional stress, anxiety, tension, unable to breathe comfortably, compression and knots in the body, unlevelness sore muscles and stuck unlevel body posture,

Body pain, Headaches pelvic and hip problems, brain fog . Old injuries.

These are just some if the common problems this technique can help release.

When we ride we need a positive attitude to our riding and good posture otherwise this can cause tension in your own horse leading to muscular imbalances and soft tissue problems. So we need to ensure we are looking after ourselves not just our horses !

For more information on my treatments please message me . Combined treatments for horse and rider available

My treatments can be done at your yard in the stable with minimal equipment.

Spot the difference just one treatment?

15/08/2022

Can you find your horses compensatory pattern? Every horse has one! Even healthy horses!

Give this a go ! Grab a pen and paper and connect the lines together where you think your horses compensatory pattern is . Print out this picture

Take a look at your horse both sides on the left and right and compare anything that sticks out more one side than the other, make a note of it .

*The head are the fascial bones both the same left and right? Check medially, is one nostril higher than the other , is the Jaw centered ? Are the cheekbones the same or are they different in any way, how about the eyes are they the same , and ears ? Look for any lumps and bumps that may stick out slightly and around the tmj. The Jaw just above the eye notice any unlevelness or asymmetric imbalances. The ears place your fingers above the poll and place a finger next to the occipital ridge can you feel more space on one side than the other?

*The neck take a look for dips lumps and bumps, down to the shoulder can you see any muscular tension in this area, is one part of the Cervical vertebrae shearing or prodtuding more bi laterally? Are the muscles the same on both sides or is one area less or more than the other side?

Run your hands over the neck can you feel any tight spots, note them!

The shoulders and withers where the saddle fits there always seems to be some muscle atrophy you can see by standing on a bucket etc and standing behind to see if both sides are equal. Be careful,!

Have a feel and observe any unlevelness around the breastbone, pectorials, and feel for anything that isn't the same.

*The thoracic cavity , the spine , and the ribcage do the same technique as with the shoulders see if your horses spine is straight , or shearing to one side does he or she have a hump in the lumbar region is the back nice and soft or is there tightness along the outer areas of the back muscles gently zig zag your hand along there muscles between the spine and ribcage where the saddle fits is there any tension? Did the soft tissue in that area twitch. Run your hand dorsally (top) to ventrally (bottom) and see if you can feel any indiferences in bone , soft tissue etc. Note them .

*Pelvic area and hind limbs do the same paying attention to anything that is not equal to the other side , any muscular tightness , hypertrophy or atrophy , any lumps or bumps and so on. Plus the tail is your horses tail going to one side. Make a note

*Examine the front limbs for any lumps and bumps , and all four hooves ! Do they all look the same?

Once you have gathered all your information line up from anterior cranially to the posterior of the horse.

You have now created your horses muscular compensatory pattern! Well done!

What does this mean, it gives you an idea of where the restricted area are relating to muscles , bones and fascia , which is all led by the brain on a neurological level , signals are sent from that particular stuck area of tension to the brain telling the body to change the pathway through out the body and to protect that area from more tension etc to find an alternative way of functioning so that the muscles, bones, and soft tissue can still function. This means the more the body has to change the more compensation and eventually will lead to more problems within the body of the horse! If not treated,

This does not only affect the muscles this also can affect the visceral/abdominal cavity too causing stress , and ulcers etc

Everything needs balance and without balance somethings gonna break down eventually!

However this may sound scary or negative this is a great way of keeping your horses health in check so that you can do something about it if something doesn't look or feel right .

On a positive note creating change in the body overall where there is tension means you can pin point the area that's causing all the trouble and bring back to balance , fab stuff !

Gasps! Muscles change through movement local and global depending on the work and environment they are in , however every person, animal and living thing has a compensatory pattern! Some change for the better some don't, it's just a matter of observation and learning. Stress also and even lack of doing no excercise will have a pattern .

Send me your findings and I will give you a free assessment on your notes!

Use the pics below to graph your horses body pattern .

10/08/2022

Appointments available! I am a muscular equine and holistic human practitioner, fully qualified with the IAAMB. I can offer regular treatments as well as maintenance check ups for all horses and ponies in competition, light work, golden oldies and non ridden.

I can offer the following.for horses

*Full bodywork Equine holistic massage, this incorporates Swedish massage techniques that aid in keeping the muscles healthy, improve performance and increase flexibility.

*Craniosacral therapy, horses love CST! Helps rebalanced the muscles and bones and improve movement throughout the body. Very relaxing!

*Myofascial release indirect and
direct using certain techniques can alleviate cranial, back and pelvic misalignment, tmj and improve overall performance.

*Trigger point therapy removes tiny muscular soft tissue adhesions that inhibit the body working correctly.

*Energy work to facilitate and balance emotional stress and recovery after work and competition.

*Kinesiology taping, a complimentary addition to removing sore spots through lymphatic taping, for muscles and joints. Decompression of the soft tissue.

*Reiki healing master level
*Animal communication

*Holistic training for horse owners one to one or small yard groups

I can also offer free demonstrations at your yard.

You!

*Private consultation and counselling using gentle REBT therapy and training for emotional and physical stress and problems

*Full body alignment using cranial /sacral methods that ease many ailments and help the body to aid in restoring muscular alignminet and emotional stress. Very relaxing. This can include rider evaluation for posture and balance.

I have trained extensively offering non evasive techniques with positive long lasting results. With ongoing CPD training

I only work with healthy horses and ponies, I can offer remedial treatments providing you have cleared this with your vet.

Please message me for a chat and ask any questions about my services.

06/08/2022

For your peace of mind I am a fully trained individual. As far as I'm aware I am the only practitioner in Devon and Cornwall that's registered and affiliated with the IAAMB up to Exeter. Please feel free to ask anything about you and your horse.

Directory of IAAMB/ACWT Individual Professional Members Requirements: Completion of 100 hours of General Massage & Body Work courses from IAAMB/ACWT accredited schools and/or instructors and/or documented experience as an animal massage/bodyworker for a minimum of 2 years and/or prior membership in....

06/08/2022

I've just reached 100 followers! Thank you for continuing support. I could never have made it without each and every one of you.

After having surgery and a little break from working with horses I'm back!

I must apologise if my website is not complete. After a few technical issues I hope to resolve these soon. This is no way in essence a lack of the knowledge information and training I have worked and studied for.

If you have contacted me I will respond to you!
This may not be straight away but please be patient I will be in contact!

The more I can support and educate horse owners the more valuable and rewarding this will be to help aiding helping horses in promoting muscular health and to see you all go on and achieve your goals is fantastic.

04/06/2022

https://youtu.be/jtz4lmq0m-M

As a Craniosacral therapist for horses this is a brief video of a simple explanation of what this treatment is as does for yourself and horses.

01/06/2022

That's is all 3 completed! These 3 days have been truly enhanced my knowledge and awareness of Myofascial techniques and I'm so looking forward to using them in my equine Therapies.

28/05/2022

Completed a 2 day course of Myofascial release using craniosacral methods for deeper and profound results. Last day tomorrow MFR3 and then completed the training.

So amazing and super excited to offer all horse owners this incredible treatment that can help cranial misalignment such as Headshaking, neck problems, pelvis dysfunction, bitting problems, jaw dysfunction and overall soft tissue tension.

08/02/2022

For correct musculature and strength for self carriage requires 100% commitment from the riders body not the hands! The core muscles need to be able to move freely through the back and from the hindquarters , without restriction, however this also depends on the tack being used as well as the riders posture and correct balance , leg aids with no tension. Putting pressure on the horses mouth in any bit will only bring about a false connection and cranially can damage the hyoid , poll the axial of the Cervical vertebrae which through out will decrease performance with harmful maybe irreversible damage.

Careful training needs to be established from both horse and rider both with free movement and tesegrity, muscles don't just fix themselves nor do they become stronger using incorrect or improper training.

Muscles need to be allowed to grow stronger by introducing groundwork first before progressing onto more technical and lateral work this all should be done in a whisper , a breath without enforcement.

Incorrect bitting and heavy use of unnatural contact will damage the Temporal-mandibular joint this is a very sensitive area where the jaw joins the skull and where the cranial nerves and other important nerves and muscles attach to the poll junction. This can practically shut a horse down , on a cellular level this changes the way the horse is able to perform and behave and how the body as a whole responds just by incorrect pressure !

Fascia , soft tissue , nerves , bones, muscles , emotional and physical senses will have to compensate for the abnormalities created , the horse may seem ok but internally the body's functional systems are having to rewire due to the extra strain and stress on the body so that the horse can still function!

Ask yourself are you happy with a horse that works this way ? I hope not !
Are you aware of how the horses body responds to incorrect training ? Are you aware that certain bodywork techniques can help improve tension and relieve sore muscles when in training ? Be vigilant in your methods and always ask yourself if your doing the correct training for your horse!

31/01/2022

Knowing Fit vs Knowing How to Fit

There is a major difference between understanding fit, and understanding the mechanics of how to fit. The first is something every single horse person should know, regardless of discipline, level or ambitions. Understanding fit plays two essential roles, the first is to protect the rider and allows them to properly vet saddle fitters that they may call out to service a saddle. The second is that it protects the horse from suffering in silence, allowing the rider to identify saddle fit as a potential cause of unwanted behaviors or injuries such as blisters, white hairs, dry spots, sores, etc.

Knowing Fit is straight forward, and available to everyone at absolutely no charge. It follows the 9 points of saddle fitting as described in our videos.
1 - Balance of the saddle
2 - Wither clearance (top and sides)
3 - Gullet channel width
4 - Panel contact
5 - Billet alignment
6 - Saddle length
7 - Saddle straightness
8 - Tree angle
9 - Tree width

With these videos, you can accurately assess the fit of your saddle without any tools other than 2 basic ballpoint pens, and a piece of chalk.

Here is the first vide of the series:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5gvPuGcI98

19/01/2022

I couldn't be more proud if myself, I am now fully registered and regulated by the IAAMB

When I visit you to do a treatment for your horse can ask for my ID card.

Please visit the IAAMB for more information.

www.iaamb.org

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19/01/2022

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIURvnJcsoePMQcwiXGMg7g

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19/01/2022

08/01/2022

My apologies if you go onto my website. I'm am still working on all the pages and getting used to the software!

Slowly and surely. However please send me a message if you want to ask me any questions.

I'd be happy to respond!

Picture of Exmoor ponies at a walk I did the other day.

08/01/2022

Appointments available!

Sports massage
Craniosacral therapy
Remedial tailored treatments and for performance wellbeing,

Also body realignment for riders and kineseology taping for pain relief.

Please message me for information.