RG Equine Massage Therapy

24/02/2024

17/02/2024

Dm or email to get your appointment. £5 discount applies to next 5 customers for new or existing clients 🐴

17/06/2023

second weekend party for carney this time at Nunney International in the Novice for another bold confident clear cross country to add another MER around a really tough big track to come 11th in his 4th Novice 😍

12/06/2023

🐴🚫 The Perils of an Ill-Fitting Saddle: Beyond the Back! 🐴🚫

Let's take a moment to discuss a critical topic that affects our horses well-being: saddle fit. 🏇🌈 Today, we're delving into the repercussions of an ill-fitting saddle that extend far beyond just the back muscles. By looking at our diagram below you can see the long back muscles stretch out much further than just the back 📖

👉🏼 The Hidden Connections - Back to Neck and Pelvis 👈🏼

When we think of saddle fit issues, we often concentrate on how they impact the horse's back. While that it so important, we mustn't overlook the interconnectedness of the long back muscles, which extend all the way from the neck through to the pelvis. Just check out the length of multifidus on our diagram!🐎💪

✨ Neck: A Vital Link ✨

An ill-fitting saddle can give uneven pressure, causing discomfort and potential damage not only to the back but also to the horse's neck. The muscles connecting the neck and back work together to maintain balance, engagement, and fluid movement. Any undue pressure or restriction can lead to muscle tension, decreased flexibility, and even affect the horse's ability to bend or collect correctly. 😰

✨ Pelvis: Stability and Mobility ✨

Moving down to the pelvis, we encounter another concern. The pelvis acts as a pivot point for the horse's hindquarters, impacting balance, impulsion, and overall movement. A saddle that doesn't fit properly can interfere with the horse's ability to engage its hindquarters and distribute weight evenly, leading to compromised performance and potential long-term musculoskeletal issues. 😔

🌟 The Ripple Effect: Beyond Muscles 🌟

It's crucial to realise that poor saddle fit doesn't just affect muscles. It can have consequences throughout your horse's entire body, impacting their overall well-being. Here are a few additional points to consider:

(Here my Chiropractic head comes on) 🙏

1️⃣ Nerve Impingement: Improper saddle fit can compress nerves, causing pain, numbness, and potential nerve damage.

2️⃣ Joint Stress: Misaligned saddles can create excessive pressure on joints, leading to discomfort, inflammation, and potentially, long-term joint problems.

3️⃣ Restricted Blood Flow: Saddle fit issues can impede proper circulation, resulting in reduced oxygen and nutrient supply to the horse's muscles, potentially leading to muscle fatigue and increased recovery time.

🌈 The Solution: Seek Professional Guidance 🌈

To ensure the well-being and comfort, it's so important to consult with qualified saddle fitters or equine professionals. They possess the expertise to assess your horse's conformation, evaluate saddle fit, and make necessary adjustments or recommendations. Remember, a well-fitting saddle is an investment in your horse's health and performance! 🙌💯

As Professional Equine Bodyworkers, one of our key questions very early on in the consultation is "Saddle Fit", have you had the saddle checked? When? Any concerns? Date of last appointment? This is purely so we can get a full insight when assessing stress and tension throughout the horses body.🌟🐴💕

Thank you for reading 📚
Olivia x

12/06/2023

My sponsored rider Charlotte Byrnes Eventing Kicking off the start of her season on the amazing carney 💕

03/06/2023

Order for RG Equine Massage Therapy 🐎

Here we have a customer own equestrian rug, professionally embroidered by us with company logo to both sides of the rug. This order also included customer own 1/4 zip neck sweatshirts, also professionally embroidered by us with company logo to the chest.

View our range of accessories on our website by clicking on the direct link provided below 👇🏼

https://www.our-catalogue.com/BBFA/catalogue/Accessories%20and%20More

29/05/2023

I have been treating Charlotte Byrnes Eventing horses for almost a year. Their First event of the season is coming up soon so they’ve been having their pre event massages to get them ready.

dizzee jumping his socks off today 😍 thank you RG Equine Massage Therapy for keeping the boys feeling their best ❤️

21/05/2023

Worth a read!

I often see people posting about their horse having muscle knots and being muscle sore, talking about having the chiropractor out, Pemf and red light, kt tape, vet’s been out and still the horse is not better, why?

My question is; why are you doing everything you can think of to help your horse feel better EXCEPT the one thing that actually addresses those sore, tight muscles directly?!

Other therapies are NOT stand-ins or substitutes for massage - they do different things for the horse.
Learn why massage is the best therapy for your horses muscles -
https://koperequine.com/why-hands-on-massage-is-the-best-way-to-for-sore-care-muscles/

Massage is one of, if not the, most effective muscle and myofascial therapies available and it can be customized to meet each horse’s physical needs. Leaving it out of your regular care and exercise routine leaves a huge hole and a missed opportunity.

Koper Equine, LLC
Equine Massage and Bodywork
Happy, healthy horses.

03/05/2023

Always nice to hear from clients saying how amazing their horse feels post massage 😊💕Charlotte Byrnes

04/04/2023

New boy Murphy enjoyed his massage today. 🐴💕

15/03/2023

Carney doing his post massage stretches today. 😊🐴
Doing stretches post massage helps improve flexibility and elasticity of the muscles. This in turn reduces the risk of injury.
This is why i often I will give owners carrot stretches to do in between massages. 🥕

14/03/2023

Order for RG Equine Massage Therapy 🐎

Here we have a customer own numnah professionally embroidered by us with their company logo.

View our range of accessories on our website by simply clicking on the direct link provided below 👇🏼

https://www.our-catalogue.com/BBFA/catalogue/Accessories%20and%20More