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Balance Equine Sports Therapy

🎓MSc Equine Behaviour, Performance and Training
🎓BSc (Hons) Equine Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
AHPR registered and insured
📍West Berkshire

04/03/2026

Myth Busting - Equine Sports Therapy works straight away
You will likely see postural chnaged and relxation in your horse after a session however, deeper more sustainable improvements will be seen after multiple session and during recovery from a session

04/02/2026

Myth Busting - Massage can be painful for horses

Yes, a massage can be uncomfortable. However, the massage should feel gentle and relieving for the horse, even over painful areas. Regular massage should reduce the pain and discomfort during a session caused by overcompensation. As a massage therapist, i build up to deeper movements throughout a session or multiple sessions to ensure that discomfort for your horse is kept to a minimum

To find out more please contact Ella on:
07761 898330 (call, text or WhatsApp)
ella.balanceequine@gmail.com
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28/01/2026

Girthiness
Girth aversion or sensitivity can be a sign of a multitude of issues from pain caused by an underlying condition to previous negative experiences. Behavioural reactions such as moving away from the saddle and grith, fidgeting, tail swishing, leg lifting and pinned ears may be a symptom of discomfort surrounding the girth.
It is crucial that your girth fits correctly and is the correct length for your horse and billet straps. Girths also have various uses which may be appropriate from some horses but not others. The material the girth is made from may also have significant effects on your horse and theyre reaction to the girth.

To find out more please contact Ella on:
07761 898330 (call, text or WhatsApp)
ella.balanceequine@gmail.com
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21/01/2026

Stiffness in winter
The cold, hard ground stiffness are all linked.

The harder the surface weather that be riding your horse or their frozen field, concussion absorption from the ground reduces, meaning that your horses body absorbs the concussion instead leading to tension, soreness and increased injury risk. This, inturn, can lead to stiffness and discomfort.
The cold weather also means that horses circulation naturally decreases as the blood flows to the horses organs making the horses msucles cold which can also induce stiffness and tension throughout the body.

Massage can be beneficial to your horse in the colder months by:
- Relieving tension
- Improving circulation
- Relieving any sore areas, encouraging healing

To find out more please contact Ella on:
07761 898330 (call, text or WhatsApp)
ella.balanceequine@gmail.com
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14/01/2026

Over-rugging the horse
Every horse is an individual and extrinsic factors such as the horses age, breed, medical conditions, clipping status, field/ environment and weight to name just a few. However, the use of a rug guide can be beneficial in providing a guideline on how to rug your horse, depending on the weather, in turn reducing the risk of over-rugging and any detrimental effects on the horse. It is key that each horse should be considered as an individual whilst following this guide and adaptations made as seen fit by the carer of the horse.

To find out more please contact Ella on:
07761 898330 (call, text or WhatsApp)
ella.balanceequine@gmail.com
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07/01/2026

Negative effects of poor rug fit
Incorrectly fitted rugs create constant pressure specifically over the horses withers and shoulders, if the rug is too tight or has slipped back over time. As the weather gets colder and horses are clipped, they often spend a longer time wearing a rug. Over time, the constant pressure created by the rug may lead to muscle bruising, decreased circulation and pressure sores. Tightness across the shoulder may cause a shortened stride.
Check your horse under their rug regularly, look for rub marks, changes in hair colour and uneven hair growth as signs of restriction.

Ensure that you measure your horse accurately using the rug fitting guide provided by the rug chosen manufacturer and adjust the rug appropriately to your horse.

To find out more please contact Ella on:
07761 898330 (call, text or WhatsApp)
ella.balanceequine@gmail.com
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17/12/2025

Myth Busting - Massage is just physically beneficial
Massage releases endorphins and reduces stress hormones, promoting relaxation
To find out more please contact Ella on:
07761 898330 (call, text or WhatsApp)
ella.balanceequine@gmail.com
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10/12/2025

Myth Busting - Any massage is beneficial
Massage should be conducted by a trained professional who has a thorough understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the horse as well as extensive knowledge in the techniques most suitable for your horse

To find out more please contact Ella on:
07761 898330 (call, text or WhatsApp)
ella.balanceequine@gmail.com
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03/12/2025

Busting - Massage is only required after injury
Prevention is better than cure. Preventative treatment may help reduce the risk of injury. Regular bodywork sessions allow the therapist to notice changes in your horses body before they become a significant issue

To find out more please contact Ella on:
07761 898330 (call, text or WhatsApp)
ella.balanceequine@gmail.com
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26/11/2025

Bodywork focuses throughout the seasons
Spring - Horses are largely returning to full work/fitness after winter. Must monitor saddle fit as muscle rebuilds, monitor weight gain as the grass grows
Summer - Maintain suppleness during full work, prevent muscle fatigue. Assess foot balance as the ground hardens
Autumn - Assess for stiffness as the weather changes, Look at rugging as the temperatures change
Winter - Limited movement and turnout due to field and weather conditions, maintain circulation and movement

To find out more please contact Ella on:
07761 898330 (call, text or WhatsApp)
ella.balanceequine@gmail.com
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19/11/2025

Myth Busting - My horse feels fine
Horses are prey animals; in the wild, displaying pain suggests weakness. horses are stoic animals and may compensate their discomfort through subtly changing their way of going or holding tension.

To find out more please contact Ella on:
07761 898330 (call, text or WhatsApp)
ella.balanceequine@gmail.com
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12/11/2025

Myth Busting - Stretching is enough
Stretched can are beneficial for your horse, specifically when prescribed by your equine bodyworker to focus on areas of tension for your horse.

However, you must know how to stretch your horse correctly to prevent further injury.
- Always stretch your horse after exercise when the muscles are warm
- Hold the stretch for a maximum of 30 seconds
- Repeat 3 times a week

To find out more please contact Ella on:
07761 898330 (call, text or WhatsApp)
ella.balanceequine@gmail.com
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