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Trish Robson BSc (Hons) Dip ESMP Fully Insured. Sessions are tailored to your horses specific needs. Reduce adverse affects of over-training.

Northumberland based offering professional Equine Sports Massage & PEMF therapy in the North East, North West & Scottish Borders. Equine Sports Massage is becoming increasingly popular due to the may benefits it provides both physically and mentally. Horses respond very well to Equine Sports Massage, and this is evident during Trishs treatments and can be observed by owners. Equine Sports Massage can help improve performance and temperament, improve suppleness and range of movement. Aid your horses recovery after competition. Relieve muscular soreness, and even aid in the rehabilitation of seriously injured horses. Treatments involve a range of techniques depending on what type of massage your horse requires. Sessions last between 1 - 1.5 hours and cost £35 per session + travel expenses over 15 miles

Call Trish on 07947152350 for more information or to book an appointment
More information can also be found on the website
www.robsonequinetherapy.co.uk

Thankyou

14/11/2025

✨️New to Instagram! ✨️

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08/11/2025

This afternoon I've been providing benefitial post-race sports massages to some hard working equine athletes.
Targeted massage is an essential tool to fast track post race recovery along with turn out, ice therapy and infra-red light therapy.
A recovery plan is just as important as a good training plan

What does post race / competition massage do:

✨️ Boost circulation to quickly clear metabolic waste (like lactic acid) that causes soreness.

✨️This helps reduce stiffness so these horses can comfortably get back to their training schedule sooner, accelerating the recovery time.

✨️ For owners and trainers, investing in recovery means a happier, healthier horse increasing the chances of consistent performance

✨️ Checking in with the horses, performing a body scan and receiving biofeedback helps to identify any imbalances at an early stage before they become bigger problems

Lots of effluarge is one of the best massage techniques to use post race / competition along with PEMFT using After Sport setting.

21/10/2025

Just like us, horses can hold a surprising amount of tension in their poll and TMJ (jaw joint). This tension can impact everything from their ability to chew comfortably to accepting the bridle and flexing at the atlas.

✨️Quick Check: Gently feel the muscles behind your horse's cheekbones. Are they rock-solid?

✨️Often if there is a TMJ issue one masseter muscle will feel more over developed than the other side.

Full body equine massage works with all these areas improving their comfort and willingness under saddle, and whilst at rest, eating & playing!

06/10/2025

🐴️ How is your horses neck?🐴

If you've noticed any resistance, difficulty bending to one side, or a perpetually high head carriage, it might be time to consider a massage session.

A stiff neck in your horse can impact everything from their performance and flexibility to their overall comfort and willingness to work.

What can cause a stiff neck?

✨️ Riding/Training Stress: head position above or below the vertical, training aids, a sudden movement, pull back on halter

✨️Conformation: The natural way your horse is built, long necks are especially prone to tension. Down hill horses that push down the base of their neck. Turned in or out hooves can increase tension in the neck.

✨️ Injury/Misstep: A slip in the field or stall. Any lameness issue will affect the neck as it braces with every lame step. Neck tension can remain after initial lameness issue resolves

✨️Dental / Mouth Issues: Pain in the mouth can cause a horse to hold their neck awkwardly.

✨️ Saddle Fit: An ill-fitting saddle can make your horse compensate by tensing their neck and back.

✨️Side effects of flu vaccinations

Equine Massage Therapy is a powerful 💪 tool to address muscle stiffness and pain.

✨️Trigger Points and knots can be identified & released.
✨️Myofascial restrictions can be released.
✨️Congested tissue can be identified and released and normal blood flow restored to clear toxins and nourish the muscles
✨️Mobilisations & somatic stretches can help to restore range of motion.

A relaxed neck leads to a more relaxed, happier, and more willing horse, and improves overall balance

05/09/2025

✨️🐴Benefits of Tail Stretches🐴✨️

Tail stretches (also known as caudal traction), performed correctly are one of my favourite exercises to improve a horses core balance and stability.

You might be surprised to learn that these simple exercises are scientifically proven to be beneficial for horses health & wellbeing.
Research shows that gentle, professional tail stretches can provide significant relief from spinal pain, especially in the thoracic region under the saddle.

How? Because the tail is a direct extension of the spine, influencing muscles and tissues all the way forward! It can even help with core muscle activation and body awareness.

Tail stretches are a great way of assessing how balanced a horse is and where they are currently at in their core strength & stability. Performed regularly as part of your horse's fitness programme the following benefits can be felt & observed over time:

✨️ Significant Pain Relief: Especially in the thoracic (saddle) area, but also through the lumbar and pelvic regions.

✨️Full Spinal Influence: The tail's connection to the entire spine means a gentle stretch can release tension in muscles, fascia, and ligaments all the way to the poll.

✨️Improved Core & Proprioception: Helping your horse's body awareness and activating vital core muscles for better stability.

Theses are one of the exercises that I recommend horses owners perform as part of their work between sessions. The type of stretch and number of stretches are tailored to the horse's needs, and a demonstration given so that they can be performed correctly ensuring your horses comfort & safety.

27/08/2025

✨️🐴 Are Your Horse's Hips Unlevel? 🐴✨️

Have you ever noticed one side of your horse's hindquarters looks or feels different to the other? Unlevel or unbalanced hips are a common concern for horse owners, and understanding the 'why' is the first step to helping your horse.

The bony structure of the pelvis (ilium, ischium, p***s ) can appear asymmetrical for several reasons:

🔴 Injury or Trauma: A fall, collision, or even intense exertion can lead to issues like a 'knocked-down hip' or sacroiliac strain.
🟠 Muscular Imbalances: Just like us, horses can be 'handed,' leading to one-sidedness, leading to stronger, tighter muscles on one side and weaker ones on the other. The most common is stronger left hind, weaker right hind.
🟡 Poor Conformation: Sometimes, it's simply their natural build, though muscle work can still help with compensation.
🟢 Rider Imbalance: Our own crookedness in the saddle can directly impact how our horses carry themselves, causing compensatory muscle development.
🔵 Ill-fitting Tack: A saddle that doesn't fit properly can cause discomfort and lead to uneven movement.
🟣 Compensatory Issues: Problems elsewhere in the body (hooves, back, neck, shoulders) can cause a horse to shift weight, affecting the hips.

So, How Can Massage Help?

Equine massage therapy is a fantastic tool for addressing the muscular aspects of unlevel hips. It works by:

🟠 Releasing Tension: Easing tight muscles that pull the pelvis out of alignment.
🔴 Improving Circulation: Boosting blood flow for healing and muscle function.
🟡 Addressing the Whole Horse: Often, hip issues are connected to tightness elsewhere in the body.
🟢 Restoring Flexibility: Encouraging the natural, fluid movement of the pelvis.
🔵 Enhancing Proprioception: Helping your horse's body 're-learn' to use its muscles more evenly.

✨️Important Tip: Always consult your vet first to rule out any serious underlying injuries. It's crucial to get a professional diagnosis, especially if presenting lame or after an accident.

To check in with your horse's pelvic levelness, stand your horse square on level ground, from the from check from side to side observing where the tubar coxae (point of hip) are. Are they level, or one higher than the other?
If you have an extra handler to hold your horse square, stand a safe distance behind and observe the point of hips and tuber sacrale bones from behind. Also look for equal or unequal muscle development.

📷 Its aften good to take photos once you do have your horse standing still & square, and you can then take your time to examine the photo

20/08/2025

🌟WELLNESS WEDNESDAY 🌟

Tension in the shoulders & base of neck is a common finding in the horses & ponies I work with.

✨️Today we’re focusing on the shoulders — the powerhouse behind every stride. Massage helps your horse move with more freedom, power, and comfort 🐴💆

🐎A relaxed shoulder = a happier, more balanced horse.

🐎 Loosened shoulders = smoother strides.

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🌿🐴 The Benefits of Equine Massage on Your Horse’s Shoulders

The shoulders are one of the most important areas for your horse’s movement and comfort. When tension builds here, it can affect stride length, flexibility, and even saddle fit. Massage helps by:

1. Improving Range of Motion
➡️ Releasing tight muscles in the shoulder area allows for longer, freer strides and smoother transitions.

2. Enhancing Performance
➡️ Horses rely on their shoulders for lift, balance, and forward motion. A looser shoulder means more power and agility.

3. Reducing Compensatory Stress
➡️ When the shoulders are tight, other areas—like the neck, back, or forelimbs—end up compensating. Massage eases shoulder restrictions, preventing unnecessary strain elsewhere.

4. Encouraging Relaxation
➡️ Gentle massage helps calm the nervous system, releasing endorphins and promoting overall relaxation during and after a session. The brachial plexus bundle of nerves sit behind the scapular, they require space to avoid unnecessary compression.

5. Supporting Recovery
➡️ Massage helps flush out metabolic waste, improves circulation, and speeds up healing in overworked or fatigued muscles.

6. Better Saddle Comfort
➡️ Tight shoulders can make a horse more sensitive to saddle fit. Massage relieves pressure points, making ridden work smoother, and also helps to balance the scapular position allowing the saddle to sit more evenly.

✨️Check your horse's shoulders, see how they feel. Is your horse comfortable with palpation? Do they have good muscle tone? Do they have weak shoulder muscles? Are there any knots in the muscles? Or muscle twitching happening?

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Equine Sports Massage is becoming increasingly popular due to the may benefits it provides both physically and mentally. Horses respond very well to Equine Sports Massage, and this is evident during Trish’s Equine Massage sessions, and can be observed by owners. Equine Sports Massage can help improve performance and temperament, improve suppleness and range of movement, reduce adverse affects of over-training, aid your horses recovery after competition, relieve muscular soreness, and even aid in the rehabilitation of injured horses. Equine Sports & Remedial Massage sessions involve a range of techniques depending on what type of massage your horse requires. Sessions are tailored to your horses individual needs, all with the aim of helping your horse to be the best they can. Sessions last between 1 - 1.5 hours and cost £40 per session + travel expenses over 15 miles Call Trish on 07947152350 for more information or to book an appointment More information can also be found on the website: www.robsonequinetherapy.co.uk Thank you.