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Accredited Holistic Equine Massage Diploma. Sports, Remedial, Healing and Rehabilitation massage.

06/11/2025

Why Facial Symmetry Matters Before Equine Massage

Before beginning a massage session it helps to take a moment to look closely at the horse’s face.

What Are You Looking For?

Is it symmetrical?
Is one eye softer than the other?
Are both of the eyes at the same level?
Is one nostril tighter or higher/lower than the other?
Is one ear set slightly higher than the other?

Facial asymmetry can tell you a lot before you begin a treatment.

It may indicate:

🐴 Muscle tension or restriction higher up in the poll or jaw.
🦷 Dental imbalance or TMJ discomfort.
🧠 Uneven nerve tone or habitual posture patterns.

Checking symmetry helps you to identify where the horse may be compensating, and it guides you to approach the treatment in an effective way.

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05/11/2025

🟣STRETCHING

Over the next few weeks, I will take you through step by step some simple stretching exercises which you can carry out with your horses.

Before we begin look at different stretches there is some important information below including when NOT to use stretching with your horses.

🟣WHY IS STRETCHING IMPORTANT?

🔹Gentle and regular stretching will help to prevent injury and create an overall sense of wellbeing

🔹The primary benefit of stretching is that the horse will be able to comfortably increase the length of both muscles and tendons, consequently allowing for an increased range of movement. This is something that is continually demanded from each of our working horses.

🟣THE PHYSICAL BENEFITS OF STRETCHING.

🔹Promotes elasticity to the tendons and ligaments.
🔹Promotes the flow of blood.
🔹Promotes the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to heal and cleanse the tissue structures.
🔹Promotes the flow of lymphatic fluid.
🔹Promotes the effective removal of lactic acid - trigger points.
🔹Promotes the joint’s action and abilities - providing a more advanced range of action.
🔹Promotes co-ordination.
🔹Promotes emotional relaxation.
🔹Promotes the effectiveness of the reflex actions.
🔹Maintenance of the older horse (all the above).
🔹Prevents consequential/future injuries/stresses.
🔹Prevents muscular/tendon stress and injury – stress points.
🔹Alleviates current cases of muscular stress.
🔹Alleviates the causes of soreness.
🔹Alleviates the causes of compensatory movement.

🟣THE PHYSIOLOGICAL BENEFITS OF STRETCHING.

🔹A horse living with the positive benefits obtained from stretching will automatically benefit from
induced feelings of relaxation, security, calmness and general wellbeing.
🔹Each time the muscle fibres are gently stretched, they send impulses to the brain via sensory nerve endings that automatically order a state of relaxation created through physical and psychological reactions.
🔹The horse’s own self-awareness is stimulated, and relaxation is created also improving co-ordination.

‼️WHEN NOT TO STRETCH‼️

⛔️Never stretch cold body parts as this can cause injury.
⛔️Never pull a stretch beyond its established range of motion, this again can cause injury.
⛔️Never bounce a stretch back – always return the stretched body part to its normal and recognised position through slow and deliberate means.
⛔️Never stretch an injured area.
⛔️Never stretch a healing area.

02/11/2025

Did you know that a horse uses 31 muscles to complete just one stride?

It’s quite remarkable just how much of the horse’s body is used to complete just one full stride.

Imagine if just one of these muscles is housing some tension/stress within it, this stressed muscle will now call for help/support from its neighbouring muscles.

These neighbouring muscles must now work harder in their supporting role causing them to become fatigued and in turn begin forming stress/tension of their own.

Now that these supporting muscles are housing compensatory stress/tension they will call on their neighbouring muscles for help/support and so the cycle continues.

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01/11/2025

Yesterday, Douglas came in a bit full, bloated and looking slightly like he had eaten too much at an all you can eat buffet. He had to be moved onto the winter grazing as the summer field are slippy now and had literally stuffed himself on grass.

I offered him a selection of herbs (pictures of each included) which help support the gut as well as aiding with EMS, laminitis, etc.

Doug's clear choice was the barleygrass which he had 3 helpings of before deciding that he had had enough.

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21/10/2025

Here at Centaur Equine Massage Training we are proud to be supporting The Household Cavalry for another year.

15/10/2025

When you just want to capture a nice massage video but the stags are rutting in the next field... Fire breathing dragon Douglas has been activated.

02/10/2025

On Monday we held a private training day for one of our practitioner course students. We were lucky enough to be able to use endurance horses, Saffy and Aly for the day.

We began our day with learning about the major stress point muscles and where they are located. We then covered massage techniques and when and where to use them.

Whilst spending time with Saffy it became apparent that she had a restriction within the TMJ on both side, with it popping loudly as she chewed her hay.

Our student was able to locate and release tension withing Saffy's poll and the forehead which dramatically reduced the pooping coming from the TMJ and made Saffy more comfortable again.

If you would like more details on our holistic equine massage practitioner course please pop us a message.

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24/09/2025

It's been a really busy few weeks for us with a number of our students on the home straight with their studies.

I have spent a lot of time at the computer marking coursework, planning practical training days and supporting those students who need it.

Today I took a couple of hours out with the Centaur horses, Douglas and Diamond, after all the horses are why we all do this. We went for a ride out down a local bridleway for a bit of a leg stretch.

Once back it was back to the computer refreshed and with a clear mind.

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17/09/2025

From the 1st of October 2025 there will be a change in the course payment options that we offer. There will also be a small increase in the price of the course, having kept the course at the same price for the past 8 years.

Anyone who has already inquired and been sent information with the current prices and payment plans will have until the 30th of September to make the most of the course at the cheaper price.

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08/09/2025

🐴The Hacking Horse🐴

❓️Have you ever thought about how a gentle hack could benefit your horse❓️

⭐️Hacking is a very important form of conditioning that works the horse’s whole body. Lets look at how some of the muscles work during a hack!

🔹 Hindquarters (gluteals & hamstrings): these muscles generate forward power, building the horse’s strength and stamina.
🔹 Back & core (longissimus dorsi, abdominals): these muscles stabilize the rider’s weight, promote spinal mobility, and encourage correct posture.
🔹 Forehand (trapezius, biceps brachii): these muscles absorb impact on different terrain and help balance the horse during hill work.
🔹 Neck (splenius, brachiocephalicus): these muscles adjust balance and head carriage, supporting turning and straightness.

❓️Why does hacking matter for conditioning and rehab❓️

✅Walking on varied ground strengthens tendons, ligaments, and bone density.

✅Gentle inclines encourage engagement of the hindquarters and core.

✅Low-intensity, steady work supports cardiovascular fitness without overworking joints.

✅Relaxed hacking builds mental resilience, reducing stress and improving rideability in training.

✅A well-planned hack over varying terrain is one of the simplest yet most efficient tools for long-term fitness, injury prevention, and rehabilitation.

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05/09/2025

A lovely day with student, Aliyah, truly tuning in, listening to the horse's feedback and treating appropriately. When hands on therapy was too much, we explored the use of red light therapy, heat and vibration to ease discomfort.

If you would be interested in finding out more information on our holistic equine massage practitioner course please pop us a DM.

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03/09/2025

September is shaping up to be a really busy month for us. With a number of students coming towards their 2 year course completion date, there is so much going on and so much being achieved.

This does mean that through September and October we will have more spaces than normal available for new students to enrol with us.

We have always limited our monthly enrolments to ensure that each student gets the support that they deserve. So, if you have been thinking about joining us and beginning your journey grab your place on our fully accredited course.

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Bringing Horses And People Together Holistically

After training as an holistic equine massage practitioner and building up a sucessful equine massage business I decided that I would like to share my knowledge with others for the benefit of horses far and wide so Centaur Equine Massage Training was born.

Centaur Equine Massage Training is a registered learning provider. Our practitioner course in holistic equine massage therapy is externally accredited ensuring that our students are gaining quality course materials and tuition during their studies with us.

Upon graduation from our practitioner course students are invited to join the National Association of Registered Equine Massage Therapists. Here they will receive our ongoing support and access to further training if they would like to expand on the treatments which they offer.

As well as our practitioner course we regularly run massage workshops for horse owners. These workshops give horse owners the opportunity to learn how to connect and bond with their own horses through gentle massage applications.