Massage

Equinology body work uses a unique blend of equine sports massage, soft tissue release and pressure-point work, to improve the horse's overall well-being and performance.

Different massage movements are used to provide a range of results - reduce muscle tension + soreness, reduce muscle wastage, encourage muscle build, encourage normal range of motion, encourage equal weight-distribution.

Initial assessment + 1st treatment.............£42

Further sessions..........................................£35

(session = 40mins - 2hours,depending                  

on reason for treatment, injury, etc.)                   



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Stretching

A variety of Equinology stretches, used to reduce muscle stiffness, reduce muscle wastage, encourage muscle build, increase range of motion, increase flexibility and increase stride length. Stretches are used to correct any asymmetry/imbalance found in your horse's pelvis or shoulders, whilst releasing muscle tension in these areas.

Initial assessment + 1st session.............£40

Further sessions.......................................£30

(session = 1hour, but 1/2 hour sessions available.)



Rehabilitative Pole-work

A range of pole-work exercises that can be used for rehabilitation of an injury or to improve body awareness ("proprioception").  Pole-work can improve body awareness and concentration, reduce toe-drag, strengthens muscles, encourages normal/correct muscle usage, increases range of motion and stride length and encourages normal gait. A range of flat work and ridden work for you and your horse.

Initial assessment + 1st session............£40

Further sessions.....................................£30

​(session = 1hour, but 1/2 hour sessions available.) 



Athletic Taping

Athletic taping used on specific muscles or muscle groups to decompress pain-receptors, used either to prevent or to encourage specific muscle usage. Taping improves proprioception with no detrimental effects, improves joint control, increases range of motion and flexion, reduces uneven movements and encourages normal gait.

Initial assessment + 1st session........£35

Further sessions.......£27

(session = 30mins. 1st session includes tape.)

JJ Bracelets

Made by Jo Howie, to stimulate mechano-receptors in hoof to affect motor control.  Used to improve stability, improve awareness of limbs, increase hoof height during movement, increases flexion, reduces erratic movements, reduces toe-drag, improves strength of weak or wasted muscles.

Initial assessment to advise use (including bracelet)........£30

Additional bracelets...................£6 each

or...£10 for 2



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Rehabilitation Programmes

Programmes are specially designed for your horse's individual area of concern/injury, using a variety of the therapies offered Jo Howie, and advice on what you, the owner, can do to help, e.g. exercise, stretches, etc.

Previous programmes have been designed for suspensory ligament injuries, tendons injury, clinical lameness and a suspected neurological disorder.

Consultation.......................................£40

Further prices discussed, with options, during consultation.



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Painted Horse Demonstrations

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Using special paints and chalks on a horse to display the muscular system, skeletal system. or tailored for specific disciplines, uses or exercises.

A new way of learning about the way your horse works!

Price requests available for specific needs/requirements of demo.