Does my vet need to be involved? |
| Under the requirements of the Vet Act 1966, any Equine Therapist must have permission from the client’s vet prior to a session. You will be asked to sign the assessment form stating that you have agreement from your vet. |
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Will I notice an improvement? |
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Sometimes there is an immediate notable difference; sometimes it takes a few sessions. |
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Does my horse have to be clean before you can work on him? |
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Most importantly your horse needs to be dry. Brush off any excess mud. He/she does not need to be show condition! |
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Will my horse need follow up sessions |
| Not always. If however, your horse has an underlying area of concern, a course of sessions to optimise on the benefits of massage may be suggested. |
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My horse is lame can I have you look at him? |
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Only once it has been cleared by your vet. I am always happy to discuss matters with your vet if you would like me to. |
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How long do I have to wait after a session to ride him? |
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Exercise is an essential part of sports massage and a healthy horse can be exercised after a massage session. |
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Do you only treat horses? |
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No, I also treat people. I offer either a relaxing holistic massage or a more invigorating sports massage where I can address any specific muscular problem areas. |
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How long does a session last? |
| The initial session which includes a full assement will last approximately one and half hours. Subsequent treatments will last approximately one hour. I charge by the session not by the hour, and will never leave a horse until I feel we have reached a positive stage in the treatment. |
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How often should a horse be massaged? |
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It really depends on the level of work, or if it is part of a rehabilitation programme. For a normal working horse that requires a maintenance massage, once a month to once every 6 weeks is sufficient. |
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Are you Insured? |
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Yes |
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What training have you had? |
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ITEC - Holistic Body Massage
ITEC - Anatomy & Phisiology
VTCT IIST - Sports & Rehabilitation Massage
Equi-Therapy - Equine Sports Massage |
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