About Us
NAREMT - Holistic Equine Massage Therapy Practitioner (Distinction)
I first became interested in Equine Massage Therapy during my time managing the training and exercise of racehorses within racing yards in the UK and America.
During this time, science and technology have dramatically advanced the understanding of a horse’s wellbeing and performance, giving a greater insight to the positive differences we, as Sports Therapists, can make.
During my successful career I have been privileged to work with some of the most talented horses, trainers and professionals sharing knowledge and best practice that combine both old and developing ideas and techniques. Yet,after all the successes, I still felt something was missing from the training regime that would further enhance the high standard of care that we had in place.
Referrals to veterinary practitioners, farriers and chiropractors often left owners and my team frustrated where no reason could be found for the horse being impeded.The tight margins between winning and losing made me strive to get the absolute most out of the horse and I wasn’t prepared to accept this assessment.
Daily,rigorous and hands-on checks of all horses in my care allowed me to detect signs of restriction, discomfort and strain, not always apparent by others if theywere assessing the horse for the first time. I was keen to research not only how to eliminate but also prevent further development of any issues. The horses’ wellbeing is paramount in all that I do. Issues, however minor,when left untreated would likely result in injury, a pattern that I havewitnessed often.
My skills and practices compliment those of Veterinary Practitioners, Farriers, Chiropractors, Osteopaths and Nutritionists. I have always had a great relationship working alongside these professions and been supported along the way to follow my passion and professional training.
After many years of treating and caring for horses in my care,in 2011, I qualified as a HolisticEquine Massage Therapy practitioner.I have been practicingprofessionally ever since, gaining additional advanced and supplementary qualifications along the way.
Having witnessed the affects equine massage treatments can have on horsesand ponies of all disciplines,particularly when coupled with a tailored training programme,I made the decision to become a full time Equine Therapist covering my local area and beyond. I quickly gained trust and built professional relationships with veterinary practices, expanding my knowledge further and establishing a wide range of clients.
In 2017 I immigrated to Auckland, New Zealand, where I have been lucky enough to continue doing what I love.
Agility Equine Sports Massage Therapy and Rehabilitation treats all horses and poniesfrom happy hackers to top performance horses and I have experience in many disciplines including:
- Racehorses - Harness Racing - Eventing - Show jumping
- Dressage - Polo - Endurance - Hunters - Happy Hackers
