Dee Hawkesworth- Equine Sports Therapist

Dee Hawkesworth- Equine Sports Therapist Qualified Equine Sports Massage Therapist. Servicing Herts, Beds, Bucks and the surrounding areas. Surrounding areas may incur a fuel charge on top of treatment.

Fully qualified and insured Equine Sports Soft tissue therapist with over 20 years experience in the equine industry. My treatments are a gentle hands on approach to re-balancing the body by improving range of movement and improving lymphatic flow throughout the body. This type of therapy can be used in many different scenarios from stimulating a horse’s muscles that is just about to run cross cou

ntry, to deep relaxation for healing and re-alignment. I work using the following techniques, Soft Tissue techniques, Myofascial techniques, Myofascia tool, Cranial Sacral Techniques, Manipulation, acupressure and and therapeutic ultrasound. I treat a wide range of horses and ponies from the family companion through to the elite level athlete! Some indications that your horse could be in need of a treatment:-

-General Maintenance - there doesn't have to be an negative to have your horse treated, to be ahead of the game is better than waiting for one of the below.
- Reluctance to go forward when ridden.
- Uneven gait/not tracking up.
- Favoring one rein to the other.
- Traveling quarters in.
- Tilting of the head when ridden.
- Unhappy about being girthed when tacked up.
- Poor performance.
- Change in behavior.
- Asymmetrical muscle development.
- After a trauma i.e. slip, trip or rotational fall.
- Post surgery as part of a rehab program.
- And many more. I offer the following services:-

- Initial consultations (stated below).
- Follow up treatments for maintenance or working on targeted areas.
- Competition assistance (Please note this must be booked in advance as I will need to seek approval from the vet on site at the competition).
-Rehab assistance, fitness program's, ground work,ridden work. What happens during my initial consultation?

- Discussion of your horse’s history.
- Static conformation analysis.
- Gait analysis, trotted in hand, lunged or ridden if it’s a ridden issue.
- Full body assessment and treatment on the required areas.
- Group bookings welcome. Email [email protected] or call or watts app 07512819230 to book an appointment. Areas covered Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and surrounding areas. Please note that all treatment requests for rehab work will require me to contact your vet prior to work commencing treatment. General maintenance treatment now no longer require veterinary approval. Registered Member IAAT - International Association of Animal Therapists.

11/08/2026

Two years ago it was just as hot but a little greener 🌱


23/05/2026

No one better to chill and share snacks with ❤️

14/05/2026

It's going to be a beautiful day ☀️🌦️

01/05/2026
🌨️🥶 January so far 🐎🐕🚴‍♀️
18/01/2026

🌨️🥶 January so far 🐎🐕🚴‍♀️

04/12/2025

ATTENTION ALL DRIVERS (especially those unfamiliar with horses):
Please don’t cut in front of a horse trailer just because there’s a large gap. That space is there for a reason — it’s not that we’re driving slowly, but that we need extra distance to stop safely.

Horses inside the trailer need a smooth, steady ride. Taking turns slowly and braking gently helps them stay balanced. A sudden stop or sharp turn can seriously injure them — or even cause the trailer to tip over.

In the photo, the mare has very limited space, and her foal is lying directly beneath her. She’s trying her best to stand still and protect her baby. The best way I can help her is by driving with care.

Please be patient and give us room. Most people don’t mean harm — they just don’t realize what’s at stake. Thanks so much ❤ ❤




Hi Everyone A quick update post 😊*New Communication*I have sent out an invite on WhatsApp to all those I have mobile num...
05/11/2025

Hi Everyone

A quick update post 😊

*New Communication*

I have sent out an invite on WhatsApp to all those I have mobile numbers for. **It's not spam it's legit 😂**

I have set up a community chat so that I can communicate to you all my diary availability, updates etc.

I will still post on socials I am just covering all bases.

If you haven't received an invite and would like to be part of my community do privately message me your number and I will send you the invite link.

👋👋👋

30/10/2025

🗓️ Diary Update🗓️😊

It's been a while!

Autumn 🍁 is truly here along with showing us some glimpses of winter.☕

My diary availability is as follows 😊

🎆 November -Full
🎅 December - Full
🥂 January - Some spaces left on various dates
🌷 February - dates are filling

If you would like to book ahead with your appointments for next year do drop me a message so we can get you planned into the diary 👍😊

A great two days dressage training with this beauty 😍
16/10/2025

A great two days dressage training with this beauty 😍

A question I often get asked is where does my horse need to be to be treated, tied on the yard, in it's stable?Well the ...
08/09/2025

A question I often get asked is where does my horse need to be to be treated, tied on the yard, in it's stable?

Well the answer is I'm happy to go wherever your horse is happiest! be it in his stable or out in the field with his buddies. It is paramount that the horses are relaxed during their treatments so they get out of it as much as they can.

To be honest you can't get a better office view than being in a field in the middle of nowhere out in glorious sunshine surrounded by countryside, fresh air and horses🌞

When it starts to rain we will then improvise for those who like to be out out 😉

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