ES Equine Sports Massage Therapy

23/07/2026

Is your horse?

🦄Becoming reluctant to work in one direction
🦄Struggling to pick up a canter lead
🦄Feeling stiff at the start of a ride
🦄Shortening their stride
🦄Not bending as well as they used to
🦄Becoming girthy or sensitive when being groomed
🦄Losing muscle in certain areas

These can all be signs of muscle tension or discomfort that may benefit from assessment and massage therapy.

As a qualified, insured Equine Sports Massage Therapist, I provide tailored treatments to help reduce muscle tension, improve flexibility, support recovery and keep your horse feeling comfortable and performing at their best.

Every horse is treated as an individual, whether they’re a competition horse, happy hacker or enjoying retirement.

📍 Covering South Lanarkshire and surrounding areas.

📩 If you’ve noticed any of these signs or would like to discuss whether your horse could benefit from treatment, send me a message—I’m always happy to chat.

Tag a fellow horse owner who might find this helpful! 💙🐎

20/07/2026

Our very own Sponsored Rider was out competing at Biggar show at the weekend picking up some great results! Massive well done to the both of you!

Some remaining availability left this month - Get in touch to book, spaces filling fast📔

03/04/2026

It’s been a little quiet on here the past few months… but I’m still very much here!

I’ve been busy behind the scenes working with some lovely horses 🐴

For the new followers — I offer equine sports massage therapy, tailored to each horse to help with muscle tension, stiffness, and overall wellbeing.

I’ll try to be a bit more active on here again, but in the meantime, if you’ve been thinking about getting your horse booked in, feel free to send me a message! 🦄

23/12/2025

Is your horse spending more time in their stable during winter?
Being in more can sometimes lead to stiffness, but simple carrot stretches are an easy and gentle way to keep them moving. They help with flexibility, ease tight muscles, and most horses really enjoy them too 🥕
Add in a little in-hand walk or turnout when you can, and you’ll be doing wonders for their circulation and overall happiness.

Can we have sunnier days like this back yet? ☀️

09/11/2025

That time of year creeping in again!
Gift cards available if your looking to treat a special horse 🎄
PM or WhatsApp for more info!

❄️Looking to gift something a bit different? ❄️
I have gift vouchers available!! Why not treat that special equine friend this winter? 🦄
Get in touch for more info! Facebook or WhatsApp: ‪07777 333122‬
Erin x

30/10/2025

The Little Signs 🦄

Clients often notice me watching a horse’s expression and body language during a session. I’m always looking for those subtle changes — a sigh, a shift in posture, a lick or chew — small signs of release and relaxation that can tell me a lot about how they’re feeling and where they might be holding tension.

Every horse is different, but the goal is always the same: helping them move more comfortably and perform at their best.

If your horse has been a little tight, uneven, or just not quite themselves, a massage might be exactly what they need.

Message me to book a session or find out more ☺️

28/10/2025

❄️ Winter is upon us.. 🥶

The nights are darker, the rugs are heavier, and the mud is approaching! Colder weather often means less turnout, stiffer muscles, and more tension in our equines.

That’s where equine massage can make all the difference. Regular sessions have many benefits just some of those being to help:
✨ Keep muscles soft and supple
✨ Improve circulation and flexibility
✨ Support comfort and performance through the colder months

A massage isn’t just a luxury — it’s a way to help your horse feel and move their best all winter long. 🧡

So while you’re wrapping up in thermals and hot chocolate, make sure your horse gets their share of warmth and care too.

Simply PM or WhatsApp to discuss how massage can help your horse.

Erin x

27/10/2025

Price List and T&C's
Regular clients are defined as every 8 weeks, deposit must be paid in advance to secure this discount.

New clients will need to pay Half cost up front for booking, see below on cancellation fees,if you cancel within sufficient time you will have a full refund.
🦄Cancellation/rescheduled on the day before booking £15 is to be paid.
🦄 Cancellation/rescheduled bookings on the day (under 24h) is to be paid in full as I CANNOT replace your slot.
🦄 Veterinary consent no longer needs to be obtained for maintenance work, only rehabilitation.
🦄 Horse is to be dry and clean ready for treatment. Failure in this may result in me being unable to treat your horse and have a possible reschedule date and £40 to be paid as unable to treat horse.
🦄 Aftercare and home exercises are to be followed up as advised, this will ensure the treatment is as effective as possible.
🦄Travel fee may apply depending on how far away you are, this is discussed over private messages, charges between £5-£15
As you have booked in it is assumed you have read and agreed to the T&C’s
Many thanks, Erin x

12/10/2025

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The hidden damage of badly fitting rugs ❌

Most of us are now clipping for the winter and many horses spend longer hours rugged, but an ill fitting rug can quietly cause significant tissue damage. This is something I tend to preach every year!

Basically tight or uneven rugs create constant pressure over the withers, shoulders, and hips. Over time, this can lead to bruising, fascial restriction, and reduced circulation, causing soreness and really poor tissue health.

If a rug is tight across the chest or shoulders, it can limit scapular movement and shorten stride length. Rugs that slip or twist may cause horses to alter their posture to stay balanced, leading to tension and asymmetry.

🙏 Check & Prevent. Look for rub marks, warmth, or uneven hair growth when removing your rugs. Watch how your horse moves, restricted shoulder action is definitely an early warning sign. A well fitting rug supports free movement, healthy fascia, and muscle balance and makes for a happy free moving horse!

🐎 Have a great winter but keep checking

www.woldsequinemassage.co.uk