Moira Wedel - Equine Bodywork - for Horse & Rider

Moira Wedel - Equine Bodywork - for Horse & Rider EMMETT Technique Advanced Practitioner for Horses and Humans. EMMETT Technique works on muscle and soft tissue.

Using an effective, gentle and safe muscle release therapy to relax and calm, address pain and discomfort and improve body movement. Just like with people, tight and sore muscles in horses can have many causes; daily exercise, playing in the field, strenuous exertion and even aging. If an animal has tight and restricted muscles, or if they are in discomfort, this will often show up in their perfor

mance and sometimes in their behaviour too. Animals tend to compensate to relieve pressure on the affected area and if left untreated that can lead to problems developing in other areas of the body. Animal conditions that be successfully treated using EMMETT therapy include:

• Injuries from sport or accidents
• Unbalanced gait/stance
• Lead/harness strain
• Lower back distress
• Inhibited movement
• Poor performance
• Behaviour changes
• Stiffness/decreased suppleness
• Unbalanced head carriage
• Saddle soreness/girthing issues
• Tension in back and lumbar area
• Restricted forward movement
• Standing short or uneven
• Stiff through the legs/dragging feet
• Poor performance/behaviour
• Stiffness/decreased suppleness

As much as EMMETT can benefit a horse, if the rider is also experiencing areas of tension or restriction it will impact their effectiveness in the saddle and problems will continue. There is a clear relationship between supple horses who move freely and in balance, and their riders who are flexible, and have good core strength. Conversely riders with physical issues of their own may restrict the horse’s movement or put muscles under strain. As a result, when I visit a horse I often end up treating the rider too!

What a fantastic fun day today with lovely students on my EMMETT 4 Horses workshop. Thanks to the team (horses and staff...
24/05/2026

What a fantastic fun day today with lovely students on my EMMETT 4 Horses workshop. Thanks to the team (horses and staff) at stourportridingcentre. I’m already looking forward to my next visit!

Really looking forward to running this workshop together with Gems Horton as part of her journey to becoming a certified...
22/05/2026

Really looking forward to running this workshop together with Gems Horton as part of her journey to becoming a certified Tutor for EMMETT 4 Horses… it’s been ages since I ran a workshop for people brand new to this amazing therapy as my focus has been on instructor training. It’s going to be fun!!

Last chance to sign up for this workshop on Sunday 24th May in Stourport. This is a fantastic day of learning about the technique and its use on horses, and it counts for CPD for all practitioners, tutors and instructors of EMMETT Technique too!
Register here: https://www.emmett-uk.co.uk/training-courses/emmett-technique-workshop-dates-horses/

14/05/2026

We don't know when or if this opportunity will come again! International instructor Steffi Haidacher will be in the UK to offer this advanced level training for Practitioners of EMMETT 4 Horses on 6th & 7th June.
The course is being held in Craigellachie in Banffshire Scotland. Join other practitioners coming from all over the UK to learn with Steffi...
To register click here: https://www.resources.emmett-uk.co.uk/bookings/steffi-haidacher/

It has been an honour to help these lovely people achieve their dream of qualifying as EMMETT Technique practitioners an...
04/05/2026

It has been an honour to help these lovely people achieve their dream of qualifying as EMMETT Technique practitioners and I look forward to seeing how they flourish in the times to come.
New workshops and training events are planned for this year. Check the website or give me a message if you are interested 🐴

Today is the day of the and I may be biased but it’s a great day to celebrate these amazing horses - here a few pics o...
01/05/2026

Today is the day of the and I may be biased but it’s a great day to celebrate these amazing horses - here a few pics of my two beauties Sýn frá Grafarkoti and Trausti from Siamber Wen 🥰 they are both in their 20s now but that’s just gentle middle age for these two.

I’m up in the far north of Scotland this weekend assessing a group of 6 soon-to-be brand new Practitioners for the EMMET...
26/04/2026

I’m up in the far north of Scotland this weekend assessing a group of 6 soon-to-be brand new Practitioners for the EMMETT Technique for Horses. 🥳

And of course as it’s April there are lambs galore too!

Emmett Technique UK and Ireland public page

13/04/2026

If your horse doesn’t seem as flexible as they used to, maybe one of our wonderful therapists can help with a bespoke EMMETT Treatment?
Find out more at emmett-uk.co.uk

Horses, dogs, people, any and all creatures get muscle tension at some point and it doesn’t always get better on its own...
10/04/2026

Horses, dogs, people, any and all creatures get muscle tension at some point and it doesn’t always get better on its own. Give it some gentle help with EMMETT technique.

🚪 Don't just force the door open.

When a joint feels stuck, the instinct is often to stretch or pull harder. The EMMETT Technique looks at the muscles acting as the 'hinge' and uses a light touch to release the tension holding it back.

✨ Restore: natural range of motion.
🗝️ Release: change without the 'rebound' tightness of high force moves.

Find your fluid movement again.

🌐 https://www.emmett-technique-hq.com/

09/04/2026

The way the animal reacts to EMMETT often astonishes their owner. But the real magic is in how they can often show immediate relaxation in tension that can have been held for years. You can read more client testimonials on our website.

07/04/2026

🐎 From the beach donkeys of England to the arenas of Australia.

Today the spotlight is on Rebecca Cooper from ReQuest Soft Tissue Therapies. Her journey began with a childhood obsession that spanned continents, eventually leading her from a long IT career back to her true passion: equine wellbeing.

After 10 years as an Instructor, Rebecca’s lightbulb moment remains a standout - applying a human rib release to her own horse with astonishing results. Today, as an EMMETT 4 Horses Instructor, she focuses on:

🟡 The 18th Rib/QL move - a cornerstone of the Level 1 horse course for easing tension.
🟡 Pre and post competition support - maintaining soundness and performance.
🟡 Horse wellbeing - empowering owners with the hands-on skills needed to support their horse's happiness and longevity.

A lifelong rider who currently cares for three horses of her own, Rebecca believes every horse owner should have these simple, effective tools in their repertoire. For her, it is about giving owners the practical skills to support their horse's comfort every day.

🌐 ReQuest Soft Tissue Therapies

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