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Jenny Messer Equine & Rider
I offer Equine and Rider Sports Massage and Soft Tissue Therapy, with full static and dynamic assessment and a comprehensive treatment plan to help you overcome any issues and achieve your goals.
I hold a BSc in Equine Management and am also able to advise on wider aspects such as nutrition, daily care and training approaches.
Sports Massage and Soft Tissue Therapy can enhance performance through;
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- Reducing stiffness
- Improving mobility and function
- Helping to identify early signs of injury and discomfort
- Reducing recovery time from injury
- Relieving areas of tension and discomfort
- Aiding recovery from intense exercise
- Identifying possible soft tissue causes for behavioural and performance issues
- Reducing stress
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Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)
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Recently I have invested in Low Level Laser (Light) Therapy (LLLT) class 3B equipment and added this to the list of treatments that I am able to offer to both Equine and Human clients.
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LLLT offers a drug free alternative to reducing inflammation, speeding up healing times and improving the quality of new tissue repair as well as providing an analgesic (pain killing) effect.
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There are different treatment protocols to follow for different conditions. I can work with your vet to agree a treatment plan for things such as tendon repair rehab. Often treatment involves daily sessions initially followed by 3 times per week until healing is complete. (Packages are available for this service).
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I am also able to use the laser as part of my regular treatments. The single laser probe allows me to treat deep into the muscle tissue to deactivate trigger points where the muscle is in spasm, similar to acupuncture but without the need to pierce the skin.
Signs your horse may be in discomfort
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Dr. Sue Dyson et al. have produced an in-depth study of 24 pain behaviours of the ridden horse. It is a definitive list of how ridden horses display pain behaviors and provides a useful assessment tool.
Information about the findings and how to use the Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram can be found here; https://www.24horsebehaviors.org/field-guide
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It is important to note that it is not just ridden horses that display discomfort, I treat a large number of horses who are not in ridden work including many older and retired horses as well as youngsters who are growing and developing.
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Your Horses Appointment
Please ensure that your horses is in from the field and ready, (groomed and tied up in a suitable dry area with as little distraction as possible). I am unable to treat horses that are wet and or muddy.
Handlers are required to be present at all times during treatment.
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Equine & Rider Prices
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Initial assessment and treatment £50
Follow up assessment and treatment £45
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Mileage charges may apply for those outside of a 10 mile radius of DA3.
Rider Treatments:
I am able to bring a mobile treatment couch with me if you wish to be treated at the same appointment as your horse, provided that you have a suitable space such as a heated tack room.
Alternatively you can book a separate appointment and visit me at my home clinic for sports massage and Physiotherapy sessions. More information can be found on my Jenny Messer Physiotherapy page.
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Cancellation Policy:
Full refund will be given if longer than 48hrs notice is given
Less than 48hrs notice 50% fee less mileage charge will be kept
Less than 24hrs notice 100% of fee less mileage charge will be kept
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