Rebecca Waterfield Equine Sports Massage Therapy. Enhancing performance and well-being for horses. Prices include travel upto 25 mile radius of Paddock Wood.
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Rebecca Waterfield Equine Sports Massage Therapy
Having owned,ridden and competed from a young age and worked professionally with everything from much-loved family ponies to international competition horses, I understand the importance of having a healthy, happy horse who is able to perform at their very best, whatever their discipline. I have worked with many horses recovering from injury or wit
h life long conditions which has not only given me valuable experience but also fuelled my interest in equine rehabilitation and the benefits of complementary therapies. To further my knowledge and fulfil a passion to make a positive difference to the horses I work with, I completed a diploma in Equine Sports Massage at The College of Animal Therapies,qualifying in 2016. Equine Sports Massage uses professional sports massage techniques,manipulating soft tissue to loosen muscles and identify areas of stress or weakness in the musculoskeletal system. This hands-on, holistic approach provides many benefits to the whole body, meaning any horse can benefit from ESM treatment,from happy hacker or top athlete. ESM Benefits include:
~Improved range of movement,coordination and balance
~Improved circulation and lymph flow
~Improved stamina
~Improved mental well-being
~Releases muscular tension
~Reduced chance of injury
~Aids recovery from illness or injury
Massage can be incorporated into a rehabilitation program, including those on box rest; used before and after competition and as a general maintenance to help keep you horse supple and relaxed. PLEASE NOTE:
Equine Sports Massage is not a substitute for veterinary attention. All work carried out is in accordance with the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966, which states that veterinary consent must be approved before working on any animal. Veterinary consent forms are available from me and can be emailed to you. Initial Consultation:
Approx 1.5-2 hrs to include:
~Discussing the horses' history and any current problems or concerns
~Gait and conformation analysis
~Observe the horse lunged or ridden if necessary
~A full massage treatment with additional appropriate therapies eg. MFR
A copy of the assessment can be made available for your own records. I may also leave you with appropriate stretches and exercises to practice between treatment sessions. Follow up Treatments:
Approx 1-1.5 hrs
Full body massage and appropriate therapies specifically tailored to the individual horse, focusing on any problem areas. IAAT Registered. Fully Qualified & Insured. If you have any questions or to book an appointment please contact Rebecca. Tel: 07725 465479
Email: [email protected]
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My diary may be on holiday but there are still a few things to tick off the job sheet!
On Monday, I was kindly invited to Eridge Pony Club do give a demo as part of their 4-day rallies.
What a super bunch of pony mad kids they are!!
Despite the heat and jam-packed schedule,they were enthusiastic,knowledgeable and not afraid to get stuck in.
A shining example of the next generation of budding equestrians who are sure to go and do great things 🌟
And that my friends,is a wrap! 🍹💤😎
Apart from a few follow ups I am now off on hols.
You can still drop me a message to book for September onwards but my diary is now closed to new appointments until then.
I am sure I will see a fair few of you at events but I wish you all a super summer with your ponies!
Bex x
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Go Flo!! Go Flo!!
📣𝐁𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 📣
🥳Congratulations to all youth riders that have been selected to represent their region at the BE100 and Novice Youth Championships taking place at Bishop Burton Equine Centre, East Yorkshire between the 24 – 28 July.
𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 👉https://news.britisheventing.com/bishop-burton-youth-teams-announced-2
Morning!
Dates below are my last remaining slots for horses local to these areas.
Drop me a message for more info and available times.
Have a great Sunday!
Bex
☀️Summer holidays are fast approaching!
👐🏻I have a handful of spaces left before the end of term…
👌🏻Get in quick or I’ll have to bring my children along too and this situation could become reality!
😂😂😂
The sun did finally come out and stay out today!
Some appointments available for the end of June.
FYI: July is my last month to get as many of you booked in before I take some time off in August as juggling childcare during summer holidays becomes really tricky for me!
I will run some limited availability during that time but if you are keen to get your appointment in before September,now is your moment so do drop me a message!
Have a great week everybody!
Bex 🐴
June has arrived….but has the ☀️ (finally??)🤞🏻🤞🏻
🐴Massage Appointments available for June & July
Now is an excellent time for fine tuning if you are out competing but also for those who are just making the most of longer days and light evenings for some extra pottering about in the sunshine!
🐴Holiday season is on the horizon and I do have some availability for yard cover and animal sitting. PM me for more info.
Lastly,after a really tough week for so many of us,we can take comfort in the knowledge that we are part of an AMAZING equestrian community and we stand together through the best and the very worst 💜🤍 xx
Huge congratulations to Team Flo Eventing for their Hickstead win yesterday! 🏆🥇🦄
Look at this fab little Lady go! 24 and still zooming around with Sofia at qualifiers 🥰
What a superstar!
Joanne Fuller
True or False:
Massage is only for competition horses?
FALSE!
Meet Harvey who is 28 years old today!!
Yes,he did do lots of exciting things in his younger years but now he is very happy to hack out once a week and spend his days grazing with his pals.
Keeping your veteran supple and mobile with routine massage treatments could make all the difference. The boost in circulation can help alleviate arthritic discomfort and improve lymphatic drainage,reducing swelling and allowing better joint mobility.
So, regardless of whether you have a spritely 8 year old or a 28yr old enjoying his twilight years like Harvey, there will be a place for massage for your horse or pony.
Drop me a message if you would like to know more or to book an appointment.
Enjoy the sunshine!
Amy Allen
After yesterday’s washout,how good was it to feel warm ☀️☀️☀️ today!
(I’m slightly taking the blame for the washout as I swapped out my winter clothes for summer ones on Sunday 🤦🏻♀️)
FYI-Due to a previous commitment coming to an end,I now have extra availability on Thursdays for sports massage plus some capacity for local ad hoc yard work/holiday cover/pet sitting.
Drop me a message for more info.
Pic: Team Flo Eventing
Flo & Will below looking on point and super smart in their new branded RW saddle cloth!
Show me your tail pics!!
This monster belongs to a very sweet Coblet I met today. Jack is half pony, half TAIL! 😆
Hope everyone has had a great weekend!
May is fast approaching and hopefully bringing some more settled,warmer weather so we can finally feel like we can enjoy having horses again!
Fingers🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻!!!
If you feel your horse could do with a little tune up before you embark on your next big adventure drop me a message to book!
Have a great week!
Bex x
PM to book!! ***TAKEN***
Great footage of Flo and William!
Sporting their new branded saddlecloths too!
This is really helpful advice with a great visual from Josie. A change in behaviour usually signifies a change elsewhere. Gut health often has links with seasonal changes so consider how this may be effecting your horse as we go in to spring.
Amazing images!
Due to a block booking date change I have availability
WEDNESDAY 20th MARCH
Last chance to get in before the Easter Holidays!
Great to catch up with marvellous veteran Lady who is looking and feeling fab for 24 years young! Big pats and even bigger smiles from her little rider yesterday!
Not forgetting lovable rogue stable mate Boots,who always manages to make me laugh with his array of expressions from under that forelock!😆
If your Golden Oldie or awesome allrounder could do with some bodywork TLC, drop me a message 🙌🏻
Enjoy the sunshine everybody!
What is that golden shining thing in the sky?!
How long is it staying??
Do we dare to dream spring might finally be on the way??
🤞🏻☀️🤞🏻☀️🤞🏻
The whizzy ponies might have turned into strapping event horses now but 6 years on and I’m still super proud to be supporting Team Flo Eventing….and the weather today is still equally as Baltic!!🥶🥶
After messing about on a river last week,I am now back to it!
A couple of last minute spaces left next week but bookings for March and April are filling up.
If you would like to get a pre-season treatment arranged,drop me a message!
Have a good week!
Resting my hands for a week!
This!! 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
A veterinary physio who says she has had enough of seeing horses started too early, pushed too quickly and breaking down injured too young has spoken out in hopes of educating owners. Zoe King of Performance Veterinary Physiotherapy posted on social media with the phrase “for crying out loud”, a...
Let’s face it…after tonight…this is likely to be a reality 🫣
BUT……only 57 days to go my friends until we can officially say the SPRING word!
I do have some availability over the next 2 weeks and then I’ll be off having a break over half term. Drop me a message if you would like a slot before then.
Stay dry and upright all! X
I received some lovely feedback from Laura Lewis yesterday!
Team work makes the dream work 💪🏻 Juliette Lilly Mayfield Saddlery
Well that was a tad chilly today!🥶👐🏻
Here’s a few tips for keeping yourself,your horse and your therapist warm and happy!
🐴 LAYER UP-inc.Hats,neck warmers,gloves,insulated boots.
Standing around with your horse for at least an hour means you will get cold quickly.
🐴 HOT DRINKS-I will rarely say no to a cuppa! Plus,it’s a good way to keep the cold at bay,an excuse to warm my hands up and also allows the horse a little break time to process and me to observe any changes. (Splash of milk,no sugar. Ta!)
🐴 RUGS-if your horse is rugged I will continue to work around this,moving a rug to work on an area and then re-covering when I move on to the next. It’s important to keep muscles warm during and after a treatment so even if your horse is usually unrugged,popping one on after a session is of benefit,especially in cold weather.
🐴FEEDING- Hungry horses are not easy to treat,especially if they associate coming in with food and then find it’s me there to greet them and not dinner! So making sure your horse has had access to hay or feed BEFORE I come can help.
I’m generally not an advocate for haynets but there are times when they have their uses and if you feel your horse needs one during a session that’s ok,but I will likely remove it at times to treat certain areas etc.
🐴 CLEAN & DRY PLEASE- wet,dirty horses are a big NO-NO! It makes it very difficult to assess what I’m feeling,can make it uncomfortable for the horse and is a killer on my hands!
LASTLY…
🐴 Roll on Spring!!!
Have a good week! x
Due to cancellation:
1-2 slots available
Monday 8th 11am
Mayfield/Heathfield
Anyone else feel they need a big hug after sloshing about with Henk for days??
It really is disgusting out there!😩
January is a tough month and this weather makes it a very long, hard slog with horses. It really makes us question our sanity!
If you have a horse who is having to be stabled more than normal or is having to trudge around in deep mud all day,both can take a toll on their bodies. Massage can really help relieve muscle soreness,fatigue and joint stiffness and general January blues!
I do have some availability left this month so do drop me a message if you would like an appointment.
Stay dry(ish!) x
2024 here we come!
Wishing you all a very Happy New Year!!
(I shall mostly be necking Lemsip and not bubbles so please all have a couple for me!) 🥂🍾
Night night! X
Sissinghurst
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To let you all know I’m back to work after the Easter break on 15th April!Appointments available from 22nd,DM to check in for dates and areas.
Finishing off the year with my matching pair at Alfie Bailey Showjumping! A big “Thank You” you to all my amazing clients and their horses for keeping me busy throughout 2023. It’s been an absolutely pleasure to be part of your journeys with their ups and downs,plenty of laughs and the odd tears too. My back and hands will be now be taking a well earned rest, but I will be back to see you all again from 8th January. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and HNY for 2024! Bex x
When your client starts taking desperate measures to get your farrier-husbands’ attention! Anthony Waterfield😆😆 Team Flo Eventing #lostshoe #sellefrancais #somuchmud
Gymnastic jumping! Team Flo Eventing
Meeting just some of the Team Tutsham stars before their sessions! These guys have kept me busy over the last couple of weeks and it’s been a real pleasure. Big thanks to Brachers LLP for sponsoring a treatment for each of the older ponies who have given so much to so many. #equinesportsmassage #equinetherapist #ridingschool #veteranponies #goldenoldies
The gorgeous Mouse! A well deserved treat for this little veteran star. Team Tutsham #equinesportsmassage #equinetherapist #veteranpony #minishetlandpony #ridingschool
