Equine Sports Massage

Background

Various palpation and massage techniques are used to increase the circulation, relieve muscle spasm and tension, whilst enhancing muscle tone.

The Equine Sports Massage Association

This association is the product of Mary Bromiley and her foresight to see the many benefits of Equine Massage. Students of Mary Bromiley (a practising chartered physiotherapist for over 35 years) formed the Equine Sports Massage Association (ESMA). Mary was the official physiotherapist for both horse and rider at the Olympics and World Championships for the New Zealand Three Day Event Team.

Mary Bromiley can be contacted at: www.downshouseequine.co.uk

Association and membership:

Practising members have all passed the ITEC Diploma in Equine Sports Massage.

www.equinemassageassociation.co.uk

Therapists sites

Dyane Ashworth is a keen point to point rider. Dyane worked with horses on various yards before qualifying as an Equine Sports Massage therapist. Read about Dyane Ashworth in "Meet the Therapists" www.e-librium.com

Gillyan Carter is both an equine and human sports massage therapist covering the East Midlands. Equi-Therapy also operates a mobile unit for horse events, providing on site treatments for both human & equines alike. Treatments will include sports & remedial massage, theraputic ultrasound, deep ocsillation & ice/heat therapies. Read more... www.equi-therapy.co.uk

Alongside her practice in Equine Sports Massage, Lyn teaches Equine Sports Science as a University lecturer. Lyn is based in Calverton, Nottinghamshire and is willing to travel. Read more... www.lynhopegood.com

Sue Simmons is an Equine Sports Massage therapist based in Woking, Surrey. Sue is prepared to travel to clients in South East England. www.equine-therapist.net

Joanne Rosser founder of Quest Holistic Therapies offers Equine Sports Massage therapy to clients in and around York. www.questholistic.co.uk

Beccy Broughton is well known in the world of endurance and competitive riding. Beccy works as an Equine Sports Massage therapist, in and around the Nottinghamshire area. www.beccybroughton.co.uk

After completing a Sports Massage degree, Nadine Stephens went on to qualify as an Equine Sports Massage therapist. Nadine provides a mobile service for both equine and human massage and is very flexible about travel. www.nsmassage.co.uk

Growing up in the world of horse racing, Becky Bailey naturally progressed into a career with horses. Becky offers Equine Sports Massage therapy in the following areas: Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and the West Midlands. Read more...www.equine-therassage.co.uk

Training as a Therapist:

For information on traing as an Equine Sports Massage Therapist please send a stamped addressed envelope to:

Mary Bromiley, Combleigh Farm, Wheddon Cross, Minehead, Somerset. TA24 7AT.

Recommended reading:

Massage Techniques for Horse and Rider ~ By Mary Bromiley MCSP SRP RPT

Equine Injury, Therapy & Rehabilitation ~ By Mary Bromiley MCSP SRP RPT