In addition to my “formal” Equine Therapist qualifications, I also have a lifetime of experience with horses and ponies from taking my first riding lesson around the age of 10 to owning my first pony a year later. Over the subsequent years of Pony Club rallies and training camps, through to BSJA and BHS competitions, I have experienced the highs and lows of horse care and ownership which have provided me with valuable insight to support me with the massage therapy I deliver. Being a keen eventer in my late teens and early twenties, a tragic event cause my competition mare, Lily, to have recurring muscle problems that, without regular therapy, caused her great discomfort and unable to compete.

Her pain was expressed by refusing to step over a tiny X-pole let alone jump, which was most out of character. Not a qualified therapist myself at the time, I sought the skills and advice of a trained Equine Therapy Professional who supported me to ensure Lily remained comfortable, fit, and happy allowing us to continue to enjoy years of training and competition. Seeing the significant health benefits the qualified equine therapist could provide for Lily influenced my decision to train and become qualified myself so that I too could help others achieve success and wellbeing for their equine partners, whatever their goals might be.