A recognised qualification.
To become a qualified equine therapist I trained with the Institute of Complementary Animal Therapies and passed my Equine Sports Massage Diploma with distinction in 2007.
I trained under Julie Boxall, I.C.A.T. Principle and renowned animal physiotherapist, at her training centre in Devon. Nationally recognised by OCN London, the course was fully comprehensive and comprised two years of study including on-site training as well as extensive remote theory assessments and hands-on practical case studies.
Continual Professional Development (CPD)
I am committed to ongoing training, completing a minimum of 20 hours of CPD annually to stay up to date with the latest equine science, bodywork techniques, and legislation. I have a real passion for learning, which allows me to continually enhance my services and help owners achieve the best possible results for their horses."
To give you added peace of mind, I am third-party accredited verifying my qualifications, experience, code of practice, and insurance.
Third party accreditation for added peace of mind.
At Equilibria Gold Equine Therapy, the well-being and performance of your horse are at the very heart of everything I do.
That is why I am incredibly proud to be an approved member of The Institute of Registered Veterinary & Animal Physiotherapists (I.R.V.A.P.), a leading professional association dedicated to the highest standards of animal therapy.
Choosing an I.R.V.A.P. registered therapist gives you total peace of mind, knowing that your horse is in the safest possible hands. This is because I.R.V.A.P. enforces a robust admissions process requiring verified, top-tier professional qualifications.
Every approved therapist must also carry comprehensive professional insurance, strictly adhere to a rigorous professional Code of Conduct, and commit to ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to ensure their skills remain at the forefront of evidence-based care.
This elite third-party accreditation means you can rest assured that your horse's treatment is safe, legal, and tailored to give them the best possible quality of life.
A lifetime of real-life experience.
In addition to my ‘formal’ Equine Therapist qualifications, I bring a lifetime of hands-on experience with horses, from my first riding lesson age 11 to owning my first pony 12 months later. During the subsequent years of Pony Club rallies, BSJA, Dressage and British Eventing, I have experienced the highs and lows of horse ownership giving me invaluable insight for the massage therapy I deliver today. My passion for equine bodywork started with my own competition mare, Lily, after a tragic accident left her with chronic back pain, and she went from a keen eventer to refusing
tiny cross-poles. I sought the help of a professional equine bodyworker who completely transformed her recovery, keeping her comfortable, fit, and happy so we could get back to doing what we loved - Eventing. Seeing the incredible transformation the bodywork sessions achieved, inspired me to become qualified myself. Now, I use my formal training and past experience to help other owners and riders achieve success and well-being for their equine partners, whatever their goals might be.