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

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

Helen Thornton trained with Mary Bromiley. The techniques used include sports massage, Bowen therapy, cold laser therapy and manipulation depending on your horse's problem. Helen is based in North Lincs, covering all UK racing yards and competition horses. Phone: 07947623923 or visit www.helenthornton.com

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

Hannah Booker is fully qualified, insured and a member of both ESMA (Equine Sport Massage Association) and CTHA. Hannah has considerable experience with all types of horses from all disciplines, from dressage, eventing, national hunt racehorses, point-to-pointers and rehabilitation. She will travel to Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire areas. www.equinesportsmassagetherapist.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