Equine Massage Workshops

HARROGATE, NORTH YORKSHIRE
Claire Carney BHSAI and Merishia Equine Therapist.

Claire has over 15 years experience in training and schooling young and competition horses. Claire is available to teach riders of all ages and abilities in all disciplines.
Claire says, “Being an instructor I have come across many different problems and difficulties in training both horse and rider. Many rider’s believe their horse is unwilling to perform because they are “too strong, stubborn, pigheaded, frightened and too flighty” but most of the problems stem deeper and many are caused by muscle problems/spasms.
This is why I decided to introduce equine massage and it’s benefits into our daily routine, along with exercises for both horse and rider, to help and improve performance”.
WORKSHOPS are held monthly at a variety of yards and are for maximum of 6 people.
FOR MORE INFO please call Claire directly on 07732 406170

PORTSMOUTH, HAMPSHIRE
Linda Turner Merishia Animal Therapist and BHS Level 4 Horseowners Certificate

Linda Turner is a human and animal massage therapist and is a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists. She is a qualified adult education teacher and has taught a variety of subjects over the past 12 years including A-level Geography, IT and recently Swedish body and Indian head massage.

While working as an education officer at Marwell Zoo she taught conservation and biology courses to all age groups, while promoting sensible pet ownership and caring for reptiles.

Workshops can be catered for within the radius of Southampton to Chichester to Petersfield. Further distances to Ringwood, Basingstoke, Guildford and Worthing will incur travel expenses.

Prices £65 for workshop day, 2 or more people £55 per day.

TAUNTON, SOMERSET

Nikki Buttler VN Merishia Animal Therapist.

Nikki Buttler is a qualified veterinary nurse, who owns her own business Magna Animal Services offering pet-sitting for any type of animal, canine and feline micro-chipping with group discounts and home visits available, canine and equine massage, equine exercising and clipping, and equine massage workshops for horse owners.

Covering Taunton and the surrounding area. Contact Nikki on 07814 662806

HULL, EAST YORKSHIRE
Emma Stone BHSAI Merishia Animal Therapist.

Emma Stone runs Equi Stone Products and Services - Everything to keep your Equine/Canine fit and healthy delivered to your yard or door. Agent for Badminton Horse Feeds - full range in stock other main brands available. Feed supplements, Care products, Horse passports, Equestrian Event Diary, Freelance Instruction, Schooling and more. The business also provides a Mobile Equine Therapy section including Equine Massage Therapy, Hydrotherapy, Magnotherapy, Fitness Monitoring, Acupuncture (without the use of needles), Solarium and much more.

Emma is a qualified BHSAI with 10 years experience and further qualifications such as Diploma in Equine Business Studies, HND in Equine Management and Technology and Animal Massage with others to add in the near future. Emma has been riding since she was 4 years old and has owned horses since she was 12 years old. She has competed in Showjumping, Huntertrials, Combined Training, Eventing and Showing. She now concentrates mainly on Affiliated Dressage up to Medium Level, Showjumping, Huntertrials and Breed Showing.

For futher information contact Emma Stone on 01964 671197 / 07786 443451 visit www.equistone.co.uk

CAWSTON, NORFOLK

Laura Elsegood Merishia Equine Therapist

Laura Elsegood is a qualified Merishia Equine Therapist, operating in the Norfolk area. Laura currently also teaches art and textiles, having successfully gained her HND in Fashion and Textiles.

To contact Laura for workshop dates and information call 01603 870240

CHIPPING NORTON, OXON
Angela Kemp Merishia Equine Therapist

Angela says” I am the unwitting owner of a pony with chronic back and neck problems. After using all the insurance monies on osteopathy work and finding myself in a similar position 18 months later, I decided to take things into MY OWN HANDS! A chiropractor and an equine masseur once a week for 6 months (very expensive!) but my pony was starting to be able to hold herself.”

“It was at this time that I sawNikki’s advertisement for the Merishia massage. Like a shot, I enrolled. I could not only save money but also get closer to my beautiful little equine chum and massage her back to health.

Now the chiropractor comes when I ask, approximately once every 5 months and I massage my pony 3 times a week, continually assess her gaits and way of going and do stretching exercises every time I ride or lunge. Due to the success and obvious improved way of going of my pony, I am often in demand to try out my skills on other equines.”

“My teaching skills as the owner/manager of a Nursery school for the last 11 years are now put to the test - teaching adults Equine sports massage - a very worthwhile course, especially when you see the results and improvement in topline and muscle development. My pony has been placed

every time in Dressage since her recovery!” For further information call 01608 737650 / 07787 816990

LANSDOWN, BATH
Loraine Smith Merishia Animal Therapist

Loraine Smith has been involved in the care of horses for 36 years and has competed at local level on her part bred Arab gelding in various disciplines. After training with Nikki Routledge and gaining certification in Merishia Animal Massage Therapy, she now runs her own canine and equine massage therapy business. In addition to this, Loraine also offers lectures and demos (max 12 persons) within a 25 mile radius of Bath.

Contact details: Loraine Smith tel. 07981 018255

WESTON SUPER MARE, SOMERSET
Elaine Hart Merishia Animal Therapist

Elaine Hart is a qualified lecturer who runs her own business, Pets Behaving Better. Elaine’s work includes dog training and animal behaviour. Since training with Nikki and gaining certification in canine and equine massage therapy, she is now able to offer these services to owners as part of the business. Having been around horses all her life, Elaine is pleased to offer equine massage workshops to horse owners.

Contact Elaine on 07780 904843 Website: www.petsbb.co.uk

CULLOMPTON, DEVON
Sarah Hedderly PGD Merishia Animal Therapist, McTimoney Animal Therapist and Human Sports Injury Therapist

Sarah Hedderly treats both animals and people throughout the South West using a combination of massage and manipulation. Sarah is available to teach massage workshops in the south west at her yard or yours. Healing workshops also available. Sarah owns 2 warmbloods that she competes regularly in affiliated showjumping and dressage competitions.

Contact Sarah on 07977 914405

BRISTOL
Lara-Kate Hoskins and Catherine Workman, Merishia Equine Therapists

Lara-Kate and Catherine have both been riding for 22 years and currently own four horses between them. They have owned and care for their own and other people’s horses for many years; they have experience in dealing with horses of varying types and temperaments.

Based in Bristol Lara-Kate and Catherine cover the South West and surrounding areas, and are available for appointments for equine massage and also workshops.

MASSAGE WORKSHOPS: Lara-Kate and Catherine will travel to your yard to train individuals or small groups the basic massage skills. On successful completion of the workshop, you will be able to carry out a massage on your own horse.

MERISHIA EQUINE MASSAGE: A massage service is available. Massage has a wide range of benefits for many horses and each session can be tailored to suit each individual horse.

Contact: 07810 825514 or 07766 541527

SIDMOUTH, DEVON
Julie Mutter, Merishia Animal Therapist

Julie Mutter has worked with equines for over 25 years and has experience in most competitive disciplines together with rehabilitation and older animals. Massage is beneficial to all animals, both physically and mentally. Julie is available for equine massage workshops and will give you the knowledge and confidence to massage your own horse or pony. Alternatively, Julie can give your equines a full assessment and a head to hoof massage.