F.A.Q
Frequently asked questions
Q-"how long will a session take?"
A-The initial session usually takes between 1 and 2 hours. follow up or regular sessions may take less time, usually around 1 hour.
Q-what preparation do i need to do?
A-you will need to call your vet and ask for permission for me to work on your horse. this is a legal requirement. I will get you to sign on the day to confirm the vet has given permission. Your horse should ideally be generally easy to control and be happy around people. Please let me know if our horse kicks or bites! your horse should be in a suitable area to work in, either a stable/barn or a safe outdoor area. Clean and dry horses are appreciated! but don't worry too much about that.
Q-do you work on stallions?
A-yes! please let me know if your horse is a stallion at the time of booking.
Q-do you work on pregnant mares?
A-I would not recommend having bodywork on a pregnant mare.
Q-what happens in a session?
A-I will work on your horse using Masterson Method techniques which release tension form the key junctions of the body which most affect performance. This will range from very light touches on certain points, to moving the joints in a relaxed way. I will be observing your horses responses and using them to judge how to proceed. I will not force your horse to do anything, I will not do anything to cause pain to your horse. Your horse may show signs of a release which could include lots of yawning,fidgeting,snorting,stretching,looking sleepy or very still. extreme reactions could include lying down or looking like they are sedated. do not worry if this happens, it is a sign of the nervous system processing a big release.
Q-how will my horse be afterwards?
Your horse will probably be feeling pretty good afterwards but they may behave slightly unusually for a short while. this may include being very sleepy/lazy or could be the total opposite. This effect is only temporary and will wear off in a short time. I recommend that the horse not be ridden until the day after the session, although its up to you if you do or not. If you are competing I would recommend having the session booked no sooner than a week before big events. After each session tension has been released, therefore your horse will start to move in a more balanced way, we need to give time to the body to get used to these changes before doing such things as a one day event or endurance ride!
Q-How many sessions will my horse need?
A- This will vary depending on the individual horse. A good plan is an initial 3 sessions a month or six weeks or so apart, then a maintenance schedule of once every 3 months or so to stop the build up of unwanted tension in key areas. A good time to book them in is after they have had their feet trimmed or been shod., their feet have been re-balanced, a good time to re-balance the body also!
It is totally up to you how often you want your horse treated. The harder your horse works, the more tension they will accumulate, therefore they will benefit from more frequent sessions. You should see/feel an improvement in how your horse works especially after a few sessions.
Q-"how long will a session take?"
A-The initial session usually takes between 1 and 2 hours. follow up or regular sessions may take less time, usually around 1 hour.
Q-what preparation do i need to do?
A-you will need to call your vet and ask for permission for me to work on your horse. this is a legal requirement. I will get you to sign on the day to confirm the vet has given permission. Your horse should ideally be generally easy to control and be happy around people. Please let me know if our horse kicks or bites! your horse should be in a suitable area to work in, either a stable/barn or a safe outdoor area. Clean and dry horses are appreciated! but don't worry too much about that.
Q-do you work on stallions?
A-yes! please let me know if your horse is a stallion at the time of booking.
Q-do you work on pregnant mares?
A-I would not recommend having bodywork on a pregnant mare.
Q-what happens in a session?
A-I will work on your horse using Masterson Method techniques which release tension form the key junctions of the body which most affect performance. This will range from very light touches on certain points, to moving the joints in a relaxed way. I will be observing your horses responses and using them to judge how to proceed. I will not force your horse to do anything, I will not do anything to cause pain to your horse. Your horse may show signs of a release which could include lots of yawning,fidgeting,snorting,stretching,looking sleepy or very still. extreme reactions could include lying down or looking like they are sedated. do not worry if this happens, it is a sign of the nervous system processing a big release.
Q-how will my horse be afterwards?
Your horse will probably be feeling pretty good afterwards but they may behave slightly unusually for a short while. this may include being very sleepy/lazy or could be the total opposite. This effect is only temporary and will wear off in a short time. I recommend that the horse not be ridden until the day after the session, although its up to you if you do or not. If you are competing I would recommend having the session booked no sooner than a week before big events. After each session tension has been released, therefore your horse will start to move in a more balanced way, we need to give time to the body to get used to these changes before doing such things as a one day event or endurance ride!
Q-How many sessions will my horse need?
A- This will vary depending on the individual horse. A good plan is an initial 3 sessions a month or six weeks or so apart, then a maintenance schedule of once every 3 months or so to stop the build up of unwanted tension in key areas. A good time to book them in is after they have had their feet trimmed or been shod., their feet have been re-balanced, a good time to re-balance the body also!
It is totally up to you how often you want your horse treated. The harder your horse works, the more tension they will accumulate, therefore they will benefit from more frequent sessions. You should see/feel an improvement in how your horse works especially after a few sessions.