DAWN CLOW
Equine Body Worker
Yorkshire Based
Qualified through Equinenergy
Member of IEBWA and FHT
Balens Insured.
Telephone 01132363629
Mobile 07766631905
Email wolcnwad@supanet.com
www.horselistic.co.uk
THE PRACTITIONER
Dawn Clow is an Equine Body Worker who provides a holistic therapy that supports you and your horse through informed analysis and the practical utilization of therapeutic sports massage incorporating acupressure and Reiki as and when appropriate.
Her work primarily targets musculoskeletal problems in horses, qualifying with an Equine Sports Massage Course, that included applied anatomy, subjective conformation and gait analysis, an introduction to dental issues, and an introduction to saddle fitting issues.
Dawn trained initially as a human massage therapist and aromatherapist through VTCT and has maintained this practice alongside qualifying as a level one Reiki practitioner.
Dawn is able to offer a treatment that incorporates, soft tissue manipulation, stretching exercises, advice on future rehabilitation programs and every day management issues as well as behavioural problems.
WHAT
IS EQUINE SPORTS MASSAGE
Equine Sports massage is the therapeutic application of professional sports massage techniques applied to the horse. A thorough understanding of anatomy and the interaction of bones, joints and muscles are the basis of the proven physical and mental therapy that is the art of massage. Stress point therapy consists of 84 points throughout the body. When the stress point is addressed the horse may have a pain reaction indicating that there is an issue in that specific area. The pain can be alleviated by direct pressure, cross fiber friction, and massage strokes.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A BODY WORK SESSION
Once you contact me to schedule a massage session; I will interview you briefly over the phone about your reasons for deciding on body work for your horse and timetable your Equine Body Work Session. When I meet with you and your horse I provide a full assessment of the horses conformation, range of motion and analyze its gaits.
A thorough past and present history will be sought; I will usually then work on your horse for about 1 1/2 - 2 hours. I always discuss with you what I have discovered during the massage. The session often ends with a demonstration of any appropriate stretches or massage strokes you can incorporate into your horse's routine. You will be provided with a copy of the analysis paperwork. A schedule at this time can be discussed to support your horse’s needs.
I am the holistic eyes that link and strengthen your horses support team of professionals, by providing a skilful assessment of your horse’s muscular fitness. I use my hands to facilitate a preventative treatment.
I have the expertise working with horses in various disciplines.
As an equine body worker I can work side by side with you as and when appropriate.
A horse needs to be balanced and as a working machine needs to enable itself to coordinate its joints, muscles through its tendons to facilitate its gaits and therefore its movements.
As a trainer would retrain the horse to perform to his best, I retrain the horse’s muscles to perform to their best.
Veterinary Permission - As an EBW I am aware of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 to protect the welfare of sick and injured animals from treatment by unqualified persons that makes it illegal for anyone other than a qualified veterinary surgeon to diagnose an ailment or prescribe treatment. Prior permission from the veterinarian usually responsible for the animal must be obtained before body work can commence. Massage is never a replacement for proper veterinary care.
WHY BODYWORK FOR YOUR HORSE
Is your horse sore, injured, just a little off on his leads and transitions or suddenly exhibiting behavioural problems? Have you noticed a gradual decline in performance? Are certain patterns or movements suddenly difficult for your horse? Does your horse have a recurring, hard to pinpoint lameness?
There is a good possibility that it is due to muscle soreness or musculoskeletal problems.
Dislikes being groomed
Prefers one rein
Show lateral stiffness
Reluctant to canter on one lead
Hollow backed
High headed
Head shaking
Bucking
Cold backed when tacked up
Lack of poll flexion and bend
Head tilting
Have an uneven stride
Holding the tail to one side
Refusing or resisting leads
Head and neck discomfort
Shortened strides "Hind leg scuffing"
Hip and shoulder lameness
Improper tracking
Girthing problems
Unhappy attitude
Loss of performance and or ability
Sports Massage is a tool for providing your horse with a pre season or post season muscular service, before training and conditioning programme commences or the horse is let down following the competition season.
Benefits often obtained through Equine Sports Massage
Increased oxygenation into muscles and tissues
Increased elasticity of muscles and connective tissues
Increased range of motion, flexibility and stride length
Increased performance through pre event massage
Release of contracted muscles
Reductions of muscular skeletal tension and stiffness
Reduction of soft tissue injures
Reduction in recovery time from post performance
Isometric exercises for the injured horse
Passive stretches for the pre and post event horse
Relaxation for the stressed horse
Observations of dental issues
Saddle/tack assessment
Increases circulation
Improves the horse's stamina and overall performance
Relieves muscle spasm and tension
Enhances muscle tone Elicits change within muscle tissues
Reduces inflammation and swelling in the joints, thereby alleviating pain
Rapid elimination of toxins
Reduces risk of tying-up
Enhances physical awareness and better balance
Strengthens immunity
Improves coat
Minimizes behaviour problems as the horse develops a different awareness of his body
Stimulates production of hormones and biochemical substances within the horse's body which are for his well being
Overall relaxation
Preventative maintenance
Ease comfort in later years for aging horse.
Improves disposition
Provides comfort to muscle injuries
Enhances the performance and gait quality
Supports as a training tool.
Reduces the tactile defense
Assess physical condition
Releases restrictions
Efficient movement
Improves joint mobility
Increases metabolism
Limits and reduces scar tissue
Decreases fascia tension beneath scar tissue
Relieves fatigue
Used as a preventative measure, subtle tissue changes are noticed at an earlier stage.
EQUINE BODY WORK
RATES 2006 -2007
Full
Equine Massage + Video Analysis
(Includes
an initial holistic evaluation that includes, conformation, gait analysis and
horse management. Personal Equine portfolio + CD Rom)
3
hours
£48.00
Full
Equine Massage
(Includes
an initial holistic evaluation that includes, conformation)
It
is a full equine sports massage that includes stretching.
2
– 2 ½ hours
£33.00
Return
Equine Massage
It
is a full equine sports massage that includes stretching.
(At
least every 4 - 6 weeks) 1 ½ - 2 hours
£28.00
Maintenance
programme
(Series
of 5 sessions recommended at 3 / 4
week intervals) 1 ½ - 2 hours
£110.00
Discounts
Get
a 15% discount off the Full and
Return Equine Massage rate when you book 3 or more horses at the same yard on
the same day.
All
junior owners, up to 16 years of age get a 10%
discount on the Full / Return and Maintenance programme.
Reiki
can do no harm .If a horse accepts the energy provided by my hands during
Equine Body Work it will be freely given
Service
Area
Local
National
- I do travel outside of my local service areas to requested locations. Please
call for an appointment. Rates are the same with an assessed travel fee.
Mileage 40p per mile thereafter .
