WELCOME

I am a qualified, insured and registered Human & Equine Sport & Remedial Massage Therapist, based in the South of England. I travel throughout the UK and Internationally.

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Every horse is unique and my treatments are tailored to each individual's specific needs.

I have undertaken extensive training providing me with the ability to combine a variety of techniques to help horses reach peak condition & performance. 

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TRAINING & REGISTRATIONS 

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• L3 ITEC Diploma Equine Sports Massage (ATS - Animal Therapy Solutions) The only regulated Equine Sports Massage qualification in the UK. 

• L5 HE BTEC Diploma Human Soft Tissue Therapy (LSSM/ISRM - London School of Sports Massage/Institute for Sports Tissue Therapists) 

• Certification in "Equine Tui Na Acupressure Massage"  (Tallgrass Animal Acupressure)

• FEI Permitted Equine Therapist 

• ESMA Registered Practitioner (Equine Sports Massage Association)

• IRVAP Registered (Institute of Registered Veterinary & Animal Physiotherapists) 

• Insured through Balens.

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In order to become a FEI PET, the applicant must have undergone specific training. 

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"FEI  -  Fédération Équestre Internationale"

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In addition to my qualifications I undertake further study and attend regular CPD (Continued Professional Development) courses.  

 

The basis for sports 

Equine Sports Massage is the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body, a preferred form of body work therapy by many trainers and riders, now globally recognised in playing a major part in your horses performance and aids in reducing the risk of injury by optimising range of motion and decreasing muscular imbalances/restrictions. Horses with an athletic career such as polo, show jumping, dressage and eventing will perform manoeuvres that can induce repetitive strain injuries. Like most competing human athletes, horses can benefit from maintenance treatments, pre and post competition treatments and aids in de-stressing. 

"Dr. Angelique Barbara"