Tamara Hick Equine Sports Massage Therapist

ABOUT ME
I am an ITEC qualified Equine Sports Massage therapist covering Devon and Cornwall, also treating the rider aswell as their horse. I have been fortunate enough to be trained by the world renowned Veterinary Physiotherapist, Mary Bromiley, which I can safely say has been the highlight of my equine career.
For many years I worked within the racing industry internationally before returning to Engalnd, where I worked as veterinary nurse in a busy equine and small animal hospital.
My experience within the equine industry ranges from working in racing to veterinary work, eventing and polo.

EQUINE SPORTS MASSAGE
Equine Sports Massage can benefit any horse whether a pleasure horse or top racehorse, the anatomy is all the same!

Benefits of Equine Sports Massage include:

Relief of muscle tension or spasm
Enhances normal recovery of tissue damage
Reduction of stress and tension
Assists in the removal of toxins post activity
Enhances normal recovery of damaged tissue
Helps healing tissue retain mobility and minimises risk of scar tissue or adhesions
Prepares the body for activity pre-exercise
Assists in the removal of toxins post activity

How do you know if your horse may need massage therapy?

Any unexplained changes in your horses behaviour could be signs of discomfort.
Some more common signs could be:

A preference to work on a particular rein
Lateral stiffness
Reluctance to canter on one lead
High head carriage
Head tilting
Unusual tail carriage
Sudden dislike in being groomed
Unexplained ‘bad’ behaviour when ridden.

TREATMENT
As an Equine Sports Massage Therapist I work alongside your vet ensuring your horse is receiving the best possible treatment. Veterinary permission will be required prior to any treatment given.
Treatment lengths vary depending on your horse, however the first treatment generally takes a couple of hours as a full assessment will take place prior to the massage.

PRICES
£40 a treatment. I do offer discount for 2 or more horses on the same yard.
Discount is also available if treating horse and rider.
Please contact me for further information and availability.