Melissa Challinor MSc, EEBW

Violetta

Violetta is a polo pony who competed in last year's International Arena Polo Test Match - England v USA.  Massage formed part of her regular well being programme.

Bailey

Bailey is a 16.2hh Irish cross gelding who has competed in a whole range of disciplines. 

Early last year Bailey was injured and spent 9 weeks on box rest.  Once he was given the all clear to start exercise again, with permission from my vet, I began to incorporate regular massage and stretching techniques into his fitness plan.

I applied different stretches and follow up exercises. This helped gauge how he was coping with the fitness plan and if we needed to spend longer at each stage.  Bailey has made a full return to work.

Bailey now has very regular massage and recently won a dressage competiton, gaining an 8 for his paces!

Bodmin

Bodmin is a 12.2hh New forest gelding who was rescued, thin and scared, from a horse sale as a yearling 14 years ago.  Since then he has been a field companion and has regular massage for wellbeing and relaxation.

Prince

Prince is a 15hh pure bred arab gelding who is used for showing, dressage and hacking.  Following issues with his feet he was recommended to me for massage to help him adjust.  I regularly massage  Prince and he is showing a marked improvement with less stiffness.  He is very expressive and lets me know what he likes! 

Nemo

Nemo is a 15.2hh four year old who was backed last year and being brought on for show jumping.  Massage forms  part of his training plan to ensure he is able to cope with the demands placd on him as he gets fit and learns new skills.  He really, really loves being massaged and sways along in time!