Belgium born Nadine Francois is coming to the Central Coast for a 2 day clinic in October 2018 Nadine spent 10 years in Portugal training with the great Master, Nuno Oliveira (regarded by many as the best dressage ride of the 20th Century).
Introduction to Massage & Saddle Fitting
One-Day Clinic on Saturday 27th July 2019 Location: Penroban 8 Weem Farm Road, Grose Vale (Only 15 minutes from Richmond) Topic: Why it’s important to look after your horse's muscles. Chiropractic v massage. Equine and human athlete similarities. Basic gait analysis. Alternative therapies. Signs of soreness. Massage moves and stretches....
Introduction to Massage & Saddle Fitting Clinic
One-Day Clinic on Saturday 10th November 2018 Location: Cathallen Park Bushells Ridge Road, Wyee (Central Coast) Topic: Why it’s important to look after your horse's muscles. Chiropractic v massage. Equine and human athlete similarities. Basic gait analysis. Alternative therapies. Signs of soreness. Massage moves and stretches. Saddle fitting. Saddle placement....
Introduction to Massage & Saddle Fitting
One-Day Clinic on Sunday 23rd September 2018 Location: Penroban 8 Weem Farm Road, Grose Vale (Only 15 minutes from Richmond) Topic: Why it’s important to look after your horse's muscles. Chiropractic v massage. Equine and human athlete similarities. Basic gait analysis. Alternative therapies. Signs of soreness. Massage moves and stretches....
Introduction to Massage & Saddle Fitting
One-Day Clinic on Sunday 24th September 2017 Location: Eaden Wellness Centre 389 The Branch Lane, The Branch NSW (Only 30 minutes from Medowie and Raymond Terrace) Topic: Why it’s important to look after your horse's muscles. Chiropractic v massage. Equine and human athlete similarities. Basic gait analysis. Alternative therapies. Signs...
Shivers
Below is a video taken of a warmblood gelding who has been diagnosed by vets to be suffering from Shivers. Shivers, though uncommon in horses, were traditionally associated with heavy breeds. However, it has also been observed in other breeds like warmbloods, standardbreds, and thoroughbreds.
Lordosis
Lordosis or swayback is a common sight in older horses or broodmares. It is estimated that less than 1% of horses have the genetic form of lordosis which causes spinal deviations and curvature.As a natural part of aging, the muscles in the body begin to weaken and waste away. The...
Ryner
Ryner had a deep scar on his back which was present when his owner took him on over 2 years previously. It is not known how the injury occurred of when. The scar was cosmetic and didn't interfere with his saddle fit. During his regular massages over several months I...
Rampage
Rampage is a TB of undetermined age. His history is not clearly known, what is known is that he has spent the past several years in a paddock at a riding school after his owner lost interest and failed to pay his agistment costs.
Oreo
I was called out to visit Oreo after repeated sessions with the Vet/Chiro were not achieving results and she recommended massage be attempted. According to the vet, his pelvis was continually going out and his owner was having trouble when mounting and riding him.