Radar - Dressage Stallion

Owner: Emma Collins - January 2008

"Claire has treated Radar for the past year. Before we started the massages Radar's muscle over his hind quarters was very uneven on each side. With regular massages this muscle imbalance has been corrected. On the odd occasion when there is a slight uncharacteristic change in gait, the problem was swiftly corrected. His overall suppleness and well being have improved dramatically since starting the treatment, and the massages have been a vital factor in his improved competitive results. Radar always works more freely & over his back after Claire's treatment. This makes the lateral work for advanced dressage easier for him & helps the warm up. After his last treatment he won both his tests. Claire's work we find an invaluable support to our competitive career."

Murphy & Nobby

Owner: Becky Gibbs

"I have owned Murphy, my TB x Welsh, all his life. He is now eight years old and have always had his back checked regularly by a chiropractor. Having recently returned with him from the South of France, it was time to get his career well under way. I had had a few saddle fitting issues and noticed that he was reluctant to offer any bend. I decided to give Claire a ring as my 'human chiropractor' had suggested a deep muscle massage for myself after a course of chiropractic treatments. After a course of 3 full massages, Murphy has been a different horse. He is willing to work and is gradually gaining the physique of an athelete. My other horse, Nobby, who is now 18 and has been with me for 13 years has begun to feel the strains of a very competitive life. He is 15.1hh, of unknown breeding and a real workaholic! He competes in all disciplines, but recently the judges comments on his dressage scores prompted me to call Claire to give him some treatment. After all, I would like him to last another 13 years, and I would like to do some Veteran Horse classes with him this year. He has certainly benefitted from the treatment and his scores are creeping up again as he has become more supple. Both the horses enjoy Claire's gentle and soothing treatment and calmness with them. I also appreciate the indepth explanations that she gives during the treatment. Thank you for your help!"

Trickster - All-rounder/Dressage Horse

Owner Helen Ellis

"We bought Trickster as a 4year old last year, he was showing signs of stiffness in his stifle and through his back, he now has a massage once a month and we have seen vast improvement in his mobility, he now enjoys working so much more. I never thought I would be having a pony massaged, but have kept an open mind on it. We feel Claire has given us a lot of support and we have recommended her to many friends."

Landina

Owner - Charlotte Moss - Hartpury College Elite Dressage Squad

"I find my Dressage horse Landina much freer and loser after her Equine Sports Massage, and a marked improvement in her overall performance."

Royal Otto

Owner - Jill Hopkins

"Since Claire has been treating Otto and I it has been noticeable how much more relaxed and supple we are both feeling and how much better we are coping with the training. As we begin to increase the level of work we are doing, Otto is responding much better, both mentally and physically. He is only 6 and still growing into himself but with Claire's help he is maintaining a high level of fitness and suppleness and turning into a real 'happy athelete!"

Said - Dressage Gelding

Owner - Laetitia Van Der Wycks

"Because of his conformation, "Said" my 13 year old Anglo Arab Dressage Horse was very stiff in the poll, as well as in the lumbar region. This would make him uncomfortable, as well as quite spooky. Thanks to Claire's thorough, yet gentle manipulation. He has become much looser in the neck, the back and being happier in himself & has completely given up spooking!! I cannot be grateful enough to Claire for the tremendous progress in his overall performance!"

Dante

Alicia Laughton - January 2008

"Claire has been treating my young dressage horse now for the past year & a half & has helped enormously in keeping him fit, supple & sound. I have NEVER seen a horse appreciate any form of manipulative treatment quite so much, it is quite remarkable! Claire's feedback is very important in order for me to understand where Dante may experience problems & I take this into account accordingly when working him. Claire is an exceptional therapist with a wide breadth of knowledge & ability, I would not hesitate in recommending her work to anyone seeking an equine or human sports therapist. I trust her implicitly with my equines."

Solaro

Sandra Stevens - January 2008

"My horse was referred to Claire as a Nutritional Case following an episode of "Azotoria" by my Veterinary Surgeon. Claire working in her capacity as an Equine Nutritionist was very professional, helpful & friendly at the same time. She is obviously an extremely knowledgeable professional and this is coupled with enthusiasm in her specialist fields. Solaro responded favorably to her advice & treatment program given, in addition to putting on weight without any adverse reactions. She is also a little less "Marish" & less inclined to have a bite! Thank you Claire for your exceptional advice & help, wishing you all the best."

Mary Bromiley F.C.S.P., S.R.P., R.P.T.

Veterinary Physiotherapist - January 2008

"Claire has continued this season, to Lecture in Equine Nutrition at Downshouse Equine Therapy Centre. Working alongside Mary Bromiley as a visiting lecturer as part of the ITEC training course for students studying for their Diploma in Equine Sports Massage. http://www.wheddoncross.org.uk/marybromiley/index.htm"

In addition to lecturing for Mary Bromiley, Claire also lecture's to equine and agricultural students at various colleges & universities across the country in Equine Nutrition & Equine Sports Therapy. She also runs weekend training courses for horse owners & CPD sessions to other equine professionals. For further information on these or to book Claire for lecture work please see the relevant site pages or call Claire on 07947 655042 or email: claire@eqwisemassage.co.uk

Claire M Galer BSc (Hons) ITEC Dip Eq. MESMA. ITEC Dip Hu. IGPP.
Equine Sports Massage Therapist
Independent Equine Nutritionist
Human Holistic Massage Therapist
Tel: 07947 655042