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Janet Luck Equine and Human Sports Massage
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Equine Sports Massage. Human Sports Massage. Saddle Fitting.
Experienced, fully qualified and insured therapist.
Equine sports massage (soft tissue therapy) is the therapeutic application of professional sports massage techniques to the horse. A thorough understanding of anatomy and the interaction of bones, joints and muscles are the basis of the proven physical and mental therapy that is the art of massage.
A massage therapist has a holistic view of the horse and will try to consider all possible causes and effects of any tension while reading a horse's responses.
Do you notice any of the following in your horse? :
•Dislikes being groomed
•Preferring one rein
•Showing lateral stiffness
•Reluctance to canter on one lead
•Hollow-backed
•Holds its head high
•Head-shaking
•Bucking
•Cold-backed when tacked up
•Lack of poll flexion and bend
•Head tilting
•Having an uneven stride length
•Holding the tail to one side
•Excessive rolling
All of the above can be signs of pain and discomfort and should be investigated.
Most human athletes understand the importance of preparing their bodies for competition and the horse should be no different.
With my training and experience as both an equine and human sports massage therapist, I understand the importance of a correctly fitting saddle.
Our horses are precious to us so, at the very least, the saddle should be a good fit for the horse and be regularly checked as the horse’s weight and levels of fitness fluctuate.
However, if a saddle that fits the horse does not also fit the rider, even the most experienced of riders will find it difficult to maintain good posture and balance thus increasing the risk of discomfort, pain or injury to the horse, rider or both.
All too often I have helped to treat some of the damage caused to the horse and/or rider by an ill-fitting saddle and I am passionate in my quest to help prevent this occurring in the first place. This passion led me to train with The Saddle Company to become one... show more of their recommended saddle fitters.
As a saddle fitter, what do I like about The Saddle Company products? The list is long, but these are the three most important to me:
1. They use synthetic (Treetec) trees because they offer a precise and balanced tree, which has no imperfections.
2. The Tree moulds are designed on a cad system so are completely symmetrical and balanced. The trees all carry a ten year guarantee against breakage and twisting. The trees are adjustable, either at the time of assembling the saddle or later as the horse changes shape and muscles up through work etc. This is a major benefit to young horses and horses that are a remedial fit especially, which can change shape many times during their development period.
3. They offer a large range of quality, British made saddles designed specifically for a variety of disciplines. Some of their saddles are made from a combination of leather and synthetics whilst others are full leather. This has the benefit of making their saddles lightweight and affordable and extremely comfortable for the horse and rider.
What does a saddle-fitting session consist of?
A saddle fitting session can last from 1 to 1½ hours and will start with a full consultation which will include an assessment of your horse’s conformation and movement in hand and an assessment of your own particular needs. Whenever possible I would then like to see the horse ridden, all of which is helping me to build up a complete picture thus helping me to understand you and your horse’s specific needs. Any re-flocking or adjustments to your current saddle that can be done on site will be included in the fitting cost. If it’s a new saddle you’re looking for, I will be more than happy to show you what’s available from The Saddle Company.
At times, I do carry a small stock of second hand saddles by other well known makers.
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Experienced, fully qualified and insured therapist.
Equine sports massage (soft tissue therapy) is the therapeutic application of professional sports massage techniques to the horse. A thorough understanding of anatomy and the interaction of bones, joints and muscles are the basis of the proven physical and mental therapy that is the art of massage.
A massage therapist has a holistic view of the horse and will try to consider all possible causes and effects of any tension while reading a horse's responses.
Do you notice any of the following in your horse? :
•Dislikes being groomed
•Preferring one rein
•Showing lateral stiffness
•Reluctance to canter on one lead
•Hollow-backed
•Holds its head high
•Head-shaking
•Bucking
•Cold-backed when tacked up
•Lack of poll flexion and bend
•Head tilting
•Having an uneven stride length
•Holding the tail to one side
•Excessive rolling
All of the above can be signs of pain and discomfort and should be investigated.
Most human athletes understand the importance of preparing their bodies for competition and the horse should be no different.
With my training and experience as both an equine and human sports massage therapist, I understand the importance of a correctly fitting saddle.
Our horses are precious to us so, at the very least, the saddle should be a good fit for the horse and be regularly checked as the horse’s weight and levels of fitness fluctuate.
However, if a saddle that fits the horse does not also fit the rider, even the most experienced of riders will find it difficult to maintain good posture and balance thus increasing the risk of discomfort, pain or injury to the horse, rider or both.
All too often I have helped to treat some of the damage caused to the horse and/or rider by an ill-fitting saddle and I am passionate in my quest to help prevent this occurring in the first place. This passion led me to train with The Saddle Company to become one... show more of their recommended saddle fitters.
As a saddle fitter, what do I like about The Saddle Company products? The list is long, but these are the three most important to me:
1. They use synthetic (Treetec) trees because they offer a precise and balanced tree, which has no imperfections.
2. The Tree moulds are designed on a cad system so are completely symmetrical and balanced. The trees all carry a ten year guarantee against breakage and twisting. The trees are adjustable, either at the time of assembling the saddle or later as the horse changes shape and muscles up through work etc. This is a major benefit to young horses and horses that are a remedial fit especially, which can change shape many times during their development period.
3. They offer a large range of quality, British made saddles designed specifically for a variety of disciplines. Some of their saddles are made from a combination of leather and synthetics whilst others are full leather. This has the benefit of making their saddles lightweight and affordable and extremely comfortable for the horse and rider.
What does a saddle-fitting session consist of?
A saddle fitting session can last from 1 to 1½ hours and will start with a full consultation which will include an assessment of your horse’s conformation and movement in hand and an assessment of your own particular needs. Whenever possible I would then like to see the horse ridden, all of which is helping me to build up a complete picture thus helping me to understand you and your horse’s specific needs. Any re-flocking or adjustments to your current saddle that can be done on site will be included in the fitting cost. If it’s a new saddle you’re looking for, I will be more than happy to show you what’s available from The Saddle Company.
At times, I do carry a small stock of second hand saddles by other well known makers.
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Hours of operation
Tuesday8:00AM - 1:00PMWednesday8:00AM - 1:00PMThursday8:00AM - 1:00PMFriday8:00AM - 1:00PMSaturday9:00AM - 5:30PM
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8 recommendations and reviews from 6 people
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January 14, 2018
David P. asked:Doe's anybody of a person or Company for Massages as i have shin splints & need my calfs sorting out. Prices aswell please thanks in advanceShannah W. replied:https://www.facebook.com/709451869071806 Janet Luck Equine and Human Sports Massage
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Referral from
November 7, 2016
Kylie S. asked:Physio recommendations. £123 - Swaffham, Norfolk Can anyone recommend a physio please who covers the Swaffham area? Used to have Pippa Windall-Baker but she is no longer covering this area. Thank youTracy B. replied:https://www.facebook.com/709451869071806 Janet Luck Equine and Human Sports Massage
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April 12, 2016
Jessica F. asked:Can anyone recommend an equine back specialist please TIATori T. replied:https://www.facebook.com/709451869071806 Janet Luck Equine and Human Sports Massage
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Referral from
June 13, 2014
Conan N. asked:Can anyone recommend a good sports massage therapist ?
Jackie D. replied:www.janetluck.co.uk/ My other half had seen many osteopaths over the yrs & says she's THE best! X
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Referral from
March 20, 2018
Shannon D. asked:I’m Always treating the horse to a physio and massage session so I think it’s about time that I have one! Who do people recommend in Norfolk?Tori D. replied:https://www.facebook.com/709451869071806 Janet Luck Equine and Human Sports Massage
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Referral from
March 8, 2018
Sheree S. asked:Who do you all use for physio? (Human!) Local to Peterborough/ Wansford. Need to give my back some serious tlcTori D. replied:https://www.facebook.com/709451869071806 Janet Luck Equine and Human Sports Massage shes done me and my horses for several years seen super imporvmemts very professional x
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Referral from
July 4, 2014
Deborah R. asked:Hi, I am new to Norfolk and was wondering if anyone can recommend a good back person in the Downham Market area? Thanks.Janet L. replied:We'll, I'm a qualified equine sports massage therapist living in Walpole St Peter. My number us 07581320519 if you want me to come take a look xJanet L. replied:Hi again Deborah Robinson. To give you some reassurance, here's a bit of info about myself on my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/janetluckequinesportsmassage and my website: https://www.janetluck.co.uk
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