Samantha Hulme Restorative Exercise Specialist (RES, certified, ESMT, ITEC, OCEPT, BHSAI)
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Equine therapy

Equine Therapy and Rehabilitation

Restoring Movement, Easing Pain, Enhancing Wellbeing and Performance

Therapy benefits;

Relieving Problems, addressing dysfunction and maintenance

  • What is happening - Difficulties performing certain movement, discomfort, behavioral changes, performance issues, etc

  • Where is it coming from - Finding the root cause, as the injury and the cause can be in different areas

  • Why - Injury, training past or present, conditioning programme, lifestyle, etc

  • Prevention of recurrant problems and injuries - Identifying the root cause to stop the repeated cycle of pain and injury

  • Prevention, maintenance and competition preperation - Monitor your horse's development and training adaptation, catching potential issues in their early stages

  • Recovery plan - Movement restoration to optimise function, performance and longevity

 
Varied Terrain - Equine rehabilitation

Varied Terrain - Equine rehabilitation

Long Reining - ground work

Long Reining - Engage the body as a whole whilst monitoring development

Specific Exercises - Movement Restoration

Specific therapeutic equine exercises - Movement Restoration & injury prevention

What to Expect from an Equine or Canine Therapy Session

Each session is tailored to your horse or dog’s unique needs, I will need to know if your horse or dog is on any medication. Their work history (horse), and a brief description of issues they are encountering. See your horse or dog’s gait/movement and I may ask to see your horse lunged and under saddle where appropriate.

Therapist working on horse's leg

A Deeply Integrated Approach to Equine therapy

  • 7+ years as a Restorative Exercise Specialist

  • 30+ years as a Rider and Qualified Riding Coach 

  • 25+ years as a Equine, Human and Canine therapist

I specialize in a variety of techniques and therapies, including:

  • Variety of soft tissue techniques

  • Mctimoney Corley - Musculoskeletal Animal manipulation

  • Myofascial work

  • Movement rehabilitation - to support lasting results

  • Lifestyle hacks

After therapy, I’ll provide a personalised rehabilitation plan for your horse/dog with clear explanations to support injury recovery, prevent future issues, advise on returning to normal activities, ground work, conditioning, training issues and optimal well being.


I am part of a team when it comes to your horse’s health, here are a few recommendations;

 
Following a traumatic accident my horse fractured his spine. Initially Sam gave me practical advice to help keep him comfortable and reduce the amount of muscle wastage as he was to sore to be touched. When therapy and movement rehabilitation began a plan was developed and sam has been there to ensure the process worked. My horse is now back in full work, amazing!
— Sue Schofield (Senior Lecturer - equine)
 
 

Prices and Bookings

 
 

Equine Sports Therapy (60 mins): £90.00 – Full-body assessment and targeted therapy

Movement Rehabilitation Session: £60.00 – Focused exercises to restore balance

Mileage charges apply

 
 
 

Canine Sports Therapy (30 mins): £60.00 – Specialized care to support your dog’s injury, movement and comfort. 
Mileage charge apply

 
 
 

Hear From Happy Clients!

Sam has been treating my horses for over 10 years. Working on his sacroilliac (along with several other niggles along the way!) and teaching me the to long rein properly to help him work correctly. She has worked alongside my vet and farrier. She has a huge wealth of knowledge along with a passion for what she does which means she really invests her time to ensure the best outcome for you and your horse.
— Nikki & Beth Gelling (ODP & Financial report specialist)