Vanessa Hancox

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Horses have been a fundamental part of my life for over 20 years. I have had some absolutely wonderful horses … and some ‘not so wonderful’… however, every single one of them had a lesson to teach me. Now my aim is to pass on some of the knowledge these amazing creatures have given me.

Horses are physical creatures; they gallop, buck, slide and spin in response to a crisp gust of wind or a lively paddock mate. They commit physically when we ask for complex, athletic maneuvers whilst practicing our dressage, jumping or flatwork. All these variables take their toll on the horse’s muscoskeletal system.

I first became interested in sports massage after having a therapist work on my mare and feeling the difference in my horse’s movement and disposition. When my equine massage therapist moved away I decided to gain my own accreditation so I could massage my own horse effectively. After feeling the results firsthand, I began to work on other horses and sports massage became my passion.

For almost a decade, that passion has grown stronger and not only have my own horses benefited from the knowledge I have gained, hundreds of others have also felt the relief that sports massage produces.

In addition to helping the horse to achieve its best physically, I also work with the horse and rider to attain the very best results in their chosen area. Many years of teaching, lecturing and industry experience have provided me with a solid foundation on which to assess horse/rider relationships, identify goals and provide the relevant tools and knowledge to help attain them.

Another area which is unfolding into an amazing journey is the role that horses play in our lives and their influence on our psyche. My own experiences with horses led me to a new understanding of how they help us to question, learn, evolve and heal. I am very excited to be one of the pioneers in our State in the field of equine-facilitated therapy and look forward to developing this fascinating field.

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