ABOUT ME

Hi! I’m Siobhan, here is a little info on myself and why I started Bradshaw Equine Sports & Rehabilitation Massage.

I have grown up with horses and have 37 year’s experience. Having always had my horses on DIY, I have dealt with all areas of horses – the good, the bad and the ugly! I have assisted vets, farriers, dentists, therapists, saddle fitters, the list goes on. Each one has inspired me and led me to further develop my knowledge and skills.

My family have had all sorts of horses, from miniature Shetlands to Warmbloods, from rescues and rehoming to riding horses and ages from under a year to the current oldest retiree at 29, and they stay with us until their last days. Each horse has taught me a lot and every challenge has encouraged me to look at the bigger picture in order to help and understand the horse.

I am currently bringing on my young Spanish horse who has had several issues that were resolved by massage therapy. This treatment was the only thing which made a difference to my horse and pushed me to study and qualify in equine massage and rehabilitation therapy.

 I studied with Wolds Equine which was an intense course studying not only massage, rehabilitation techniques and stretches, but also the anatomy of the horse, muscles, bones, origins and insertions, gaits, conformation and internal systems of the horse. It completely opened my mind and I now see the whole picture with each horse. Along with practical days training, exams, assessments and case studies, I qualified with distinction and I continue to complete CPD days and courses to ensure I provide the best possible services for you and your horse.

CPD (Practitioner Continual Professional Development) completed 2023/2024:

  • Equine Touch

  • Principles of Healthy Equine Feet

  • Low Level Laser Therapy/Phototherapy

  • Equine Myofascial Release Therapy - Advanced Practitioner Course

TESTIMONIALS

  • Otis loves his massages from Siobhan, he’s truly living the life of a King! Thank you Siobhan for helping to keep my man in tip top condition. You’re the best.

    — J. Smith

  • Brazen is doing really well and has freed up already, I’m still amazed at the releases you Were able to get from him as we’ve tried a few massage therapists and they have really Struggled to get him to release.

    — G. Watson

  • My two ponies are doing great with Siobhan’s treatment, both elderly ponies with arthritis and Other ailments. Siobhan has not only kept them comfortable in their old age but I have seen A marked improvement in their ability to move around and an increase in their activity and range Of motion. Wouldn’t use anyone else!

    — R. Renals

  • I called Siobhan in desperation for my Spanish boy who has conformation issues (these are managed) But he had started to walk very wide and wonky behind, out of line with his quarters. Siobhan spoke With my vet and treated Mav appropriately. A few days later he was walking straight as anything! We Have Siobhan visit us regularly to keep Mav on form. She really does have magic hands and takes her Time to understand and get to know the horse as well as explain in simple terms to me what is Happening/what she is doing. A massive thank you from me and Mav.

    — T. Rees

  • Siobhan was recommended to me by a friend to look at my cob. He was unable to bend and was very Stiff in his work and in general. After his first session with Siobhan, he was like a different horse and Much much happier, as am I! He now has regular sessions with Siobhan to keep him mobile and we Are both very happy.

    G. Shaw