ESP Equine

30/09/2026

Or….come to the water treadmill where you will repeat this exercise roughly 600 times in a 20 minute session, with the added benefit of resistance from the water and barely any concussion on the joints 🤔💦🐎

This exercise requires greater flexion in your horse's joints than trotting.

𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗮 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗲 will help to:
✅ Lift and flex the back, hip, shoulder, elbow, stifle and hock.
✅ Strengthen the muscles and structures involved in engagement, hip flexion and pelvic stability.
✅ Improve suppleness and flexibility through the shoulder, elbow, hip, stifle and hock.

For maximum benefits do this on a daily basis. You can incorporate this exercise into your daily routine, place the raised pole, or small log in a place where you can regularly walk your horse over it - for example to and from the field.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗶𝘁
🐴 Walk your horse over a pole on the floor to begin with.
🐴 Gradually raise it until it's around knee height.
🐴 Encourage your horse to lower his head as he walks over the pole.

Want to discover more about the using poles effectively? Don't miss our upcoming 3-part webinar series that will give you the skills and confidence to use pole work with your own horse.

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25/09/2026

🐎 Can anyone help find us a companion 🙏🏻🐎

I sadly lost my lovely little Shetland to colic last week, so Dickie (who emotionally supported so many at ESP’s first yard), needs a new best friend to keep him company 🫶

Looking for a Shetland or Shetland X - nothing bigger. Will be living in a private yard, with Dickie and Roo, and will want for nothing. Mine are with me for life 🥰

Preferably a gelding or non mareish mare. Will be on restricted turnout, however having had a year of dealing with Lami/cushings/EMS, one without these little extras would be much appreciated 🙏🏻

Permanent loan would be ideal, otherwise low budget purchase 🥕

Must be good with dogs and electric fencing.

Any help much appreciated 🤞🏻🐎

23/09/2026

Love it when new orders arrived from EvoEquine LTD.

Beautiful sparkly shaped brow bands which help navigate all of those important facial bones whilst looking stunning 💎

Some new head pieces which are designed for minimal pole pressure and balance over the pole - the leather is so so soft 🥰

If you’d like to have some help with bit or bridle fitting please do drop me a message 😊 The fit of your bit and bridle are just as important as your saddle 🐎

22/09/2026

Massive congrats to Anna Johannson for her achievements last weekend with Plum 🤩 We’ve watched this little mare literally go from strength to strength this year! What an exciting prospect she is 🏇👏🏻

💦 Turning the power on 💪 with the help of the water treadmill 🐎💦

19/09/2026

📣 We have some exciting news 🗞️

📍Team ESP are relocating the Water Treadmill to Western Counties Equine Hospital 🐎💦

This is a hugely exciting development for all things Equine Sports Performance and Rehabilitation.

There are only a handful of Water Treadmills that are located at a vets practice in the UK.

Multidisciplinary Teams of professionals working together is a highly acknowledged method of practice within the human and canine world, which makes me so very proud that we are now joining the ranks and putting the needs of the equine on the same page, right here in Devon.

And another big piece of news is that we will be offering Livery services 🎉 So if you’re off on holiday, don’t have the facilities to rehab at home, or need a fitness boot camp, we can now support you with that 😁

The team at WCEH can help with gait analysis which will provide us with valuable objective information on how your horse is using itself. And the amazing Hazel Clewley is also onsite to work her acupuncture magic.

Or if you just want to drop in for a splish splash session and have a natter with Auntie Ella and I, and go home again, then we look forward to seeing you - there are no obligations at all to use any extras if you don’t want to! 😊

There’s quite a lot of work that needs to be done over the next few weeks, so please bear with us - although we’ve got rather good at moving the treadmill now 🙈🤣

We’re working on the prices for livery etc, these will be published shortly, however if you’d like any further information, please do message.

Let’s do this West Country! 🎉

14/09/2026

👀 The research says that the water in the treadmill increases stride length.

🐎 Wow, doesn’t it just 🐎 Look at this comparison of upper fetlock height water to no water 😍

An increase in stride length =

🎉 Builds strong hind quarters
🎉 Activates core abdominal and back muscles
🎉 Gives you the “push” from behind - isn’t that what every performance horse needs?

Message us to find out more!!

📍Welllington, Somerset

13/09/2026

📣 Who needs help with their bit or bridle?

📣 Who has a bad back or sore hips after riding?

📣 Whose horse has a few niggles and doesn’t seem quite right?

🐎 Emma is trained to help you with all of these
Issues!

✅ Trained in human and animal chiropractic
✅ Trained bit and bridle fitter
✅ Specialises in rider biomechanics

Please do message if you’d like to know more!

Based near Wellington, will travel 45 minutes radius 🚗

06/09/2026

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If you’d like some help with bit and bridle fitting, please do message us. We’re here to help 🙌🏻

Did you know.....The Tongue 👅 is the most sensitive part of your horse's mouth and the most prone to injury.

This very large muscle extends from its tip, which you can see, to the hyoid apparatus and its attachment to the ramus of the mandible at the back.

The tongue is vital for swallowing and influencing the hyoid apparatus

Like any other muscle, restriction or tension within it can induce a muscular chain reaction.

The sensitivity of the tongue is a crucial consideration when fitting a bit. An ill-fitting or harsh bit or excessive pressure on the bit from your hands can cause pain and discomfort. In some cases it can result in tension throughout the body and poor performance.

Like and follow our page for lots more tips, exercises and advice on equine anatomy and biomechanics.

10/08/2026

Are you looking for help with:

🐎 Fitness
🐎 Rehab
🐎 Horse Chiropractic
🐎 Rider Biomechanics
🐎 Bridle and Bit Fit

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Often just a few small changes can make the world of difference 🏇We’re here to help you with the bigger picture of all the pieces of the horse/rider puzzle.

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📍West Buckland, Somerset