Equine Bowen Therapy
What is Equine Bowen therapy?
Equine Bowen therapy is an effective, gentle 'hands on' therapy which works on the muscles and soft tissues or fascia of the body stimulating the body's own healing mechanism affecting the whole body, not just parts of it.
How does it work?
Equine Bowen therapy facilitates the release of toxins from the body which may be producing 'blockages' to the flow of energy within the body and consequently generating dis-ease. Once the natural flow and balance of the body has been restored this then allows all the systems of the body to function more efficiently. Bowen has also been found to accelerate the healing process.
What does an Equine Bowen treatment entail?
A treatment involves having 3 sessions.
The first session usually takes about 1 ½ hours, subsequent sessions each being about 40 minutes to an hour long.
The first session will include an assessment of conformation, both static and dynamic. Flexicurve readings and photographs may be taken.
In addition to this, details regarding stabling/grazing and feeding will be taken as well as details of the current problem and any other relevant information.
Sessions are spaced 5 – 10 days apart.
After the initial treatment of 3 sessions, advice will be given as to whether further Bowen sessions are required.
Monthly sessions may be recommended, for prevention or maintenance, depending on the condition or ailment being treated.
NB: Your veterinarian must be informed of your horse receiving Equine Bowen treatment as it is illegal to treat any animal without your vet’s permission.
Which type of horse is Equine Bowen suitable for?
Equine Bowen therapy is suitable for all horses, of all ages and disciplines including :-
- Showjumping
- Dressage Eventing or horse trials
- Racing
- Polo
- Hunting
- Point to point
- Driving
- Pony club
- Vaulting
- Riding club
- Endurance
- Showing
- Western
What sort of conditions or ailments can Equine Bowen be beneficial for?
Equine Bowen can be beneficial for various conditions and ailments including:
- Muscular/skeletal problems
- Injuries - old and new
- Wounds
- Respiratory problems – whistlers and roarers
- Recurrent Airway Obstruction ( formerly COPD)
- Hayfever and other Allergies
- Behavioural problems
- Stereotypical behaviour (formerly vices)
- Fractures
- Performance enhancement
- Lymphangitis
- Pedal osteitis
- Mud fever
- Navicular disease or syndrome
- Laminitis
- Bitting problems
- Head shaking
- Back problems
- Circulatory problems
- Urinary problems
- Relaxation and general well being
Do I have to travel my horse to receive Equine Bowen therapy?
No, horses can be treated in their own environment
(Discounts may be available for yards where 3 or more horses are being treated at any one time)
Is Bowen suitable for riders?
Bowen is also suitable for people and works in the same way as Equine Bowen does for horses by treating the whole body, whether they be riders, trainers, grooms, yard workers or farriers.
Conditions and ailments include:
- back, neck and shoulder problems
- tension and stress related problems
- injuries - old and new
- muscular/skeletal problems
- wounds
- hayfever and asthma
- allergies and respiratory problems
- RSI
- hip and pelvic problems
- relaxation and general well being
Is it beneficial for horse and rider to be treated together?
Yes. Horse and riders may benefit from having Bowen therapy as a combination in order to help alleviate problems with any imbalance of the horse or rider or both, whether the cause be of a mental (ie lack of self confidence), emotional (ie tension etc) or physical nature (injury).
Stella James has over thirty years experience with horses, is a qualified instructor with the BHS and a listed dressage judge. She has also owned and run her own riding school and livery yard. Stella is a qualified therapist and healer and so is able to deal with any psychological issues which may arise in relation to riding and performance goals, ie fear or lack of confidence.
For further information contact Stella James of Lovedayjames:
Tel: 01789 763929
Mob: 07867 988263
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