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| Emma and family enjoying a walk in the Yorkshire Dales |
Emma is a qualified human nurse having gained a BSc(Hons) degree from Brighton University. After qualifying
she worked at Southampton General Hospital in the Neuro Intensive Treatment Area and the Emergency Surgical Admissions ward.
Emma then moved to Hertfordshire and began work at Addenbrookes Hospital. After a short time working on a medical ward Emma
returned to a more intensive area of care, the Neuro Critical Care Unit. Whilst working on the Neuro Critical Care Unit
Emma gained her Intensive Care certificate.
It was during her time in the Neuro Critical Care Unit that Emma gained insight into rehabilitation
methods. From the Neuro Critical Care Unit Emma became a Specialist nurse in Stroke and Transient Ischemaic Attacks.
Emmas training with massage for horses began with the Pat Ki Shool of Massage which is based in Harogate
North Yorkshire. Emma completed the Massage portion of the course in December 2003, and graduated the full course in Equine
Therapies in April 2004.
The Pat Ki Diploma qualified Emma in Equine massage and Equine Aromatherapy.
Emma has continued her education wirh Equinenergy Ltd who are based on the Writtle College campus. The courses
Emma has successfully taken and passed are:
Equine Stretching and Rehabilitative Therapies - 2004
Equine Biomechanics and Gait Abnormalities - 2005
Equine Behaviour, Neuromuscular Re-education and Ground Handling Skills - 2005
Advanced Equine Sports Massage Techniques - 2006
Progressive Intensive Equine Anatomy - 2006
Foundation in Equine Acupressure - 2006
Emma continued to study privately in 2007, and attended a short course in December on sports physiology
and lameness provided by the IEBWA.
Emma has completed the level 1 Equine Touch in January 2008, and is taking level 2 in April 2008.
Emma is also hoping to further study Acupressure in 2008 with Equinenergy and take a course with renowned
veterinarian Dr Kerry Ridgeway on the principles of saddle fitting and farriery science.
Emmas experience with horses spans over twenty years, and all types of equines from the very greenest to
school masters and mistresses of all disciplines.
Emma is excitedly awaiting the arrival of her own foal this May, keep watching this space!
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| Mummy 8 months pregnant! |
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| Daddy - Shingle Hall Senator |
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| Mother and Son |
