About Lyn

Lyn Hopegood PhD, BSc (Hons), BHSII, MESMA, MSMA is a qualified elite sports massage therapist for both humans and horses. Her training consisted initially of an International Therapy Examination Council (ITEC) Diploma in Anatomy, Physiology and Body Massage running alongside a VTCT in Sports Massage. Subsequently she continued her studies with a Diploma in Sports Massage which has now allowed her membership of the Sports Massage Association (SMA) . Lyn was on the reserve list to attend the Athens Olympics in 2004 as a member of the sports massage team. Lyn is a member of a running club and has taken part in many races including London Marathon.

Lyn then successfully completed a part-time ITEC Diploma in Equine Sports Massage. The course was run by Mary Bromiley FCSP, SRP, RPT (USA), a leading physiotherapist for horses, dogs and humans, who was the official physiotherapist for the winning New Zealand 3-day event team and is well known and respected in all disciplines. The Diploma consisted of a written theory paper, a viva voce with an equine veterinary surgeon, a practical examination and a written project. Lyn is now a member of the Equine Sports Massage Association (ESMA), all members of which are fully aware of the implications of the Veterinary Act and are fully trained, qualified and insured to work in conjunction with the veterinary surgeon responsible for any horse that is to be massaged.

Lyn is a qualified British Horse Society Intermediate Instructor (BHSII) and has ridden and owned horses since she was a teenager, competing in eventing, dressage and showjumping. Lyn also has a BSc (Hons) Equine Science and a PhD which examined the material properties of donkey and horse hoof horn. Lyn teaches Equine Sports Science as a University lecturer covering topics such as Anatomy and Physiology, Veterinary Science, Alternative Therapies and Rehabilitation, Exercise Physiology and Sports Injury.

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