Dr Sue Mitchell · Horse Talks
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Equine Shiatsu · Talks & Demonstrations · Mindset Coaching
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An excellent and engaging session with a focus on practical application Workshop Attendee
Equine Shiatsu
One-to-one sessions tailored to your horse, from first assessment through to ongoing maintenance care.
Jump to ShiatsuTalks & Demonstrations
Engaging, easy-to-digest talks and demonstrations for livery yards, riding clubs and pony club events.
Jump to TalksMindset Coaching
121 or group coaching for riders and owners — confidence, resilience and connection with your horse.
Jump to Mindset Coaching1. Equine Shiatsu Sessions
Gentle, whole-horse treatment
See the About Shiatsu page for the full picture of what Equine Shiatsu is, how a session works, and when your horse will benefit. Here's a quick look at the session options available:
Shiatsu Session
45–60 minutes · £80
A full Equine Shiatsu session, including a holistic physical and energetic assessment, approximately 45 minutes of hands-on shiatsu, and recommendations to take away afterwards.
Covering Edinburgh, the Lothians and the Borders
Gift Vouchers
45–60 minutes · £80 each
The ideal gift for a fellow horse lover — each voucher is valid for one 45–60 minute Equine Shiatsu session and lasts six months from purchase.
Covering Edinburgh, the Lothians and the Borders
Group Sessions
2 or more horses, one visit
Co-ordinate with friends at your yard and book several horses in on the same visit. £5 off per horse for two, £10 off per horse for three or more.
Covering Edinburgh, the Lothians and the Borders
2. Talks & Demonstrations
Build a deeper understanding of your horse
Demonstrations
At livery yards, riding club and/or pony club events.
1. Introduction to Equine Shiatsu
A demonstration of a shiatsu session with the opportunity for questions. Requires space — e.g. an arena — where I can demonstrate a shiatsu session on a horse you provide, with room for people to stand or sit and watch.
2. Equine Shiatsu and the 5 Elements
Ideal if participants can attend with their horse or pony. Includes an introduction to Equine Shiatsu and the principles of Yin/Yang and the 5 Elements — at the heart of shiatsu — plus a demonstration of the first of the 12 main TCM meridians, the bladder meridian. Participants characterise their horses into the 5 Elements and Yin/Yang types, and have a go with shiatsu techniques including the bladder meridian. Many owners find it fascinating and useful for understanding how their horse reacts to certain situations.
Talks
These three talks explore topics that are of interest to horse owners and riders. The EMS talk is particularly relevant coming into springtime, when horses are at higher risk from the flush of new grass growth. The Reducing Tension talk is relevant for horse riders and riding club events.
Fascinating Fascia and Shiatsu: West Meets East?
What fascia is, and why it matters for your horse's health, movement and wellbeing — and how Equine Shiatsu can complement veterinary treatment to support recovery, improve movement and performance, and maintain wellbeing. We'll look at exciting research connecting fascia's myofascial lines with the meridians used in shiatsu.
Understanding EMS & How Shiatsu Can Help
A practical look at the multiple risk factors behind Equine Metabolic Syndrome and laminitis, and how diet, management and exercise help keep your horse safe. We'll also explore how Equine Shiatsu can support your horse during and outside a laminitic episode — including Sue's own diploma research on acupressure points for insulin and glucose regulation.
Reduce Tension for Improved Riding
Three practical approaches to dramatically reduce tension — in your horse and in yourself — to unlock better movement, connection and performance. We look at how Equine Shiatsu releases physical tension, and how your own mindset and hidden tension influence your horse, with simple techniques you can use straightaway.
3. Mindset Coaching
For Riders & Horse Owners
121 or group coaching for confidence, resilience, and connection with your horse.
Confidence & Regaining the Joy in Riding
For women returning to riding after a gap — when work, life and/or kids meant horses weren't part of your everyday, and now you have the chance to regain the supreme connection that only horses can give.
Mental Toughness for Competitive Riders
Build your successful edge in competitive equine sports, with practical tools for confidence, focus and resilience under pressure.
For Confidence & Compassionate Systems Leadership coaching, visit aeona.co.uk.
About the Speaker
About Dr Sue Mitchell
Sue qualified as an Equine Shiatsu Practitioner through the three-year diploma with the Scottish School of Equine Shiatsu in 2024. She has trained in Fascia Release Techniques with Gillian Higgins at Horses Inside Out, and on Myofascial Kinetic Lines with Vibeke Elbrønd, one of the University of Copenhagen vet anatomy researchers who demonstrated they exist in horses.
Sue is a professional member of tESA, the Equine Shiatsu Association, IAAT, the International Association of Animal Therapists and is insured through Balens Insurance. Sue is based in Midlothian and works with horses where you are — in Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, West Lothian and the Borders.
Sue's scientific background spans a Natural Sciences degree in Zoology, a PhD and postdoctoral research in evolutionary ecology (Max Planck Institute, Germany, and the University of Edinburgh), and five years as the external consultant for project research design and analysis for MSc courses at the Dick Vet School. She is also a leadership coach and speaker at aeona.co.uk, specialising in mindset, systems awareness and emotional intelligence.
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Feedback from a Few of Sue's Talks
It was an excellent session. Sue really made me think about myself and gave us lots of handy tips to improve our confidence — breathing, grounding, anchoring.
An excellent and engaging session with a focus on practical application.
The event was extremely interactive and upbeat, with many useful takeaways.
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Based in Midlothian, Scotland
Serving Edinburgh, East & West Lothian, Midlothian and the Borders