Peatling EquiSpa was started by Larissa and Stuart Whiley in January 2005.
Why EquiSpa?
Larissa started riding when she was 5, Pony Clubbing and going to local shows
until the age of 15 when she took up Long Distance Riding.
By the age of 20
Larissa and her horse Sundance Boy were British National Champions and in the
squad to represent Britain in the world championships in Virgina USA. This was
when Larissa really started to understand how important, and yet how difficult
it is to keep a performance horse fit and sound. How muscle pain, nutrition,
balance and mental health can prevent both horse and rider from reaching their
true potential. With the help of good veterinary surgeons, chiropractors,
osteopaths, patience, care and tenacity she has been able to get several horses,
broken down from tendon problems, back pain, or metabolic difficulties to top
level competition.
In 2004 when Larissa decided to have a career change from IT Software
Solutions, it was inevitable that she should look at equine complementary
therapies. Together with her husband Stuart, they decided to invest in their
property and equine experience. During 2004 Larissa has trained in Equine
Sports Massage and between them they have upgraded their facilities at Home
Farm, including the purchase of an Equine Hydrotherapy Spa,
the two main services offered at Peatling EquiSpa.
