# Daria Khudyakova — Diploma-Qualified Equine Massage Practitioner

> Individual sessions for horses in St Petersburg and its suburbs, plus workshops, talks and guided discussions for equestrian communities. Other travel is discussed after the city, address and brief are received.

Information last reviewed: 16 July 2026.

## Safety first

Massage does not replace veterinary diagnosis or treatment. If there are signs of illness or injury, consult a veterinarian first. This website is not intended for emergencies and gives no personal medical advice.

## Individual session

Before the visit, Daria gathers the history: workload, routine, known injuries and instructions, and changes in movement or behaviour. During the visit she observes movement and behaviour, uses palpation and selects gentle manual techniques according to the individual horse's response. Afterwards the owner receives clear feedback.

The initial session lasts 1.5–2 hours and costs RUB 6,000. A follow-up lasts 40 minutes to 1.5 hours and costs RUB 5,000. These are current fees; travel arrangements and fees are agreed separately when booking.

The same memo asks owners to bring the horse in from the paddock, clean it thoroughly without coat conditioner and prepare a fleece blanket. Provide the city and exact stable address for travel planning.

## Education and practice

- Professional retraining in equine massage at SPbGAU under Nikolai A. Yagupov; state-recognised diploma.
- Engaging Anatomy course and in-person massage practice with Elena Kudina.
- Foundations of Feeding, kinesiology taping and certified tack-fitting studies.
- Advanced specialisation at the Equine School of Osteopathy.

The practice is described through concrete actions: history-taking, observing movement and behaviour, palpation, gentle manual techniques and discussion with the owner.

## Events

Formats include a practical workshop, lecture or talk, and case discussion with audience questions. Participants receive an observation framework for movement, behaviour and the horse's response, plus an understanding of the boundaries of manual practice without treatment claims.

Preparation follows brief → programme → logistics → agreement and delivery. Include the organisation, audience, city, date or period, approximate participant count, venue, horses and equipment, event language and budget parameters. Duration, group size, technical requirements and fees are agreed individually; no confirmed universal figures are available yet.

## Contact

- Phone, WhatsApp, Telegram and MAX: +7 921 796-56-55
- Email: khudyakova.darya@gmail.com

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## Official sources

- [VK — Daria Khudyakova](https://vk.ru/horsemassage_darya)
- [Instagram — horse_massage_osteo](https://www.instagram.com/horse_massage_osteo/)
- [Memo dated 2024-12-06](https://vk.ru/topic-222110548_53092653) — source for duration and preparation