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Title: "EquiNew Celebrates Success of FES Therapy with Niki Clarke and Mallory Thompson"


BROOKSVILLE, Fla., May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — EquiNew, a leader in Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) therapy for equine wellness and performance, proudly highlights the achievements of Mallory Thompson, Director of Therapy Training at EquiNew, and her long-standing client, U.S. dressage competitor Niki Clarke.

Niki Clarke, acclaimed FEI rider and trainer with Mallory Thompson Director of Training, EquiNew. Photo by Amanda Morse Media

Mallory Thompson, founder of Grooming & FES Unlimited and Director of Therapy Training at EquiNew, brings over a decade of hands-on experience with elite equine athletes. With certifications in myo-manipulative therapy and more than five years of applied FES practice, Mallory has become a trusted name in optimizing recovery and conditioning for top-tier performance horses. Her clinical work, deeply integrated with FEI veterinarians, has made her a cornerstone of EquiNew’s education and practitioner development.

Her ongoing partnership with acclaimed FEI rider and trainer Niki Clarke represents the pinnacle of equine performance care. Niki, owner of Dressage Unlimited with locations in Hamilton, Montana, and Wellington, Florida, has developed multiple Grand Prix horses and earned USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold medals. She was also the inaugural recipient of The Dressage Foundation’s Debbie McDonald Fund grant, awarded to promising FEI-level riders.

"For over four years, FES has been an indispensable part of our barn’s routine," said Niki Clarke. "Every horse we work with receives FES therapy regularly. The results speak for themselves—not just in performance, but in recovery, comfort, and longevity." Niki’s 2024 standout season with Komsi Komsa, crowned Future Grand Prix Horse Champion, and her consistent +70% scores across divisions in 2025, mark her as one of the top riders to watch in U.S. dressage. With multiple invitations to the U.S. National Dressage Championships and a European tour on the horizon, Clarke is aiming for the international stage—and FES is part of her everyday toolkit.

"Mallory has been an integral part of our program for nearly a decade," Clarke adds. "Her deep understanding of what these athletes need—combined with her own competition experience—makes her work with EquiNew even more impactful."

EquiNew CEO Tony Loiacono commented, "What Mallory and Niki have built together represents the future of equine therapy—where science, skill, and elite sport converge. We are proud to have Mallory lead our training program, ensuring every EquiNew Pro Partner is equipped with the knowledge and expertise to care for horses at the highest level."

Watch Mallory and the FES Team in Scottsdale, AZ. this weekend. For more information about EquiNew’s FES systems, practitioner training, and Team EquiNew program, visit www.equinew.com or call (800) 412-1417. A glimpse of life.

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SOURCE EquiNew

EquiNew, a leader in Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) therapy for equine wellness, celebrates the achievements of Mallory Thompson, its Director of Therapy Training, and her client, U.S. dressage competitor Niki Clarke. With over a decade of experience, Thompson has become a trusted expert in optimizing recovery and performance for elite horses, working closely with FEI veterinarians to enhance equine care.

Niki Clarke, an accomplished FEI rider and owner of dressage Unlimited, has successfully developed multiple Grand Prix horses and earned prestigious USDF medals. She emphasizes the importance of FES therapy in her training routine, stating that it significantly contributes to the performance, recovery, and longevity of the horses she works with. Clarke’s recent successes, including her standout season with Komsi Komsa, highlight the effectiveness of FES in competitive dressage.

EquiNew CEO Tony Loiacono praises the collaboration between Thompson and Clarke as a model for the future of equine therapy, merging scientific principles with elite sport. He underscores the importance of Thompson’s leadership in training practitioners to provide top-tier care for horses, ensuring that EquiNew remains at the forefront of equine wellness and performance.

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Title: British Dressage Star Becky Moody to Shine at Your Horse Live 2025

Stop the press: British Dressage star Becky Moody is coming to Your Horse Live 2025 (7-9 November)!

She will appear in the SEIB main arena on Saturday and Sunday, giving a morning and afternoon performance on both days. Tickets are available to buy now.

Becky first hit the headlines when she was called up at the last minute for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. She went on to help Team GB collect the bronze aboard her beloved homebred Jagerbomb.

Currently ranked fourth in the FEI World Dressage Rankings, Becky is a household name in the equestrian community and we’re really excited to welcome her to Your Horse Live for the first time this year.

We’re still working on the final details so watch this space for information about which horses Becky will be bringing — and whether Bomb will be making an appearance too.

About Becky

Becky and her sister Hannah run a yard near Sheffield, South Yorkshire. They call themselves ‘The Moody Sisters’ on their website, but having met Becky in person on several occasions, I can confirm that Becky is one of the smiliest and friendliest dressage riders in the business.

Becky is a former Pony Club member and she began training with Ian Woodhead when she was 13. The following year, she won the Pony Talent Spotting final and was a reserve for the European pony team.

Twelve months later Becky earned a place on the junior European team after winning at Hickstead aboard Sir Fred, a Highland/Thoroughbred cross.

She went on to represent Britain on four under-21 European teams and won two team bronze medals.

To date, Becky has 12 international wins to her name and more than 30 national titles. She is a UKCC Level 3 and is on the British Dressage Training Committee, as well as a young horse judge.

Becky (right) on the Paris podium with teammates Carl Hester and Lottie Fry. Credit: FEI/Benjamin Clark

Jagerbomb

Becky is perhaps best known for riding ‘Bomb’ — the 11-year-old KWPN gelding who inspired myriad bomb emojis to appear on social media channels during last year’s Olympic Games.

The 45-year-old rider credits him with giving her career “new impetus.” However, she also admits that she found Jagerbomb “boring” as a young horse and he was nearly sold. It was only the advice of her sister, Hannah, that he stayed.

Once the difficulty level of his work went up, so did the talent and aptitude the horse showed for dressage, culminating in last year’s brilliant Olympic team bronze.

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