Equine Massage incorporates various massage strokes, soft tissue techniques and stretches for physical and mental wellbeing
CONSIDER EQUINE MASSAGE IF YOUR HORSE IS
Reluctant to stand still at the mounting block
Showing signs of distress when being groomed and when saddle is presented
Has difficulty bending or doing lateral work
Exhibiting a change in behaviour
Unwilling to participate in ridden work
Has difficult picking up canter and maintaining canter
Holding tail to one side
OTHER
Maintenance massage for horses or ponies that are competing regularly
For horses that are on box rest
For horses that are rehabilitating after an injury
For elderly horses
BENEFITS OF EQUINE MASSAGE
Both physical and mental relaxation
Increased range of movement
Increased flexibility and suppleness
Reduces the likelihood of injury
Assists in the recovery from injury
Improves circulation
Improves posture
Reduces muscle spasm and pain
Breaks down knots and adhesions
Reduces inflammation
Builds trust in nervous horses
Allows muscles to become more supple and lengthen
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