Benefits

 

Equine Sports Massage Therapy can benefit all horses, not just those exhibiting problems.

 

Equine Sports Massage Therapy can benefit horses who

Are recovering from injuries

Compete regularly

Need help to relax

Prefer one rein or canter lead

Show lateral stiffness or reluctance to jump

Have a hollow back or high head carriage

Buck, head-shake, swish their tail or hold it to one side

Have a short or uneven stride length

Have a conformational fault that could put unnatural stress on other parts of the body

Equine Sports Massage Therapy may

Maintain and improve range of motion, flexibility and stride length

Aid injury recovery and inhibit the formation of excessive scar tissue that can impair performance

Relieve muscle spasm and stiffness.

Improve elasticity of muscles and connective tissue

Help competition horses prepare for and recover from an event

Prevent problems developing when the horse’s body tries to compensate for an injury or conformational fault that places extra stress on other areas