Massage therapy A horses body is composed of 60 percent muscle, so there are lots of opportunities for aches and pains. A good equine massage therapist can manipulate tissue to increase circulation, relax tight spots, relieve spasms, and generally make your horse feel better.
Benefits of Massage Therapy
- Relieves tension and muscles spasms
- Improves circulation which promotes more rapid healing of injuries
- Enhances muscle tone and increases your horse's range of motion
- Increases potential performance and endurance.
- Reduces inflammation and swelling in the joints so that pain is relieved
- Increases the production of synovial fluid in the joints
- Lengthens connective tissue and breaks down/prevents the formation of adhesions
- Can help to extend the good health and lifespan of your horse
How do I know if my horse may need massage therapy?
- Head tossing
- Refusal to pick-up correct lead
- Unexplained lameness
- Difficulty with lateral movements
- Girthing or "cold back" problems
- Lack of forward impulsion
Also See Alternative therapies
