Massage is the manipulation of tissues (as by rubbing, kneading, or tapping) with the hand or an instrument for relaxation or therapeutic purposes (Merriam-Webster Dictionary). During a session, I will evaluate your horse to see its areas of soreness. I will work on massaging those tight muscles and spasms to help you get your horse on the right track and stay there.
 
Benefits of equine massage:
	
	
Increase the blood flow to muscles
	
	
	
Release tensions in soft tissues around joints and vertebrae
	
	
	
Break up soft tissue adhesions and muscle spasms
	
	
	
Encourage muscle development
	
	
	
Relax connective tissues
	
	
	
Improve muscular flexibility
	
	
	
Activate the self-healing mechanism of the horse's body
	
	
	
Reduce scar tissue
	
	
	
Reduce injuries from happening
	
	
	
Releases endorphins
	
	
	
Increase range of motion
	
	
	
Lowers blood pressure
	
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Equine massage can help horses that have ...
	
	
issues turning one direction over another,
	
	
	
trouble picking up leads,
	
	
	
cross firing while at the lope,
	
	
	
issues standing square,
	
	
	
irritability while riding,
	
	
	
refusing to move out for gaits, and
	
	
	
unexplained behavior changes.