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:
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Increase the blood flow to muscles
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Release tensions in soft tissues around joints and vertebrae
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Break up soft tissue adhesions and muscle spasms
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Encourage muscle development
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Relax connective tissues
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Improve muscular flexibility
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Activate the self-healing mechanism of the horse's body
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Reduce scar tissue
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Reduce injuries from happening
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Releases endorphins
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Increase range of motion
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Lowers blood pressure
Equine massage can help horses that have ...
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issues turning one direction over another,
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trouble picking up leads,
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cross firing while at the lope,
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issues standing square,
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irritability while riding,
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refusing to move out for gaits, and
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unexplained behavior changes.