Human and Equine Therapist

18/11/2024

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28/05/2024

Don’t make the mistake of adding extra layers of padding, this will just restrict the movement of the spine.

09/04/2024

The comfort and health of the horse is the central key to the horse’s performance and soundness.

09/04/2024

Many times during a massage a horse will “process” what is going on in their body. This is happening because in a massage session you are not only affecting the muscular system, but also the circulatory system, nervous system. Digestive system, respiratory system, skeletal system as well as the endocrine system. Horse’s begin to blink rapidly when they are processing what is happening in their body, like this mare.

09/04/2024

“camped under" horse will stand with legs too far underneath it, causing increased strain to be placed on the ligaments and tendons of the leg.

09/04/2024

Equine sports massage is a hands-on therapeutic manipulation of muscle tissue. It brings a range of benefits for your horse because it: Promotes relaxation, both physically and mentally. Increases flexibility, suppleness and a range of movement.

11/03/2024

When humans feel pain in their muscles, tightness in certain areas they will often have massage treatments. Horses also get tightness and pain in muscles. When they experience discomfort or injured muscles, often it’s only noticed when horses start to display a change in demeanor, constant lameness or perform poorly. Equine sports massage treatment can keeping your horses in the best possible shape and prevent muscle injuries before they become more serious.

11/03/2024

Camped under-
It’s very common to see horses standing under with their front legs and often back legs too. This stance is the result of back pain. A horse will change his base of support to help alleviate the pain in his back.

29/02/2024