WarPony Equine and Sports Massage

Equine Sports Massage:

Equine Sports Massage is a holistic approach to encourage the physical preservation and well-being of your horse. The number one cause of performance issues is muscle soreness. Equine Sports Massage is a proven complimentary treatment to enhance the healing process of strains, sprains, and tension. Furthermore; it can promote positive behavior changes, which will help you and your horse, in and out of the show ring. Benefits of Equine Sports Massage:
Increased Flexibility
Improved stride range of motion and carriage
Addresses existing muscular problems
Helps prevent injuries
Can promote a healthy change in behavior
Increases circulation speeds recovery from muscular injuries
Reduces stress, tension, and muscle spasms
How do I know if my horse needs sports massage? Horses always do something for a reason. It’s their physical communication that tells the story. The better you know your horse, the easier for you as the owner/rider to make a call on what kind of care he needs, whether it be Veterinary, Sports Massage, Chiropractic, or Acupuncture. All are very proven methods to aid in the health and performance of you horse. While Equine Sports Massage is not a replacement for Veterinary care; it is a very useful and proven complimentary therapy. Chiropractic work, Acupuncture work, and Equine Sports Massage can be beneficial to any equine, athlete or not. A few examples of muscle soreness or imbalance:
Poor disposition
Resistance to work
Resistance picking up the correct lead
Head tossing
Girth discomfort
Feeling short in stride
If such symptoms occur, and are out of character for your horse, he is trying to tell you something. If you have a new horse exhibiting some symptoms, Equine Sports Massage could help address an underlying issue. Trust your instincts. And remember, Sports Massage is not an alternate to a Veterinarian.