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02/15/2025
Massage therapy for horses involves hands-on techniques to loosen muscles, increase mobility, and decrease pain. The massage focuses on manipulating soft tissues to promote deep healing and increased blood flow. Techniques can include kneading, stroking, and applying varying degrees of pressure.
Some of the goals of equine massage are to relieve muscle tension, increase circulation, enhance flexibility and range of motion, and reduce stress. This therapy technique is commonly used in performance horses to assist in injury recovery and prevention.
What is Myofascial Release (MFR)?
Myofascial release (MFR) is a specialized hands-on technique that specifically targets the fascial system, which is an intricate web of connective tissue that surrounds and supports muscles, bones, and organs. Unlike traditional massage, MFR focuses on stretching and applying sustained pressure to specific points on a horse’s body to loosen restricted motion.
MFR uses gentle, sustained pressure for 90-120 seconds into the restricted area of the body. This prolonged pressure helps elongate the fascial tissue and restore its suppleness. This technique is also considered a whole-body therapy, so it accounts for how fascial restrictions in one area can affect other parts of the body.
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