Quantum Equine Bodyworks

12/08/2023

I often see people posting about their horse having muscle knots and being muscle sore, talking about having the chiropractor out, Pemf and red light, kt tape, vet’s been out and still the horse is not better, why?

My question is; why are you doing everything you can think of to help your horse feel better EXCEPT the one thing that actually addresses those sore, tight muscles directly?!

Other therapies are NOT stand-ins or substitutes for massage - they do different things for the horse.

Massage is the only one of these therapies that physically manipulates the muscles, fascia and skin to ease tight, sore muscles lengthen and supple myofascia, free painful nerves, improve circulation, increase range of motion and bring balance and biotensegrity back to the body to improve performance and soundness.

An equine massage therapist …

Learn more about how massage can benefit your horse -

https://koperequine.com/why-hands-on-massage-is-the-best-way-to-for-sore-care-muscles/

09/18/2023

08/30/2023

Our horses are wonderful athletes and also prone to injury.

Behavioral problems are often attributed to your horse letting you know there is pain or discomfort before the symptoms appear physically. So, by the time the rider feels stiffness, hesitation, or unbalance in their horse, they may be past due for body work.

Common signs that appear under the saddle that tell you your horse may need body work include:

•Toe dragging, tripping or consistently chipping poles
•Heavy on the front end or stiff in the bit
• Shortened/inconsistent strides
• Better on one lead than the other
• Difficulty rounding through the back or difficulty collecting

Equine body work is an investment in your horse’s health and will help them reach their full potential.

08/30/2023

BY NICOLE BRIAN If you look at professional human athletes, you will see that they have practices to stay in proper shape. They do certain therapies after each workout to help their body recover and prepare for the next practice or game.  Let’s talk about baseball players. They have planned out s...

08/26/2023

08/24/2023

Can you tell when your horse is tight in the hind end?

When palpating your horse’s hamstrings, they should have a “spring” to them. When they’re tight, they will feel hard and have minimal bounce.

When your horse’s hamstrings are tight, you may see signs such as shortened stride length, difficultly rounding through the back, low range of motion in the joints of the hind end and goose stepping.

Tight hamstrings can affect your horse’s posture, skeletal-muscluar alignment and performance.

Does your horse’s hamstrings look like this?

08/18/2023

Wondering how massage can benefit your horse?

Massage relieves muscle tightness while increasing range of motion and improving flexibility which can reduce the chance of injury!