Lori’s Equine Massage

04/02/2024

03/30/2024

Happy Saturday from the beautiful Tucson desert! ☀️🌵☀️

Benefits of Equine Massage
👉Relieves muscle restriction
👉Identifies trigger points
👉Increases blood flow
👉Increases oxygen circulation.
👉Helps range of motion

Message me to schedule a session or visit my website for more www.lorisequinemassage.com.

Because It’s About the Muscles! 🐎
Make it a great day! 🌼
Lori

Lori's Equine Massage uses the hands to feel muscle tension, tightness, spasm areas, and trigger points. Massage therapy helps increase circulation, get more oxygen and nutrients through muscles, which in return gets horses moving and feeling better!

03/23/2024

Happy Saturday from the beautiful Tucson desert! ☀️🌵☀️

🔷BARN DAY PACK🔷
🔸Same Barn, Same Day
🔸Requires min 4 horses-6 max
🔸Includes massage and stretching.
🔸🔸$65 per horse! This pack is a deal!

Benefits of Equine Massage
👉Relieves muscle restriction
👉Identifies trigger points
👉Increases blood flow
👉Increases oxygen circulation.
👉Helps range of motion

Message me to schedule a session or visit my website for more www.lorisequinemassage.com.

Because It’s About the Muscles! 🐎
Make it a great day! 🌼
Lori

03/16/2024

Happy Saturday from the beautiful Tucson desert! ☀️🌵☀️

🤔 Why is massage so good for the horse?

▪️Because muscles in restriction get relaxed and blood flow and oxygen are able to circulate through the muscle.

▪️Trigger points are identified and broken up.

🤔How do I know massage works?

▪️You will see and feel how the horse has more fluidity and better range of motion.

🔷MASSAGE JUST WORKS🔷

Message me to schedule a session or visit my website for more www.lorisequinemassage.com.

Because It’s About the Muscles! 🐎
Make it a great day! 🌼
Lori

Lori's Equine Massage uses the hands to feel muscle tension, tightness, spasm areas, and trigger points. Massage therapy helps increase circulation, get more oxygen and nutrients through muscles, which in return gets horses moving and feeling better!

03/09/2024

Happy Saturday from the beautiful Tucson desert! ☀️🌵☀️

Reading the benefits of massage may seem like standard reading and, it is from the horse perspective. So let’s add the human perspective.

🔵 Human Benefits of Equine Massage
🔹You see their muscles more even and smoother
🔹Their muscles lift and support
🔹They stand tall like they are showing their muscles off (they really do)
🔹Their movement in ground/saddle is so much better
🔹Their appearance just looks much better
🔹They are happier!

🟢 Horse Benefits of Equine Massage
▪️Increases circulation
▪️Relaxes tight muscles
▪️Inspires weak muscles
▪️Stimulates toxin elimination
▪️Improves range of motion
▪️The horse will feel better!

MASSAGE WORKS!!

I am happy to just have a conversation about massage to help answer any questions about it or about what I can offer. Trust me when I say, I would NOT be doing this if I didn’t believe the good it gives.

Contact me or visit my website for more www.lorisequinemassage.com.

Because It’s About the Muscles! 🐎
Make it a great day! 🌼
Lori

Lori's Equine Massage uses the hands to feel muscle tension, tightness, spasm areas, and trigger points. Massage therapy helps increase circulation, get more oxygen and nutrients through muscles, which in return gets horses moving and feeling better!

03/02/2024

03/02/2024

Massage is a must!! My horses absolutely benefit from it! ✔️

03/02/2024

Research on Fascial Fitness Training lends credibility to the “old fashioned” practice of Long Slow Distance Training.

“The goal of the proposed fascial fitness training is to stimulate fascial fibroblasts to lay down a more youthful, springy fiber architecture. This is done through movements that load the fascial tissues over multiple extension ranges while utilizing their elastic springiness.

A dynamic muscular loading pattern in which the muscle is both activated and extended promises a more comprehensive stimulation of fascial tissues. This can be achieved by muscular activation (e.g. against resistance) in a lengthened position while requiring small or medium amounts of muscle force only. Soft elastic bounces in the end ranges of available motion can also be utilized for that purpose.”

https://fasciatrainingacademy.com/the-catapult-mechanism-elastic-recoil-of-fascial-tissues/

https://koperequine.com/tendon-driven-locomotion-and-shock-absorption/

*** If you’d like to learn more about massage, bodywork, training, and more head over to my website where we have tons more fascinating articles - https://koperequine.com/articles/

03/02/2024

Happy Saturday from the beautiful Tucson desert! ☀️🌵☀️

Benefits of Equine Massage
✔️ Increases circulation
✔️ Relaxes tight muscles
✔️ Inspires weak muscles
✔️ Stimulates toxin elimination
✔️ Improves range of motion
✔️ The horse will feel better!

Message me if you want to discuss how massage can help your horse, or visit my website for more information at www.lorisequinemassage.com

Because It’s About the Muscles!
Make it a great day! 🌼
Lori

02/24/2024

Happy Saturday from Tucson, AZ where the weather is just gorgeous here! ☀️🌵

It’s riding weather for sure! Enjoy the outdoors! The days are getting a little bit longer, temps are perfect, and their shedding proves spring is coming!!

Consider a massage to get your equine going! Manipulating muscles gets circulation and oxygen through the muscles and makes the horse move and feel better! You can even see a difference!

Visit my website for more information at www.lorisequinemassage.com

Because It’s About the Muscles! 🐎
Make it a great day!
Lori

Lori's Equine Massage uses the hands to feel muscle tension, tightness, spasm areas, and trigger points. Massage therapy helps increase circulation, get more oxygen and nutrients through muscles, which in return gets horses moving and feeling better!

02/17/2024

Happy Saturday from Tucson, AZ ☀️🌵

***Barn Day Pack***
Same day at same location. Requires a minimum of 4 horses - max 6 horses. $65 per horse. Travel fee may apply. This pack includes a full body massage with stretching.

Call it a SPA Day! This pack is a deal and spring is just around the corner. Let’s get our horses feeling good!

Visit my website for more information at www.lorisequinemassage.com

Because It’s About the Muscles! 🐎

Make it a great day!
Lori

02/15/2024

02/10/2024

Happy Saturday from Tucson, AZ

There are MANY benefits massage therapy gives to your horse!!

How my program works…

Assessment - you and I will look at your horse, how he is standing, where is he putting his weight, let’s look at him move,
**Then let’s discuss a plan of action and begin therapy!

Massage - full body massage helps release tight and restricted muscles and fascia, increases circulation which feeds the muscles

Stretching - helps to increase range of motion and helps stabilize postural muscles

Movement - low impact corrective exercises to begin to restrengthen the postural (stabilizing) muscles

Contact me if you would like to discuss a plan for your horse or visit my website for more information www.lorisequinemassage.com

Because It’s About the Muscles! 🐎

Make it a great day!
Lori

Lori's Equine Massage uses the hands to feel muscle tension, tightness, spasm areas, and trigger points. Massage therapy helps increase circulation, get more oxygen and nutrients through muscles, which in return gets horses moving and feeling better!

02/04/2024

I get messages daily from owners confused on the state laws for bodywork, equipment usage, and how to work with them. I hear your frustrations and I promise that professional therapists struggle with the same frustrations.

Much like the human medical industry has tried for years to make alternative therapies obsolete by discrediting our education, ability, and professionalism.... The equine industry is trying to follow that path.

But just like good always comes out ahead in every story, people got fed up with chasing symptoms with western medicine and began educating themselves. Generations ago we didn't have such easy access to studies, research, and like-minded individuals. As a result, holistic therapies and mental health options have soared.

Tired of dumping money into vet bills with no results? Live in an area that doesn't have quality veterinary options? Live in a state plagued by ignorant, outdated laws on how you get to care for your horse?
... Take back your power through education....

This is not saying veterinary care is not important, because it absolutely is. But the more knowledge you have, the more you can advocate for what your horse needs. Is it a weakness or lameness? Because your vet is looking for a lameness, so being "off" or weak will probably go unnoticed until it snowballs into a much bigger set of issues.

This is why companies like Respond Systems, Inc. make therapeutic grade equipment that is foolproof to use. It's because owners need to have access to things that will help their horses.

This is why so many of us veteran therapists also teach our techniques. My bleeding heart wants to be in every county of every state where horse owners need me. I want to answer every online question, message and comment... But I simply can't.
That is why teaching will always be my passion. Most times you can buy a learning course and travel to a training for less than a vet bill.

This is why it's soooo important for owners to take back their power and get educated! As professionals, we would love to get some of these illogical laws changed. Some of us are trying... Working in the background to push for change.... Standing up for our professions on social media.... Teaching for free... Teaching for a living... We refuse to back down. We keep driving forward and empowering others.
... Change is possible if we don't give up....

I've had my credibility and knowledge questioned more times than I can count, because I don't have a college degree. Those people deserve my empathy the most, because I feel sorry for those who have to hide behind the pieces of paper that society says are superior to titles earned in trade skills education.

👉 I don't feel the need to be superior to anyone... You can't compete with me... I want you to win too.

Horse Owners, Trainers, Professionals.... We should all be progressing our skill sets and working towards a unity in helping horses. I can't single-handedly change the laws, but I can make a difference in education... And that is also progressing the industry.

How can you be a better advocate for your equine athlete?

02/03/2024

Happy Saturday from Tucson, AZ 🌼🌵

How my program works… 👇

🐎 Assessment - you and I will look at your horse, how he is standing, where is he putting his weight, let’s look at him move

👉 Then let’s discuss a plan of action and begin therapy!

🐎 Massage - full body massage helps release tight and restricted muscles and fascia, increases circulation which feeds the muscles

🐎 Stretching - helps to increase range of motion and helps stabilize postural muscles

🐎 Movement - low impact corrective exercises to begin to restrengthen the postural (stabilizing) muscles

There are MANY benefits massage therapy gives to your horse!! Contact me if you would like to discuss a plan for your horse.

***Website is almost done and coming soon***

Massage!! Because It’s About the Muscles! 🐎

Make it a great day!
Lori

01/27/2024

Happy Saturday from Tucson, AZ!
🌼🌵☀️

What’s my program about?

👉Assessment
👉Full Body massage
👉Stretching
👉Movement

I truly believe equine massage is great for every horse and using the hands to feel the horse’s body is key!

Massage stimulates the blood flow and oxygen throughout the muscles, bringing nutrients in and flushes toxins out.

Result = Better Movement!

Dull coat? Could be restricted muscles where that area has limited circulation.

My price?
Full body massage and stretching $80. Low impact corrective exercises +$30.
Owners also get homework. Yes, I will show owners the work to continue!

Consider a session(s) for your horse for an overall well-being for your equine. Message me if you would like to discuss further or schedule a session. **Website coming soon!!!

Because It’s About the Muscles! 🐎

Make it a great day!
Lori

01/27/2024

Just finished my Rehab Therapy Certification from Superior Therapy!! Awesome program!!

01/27/2024

It’s not uncommon to find horses and ponies living well into their 20s and 30s, thanks to continuous advances in nutrition and health care.

Horse owners have a big impact as well and can help their horses thrive in their golden years through proper management practices like those illustrated in the graphic. But remember: although there is much you can on your own do to keep your older horse happy and spry, some conditions associated with aging require medical intervention.

Scheduling regular visits and keeping a good line of communication with your veterinarian will allow you to respond quickly to any ailments or injuries that could cause your horse a serious or prolonged set back. That means less worry for you, and a better quality of life for your old friend!

01/20/2024

Happy Saturday from Tucson, AZ! ☀️🌵

Mobility - Does your horse feel tight under saddle, not fully engaging, short or choppy strides?

Your horse’s muscles may be tight and restricted limiting range of motion.

Massage and stretching sessions will help release this restriction, identify trigger points, and move the fascia. More circulation occurs as the blood flow is stimulated and the muscles receive oxygen.

Message me if you would like to schedule a session.

Because It’s About the Muscles! 🐎

Make it a great day!
Lori

01/18/2024

While it’s a common equine emergency, espophageal obstruction (“choke”) can look alarming, especially if you've never seen it before. Unlike in human medicine, where choking refers to a tracheal (or windpipe) obstruction, choke in horses refers to an obstruction of the esophagus, the muscular tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach.

Most commonly, choking occur when horses eat concentrated feed too quickly without chewing it appropriately, which results in a firm bolus lodged in the animal's esophagus. However, esophageal obstruction can also occur with hay or straw, hard treats, carrots, or nonfood objects. Poor dentition, which leads to inadequate chewing, is also a frequent cause of choke.

While common, chokes can have serious consequences so be sure to call your veterinarian as soon as you notice signs of choke. A bad choke is fairly obvious to both veterinarians and horse owners, but a mild choke could be confused with an upper respiratory tract infection or colic.

Read more about this condition on our website at https://aaep.org/horsehealth/understanding-choke-horses

01/13/2024

Happy Saturday from Tucson, AZ! 🌵

Senior horses at risk for arthritis as time goes on.

Arthritis: degenerative joint disorder - progressive joint inflammation due to injury or just wear and tear, narrowing of cartilage, loss of function and less elasticity, painful.

Watch for signs of arthritis and always check in first with your Vet to make sure there is no other ailment going on or just a confirmation for arthritis. Your Vet may also provide special direction to minimize or make more comfortable but ask your Vet if your horse is cleared for exercise.

Regular exercise, tailored to your senior horse, will keep him not only happy, but will increase circulation, strengthen muscles, and will work to give him more stamina. Your senior may not be able to move as when he was younger, but that does not mean he needs to stop moving.

In addition to regular exercise, consider a massage and stretching session. It is good for circulation as it stimulates blood flow and oxygen throughout the muscles and will help him feel much more relaxed. Contact me for more information or if you would just like to discuss how massage can help your horse.

Make it a great day!
Because It’s About the Muscles! 🐎
Lori

01/06/2024

I am certified through here! Excellent!

This is everything we teach in the initial Amassage course!
Nowhere else will you get all this information for this price, along with forever mentoring, affordable continuing ed classes too.

01/06/2024

Happy Saturday from Tucson, AZ! 🌵

Equine massage is good for every horse! Massage uses hands on therapy to physically manipulate the muscles to reduce stress and trigger points, muscle tightness and restriction. It is good for circulation as it stimulates blood flow and oxygen throughout the muscles. It helps horses at any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts and competitions, or just pleasure riding. It can alleviate pain and tension and release endorphins, which is the body’s own natural pain killer. For these benefits, consider massage session(s) for your horse for an overall well-being for your equine.

Make it a great day!
Because It’s About the Muscles! 🐎

Lori