My goal is to help your horses feel and perform their best. Contact me by text please 575-942-9955 What is Equine Massage Therapy? Equine Sports Massage Therapy is the therapeutic application of hands-on deep tissue techniques to the voluntary muscle system - for the purpose of increasing circulation, reducing muscle spasms, relieving tension, enhancing muscle tone,
By stimulating oxygen and oth
er nutrients to different areas of the body it increases mental clarity required to focus for training, promoting healing and increasing range of motion. Massage supports the removal of lactic acid build up and eliminating other metabolic waste from the body to promote more rapid healing of injuries. A maintenance massage is usually needed one once a month or as needed to promote healing of injury. Massage is not a substitute for veterinary care. By working closely with you, your vet, chiropractor, and farrier to benefit the whole horse. Why Would Your Horse Need a Massage? If your horse is having these issues, he may be trying to tell you he is suffering and his body needs attention.
–Bucking
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• –Refusing to pick up the correct lead
• –Head tossing
• –Difficulty with lateral movements
• –Girthing problems / Cold Backed
• –Attitude changes
• –”Off” for no apparent reason …to name a few. All horses can benefit from a massage, from older horses that are not being used, to top performance horses at any level. Horses that start an exercise routine or that are in training get sore just like we do when starting an exercise program.