Sports massage differs from other forms of massage in that it focuses on the cause of the muscle injury; with the intent of not just relieving muscular pain, but assisting as well in the prevention of (future) injuries to those muscles. Conditions such as acute muscle injury are obviously benefited by sports massage therapy in addition to veterinary care. Did you know that 60% of your horse’s total body mass is skeletal muscle? Do your horse a favor and call for a sports massage today!

Basics of Equine Sports Massage:

• Aids in preventing injuries and loss of mobility
• Maintains the entire body in better physical condition
• Boosts athletic performance and endurance
• Restores mobility to injured muscle tissue
• Extends both good health and overall life of horses career

Have you ever had these “mystery problems” with your horse?

• Your horse refuses to pick up right/left lead
• Your horse suddenly just picked up the habit of bucking or threatening to when asked to move forward
• Your horse went from “sweetiekins” or “pookie” to “possessed by something evil” or any attitude change
• Your horse has been to the vet and x-rayed, checked, evaluated “X” amount of times and there is no evidence of anything wrong, yet he is still off
• Your horse is over reaching or has short, choppy, strides
• Your horse has ever “tied up”
• Your horse seems to lack the balance and coordination he once had or maybe never had
• Your horse has joint or arthritis pain. When they have this type of pain they tend to over compensate somewhere else which can affect the muscles and how they function.

If the cause of the above problems is muscle related a massage will help alleviate the issue(s)!


Benefits of Equine Sports Massage:

• Relieves tension and eases muscle spasms
• Increases range of motion
• Improves circulation and as a result, promotes more rapid healing of both new and old injuries
• Reduces swelling and inflammation in the joints
• In most cases, massage increases the production of synovial fluid in the joints.
• Improves general disposition of your horse

 

 

 

Pricing:

Evaluation: FREE
First massage for new customers: $60
One massage session: $75
Packages available: we will customize to you and your horses needs

(Certified by Equissage)
Disclaimer: Equine sports massage therapy is NOT a substitute for veterinary medicine.

 

 
 

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