When might my horse Benefit from massage Therapy?

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​Massage therapy can be beneficial for your horse in a variety of situations, from routine maintenance to specific injury treatment. 

Prehab (routine maintenance treatments): Regular massage sessions can help improve your horse's flexibility, range of motion, and circulation. This can help prevent injuries and keep your horse performing at their best.

Remedial work: If your horse is showing signs of muscle tension, soreness, or stiffness, massage therapy can help to relieve these issues and improve their comfort.

Rehabilitation / injury support: Massage therapy can be a valuable tool in helping your horse recover from injuries. It can help to reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and promote healing. Often, massage therapists work alongside veterinarians and other therapists to create a comprehensive rehabilitation plan.

Scar tissue release: Massage therapy can help to break down scar tissue that can form after an injury. This can help to improve your horse's range of motion and flexibility.

Pre-competition: A massage session before a competition can help to loosen your horse's muscles and improve their performance.

Conformation support: Massage therapy can help to improve your horse's posture and alignment. This can be beneficial for horses with conformation issues that can lead to pain or discomfort.

Emotional health (anxiety, relaxation): Massage therapy can have a calming effect on horses, which can be helpful for anxious or stressed horses.
Elesebeth is a member of ​The National Association of Registered Equine Massage Therapists

Treatment


​Initial treatments last up to 1.5 hours. This allows extra time for a full assessment including history, conformation and locomotion assessment to identify any problem areas. 

​Treatments are led by the horse and continually adapted following their responses throughout.

Where needed fascial release, Heat Therapy & Red Light Therapy are also included during Massage Therapy treatments. These modalities can also be requested as a stand alone treatment.

A clear aftercare plan including stretches for your horse are provided to support muscular health in-between treatments. 

Treatment requirements 

  • Horses must be reasonably clean, dry and on the yard ready for their treatment at your appointment time
  • Payment via cash or bank transfer is required upon completion of the treatment 
  • Cancellation or alterations of appointment time require 48 hours notice, or will incur full charge (Discretion may apply) 
  • Allowance for rest post treatment (Typically 24 hours of non ridden work unless receiving pre  competition treatment or regular treatment)
Due to recent (2020) changes in the Veterinary Act as a Musculoskeletal Therapist Elesebeth no longer requires Veterinary approval prior to your appointment, unless your horse is undergoing current treatment or investigation. In these circumstances Elesebeth is happy to liaise with your Veterinarian on your behalf.
If any concerns arise before or during the treatment Elesebeth will refer your horse to your Veterinarian for further investigations. 
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