What is Equine Massage?
Equine Massage is muscular manipulation which loosens tight muscles, releases trigger points, scar tissue, increases blood flow & lymphatic drainage. Elesebeth mostly uses gentle massage which she finds most horses are very responsive to. Elesebeth will primarily use her hands throughout a treatment to feel changes of texture through skin, muscle & fascia as well as any heat changes. A variety of techniques will be applied across the body relevant to each muscle & findings during the treatment.
Is Equine Massage worth investing in?
Equine massage can have a profound effect both physically and emotionally.
Benefits include:
Improved balance, posture, protraction
Improved proprioception, circulation
Pain relief
Improved muscular health, muscle tone, coat & skin condition
Injury prevention
Stress relief
Benefits include:
Improved balance, posture, protraction
Improved proprioception, circulation
Pain relief
Improved muscular health, muscle tone, coat & skin condition
Injury prevention
Stress relief
Do horses like to be massaged?
Elesebeth’s treatments are all horse-led so she will take the time to listen to each horses response. Working with the horse and applying applications accepted and enjoyed by the horse has given her successful results.
Can any horse receive a massage?
In some situations there are contraindications to massage. It is important to be aware that in some situations massage can make a condition worse.
These include & are not limited to: a horse with a wound less than 7 days old, discharge from the eyes or nose, infectious diseases (including strangles, equine influenza & pneumonia), laboured respiration
Elesebeth will always assess a horse prior to a treatment. If they do not present full health she may refer your horse to their veterinarian.
These include & are not limited to: a horse with a wound less than 7 days old, discharge from the eyes or nose, infectious diseases (including strangles, equine influenza & pneumonia), laboured respiration
Elesebeth will always assess a horse prior to a treatment. If they do not present full health she may refer your horse to their veterinarian.
How often should my horse receive massage therapy?
The short answer is, it varies!
Most horses in ridden work do well with x1 treatment every 4-6 weeks.
Horses in light work may only require 4-6 treatments per year.
Some horses in hard work, rehab or with conformation or postural challenges may benefit from more regular treatments.
A treatment plan is often recommended for horses with chronic muscular tension / discomfort. These treatments may begin bi-weekly and space out gradually once improvements have been seen.
Most horses in ridden work do well with x1 treatment every 4-6 weeks.
Horses in light work may only require 4-6 treatments per year.
Some horses in hard work, rehab or with conformation or postural challenges may benefit from more regular treatments.
A treatment plan is often recommended for horses with chronic muscular tension / discomfort. These treatments may begin bi-weekly and space out gradually once improvements have been seen.
Why does my horse yawn during / after a massage?
Yawning during equine massage is a response to a stress or tension release
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