Benefits

Benefits of Equine Massage

• Improves Circulation
• Relieves Congestion
• Increases the number of red blood cells
• Stimulates the Lymphatic system
• Hastens the elimination of wastes and toxic debris
• Relaxes muscle spasms
• Relieves tension
• Helps to return venous blood to the heart, and ease the strain of this vital organ
• Increases nutrition to the tissue by improving general circulation and increases the interchange of substances between the blood tissue cells and heightened tissue metabolism
• Lengthens connective tissue and breaks down/prevents the formation of adhesions and reduces the danger of fibrosis
• Helps lessen inflammation in the joints and so alleviates pain
• Increases blood supply and nutrition to muscles without adding to their load of toxic lactic acid, thus helps to prevent buildup of harmful "fatique" products resulting from strenuous exercise
• General impoves the dispostion of the horse
• Enhances muscle tone and increases range of motion

Common Muscular Problems

• Refusing or resisting leads
• Head and neck discomfort
• Shortened Strides
• Hind leg scuffing
• Hip and shoulder lameness
• Improper tracking
• Girthing problems
• Muscular or "cold back"
• Loss of performing ability

and many more.......