Reduced Risk of Injury

• If muscles aren’t working well it’s because of knots, tension, injury, and overuse, then other areas overcompensate. This can lead to a negative cascade effect of whole body imbalance.

Pain Relief

• No one likes tense muscles, they hurt. You become irritable and less tolerant. Your horse is no different. When a tense muscle hurts, it radiates pain to other areas of your body. Then the body tends to compensate for the pain which could lead to other problems or further injury.

improved circulation & healing

• When massage is done correctly it can increase blood flow to the whole body. This in-turn increases lymphatic drainage of toxins and flow of nutrients throughout the system; allowing the body to help heal as nature intended.

FLEXIBILITY

• By freeing the knotted tissue that restricts proper muscle function, the body becomes more flexible. A small amount of knotted tissues can greatly inhibit the proper function of a horse’s body.

Relaxation

• Bringing relaxation to the horse is one of the many benefits of massage. It is not uncommon to see horses drop their heads, closing their eyes, letting out heavy sighs, chewing, or licking. All of these signs are indicative of a horse relaxing their bodies, allowing the body to reset and restore balance.