WHEN AN EQUINE SPORTS MASSAGE MAY BE NEEDED?
A horse which may be experiencing any muscular pain or discomfort may exhibit some unwanted
behaviours both on the ground and when under saddle. The below signs are all indications of pain
or discomfort and may all benefit from an equine sports massage.
IS YOUR HORSE SHOWING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SIGNS?
Bucking
Rearing
Napping
Bolting
Reluctance to go forward on ground and under saddle and general laziness
Sensitivity when being touched in certain areas
Head tossing or head shaking
Changes in your horse’s behaviour when ridden e.g. over-excitability or fidgeting
Refusing or rushing jumps
Lameness (only after all medical causes have been ruled out by the vet)
BENEFITS OF EQUINE SPORTS MASSAGE
Equine sports massage can offer several benefits for your horse. Below are a few of the benefits
massage may have on your horse;
Enhances muscles tone
Increases overall range of movement throughout your horse’s body
Natural pain relief- By reducing inflammation and swelling in the joints
Assists with the horse’s body balance by treating the body as a whole
Helps promote healing by increasing the flow of nutrients to the muscles and carrying the fluids and toxins in the lymph and circulatory system
Massage helps to produce endorphins, natural pain killers
Helps to maintain your horses physical condition
Releases tension throughout your horse’s body and allows the muscles to relax,
Maintenance
Start your training with our Foundation Equine Sports Massage class. This course is packed with the information you need to begin practicing equine sports massage.
Remedial massage
Start your training with our Foundation Equine Sports Massage class. This course is packed with the information you need to begin practicing equine sports massage.
Pre-event massage
Start your training with our Foundation Equine Sports Massage class. This course is packed with the information you need to begin practicing equine sports massage.
Post-event massage
Start your training with our Foundation Equine Sports Massage class. This course is packed with the information you need to begin practicing equine sports massage.
Call us today on 07548 673896 or email equine@courtneyknapp-esmt.co.uk
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ALL HORSES can benefit from an equine sports massage treatment. This can range from the treasured family
pony, to top quality competition horses competing in any sphere. They all can benefit.
TESTIMONIALS
Hi Courtney, Good news, after Romeo’s first massage session he has now cantered left rein with confidence and I would like to book you in for a follow up massage in a couple of weeks time.
I would thoroughly recommend Courtney as a certified and insured ESMT.
Courtney is professional and friendly, always happy to talk through what she is doing and why. I would recommend her for those seeking a qualified equine sports massage therapist.