A Typical Sports Massage Treatment –
The first session commences with a full evaluation of the horse to determine how its confirmation might affect its work as well as taking note of any muscular asymmetry. A basic check of dental health and shoeing will be carried out. The horse is then walked and trotted, both along straight lines and turned on a circle (both directions) and the backed up.
During the session the horse is massaged from region to region using various palpation and massage techniques. Passive stretches are applied once the muscle groups have been isolated and softened. Where areas of sensitivity are noted Stress Point Therapy is applied – this is followed by a cross-fibre friction technique to take out points of muscle spasm. The whole area is then once again softened before stretching is carried out.
At the end of the session the owner or handler of the horse may be introduced to safe stretching techniques and/or recommended follow-up exercises where seen necessary. An individual working program will be discussed with the owner, detailing specific exercises which will benefit muscle development. Where necessary it may be recommended that the horse’s saddle fit, teeth or shoeing progress are checked by respective specialists. The session will last anywhere between 60 and 90 minutes, normally hugely enjoyed by the horse who will often let you know with a satisfied lick or scratch.
Freelance – we can tailor make our freelance services to suit your yard or horses needs please just call us to discuss individual needs.
- Clipping
- Exercising
- Yard/holiday cover
- Mucking out, inc haynet put up and water put in
Turn out/catching in
Rug changes
Field checks for horses living out
Feeding/hay/water AM or PM - Show Prep & Grooming
- Grooming at shows
- Plaiting up
- Trimming, legs/face
- Mane and tail pulling
- Bathing
Please Note: If your horse suffers from any of the following, treatment may not be able to take place.
If your horse has recently suffered from Azaturia, if you are aware of any new areas of heat or swelling, if you suspect your horse has a temperature, if your horse has a skin condition (dependant on the skin condition) Veterinary liaison is essential by law. Equine Body Workers have to obtain veterinary permission and/or referral before working on a horse.