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How Does Equine Massage Therapy Improve Performance?

Posted September 23, 2020September 23, 2020 kausomeLeave a commentPosted in Horse Education, Massage

We all know that massage therapy relaxes your horse, improves circulation, maintains their muscles, and decreases tension. But do we know how massage improves performance? In simple terms, massage helps muscles “wake up” and move freely. Think of it like a stretch, or when you roll out your legs after a long run. The stimulation […]

A Horse’s Front End

Posted July 30, 2020August 7, 2020 kausome1 CommentPosted in Horse Education, Massage

It’s not easy for me to pick one part of horse massage that’s my favorite, but working on their front end is probably close to the top. We all know that the horse puts more weight on their front legs than their hind end. Horses even put more weight on their dominant leg. What this […]