It’s a given that an equine athlete needs bodywork. But the hard question is what type of equine bodywork? There are lots of options to explore and it sometimes equine sports massage isn’t the answer. So how do we figure out what is right for your horse? Well, let’s explore! This isn’t an exhaustive list, […]
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 […]
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 […]
I was making a mad dash through my email inbox this morning and stumbled upon an article that was really shocking to me! The study was found that horse owners are bad at detecting lameness in their own horses. Talk about shocking! We should know our own horses better than scientists, right? 60 horses (which […]