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Equine
Equine Sports Massage Therapy is designed to care for muscles in two ways. First it relieves muscular pain and then assists in the prevention of injuries to those muscles. Sports massage for our equine athletes is different than other forms of massage in that it focuses on the cause of muscle dysfunction and not just the symptoms. This is a hands-on application of human sports massage techniques recognized worldwide. Our horses use their muscles to walk, trot, canter, jump, pirouette, roll on the ground, play in their pastures, etc… They use muscles from their head to their tail and, like human athletes, they get stiff, sore and build up tension in those muscles. When muscles are sore or injured, horses, like humans, will compensate by over-using opposing muscles causing them to become sore too. This muscle pain can lead to problems with performance and attitude.
Massage reduces stress, aids in healing and provides ongoing health care for your dog. Massage is more than petting or play. It is a deliberate and focused technique of touching your dog. Each stroke is controlled in pressure, direction and intention. Our hands become finely tuned tools of assessment, finely tuned sensing devices.
By giving your dog or horse the gift of massage, you are rewarding him/her for a lifetime of companionship and friendship.
Benefits of equine and canine massage therapy:
1. Improves circulation
2. Enhances muscle tone
3. Relieves muscle spasms
4. Increases immune system
5. Increases range of motion
6. Relieves stress and tension
7. Lubricates joints = eases Arthritis pain
8. Secretes toxins
9. Reduces allergies
10. Reduces swelling & inflammation in joints