What are the Benefits of Equine Massage?
Equine Massage...
Increases the flow of nutrient-rich blood to the muscle tissue which allows
the flushing out of cellular waste and excessive fluid, promoting healing.
- Enhances learning and training. Mental acuity and learning benefit from increased blood flow and restored balance. Increased emotional and mental relaxation and blood flow to the brain lay the groundwork for mental clarity, and thus, improved learning and training.
- Improves the circulatory and lymphatic systems. Because massage increases the number of red blood cells in the horseʼs system, it in turn eases the strain on the heart. It stimulates the lymphatic system which supports the bodyʼs defense against disease.
- Relieves muscle tension and pain, allowing muscles to function properly andat full capacity, thus aiding in the prevention of injury and/or strain.
- Decreases inflammation in the joints and releases endorphins, or hormones, both of which alleviate pain.
- Enhances muscle tone. It helps prevent and reduce atrophy (muscle loss).
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Lengthens connective tissue, thereby increasing the horseʼs range of motion.
This allows for longer strides, easier gait and lead changes; better jumping, turning
and maneuvering, and increased speed and endurance.
- Improves the general demeanor and disposition of the horse.
- May serve as an alternative to drug therapy. Pharmaceuticals often mask a problem rather than resolve it. A horse owner can often use massage therapy frequently and effectively as an economical way to restore and maintain a horseʼs mobility, reducing other professional expenses.
- Aging, elderly and those healing from an illness or injury better maintain their muscle condition and strength through massage.
- Competition horses enjoy reduced stress levels and relief from physical rigors of competition with regular massage.
- It is much easier to prevent a problem, rather than have to address one once it has occurred. Massage is often overlooked a preventative tool. It is a wonderful therapy for prevention of injury and/or strain.
- Horses for sale should be massaged frequently to show them at their best to potential buyers.
Gratuities
Just as a human massage therapist graciously accepts your kindness, so does an equine therapist. The practitioner does accept and greatly appreciates any gratuities you may want to offer. Thank you for your generosity in advance. As always, the goal is to provide you and your horse with exceptional care.
Equine Sports Massage Therapy
- The first massage treatment includes an evaluation. The cost of this session is $145.00. The duration of the appointment is approximately 1 1/2 hours.
- Individual follow-up sessions (after the first initial evaluation and session) cost $95.00. The duration of these appointments are 1 hour.
- ALL services are pre-paid. Payment via cash or check must be made UPON ARRIVAL of the therapist. If payment is not made at this time, there will be NO services rendered. There are absolutely no exceptions to this policy. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in advance.
- Please have the horse or pony available and secure upon arrival of the therapist. If appointments are delayed due to the horse or pony being unavailable, there will be an additional charge rendered.
Travel Fees for Lessons, Massage and Acupressure Treatments
Practitioner will charge an additional fee for locations that are beyond a 20 mile radius
of Danvers, Massachusetts. The actual fee amount will be determined upon mileage,
fuel cost and travel time. This fee may be split amongst multiple clients located at the
same facility.
Equine Stretching Lessons
- Equine stretching lessons are 1 hour in duration.
- The cost for each session is $75.00. Benefits, safety precautions, and various stretching techniques will be demonstrated and taught.
- The sessions are tailored to each horse or ponyʼs trouble spots. This is a wonderful adjunct to effectively maintain and prolong the effects of massage and acupressure therapy for your equine. You will learn the techniques that you need to better help your own horse.