Amanda Taylor - Equine Sport Therapist

Equine Focus ltd for

• Equine Sport Massage
• Equissage®
• PEMF Therapy
• Horse Home Care
• Fitness Assessment
• Conformation & Gait Analysis
• Pre purchase Consultations
• Saddle Evaluations

Equine Sport Massage

The sensitivity of the horse's entire body surface makes them especially receptive to therapies that are based on touch. Massage can be used as a generalised way of relaxing or to pin point and release specific areas of tension within certain muscles.

Benefits of Equine Sport Massage

• Increases range of motion
• Improves stamina
• Improves disposition
• Provides comfort to muscle injuries
• Enhances performance and gait
• Reduces swelling
• Reduces lactic acid build up - important during warm down
• Improves circulation - encouraging rapid healing and removal toxins
• Reduces scar tissue and improves muscle contractibility
• Lymphatic drainage
• Helps to reduce 'tactile defensive' response
• Preventative tool - detect subtle changes in the horses musculoskeletal frame
• Can maintain elderly horses in work and aid comfort and relief to retired horses

click here to see a summary of all equine sport therapy techniques available for horse and rider