Massage can be used for Maintenance, remedial purposes, pre and post exercise.

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Maintenance massage is a general massage suitable for all horses, including horses on box rest. The treatment covers the whole body and works on any problem areas discovered.  The treatment can help maintain wellbeing and function, and also reduces the risk of injury and improves performance. 

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Remedial massage is suitable for particular musculo-skeletal problems, loss of performance or injury in the horse; e.g. crookedness, back pain, stiffness, specific conditions, after a fall.  The treatment covers the whole body but time is spent focusing on problem areas.

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Pre/post event Massage is ideal prior to hard work or competition, allowing the horse to perform at its best.  The treatments focus on problem areas and discipline stress points.  Pre-event massage can be relaxing or stimulating, preparing the horse’s mind and body for competition, while Post-event massage is ideal after a competition or a hard days work. The treatment relaxes the horse’s mind and body after an event,

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Benefits include:

Relaxes the horse’s mind and body

Improves coat and skin condition

Improves muscle tone

Removes lactic acid from muscles which causes fatigue

Promotes drainage of lymph and its waste products, from the muscle

Boosts the blood circulation

Mobilises joints and keeps them supple

Reduces muscle tension

Releases muscles spasms and stress points

Increases the horse’s range of movement and suppleness, reducing risk of repetitive strain injury

Improves co-ordination and balance

Improves jumping ability

Reduces crookedness and helps develop muscles more evenly.

Reduces healing time and aids recovery

Prevents muscle wastage after injury

Reduces recovery time

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