COLORADO EQUINE MASSAGE, LLC

Carol Stautner Hinds, Certified Equine Sports Massage Therapist

Trained and Certified by EquissageColorado

Equine Sports Massage Therapy can serve many needs for our equine friends, including:

Pre-Event

Post-Event

Maintenance

Therapeutic, hands-on equine massage has long been recognized for its ability to increase circulation, relax muscle spasm, relieve tension, enhance muscle tone and increase range of motion.   This direct pressure technique is geared to the prevention and cure of muscle spasms, tensions, and strains that can cause shortening of stride, stiffness and even lameness.

Possible Benefits of Equine Massage

*Improve circulation

*Relieve congestion

*Increases the number of red blood cells

*Stimulate the lymphatic system

*Hastens the elimination of wastes and toxins

*Relaxes muscle spasm

*Relieves tension

*Lengthens connective tissue and breaks down/prevents the formation of adhesions and reduces the danger of fibrosis

*Helps to lessen inflammation in the joints and so alleviates pain

*Generally improves the disposition of the horse

*Enhances muscle tone and increases range of motion

COMMON EQUINE MUSCLE PROBLEMS:

*Refusing or resisting leads

*Head and neck discomfort

*Lack of lateral flexion

*Shortened strides

*Hip and shoulder lameness

*Improper tracking

*Girthing problems

*Muscular or "cold back"

*Loss of performing ability and many more...

YOUR HORSE MAY BE TELLING YOU HE HAS MUSCULAR SORENESS AND/OR TRAUMA AND COULD BENEFIT FROM EQUINE MASSAGE IF HE EXHIBITS ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

*bucking

*stumbling

*tossing of head

*kicking

*refusal to pick up correct lead and/or canter

*tension in head and neck area

*difficulty with lateral movements