About Equine Massage
A horse’s body mass is sixty percent muscle. Massage increases circulation, delivers fresh oxygen to all body parts, and helps loosen muscle fibers that are contracted due to overuse or injury. When a muscle is over-worked or strained, stiffness can result and eventually- if untreated- can cause strain on adjacent muscle tissue, connective tissue, and tendons. Equine massage benefits include relaxation of muscle spasms, reduced muscle stiffness and soreness, reduced muscle swelling, increased flexibility, range of motion, and stride length. It helps with relaxation and increases focus.
