Equine
bodywork promotes relaxation, stimulates circulation, helps facilitate healing, and can help
ease muscular pain and stiffness. It will enhance your horse's balance,
lightness, and overall well-being.
I rode him today and he was awesome! I could feel alot more swing from behind, especially at the walk and canter. You certainly helped to "unlock" the muscles back there. He was actually very soft through the mouth. His canter to the right was already much improved. He started out with that sort of "stuck/jammed" feeling behind and then worked out of it within one lap around the arena. It was almost as though he was moving along protectively as he used to but then realized it didn't hurt. He was quite happy with himself and the whole ride. He seemed to feel relieved both in his lack of pain/tightness/restriction and the fact that he had a great ride where he was successful and rewarded. I felt like I had my "old horse" back!
Jennifer M and Parker (at right)
The benefits of bodywork include:
Increased range of motion
Improved stamina and circulation
Reduced resistance and tactile defense
Enhanced performance
Heightened balance and impulsion
Your horse might benefit from bodywork if you have any of the following issues:
Neck stiffness or holding head to one side
Resistance to being saddled
Uneven tempo, resistance to a particular lead, or cross-firing
Difficulty bending or circling one direction more easily than another
Loss of power or balance
Sudden change or inconsistency in performance or willingness
Pain or limitations resulting from equipment, training, or injury
Stiffness
Equine bodywork
accompanies regular veterinary care, balanced nutrition, training, and
regular dental and hoof care to support your horses' balance, overall
wellness, and optimum performance.
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