EQUINE MASSAGE
Equine massage is the therapeutic application of
massage techniques developed and used for human athletes, applied
to horses. Equine massage has been credited with increasing performance
level, competitiveness and endurance. It is used in help injured
muscles heal and healthy muscles to stay flexible and pain free.
Indicators of problems can be . . .
• Bucking
• Refusing to pick up the correct lead
• Head Tossing
• Difficulty with lateral movements
• Girthing problems
• Attitude changes
• “Off for no apparent reason . . . to name a few
As all horses are athletes . . . massage therapy
can be just as beneficial to a trail horse as well as a performance
horse.
Olivia received certification or the title of Equine
Massage Therapist from Meredith Manor in May of 2009. Olivia would
love discuss the possibilities and/or benefits for you and your
horse. A typical session lasts for at least one hour and is $55
per session. An additional charge for mileage to your farm will
be added at 30 cent per mile. Multiple sessions or multiple horse
massages can be scheduled at a reduced rate.