 Paul Bierman -certified ESMT (EQUINE SPORTS
MASSAGE THERAPIST). For a horses size they are
quite fragile animals. You have to keep them
maintained. Sports massage is excellent as a
preventative measure. This, combined with a thorough
exercise program and good nutrition can keep your horse
on top of his/her game. 60% of your horse’s body weight
is muscle. The muscle is not only responsible for motion
but aids in keeping the bone structure aligned. Muscle
problems can be caused by stress; lack of conditioning;
overworking; injury; or compensation for injury. Massage
can alleviate the symptoms associated with these types
of injuries.
Massage Benefits:
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Injury prevention
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Muscle tone enhancement
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Improved circulation; helps to reduce inflammation
and swelling in the joints (excellent for arthritic
horses)
-
Eases muscle spasms and to break up adhesions in the
muscle
Helps:
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Horses with overreach problems
-
Horses
with bending or flexing issues
-
Horses
that won't pick up a lead
-
Horses
prone to tying up
-
Horses
with high anxiety levels
Sports Massage is for all horses regardless of size,
age, breed, or discipline; even mules, ponies,
miniatures, etc.
Don't
wait till your horse has an injury before you decide to
have him/her massaged. Some of my clients in the past
have expected miracles from the 1st massage after an
injury. Sometimes that does happen and sometimes it
takes a few massages to see the effect.
ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT MASSAGE IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR
VETERINARY MEDICINE
There
are 4 people in your horse’s life that are essential,
they are:
-
YOU, THE OWNER
-
THE VET
-
FERRIER
-
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Overview: When I massage a horse it takes a minimum
of 1 hour. There are 72 pressure points on each
side of your horse. Through the massage I address all of
these points using various levels of pressure and
massage strokes. Each horse receives a full body
massage, beginning at the pole and ending at the tail -
nothing less.
COST: $50.00 per Horse + travel expenses
if
applicable
Discounts for multiple horse appointments, available for
clinics and demos |
