Therapies
Equine Massage and Physical Therapy
Equine massage and physical therapy is at the core of what we do, it supports both the physical and emotional well-being of all horses.
We offer tailored, hands-on therapies to keep your horse moving comfortably and prevent injury.
Clear signals that your horse may not be quite themselves include:
- changes in behaviour and reluctance to work
- stiffness
- muscle imbalance
- sensitivity to touched.
Benefits of massage and physical therapy include:
- Increased flexability and suppleness
- Relieves muscular soreness and tension
- Boosts overall performance and comfort
- Improves circulation, lymphatic flow and toxin drainage
- Encourages relaxation and reduces stress levels
- Helps prevent injury through early detection of changes/imbalances
Therapeutic Massage Therapy
At the heart of what we do, equine therapeutic massage is a hands-on therapy that focuses on the horse’s soft tissues: superficial muscles; fascia; and connective structures. It is an excellent modality for relieving tension and tenderness, improving range of movement, and supporting overall health and wellbeing. It helps keep horses feeling comfortable, supple, and performing at their best, regardless of what their job is. By improving circulation, reducing muscle tightness, and encouraging relaxation, massage can help prevent injury, speed up recovery, and promote a happier and more supple horse, improving both physical and emotional health.
Theraputic Massage Therapy
At the heart of what we do, equine therapeutic massage is a hands-on therapy that focuses on the horse’s soft tissues: superficial muscles; fascia; and connective structures. It is an excellent modality for relieving tension and tenderness, improving range of movement, and supporting overall health and wellbeing. It helps keep horses feeling comfortable, supple, and performing at their best, regardless of what their job is. By improving circulation, reducing muscle tightness, and encouraging relaxation, massage can help prevent injury, speed up recovery, and promote a happier and more supple horse, improving both physical and emotional health.
Lymphatic Drainage EMLD
Did you know that the lymphatic system does not have a central pump like the heart? It relies on muscle contraction and movement. Especially benificial for horses on box rest or reduced mobility, and is crutial for horses in recovery, with compromised circulation. Equine lymphatic drainage is a gentle, hands-on massage technique that helps stimulate a horse’s lymphatic system. It encourages the removal of toxins and excess fluid from their body, it boosts circulation, reduces swelling (oedema and lymphangitis), and supports the immune system. This technique not only promotes physical healing but also leaves horses feeling more relaxed and comfortable. It’s a lovely way to support their overall well-being and keep them feeling their best.
Lymphatic Drainage EMLD
Did you know that the lymphatic system does not have a central pump like the heart? It relies on muscle contraction and movement. Especially benificial for horses on box rest or reduced mobility, and is crutial for horses in recovery, with compromised circulation. Equine lymphatic drainage is a gentle, hands-on massage technique that helps stimulate a horse’s lymphatic system. It encourages the removal of toxins and excess fluid from their body, it boosts circulation, reduces swelling (oedema and lymphangitis), and supports the immune system. This technique not only promotes physical healing but also leaves horses feeling more relaxed and comfortable. It’s a lovely way to support their overall well-being and keep them feeling their best.
Pre-Event Massage
Pre-exercise massage is an excellent way to prepare your horse’s body for work and competition. It helps to energise the muscles, increases circulation, and loosens any areas of tension, allowing for freer and more supple way of going. This focused and envigorative therapy supports performance, reduces the risk of injury, and help your horse feel their best before they even step into the arena.
Pre-Event Massage
Pre-exercise massage is an excellent way to prepare your horse’s body for work and competition. It helps to energise the muscles, increases circulation, and loosens any areas of tension, allowing for freer and more supple way of going. This focused and envigorative therapy supports performance, reduces the risk of injury, and help your horse feel their best before they even step into the arena.
Red Light Therapy
Red light therapy is a gentle, non-invasive treatment that uses low-level red or near-infrared light to support healing in horses. It works by boosting cell energy, reducing inflammation, and encouraging tissue repair. This can help with sore muscles, joint pain, wound healing, and even skin or coat issues. It’s a safe, drug-free option that can be a great addition to your horse’s care routine. This is added during/after, as needed at no extra cost.
Red Light Therapy
Red light therapy is a gentle, non-invasive treatment that uses low-level red or near-infrared light to support healing in horses. It works by boosting cell energy, reducing inflammation, and encouraging tissue repair. This can help with sore muscles, joint pain, wound healing, and even skin or coat issues. It’s a safe, drug-free option that can be a great addition to your horse’s care routine. This is added during/after, as needed at no extra cost.
Kinesoligy Taping
Kinesiology taping for horses is a gentle, non-invasive therapy that supports the body’s natural healing process. It can help improve circulation, reduce inflammation, support joints and muscles, and encourage correct movement patterns. Used alongside other therapies, it’s a versatile tool for both rehabilitation and maintenance. Whether your horse is recovering from an injury or just needing a little extra support, taping can be a simple yet effective way to aid their comfort and performance.
Kinesoligy Taping
Kinesiology taping for horses is a gentle, non-invasive therapy that supports the body’s natural healing process. It can help improve circulation, reduce inflammation, support joints and muscles, and encourage correct movement patterns. Used alongside other therapies, it’s a versatile tool for both rehabilitation and maintenance. Whether your horse is recovering from an injury or just needing a little extra support, taping can be a simple yet effective way to aid their comfort and performance.
Post-Event Massage
Post-exercise massage helps your horse unwind after performance by encouraging muscle recovery, reducing tension, and supporting circulation. It can ease any tightness from exercise, helping to flush out toxins and prevent soreness. This restorative therapy promotes relaxation and keeps your horse feeling comfortable and ready to go back to work.
Post-Event Massage
Post-exercise massage helps your horse unwind after performance by encouraging muscle recovery, reducing tension, and supporting circulation. It can ease any tightness from exercise, helping to flush out toxins and prevent soreness. This restorative therapy promotes relaxation and keeps your horse feeling comfortable and ready to go back to work.