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Is Your Horse Performing Well, Healthy and Happy?

Horses and humans have a lot in common regarding the need for massage and properly fitted “athletic equipment,” especially the saddle.

Just like humans, horses may experience sore or stiff muscles and lack of musculoskeletal balance.  In horses, sore and stiff muscles, whether caused by the wear and tear of day to day life, injury or saddle issues, often manifest as:
  • Decreased performance
  • Behavioral issues
  • Training issues
  • Anxiety and stress
  • Lameness
  • Gait changes
Ilene's integrated, holistic approach combines various equine massage and other treatment modalities as well as saddle assessment to address your equine partner's unique needs including:
  • Therapeutic sports massage & stretching
  • Yoga For Horse and Rider
  • Acupressure
  • Musculoskeletal balancing
  • Myofascial release

Benefits of Equine Massage and Proper Saddle Fit

  • Enhances performance and gait quality
  • Increases range of motion and stamina
  • Relaxes tight muscles and helps enable proper use of their ring of muscles
  • Assists in the prevention and healing of muscular injuries
  • Improves disposition