Equine Bodywork Services and Benefits
Ilene's integrated, holistic approach to equine bodywork combines various equine bodywork modalities, including stretching, as well as static saddle fit assessment if needed, to address your equine partner's unique needs including:
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What To Expect During an Appointment with Ilene
Benefits of Equine Bodywork, Massage and Stretching
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Is Your Horse Getting All The Benefits of Bodywork and Saddle Fitting You Pay For?
Bodywork and Saddle Fit: The Dynamic Duo!
Bodywork is great for both rehab and maintenance. It usually results in vast improvement in how horses move and perform as well as in their overall comfort and relaxation levels. However, if your saddle does not fit, your horse won't fully reap the benefits of any type of bodywork.
The same holds true for saddle fit. If your saddle fits but your horse has tight muscles, skeletal movement restrictions, or other issues, a well fitting saddle only solves part of the problem.
Ilene's holistic and integrated treatment approach is unique because she combines her expertise in various equine bodywork modalities and saddle fitting to create and carry out a customized plan to optimize your horse's health and performance and relax them. If desired, Ilene will also design a customized yoga plan for the rider and teach the rider yoga poses to help reduce physical issues riders can transfer to their horse.
The same holds true for saddle fit. If your saddle fits but your horse has tight muscles, skeletal movement restrictions, or other issues, a well fitting saddle only solves part of the problem.
Ilene's holistic and integrated treatment approach is unique because she combines her expertise in various equine bodywork modalities and saddle fitting to create and carry out a customized plan to optimize your horse's health and performance and relax them. If desired, Ilene will also design a customized yoga plan for the rider and teach the rider yoga poses to help reduce physical issues riders can transfer to their horse.
Benefits of Yoga for Horse and Rider
- Improves rider flexibility, strength and breathing
- Teaches rider basic equine muscle stretches to benefit the horse between massages
- Reduces transference of physical and structural asymmetries riders "bring to the horse" further enhancing performance and deepening the horse/rider relationship.
Important note: Equine bodywork and horse massage, proper saddle fit, and saddle reflocking are not substitutes for proper veterinary, dental and farrier care. Consult a qualified and appropriate equine health care professional for proper treatment.